Lisa Goldman-Smolen Lands Double Victory in the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake

Wilmington, OH – National feature competition resumed this evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake. Twenty-six starters gathered at the Sanctuary Arena to battle for the lion’s share of the prize money over tracks designed by Rob Barton (USA). Twelve horse-and-rider combinations managed to deliver a clean first round and eight jumped double clear, but it was Lisa Goldman-Smolen […]Read More

Qualify for the 2023 Premier Equitation Cup Championship in Ocala, Florida

Ocala, FL – The qualifying period remains open for the 2023 World Equestrian Center (WEC) Premier Equitation Cup Championship. The 2023 Premier Equitation Cup Championship will be held during Week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series on February 11, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, Florida. Junior athletes must place in at least two WEC Premier Equitation Cup qualifying classes […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting an array of fun family events this week including the German Shepherd Dog Club of America (GSDCA) National Specialty Show, GSDCA Sieger Show and the Ocala Home Show. The German Shepherd Dog Club of America (GSDCA) National Specialty Show is held from October 11-16 in Arena 4 from 8am-4pm. The annual event highlights the versatility […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s 2022 Fall Classic Show Series is well underway with exciting hunter/jumper action.  Highlights include Thursday’s $15,000 Welcome Stake in the Sanctuary Arena and Hunter Derby Friday in the beautifully decorated R+L Arena. Saturday is full of exciting equestrian sport with the $10,000 Futures Prix and $75,000 Grand Prix in the Sanctuary Arena. All events are free and […]Read More

Professionals Rave as World Equestrian Center – Ocala Prepares for 2022 USEF Fall Show Series

Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is anticipating the start of the newly expanded 2022 USEF Fall Show Series, showcasing four weeks of Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition from November 9 through November 20 and December 7 through December 18. In addition to WEC – Ocala’s traditional splendor, the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series December weeks will see the Grand Plaza adorned with […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2022 Fall Classic Show Series Week II Highlights

Week II of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s 2022 Fall Classic Show Series showcased another full week of top-level equestrian sport. Young professional Darby Pease secured her first ever grand prix victory in Saturday afternoon’s $50,000 WEC Grand Prix aboard Carel Van Donderen. Richard Rinehart managed to sore back-to-back wins in the $10,000 WEC Futures Prix. Read on for additional highlights from the week. Darby […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Elizabeth Rinehart

This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on 12-year-old Elizabeth Rinehart. This young athlete is already making a name for herself in the hunter/jumper world, taking numerous top placings in national hunter derbies and equitation classes. We caught up with Elizabeth to learn more about her and some of the horses that she rides. WEC: Tell us a bit about yourself. I have been riding ever […]Read More

Darby Pease Snags First $50,000 WEC Grand Prix Victory Aboard Carel Van Donderen

Wilmington, OH – Spectators and exhibitors congregated at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Saturday afternoon to watch top-level athletes challenge the $50,000 WEC Grand Prix. Renowned course designer, Bobby Murphy (USA) crafted the grand prix tracks for 19 top-level starters. Ultimately, young professional Darby Pease (USA) prevailed, securing her first ever grand prix victory aboard Carel Van Donderen (Acolino x Terania Die Hoeghte). Of […]Read More

Hillary Johnson & Blue Monday Capture $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby

Wilmington, OH – A field of stunning hunters gathered at the R + L Arena for the second hunter derby Friday of the five-week 2022 Fall Classic Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Nearly 30 pairs vied for the top prize in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby. Rob Barton built the […]Read More

Sean Jobin & Eric De La Chenee Prevail in the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake

Wilmington, OH – National show jumping resumed this afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake. Twenty horse-and-rider combinations set out to contest Bobby Murphy’s (USA) elaborate track that featured two challenging double combinations. Edging ahead of the pack as the fastest of four double-clears, Sean Jobin (CAN) and Foxridge Farms Stable’s Eric De La Chenee (Arko x Hadja De […]Read More