This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Liz McKenzie, a talented hunter/jumper rider from upstate New York who is a passionate horse lover, social media guru and determined Findlay University student who loves nothing more than spending time in the barn or being at horse shows. At just twenty-one years old, Liz balances a busy equine studies and business schedule at Findlay University in Findlay, Ohio, […]Read More
The Sanctuary arena stands were filled for the Saturday evening feature classes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Up-and-coming horses and their riders gave it their all in the $10,000 Futures Prix, meanwhile top-level competitors vied for the win in the $30,000 Grand Prix. The course for tonight’s classes were designed by course designer Keith Bollotte. The $30,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.40 – 1.45 featured […]Read More
More than fifty stunning hunters joined us today for World Equestrian Center’s Derby Friday during the second leg of the Midwest Indoors circuit. Course designer Joe Carnincom created a beautifully decorated and complex course that tested the horse’s maneuverability and brilliance. Each class saw fierce competition with scores peaking into the 90s. Didgereedoo VDL (Zavall VDL x Pheminka) and Kelsey Epperson earned top honors in […]Read More
Feature classes for Week II of the World Equestrian Center — Wilmington Midwest Indoors kicked off this afternoon in the WEC Sanctuary arena with the $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m. Course designer Keith Bollotte’s track tested the fifteen competitors with a series of tight rollback turns and bending lines. Seven entries advanced to the jump-off with just three jumping double clear, but ultimately it was David […]Read More
Welcome to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for two weeks of consecutive indoor hunter/jumper competition along with $275,000 in prize money. We are excited to see everyone for another great week of equestrian sport at the Midwest Indoors series. Check out what’s happening during Week 1, from feature class action to after hours family-friendly events as well as shopping, day spa and other amenities to […]Read More
World Equestrian Center’s Fall Classic horse show series wrapped up with eighty-two horses taking home an additional cash bonus from earning Leading Awards, having earned the most points in their respective divisions throughout the five week series. Leading Award bonuses were awarded in nine divisions. Congratulations to all of the horses that received these well-deserved awards. We thank all trainers, visitors and exhibitors who joined […]Read More
Join Us for 17 Weeks of USEF and NSBA rated Hunter/Jumper Competition and $2.42 million in Prize Money WILMINGTON, Ohio – November 5, 2021 – Entries and stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center Winter in the Midwest indoor circuit, featuring a combination of premier USEF and NSBA sanctioned hunter/jumper horse shows. Exhibitors will escape harsh winter conditions when showing in our 200,000-square-foot, […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting a full list of fun events this month, including the ‘Never Give Up on Country’ Travis Mills Foundation benefit concert presented by JPMorgan Chase & Company featuring country music star Craig Morgan and the country duo the Davisson Brothers Band. World Equestrian Center – Ocala is also hosting multiple other events including the Fiddler’s Turkey Run Barrel Racing […]Read More
Wilmington, OHIO – The WEC Sanctuary Arena hosted top equestrian sport today with an international field of competitors for the $50,000 Grand Prix 1.40m – 1.45m; the finale of the Fall Classic series. Courses were designed by Anderson Lima of Brazil and featured winding, technical tracks with sweeping turns and multiple combinations. Stunning autmunal decor including unique elements such as a lovely pond feature and […]Read More
Wilmington, OHIO – It was a spectacular Derby Friday at World Equestrian Center as we continued the WEC Fall Classic show series. Three hunter derbies took center stage throughout the day in the climate-controlled R+L arena with a total of $70,000 in prize up for grabs for non-pro and open riders. Courses were designed by Michael Pegg of Ontario, Canada, and were beautifully decorated with […]Read More
