Ireland’s Simon McCarthy & Andy’s Boy Bretoniere Dominate the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake

Wilmington, OH – Feature competition of the penultimate week of the 2022 Fall Classic Show Series opened with the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake. A strong field of 23 show jumping combinations competed over world-renowned course designer, Alan Wade’s (IRL) elaborate track, but none could catch pathfinder Simon McCarthy (IRL) and his new mount Andy’s Boy Bretoniere (Tinka’s Boy x Idylle De Cuissaye).   Time became […]Read More

November Dressage CDI3* VIP Viewing & Dining Experience at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to offer a special VIP viewing and dining experience for the 2022 November Dressage CDI3* competition presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage held from November 17-20. VIP ticket holders will enjoy breakfast and lunch while watching top international dressage combinations from across the globe compete in the WEC Stadium. On November 18, guests […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – The 2022 Fall Classic Show Series continues at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with thrilling equestrian sport. Feature competition will resume on Thursday with the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake in the Sanctuary Arena. Hunter Derby Friday will take over the R+L Arena with the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby. Saturday, October […]Read More

Entries Now Open for World Equestrian Center – Wilmington ‘Winter in the Midwest 2023’ Indoor Horse Show Circuit

Featuring 17-Weeks of USEF Premier Hunter/Jumper Competition with $4 Million Offered in Prize Money and Prizes WILMINGTON, Ohio – October 19, 2022 – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the World Equestrian Center Winter in the Midwest indoor circuit, featuring USEF sanctioned, premier hunter/jumper horse shows. Increased prize money in many divisions and classics. Exhibitors can escape harsh winter conditions when showing in […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Dressage competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala on October 20-23 in the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1. World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s Dressage IV competition begins on October 20 and showcases a variety of national level classes. Click HERE to view the daily ride times. Join us to watch horse-and-rider combinations compete in the elegant art of dressage. The daily competition is free and […]Read More

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

Wilmington, OH – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington hosted yet another exhilarating week of equestrian sport during week III of the 2022 Fall Classic Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, Lisa Goldman-Smolen landed a double victory in the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake and young rider, Leighton Goldberg topped the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby sponsored by Shoo-fly aboard her own Cristiano. Santiago Lambre […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Melissa Donnelly, Just A Folly Farm

Wilmington, OH – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Melissa Donnelly of Just A Folly Farm in Oxford, Michigan. Just A Folly Farm is a family-owned hunter, jumper and equitation training and boarding facility founded by Dorothy Campbell. We caught up with Melissa Donnelly to talk more about the family business and her career. WEC: Tell us a bit about yourself. I have been […]Read More

Santiago Lambre & Comtess 202 Steal $75,000 WEC Grand Prix Victory

Wilmington, OH – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington hosted the first $75,000 WEC Grand Prix of the 2022 Fall Classic Show Series this evening in the Sanctuary Arena. In the opening Level 5 Jumper competition, an international field of 22 horse-and-rider combinations battled for the lion’s share of the prize money, but it was Olympian Santiago Lambre (BRA) and his longtime partner, Comtess 202 (Comme […]Read More

Leighton Goldberg & Cristiano Top the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby Sponsored by Shoo-Fly

Wilmington, OH – Forty elegant horse-and-rider combinations vied for the top prize in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby sponsored by Shoo-fly and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby. Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, crafted the beautifully decorated hunter tracks that showcased four natural high options. Competition was fierce in both derbies with top placings separated by just fractions of a […]Read More

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