Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Kelly Arani (USA) and Kevin Gallagher (IRL) of Marigot Bay Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. The decorated athletes work side by side at Marigot Bay with their string of talented horses. The duo brought a group of super stars to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington ranging from their top grand prix horses to their promising young […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The stage was set in the Standlee Sanctuary for the final $75,000 Grand Prix of the 2023 Fall Classic Series. Sponsored by GGT Footing, the highly anticipated class saw 26 elite horse-and-athlete combinations try their hand at FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) tracks. Johan Kachelhoffer (RSA) saved the best for last with his own Cooper B (Cellestial x Korsika) […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Riders, trainers and families alike were in the Halloween spirit Friday evening the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington! Traditional equestrian sport mixed with decked out Halloween costumes brought exhibitors together for a full night of jumper fun for the $2,500 Costume Gamblers Choice .90-1.0m and the $3,500 Costume Gamblers Choice 1.10-1.15m, designed by course designer Anderson Lima (BRA). The […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Chance would be a fine thing during Fall Classic 5, as Havens Schatt once again topped Scott Alder’s (USA) winding tracks in the R+L Arena for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby sponsored by GGT Footing. Schatt and her own Chance (Connect x Paloma S) scored their second consecutive derby win together Friday at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington to conclude […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) set the opening tracks for the final week of the 2023 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Twenty-seven athletes gathered for the $15,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by CWD, but junior rider Izzy Beisel (USA) surpassed the class with her own speed machine, Diaz Barbotiere (Messire Ardent x Quambera Barbotiere). Beisel, of […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Junior equitation riders still have the chance to qualify for the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship, set to take place at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on February 10, 2024. To secure a spot in this prestigious event, riders must accumulate a total of 150 points by participating in the WEC Premier Cup Qualifier class. Several opportunities remain to qualify for […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Fall Classic 5 will conclude the 2023 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Wednesday, October 25 through Sunday, October 29. This week will feature USEF Premier/Level 5 Jumper competition including the $15,000 Welcome Stake, $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, $10,000 Futures Prix and the $75,000 Grand Prix. Two special classes will take place Friday in the Standlee Sanctuary! […]Read More
Ocala, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted the latest in its popular series of rated dressage shows on October 21-22, 2023. Sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, there were USEF/USDF-rated classes from Training Level to FEI Grand Prix. In addition to national-level competition, the Iberian Spectacular showed the popular Spanish breed horses with demonstrations on Friday, October 20, and various horses were recognized throughout […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Featured competition at Fall Classic 4 concluded Saturday evening with Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) conquering the $75,000 Standlee Grand Prix with Ivaro N (Elvaro x Celli). Havens Schatt topped the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby sponsored by Standlee, while Kiera Phlipot claimed victory in the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro Hunter Derby on Friday evening. Simon McCarthy (IRL) claimed the first featured win […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Ashley Miles of Chicago, Illinois. The young, skilled amateur rider never fails to impress the crowd at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with her two quality horses, Conreu and Chaning Tatum. As the youngest rider in the $75,000 Grand Prix at both Fall Classic 3 and 4, we caught up with Miles after her impressive […]Read More
