Michaella Gerlacher & Callestino Secure $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Win at Winter Classic 1

Wilmington, Ohio – Michaella Gerlacher emerged victorious with Frances Conti’s Callestino (Cellestial x Olympic Fire) in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 1. Surrounded by her longtime True Course team, Gerlacher was thrilled to climb the leaderboard in Friday’s class with her supportive group behind her.   “It feels great to be on top! It feels […]Read More

Izzy Beisel Continues Winning Ways in the $10,000 Welcome Stake of Winter Classic 1 at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 1 of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series saw Izzy Beisel (USA) return to her winning ways with Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah) in the $10,000 Welcome Stake at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. As the first to go in the order, Beisel proved her dominance amongst a field of professionals over FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge’s […]Read More

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

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington begins this week with Winter Classic 1. Competition will run through Wednesday, November 29 to Sunday, December 3 and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Attention Exhibitors From […]Read More

Impressive List of International Course Designers Named for 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – An impressive list of international course designers has been named for the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, FL, which runs for 12 weeks from January 3 through March 24. The series features USEF-rated Premier and Level 6 Jumpers every week plus five weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI)-rated competition. The slate of course designers […]Read More

What to Expect at Winter in the Midwest at WEC – Wilmington

November 28, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – Join us this winter at our flagship venue in Wilmington, Ohio, where our ‘Winter in the Midwest’ series offers weekly feature classes including national grand prix show jumping all the way to cross rail divisions. Enjoy on-site lodging and restaurants, a charming Vendor Village overflowing winter decor, day spa, old fashion candy store and family friendly after-hours events. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Midwest Indoors II Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Midwest Indoors II concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, November 19. Summer Hill (USA) dominated the $30,000 Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Grand Prix while Leann Kelly (USA) conquered the $10,000 Voltaire Futures Prix. Sarah Sturges (USA) earned top honors in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby while the WEC Medal Final took over the R+L Annex Arena. Hill earned […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – Week II of the 2023 November Show Series showcased several repeat victories. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) secured himself his second consecutive $100,000 Grand Prix triumph aboard Vick Du Croisy, and Samantha Schaefer had a banner week with wins in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby. Read on for additional highlights from the week.  David […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Jordan Lubow

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight features Jordan Lubow, a seasoned professional who owns Jordan Lubow Sporthorses and serves as the Rider/Trainer at Opening Bell Farms in Ocala, Florida. Having embarked on her riding journey from a young age, Lubow now plays a pivotal role in managing two thriving equestrian businesses. We had the opportunity to connect with Lubow and delve into her […]Read More

Bursese Leads the Way in Freestyles at WEC November Dressage CDI3*

November 19, 2023 – Ocala, FL – On the final day of the World Equestrian Center (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, amateur rider Amina Bursese (USA) captured two freestyle wins. Bursese, of Jupiter, FL, and C Discreto, her own nine-year-old PRE stallion by Machin x Carbonero V, won the Intermediate I Freestyle […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Jessica Jurkowitz

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Jessica Jurkowitz. What started as a family activity for Jurkowitz, turned into an everlasting love for equestrian sport. The professional rider of Clover Hill Farm in Lebanon, Ohio, can be found in the R+L Arena with her top mount Fineas in the Green Hunters and the National Hunter Derbies. We caught up with Jurkowitz after […]Read More