Strategic Land Purchases Elevate World Equestrian Centers to World’s Largest Equestrian Venues

 WEC Ohio Land Triples with Dozens of Facility Improvements and Major Changes Planned, While Ocala Facility Expands by 1,000 Acres In less than two weeks, exhibitors will begin arriving in Ohio for the World Equestrian Center Fall indoor horse shows. Many exciting developments have been keeping us busy including recent land acquisitions, which have tripled the facility size. Upon arrival for our Fall shows, exhibitors […]

World Equestrian Center November 2019 Schedule Changes

WILMINGTON, Ohio – September 11, 2019 – Attention trainers and exhibitors, please take note that the World Equestrian Center has adjusted its horse show schedule for the month of November as follows: The November 6-10, 2019 horse show has been cancelled. Midwest Indoors I will instead take place November 13-17, 2019. Midwest Indoors II will take place November 20-24, 2019. Please check horseshowing.com for schedule […]

Featured Finds at WEC: Delicious Dining

This week’s Featured Finds highlights the many different dining options that World Equestrian Center has to offer. From early morning coffee at Dark Horse Coffee Co., to mid-day lunch at the International Grille and Café, to late night dinner and drinks at the Paddock Club, World Equestrian Center has an option for all of your dining needs. Paddock Club The Paddock Club is an expansive, […]

Featured Finds at WEC: Chagrin Saddlery / World Equestrian Center Mobile Boutique

The Chagrin Saddlery / World Equestrian Center Mobile Boutique is just three short weeks away from hitting the road for its 2019 tour! This year, the Mobile Boutique will be traveling 11 horse shows in 7 states over the course of six months, bringing WEC gear and the latest in equestrian fashion from Chagrin Saddlery straight to a horse show near you. Chagrin Saddlery merges the […]

Featured Finds at World Equestrian Center: Luxury Lodging

Discover luxury Lodging at the World Equestrian Center Cramped hotel rooms miles away from a horse show are a thing of the past, thanks to the World Equestrian Center’s beautiful lodging options. Every equestrian knows that the advantages of on-site horse show lodging are unparalleled, and that extra space for post-show relaxation is a must. The World Equestrian Center has made this dream a reality, […]

Featured Finds at World Equestrian Center: The Gathering Place Worship Center

The World Equestrian Center is unique in almost every aspect. From exhibitor events to the stunning indoor facilities, WEC stands alone in its offerings. One of the most unique offerings at WEC is the Sunday morning Worship Service that takes place at the Sanctuary Arena ingate. Everyone is welcome to the relaxed, come as you are service, and can even join aboard their horses. Chaplin […]

World Equestrian Releases Ocala 3D Video Tour

Ocala 2021 Campaign Begins! WILMINGTON, Ohio – January 7, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center has released a dynamic 3D video tour of their burgeoning Ocala, Florida, facility; beginning a countdown to its Grand Opening in January 2021. The video takes viewers on a fly over journey, at first giving a bird’s eye view that alludes to the size and scope of the more than 3,000-acre […]

The World Equestrian Center Ohio Upgrades All Indoor Footing

200,000 Sq. Ft of Custom Surfaces Installed in Advance of the Ohio Fall 2018 Indoor Season WILMINGTON, Ohio – June 25, 2018 – Top equestrian sports venue World Equestrian Center has invested in all new footing for their entire indoor complex in Ohio, which encompasses more than 200,000 square feet of riding space. The massive footing upgrade began June 18 and is expected to take […]

WEC Paddock Club Grand Opening Celebration: Sights and Scenes

The Paddock Club is an expansive, beautifully decorated gathering place and event space featuring equestrian inspired décor and original linocuts by Sarah Lockwood-Taylor. Open to WEC exhibitors, the Paddock Club features a bar, games, flat screen TVs, a grille menu and grab n’ go food. Nearly 400 WEC exhibitors, family and friends attended a festive reception last night to celebrate the grand opening of the Paddock […]

The Art and Science of Arena Footing

If there is one thing equestrians can agree upon is their love/hate relationship with footing. Footing can make the difference between a great weekend and a frustrating one. At World Equestrian Center (WEC), our footing has proven versatile and drawn compliments from even the most discerning rider. All three indoor equine arenas at the facility use crushed limestone from Maryland for the footing. “We’ve heard […]