Sunday Spotlight: Meagan Murray-Tenuta and Last Word Take the Win in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

This morning brought stunning Hunter action to the Sanctuary Arena as sixteen entries vied for the win in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby as part of World Champion Hunter Rider week at World Equestrian Center. The beautiful Derby course featured four high options in each round, several handy options and plenty of greenery to add to the natural feel of the fences. The first […]Read More

David Q. Beisel and Essince W Emerge Victorious in Tonight’s $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

A winter storm surged through Southwestern Ohio today, but exhibitors and spectators alike at World Equestrian Center’s Winter Series of the Midwest were unfazed, thanks to perfect indoor conditions throughout the facility. A large crowd filled the stands in the Sanctuary Arena tonight to watch the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30 m, sponsored by Voltaire. $25,000 WEC Grand Prix Tonight’s […]Read More

Greg J. Crolick and Alvaro Prevail in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby

A large crowd gathered this evening in the R+L Arena to watch the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby and enjoy a sumptuous spread of appetizers, sponsored by Dietrich Equine Insurance. Tonight’s Hunter Derby course was designed by Keith J. Bollotte, a course designer with over thirty years of experience in the equestrian industry. Bollotte has designed courses across North America at many top shows, including the […]Read More

Taylor Kain and Gipsy 1134 Steal the Win in Tonight’s $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m

Tonight’s $5,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by CWD saw fierce Jumper competition by fourteen entries all vying for the win. Tonight’s course began by leading riders in a figure-eight-type pattern in jumps one through six. Entries then continued up a one stride combination on the quarter line, back down the diagonal over an oxer-to-oxer line, up a one stride combination by the ingate, and finished over […]Read More

Charlotte E. Clark and Kinsella Take the Win in Tonight’s $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

An enthusiastic crowd filled the stands in the Sanctuary Arena tonight as riders prepared for both the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30 m. Tonight’s courses featured multiple combinations, flowing lines, and plenty of inside turn options, all designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. The stars of the show this evening were Charlotte E. Clark and Kinsella, who skillfully negotiated […]Read More

Honor and Ashleen Lee Best a Field of Twenty Eight to Win the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby

Twenty eight beautifully turned out Hunters took to the R&L Arena this evening to contest the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The stands were packed with eager spectators waiting to watch the horses and riders take to the Derby course, designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Riders walked the course, planning their paths and getting a feel for handy turns. The jumps were set […]Read More

Welcoming in 2019 with a One-Two Victory from Lauren E. DiTallo

We are ringing in the new year at the World Equestrian Center as we kick off a 16-week-long stretch of top tier equestrian sport during the World Equestrian Center Winter Series of the Midwest. Riders and horses alike look refreshed, returning to the show grounds after the first two weeks of the Winter Series in December and a relaxing Holiday break. The new year brings […]Read More

Ladies’ Night at WEC

The ladies owned the night tonight, taking top honors in both the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix. The $25,000 WEC Grand Prix, presented by Horse First Supplements, saw 20 horse and rider pairs vying for their share of the win, while the $7,500 Futures Prix saw 23 pairs. Both of tonight’s classes contested courses designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. […]Read More

Jeff Gogul and Snowbird Capture the Win in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby

Stunning Hunters and shadbelly coats took center stage in the R+L Arena tonight for the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by Antarès. Twenty-eight entries vied for the win in the class, with awards that included a saddle from World Equestrian Center sponsor, Antarès Sellier. Courses in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby were designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, and featured flowing lines and […]Read More

Paige Matthies Takes Top Honors in the $5,000 Welcome Stake

Tonight’s $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m was a true test of accuracy for the for the 20 entries that contested the course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. The course consisted of three doubles, several inside turn options and a galloping line as the final two fences. In the first round, a vertical to an oxer across the short side of the ring caught […]Read More