Jennifer Schwartz Pilots Pura Vida to Win the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Winter Classic 2

Wilmington, Ohio – The $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby was the highlight event of the evening in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC), where the top three athletes fought for the leading prize, posting scores just half a point apart. After a competitive handy round, Jennifer Schwartz rose to the top of the leaderboard with Sarah North’s 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood […]Read More

Megan Young and Malito Make Memories in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”- 3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 December Show Series brought skilled hunter combinations to the WEC Stadium for an exciting lineup of three competitive derbies: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Kenny Krome set flowing tracks that showcased each horse’s rideability […]Read More

Paul O’Shea and Squirt Gun Soar to Victory in the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – International competition is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 December Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, 61 horse-and-rider combinations from 17 nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* winning title. In the end, it was Ireland’s Paul O’Shea who soared to the top […]Read More

Media Accreditation Open for 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, Longines League of Nations™ and FEI Jumping World Cup™ at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

December 5, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Media accreditation is now available for the 2025 World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) Winter Spectacular Show Series and its featured events. The circuit runs for 12 weeks from January 1 through March 23 at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL, and boasts more than $10 million in prize money.  This highly anticipated circuit features world-class hunter, jumper […]Read More

Richard Rinehart & The Diamant Rose Z Forge Partnership with $30,000 Grand Prix Win at Thanksgiving in the Midwest

Wilmington, Ohio – Fifteen starters met for the $30,000 Grand Prix at the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening of WEC – Wilmington Thanksgiving in the Midwest to conclude November’s featured competition. Canada’s Michael Pegg designed the track that moved seven horse-and-athlete combinations onto the jump-off phase, but Richard Rinehart ultimately piloted The Diamant Rose Z (Toulon x Diamant Z) to the first grand prix win of […]Read More

Sarah Duhon & MF Starboy Shine in $15,000 CWD USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Thanksgiving in the Midwest

Wilmington, Ohio – Sarah Duhon was met with smiles and open arms at the in-gate of the R+L Arena after Friday evening’s $15,000 CWD USHJA National Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Thanksgiving in the Midwest. Of 15 top hunter combinations, Duhon spoke nothing but positivity about her winning mount, MF Starboy, (Like Angel x Frisia), owned by Michael Britt-Leon. “I have known Starboy for […]Read More

World Cup Qualifying, CDI Divisions and National Show at World Equestrian Center December Dressage Show

Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) December Dressage CDI-W show presented by Hampton Green Farms, will be held on December 11-15, 2024, in Ocala, FL. The show features CDI divisions, a full schedule of national classes and the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by MARS Equestrian™ in which riders gain qualifying points for the 2025 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Basel, Switzerland. Entries are open online […]Read More

WEC – Wilmington Set to Host 2025 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®

Lexington, KY (November 21, 2024) – The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) are thrilled to announce that the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® are scheduled for October 30 – November 2, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, OH. Based on consistent feedback from competitors over the years regarding the unpredictable nature of the November weather, […]Read More

Hunter Highlights for 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to welcome hunter riders to the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, running from January 1 through March 23. This premier 12-week circuit will feature two World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) opportunities, giving hunter riders of all levels the opportunity to earn points toward year-end awards through the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) program.  WCHR […]Read More

Spend December with Us! What to Expect at WEC – Wilmington 2025 Winter in the Midwest

November 19, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Join us this winter in Wilmington, Ohio, where the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series will feature 16 weeks of hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from December 4, 2024, through April 6, 2025, offering more than $4 million in prize money and awards. Each week of competition will feature family-friendly events, with special holiday-themed activities throughout […]Read More