World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Congratulates 2023 Spring-Fall Circuit Award Winners

November 1, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to congratulate all athletes and Circuit Award winners for the 2023 Spring-Fall circuits. Points were accumulated through the 2023 Spring Series, Summer Series and Fall Classic Series. WEC graciously thanks all exhibitors for joining us and congratulates all athletes on a successful circuit of equestrian sport! Click here to see if […]Read More

Dressage Riders Reminded To Enter for World Equestrian Center November Dressage CDI3*

Ocala, FL – Dressage riders are reminded to turn in their entries for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* show presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, which runs November 16-19, 2023. Entries are due November 8, 2023. The competition features Fédération Equestre International (FEI)-rated classes in the facility’s stunning WEC Stadium as well as USEF/USDF-rated classes in outdoor arenas in order to enjoy Florida’s beautiful […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Classic 5 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Fall Classic 5 concluded the 2023 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, October 29. Johan Kachelhoffer (RSA) saved the best for last in the $75,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix. Chance (Connect x Paloma S) carried Havens Schatt to victory in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby sponsored by GGT Footing, while Finley Scheffel topped the $15,000 […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Marigot Bay Farm

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

Johan Kachelhoffer & Cooper B Win $75,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix to Conclude 2023 Fall Classic Series at WEC – Wilmington

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

Costume Gamblers Choice Classes Steal Spotlight at WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic 5!

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

Chance Carries Havens Schatt to Victory in the $15,000 USHJA GGT Footing National Open Hunter Derby at WEC – Wilmington

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

Speed Machines – Izzy Beisel & Diaz Barbotiere Win $15,000 CWD Welcome Stake of Fall Classic 5 at WEC – Wilmington

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

Calling All Junior Equitation Athletes! Qualify for the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

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

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

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