Wilmington, Ohio – It was until the final horse-and-rider combination that a clear round was produced in the $20,000 Grand Prix on Sunday morning of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I. FEI level IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL) crafted a track that out of 16 entries, only Kevin Gallagher (IRL) found the path to success aboard Conor Swail’s Echonix (Aganix Du Seigneur x […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – A picture-perfect spring day provided the ideal backdrop for the first-ever international grand prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC). Twenty-three horse-and-rider combinations gathered in the Outdoor Jumper Arena during the Spring I show, each hoping to capture the coveted top title in the $65,000 Grand Prix CSI2*. After a thrilling six-horse jump-off, it was Victoria Birdsall aboard Abigail Wexner’s Las […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Hunters took the spotlight for the $10,000 Kentucky Equine Research USHJA National Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I Friday afternoon under the sun. Out of 15 horse field, Melissa Donnelly ultimately returned to the top with her tried-and-true Corlando 49 (Cartani x Olanda I). Bobby Murphy designed the flowing track that allowed numerous riders to reach scores into […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – International competition kicked off bright and early at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC), where 27 athletes took on FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade’s (IRL) track in the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* during Spring I. As the first duo to go clear, Kady Abrahamson (USA) ultimately led the way to take the win aboard Nicole Carter’s Kupardie. “I just […]Read More
As we step into 2025, World Equestrian Center (WEC) remains dedicated to providing a premier space for elite competition, world-class facilities, affordable opportunities, and lifelong memories. In this issue, we highlight the many special aspects of WEC, from equestrian sport to exceptional hospitality. We hear from dedicated exhibitors that have graciously shared their journeys with us in Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida. Explore the digital issue or […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The final Wilmington Sunday Spotlight of the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series shines on Valerie Wunder. Riding out of Sarah Sturges LLC, Valerie has found success with her mare, Cix Degrees HH, in the Opportunity Limit Hunter and Equitation divisions. After taking a break from the show ring to racking up champion ribbons, we sat down with Valerie to learn more […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Featured competition for the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series came to a close Saturday evening with the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Grand Prix of Winter Classic 17. Bobby Murphy designed the course that saw six horse-and-rider combinations move onto the jump-off. It was a foot race to the finish, but Sarah Meier and her own Nightshade SCF were uncatchable. The first-round track […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Winter in the Midwest series concluded with a field of 15 horse-and-rider combinations in the $15,000 Hagyard USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Winter Classic 17. Michael Pegg designed the flowing track that Melissa Donnelly mastered to claim the win aboard West Lake. Her win with West Lake marked her second derby win in […]Read More
Wilmington, OHIO – April 2, 2025 – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the 2025 World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Summer Series. Summer I and II will run from July 9 through July 20, 2025. Summer III will run from August 6 through August 10, 2025. WEC offers classes for everyone from cross rails to grand prix, including newly added hunter derby […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Lissy Naber. The young professional riding for Peg Seals out of Freedom Farm has debuted many young hunters around WEC – Wilmington this winter, and just stepped up to her first grand prix with her own, Miss Cloe Z, jumping a double clear effort for a fourth place finish. We caught up with Lissy to […]Read More
