Welcoming in the WEC Winter Series With a Win from Ryan Genn

The World Equestrian Center Winter Series kicked off this week with the WEC November Horse Show. The Winter Series offers 18 weeks of AA rated horse shows in pristine indoor conditions with featured classes each week ranging from a $2,000 Non Pro 2’6″ Hunter Derby to a $25,000 Grand Prix. The prize list is available now online at www.wec.net. Entries are being accepted via www.horseshowing.comand through Equestrian Connect. Reservations for […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: OHJA Medal Finals

Tho Ohio Hunter Jumper Association hosted their annual Medal Finals today in the Sanctuary Arena during the Country Heir Midwest Indoors II. Competition was fierce with two separate divisions to show, the 2′-2’6″ division and the 3”-3’6″ division, and both division Champions competing head to head for an Overall Champion title. OHJA Medal Finals 3′-3’6″ 14 riders delivered impressive competition in the 3′-3’6″ division of […]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

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

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

Ireland’s Tynan Takes the Win in WEC $5,000 Open Welcome

The World Equestrian Center Fall Classic drew riders from across the country this week to a sold out horse show and the final week of the WEC Fall Series. As divisions wrapped in the Hunter rings, Fall Series champions were crowned with huge ribbons and stunning awards coolers from Equitex, while victory celebrations could be seen all across the venue. Tonight the Sanctuary Arena hosted […]Read More

A Clean Sweep for David Beisel in Both the Futures Prix and the Grand Prix

An enthusiastic crowd filled the Sanctuary Arena stands this afternoon as we prepared to start the Futures Prix 1.30 m, followed by the WEC Grand Prix 1.40 m. The fans cheered on their favorite horses and riders as they rode the courses in hopes of a victory. First to go was the Futures Prix 1.30 m, which offered an inviting course for the sixteen entries. […]Read More