One for the Books- Wrapping Up the 2018 World Equestrian Center Invitational

What. A . Show. Last week’s World Equestrian Center Invitational saw outstanding talent in every ring with record-breaking entry counts in several of the featured classes. We spent the entire weekend celebrating Halloween. From pumpkin carving challenges, to themed braiding contests, to Trick-or-Treating, to a Halloween party, we certainly got into the spirit. All were invited to carve pumpkins in the Paddock Club on Friday, […]Read More

It was a Spectacular Sunday at the World Equestrian Center

The focus was on top Hunter Derby competition today at the World Equestrian Center with nearly 100 Hunter Derby rounds to cap off our Invitational week in Wilmington, Ohio. Competition commenced after a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem by Opera singer Erika Walker and a delicious exhibitor breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, fruit, and yogurt sponsored by Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging. The Sanctuary arena […]Read More

Lisa Goldman Tops World Equestrian Center Invitational $50,000 Grand Prix

The Sanctuary was the site of tonight’s World Equestrian Center $50,000 Grand Prix presented by Kristi’s Canvas with thirty two horse and rider combinations contesting the 1.45m track. Steve Stephens and Nick Granat shared course design responsibilities for the class and while they described the course as bigger than the Welcome but not quite as technical, they agreed that all the horses and riders handled […]Read More

Ireland Sweeps the $10,000 Futures Prix Sponsored by Voltaire During WEC Invitational Week

The Sanctuary was full of excitement tonight, hosting both the $10,000 Futures Prix 1.30 m sponsored by Voltaire Design and the $5,000 Ride and Drive sponsored by EquiJet. First in the ring was the Futures Prix, with a record 35 entries set to jump a flowing course designed by Steve Stephens. Ireland’s Willie Tynan rode 3 mounts, two of which jumped a clear first round. […]Read More

It’s Tynan & Fancy Girl in the WEC Invitational $15,000 Welcome Stake

The sold out WEC Invitational $15,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m signified the commencement of our featured classes this evening in the Sanctuary Arena with a record 43 International entries. The 1.35m track was built by Steve Stephens and Nick Granat . “This is a difficult group to build for because there is a mixed level of horses in this Welcome class tonight,” said course designer Nick […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Fall Classic Highlights

It was a fantastic week of equestrian sport at the World Equestrian Center Fall Classic. With a sold out horse show, the Hunter and Jumper rings saw plenty of incredible rounds throughout the week, and the entire show grounds was lively with events. Heart Means More took center stage in the Paddock club on Friday night, entertaining the crowd with countless covers from every genre. […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: WEC Fall Classic

This sold out week of equestrian sport brought countless Amateur and Junior riders from across the country to the World Equestrian Center for the WEC Fall Classic. As the show comes to a close today, we’d like to recognize a few of our outstanding Juniors/Amateurs and their successes at World Equitation Center this week. Melodie Robitaille took home the blue ribbon this weekend aboard her […]Read More

Ryan Genn Steals the Win in the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

Jumper action took center stage this evening as a large crowd gathered in the grandstands of the Sanctuary Arena to watch the $7500 Futures Prix 1.30 m and the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.40 m. The Futures Prix started the night off with a course designed by Tucker Williams. A group of 27 international entries contested the track with 10 jumping clear to advance to […]Read More

Falling in Love with the Fall Issue of WEC Magazine

The World Equestrian Center Magazine Fall 2018 issue is now available online! Click here to read the issue! The Fall issue features passionate articles about all areas of equestrian sport including rider and trainer features, season updates and style news. Our cover story, Elements of Style – Part 1: Hunter Derbies Usher in a New Era of Growth for Equestrian Sports, features stunning photography from […]Read More

A Day for the Bays in the $2500 USHJA National Hunter Derbies

The hustle and bustle of the sold out WEC Fall Classic horse show kept the arenas at full capacity today as we headed into a weekend filled with fun events and thrilling equestrian sport. Wrapping up the day in the R+L Arena were both the Open and Non Pro $2500 USHJA National Hunter Derbies. The classes ran simultaneously with 31 combined entries navigating a stunningly […]Read More