Each year on December 13th, the United States celebrates the National Day of the Horse. According to tradition, the National Day of the Horse encourages people to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history and character of the United States. While horses have always played a large role in the shaping of our Nation, it wasn’t until November 18, 2004 that horses were […]Read More
It was a fun filled holiday-themed week at the World Equestrian Center for week two of the Winter Series of the Midwest. The festivities began when exhibitors checked in at the horse show office and collected their ready-to-build gingerbread houses for the decorating contest to be judged Saturday night with $100 WEC Gift Cards to be given as prizes. Exhibitors (and even a few vendors) […]Read More
As week two of the Winter Series of the Midwest comes to a close today, we like to take the time to shine the spotlight on a Junior or Amateur rider who truly stood out throughout the week. This week, we are focusing on two: Amatuer rider Emily Morin and her daughter Junior rider Gabrielle L. Morin of McLean, Virginia. Between them, they have a string […]Read More
The ladies owned the night tonight, taking top honors in both the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix. The $25,000 WEC Grand Prix, presented by Horse First Supplements, saw 20 horse and rider pairs vying for their share of the win, while the $7,500 Futures Prix saw 23 pairs. Both of tonight’s classes contested courses designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. […]Read More
Exhibitors Encouraged to Follow Stall Reservations Guidelines WILMINGTON, Ohio – December 8, 2018 – The World Equestrian Center Winter Series of the Midwest kicked off this week with a SOLD OUT horse show. Looking ahead to our January schedule, the WEC Winter Classic #3 (Jan 9-13) and the WEC Winter Classic #4 (Jan 16 – 20) are both at SOLD OUT status. We encourage our […]Read More
Stunning Hunters and shadbelly coats took center stage in the R+L Arena tonight for the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by Antarès. Twenty-eight entries vied for the win in the class, with awards that included a saddle from World Equestrian Center sponsor, Antarès Sellier. Courses in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby were designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, and featured flowing lines and […]Read More
Tonight’s $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m was a true test of accuracy for the for the 20 entries that contested the course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. The course consisted of three doubles, several inside turn options and a galloping line as the final two fences. In the first round, a vertical to an oxer across the short side of the ring caught […]Read More
The uniqueness of the World Equestrian Center is unparalleled, and this is reflected in every aspect of the show grounds, including the various vendors that grace the halls of the R+L Arena and the shops in Vendor Village. The Apothecary is one particularly exceptional example, tucked away in the corner of the Vendor Village. The Apothecary is owned and run by veterinarians Dr. Holly Helbig […]Read More
It was a fantastic week of horse showing at the World Equestrian Center to kick off the start of the 18 week indoor World Equestrian Center Winter Series of the Midwest. The week was packed with stellar horse showing, exciting night classes, and fun events. DJ Jacoby lit up the Paddock Club on Friday night with everyone’s favorite top hits while exhibitors mingled and enjoyed […]Read More
Spotted (pun intended) this week in the Roberts Ring during the World Equestrian Center November Horse Show – the super stylish duo of Strike Zone and Emma Rupinski. The adorable Strike Zone (Salty Eyed Look x Irresistibly Tough) is a 13-year old Pony of the Americas, owned and trained by Katana Kennedy-O’Brien of Wildwood, Missouri. Strike Zone and Rupinski competed in the Small / Medium […]Read More
