Gold for the Girls – Kady Abrahamson & Any Score $25,000 Grand Prix Win at WEC Ohio Spring II

Wilmington, Ohio – Sixteen horse-and-athlete combinations met at sunrise Saturday morning for the $25,000 Grand Prix of Spring II at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Bobby Murphy (USA) set the technical tracks for the field of athletes that allowed just four pairs to advance to the jump-off. No stranger to the winner’s circle, Kady Abrahamson (USA), dominated the class with her talented mares, earning her […]Read More

New Health & Safety Protocols for 2023 Ocala Summer Series

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center is closely monitoring the Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) situation in California, our thoughts go out to the affected horses and their owners, trainers and caregivers. We look forward kicking off our summer hunter/jumper show circuit on June 13 safely with enhanced biosecurity protocols in place to protect all equine athletes. In accordance with guidance provided by US Equestrian (USEF), World […]Read More

Samantha Cooper & Nandino Dominate the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at WEC Ohio Spring II

Wilmington, Ohio – A beautiful spring day at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington set the scene for the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Eighteen classical hunter combinations competed over Bobby Murphy’s (USA) stunning tracks, though none impressed the judges like Samantha Cooper (USA) and Nandino. Cooper, of Streetsboro, Ohio, and her winningest mount saw no challenge in the first-round track and demonstrated a textbook hunter […]Read More

Kady Abrahamson & Banco Du Moulin Prevail in the $7,500 CCCVB Welcome Stake at WEC Ohio Spring II

Wilmington, Ohio – Featured competition began at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring II Thursday afternoon with the $7,500 Welcome Stake sponsored by Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB). Kady Abrahamson (USA) claimed the win over Bobby Murphy’s (USA) tracks, as she proved uncatchable aboard Banco Du Moulin (Popstar x Lozonais x Gerboise Du Moulin). Abrahamson, of Georgetown, Kentucky, entered the ring immediately after […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center Spring II will take place Wednesday, May 31 to Sunday, June 4. This week will feature USEF hunter/jumper competition including the Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau $7,500 Welcome Stake, the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, the $7,500 Futures Prix, and the $25,000 Grand Prix. All featured classes will take place in the newly renovated, picturesque outdoor arenas. The […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Spring I at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington kicked off competition for the 2023 Spring/Summer Series from Wednesday, May 24 to Sunday, May 28. Taylor St. Jacques (CAN) stole the spotlight in the OTW Safety $25,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the newly renovated outdoor jumper evening. On hunter derby Friday, Megan Bash (USA) topped the leaderboard in the $10,000 USHJA National […]Read More

Marek Closes Out Competition at World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3* with Second Win

May 28, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Anna Marek (USA) closed out the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage in the best way with victory once again in the small tour, winning the Intermediate 1 Freestyle CDI1* with Cynthia Davila’s Duvel on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Marek and Duvel added another victory to their list of accomplishments after placing […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Taylor St. Jacques

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Canada’s Taylor St Jacques of Ignite Equestrian based in Lexington, Kentucky and Wellington, Florida. The talented young professional dominated as a junior rider, boasting a long record of prestigious titles in 2017 including the WIHS Equitation Finals, the Ronnie Mutch Equitation Championship, USEF Medal Finals, and the reserve championship at the 2016 ASPCA Maclay Finals. St. […]Read More

Taylor St. Jacques & Jakilly Emerge Victorious in the OTW Safety $25,000 Grand Prix at WEC Ohio Spring I

Wilmington, Ohio – A competitive field of international athletes gathered Saturday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I to contend the $25,000 Grand Prix sponsored by OTW Safety. Eighteen seasoned competitors vied for the win over course designer Bobby Murphy’s (USA) technical tracks, with Taylor St. Jacques (CAN) piloting her own Jakilly (Harley VDL x Zakilly) to the prestigious win.    As the […]Read More

Bateson Chandler and Haute Couture Strike a Special Pose at World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3*

May 27, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Katherine Bateson Chandler (USA) and Haute Couture captured another victory during the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage in the Grand Prix Special CDI3* on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). After their win on Friday in the Grand Prix for Special CDI3*, Bateson Chandler regrouped with Haute Couture and felt she was able […]Read More