Ireland’s Kevin Gallagher Speeds to $10,000 Clinton County CVB Welcome Stake Win at Midwest Indoors II

Wilmington, Ohio – The Standlee Sanctuary was abuzz with excitement tonight as just tenths of a second separated the top three of 11 quick double clear efforts in the $10,000 Clinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcome Stake. The luck of the Irish prevailed for Ireland’s Kevin Gallagher and Mardinie (Spartacus x Wardinie VDL) as they turned their way to the top of the leaderboard […]Read More

Koschel and Zarembowicz Take Home Day One Wins at WEC November Dressage CDI3*

November 16, 2023 – Ocala, FL – Despite the rainy weather, dressage riders showed up to compete in the WEC Stadium and smiles abounded when the first two classes of the World Equestrian Center (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage were held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Christoph Koschel (GER) on Masahiro Kosaka’s Eddieni won the Grand Prix […]Read More

Gear Up for the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

November 16, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala is gearing up to be the most exciting yet, promising a range of new enhancements in the coming weeks of 2024 as well as more than $6.5 million in prize money. The 12-week series, which runs January 3 through March 24, 2024, caters to equestrians of […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Midwest Indoors II will begin Wednesday, November 15 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with a jam-packed week of hunter jumper action. This week will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, $10,000 Futures Prix and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will graciously sponsor a pizza party for exhibitors […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 November Show Series Week I Highlights

Ocala, FL – The first week of the 2023 November Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomed some new and familiar faces to the winner’s circle. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) was the star of the week securing the win in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix with his impressive mare Vick Du Croisy. Samantha Schaefer, […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Midwest Indoors I Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Midwest Indoors I concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, November 12. Richard Rinehart (USA) stood alone as the only clear round in the $30,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix on Saturday evening, while Christopher Schenk and his own Dominant Z (Dominator 2000 Z) showed talent in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Incredible (El Salvador x Budine) carried Kelsey Epperson (USA) to the […]Read More

Celebrate Thanksgiving Early with the WEC – Wilmington Family at Midwest Indoors II!

Wilmington, Ohio – From our horse show family to yours, we encourage you to join us Friday and Saturday evening for a Thanksgiving style buffet! From 5pm to 10pm, the Paddock Club will be open to all exhibitors, families, friends, and dogs to celebrate the holiday early at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Here is what you have to look forward to from the kitchen: […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Richard Spooner

Ocala, FL – This first Sunday Spotlight of the 2023 November & December Show Series, shines on show jumping icon, Richard Spooner of the United States. Boasting an impressive record of over 100 grand prix victories and nearly 70 international wins, Spooner is a well-known name in the industry, often referred to as the ‘Master of Faster’.  His extensive global career includes 15 World Cup™ Finals, […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Vanessa McCaughley

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Vanessa McCaughley of Lexington, Kentucky. The vibrant young junior rider can be found making her fellow exhibitors, trainers, and staff laugh in between rounds in the R+L Arena and the Standlee Sanctuary! McCaughley has worked from the ground up at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington and has recently celebrated major career milestones, such as committing […]Read More

Kimberley Bird & Cera Cassina Top the $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic

Ocala, FL – Kimberley Bird (NZL) was the fastest of only two double clear rides in the $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic to close out Week I of the 2023 November & December Show Series.  Over a winding track designed by Peter Grant (CAN), Bird found the fastest route with her own Cera Cassina (Cassini II x Caletta) in 41.870 seconds. David Cameron (AUS) and […]Read More