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
$25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix An eager crowd filled the grandstands in the Sanctuary Arena tonight to watch the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix. Twenty four horse and rider combinations contested the 1.40m track, designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. At the close of the first round, seven pairs would go clear to advance to the jump off while Nicole E. Loochtan and […]Read More
An enthusiastic crowd filled the stands this afternoon to cheer on their favorite horses and riders at the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by Antarès Sellier in the R+L Arena where fourteen beautifully turned out horse and rider combinations vied for the win. Course designer Bobby Murphy presented a lovely, flowing course featuring four high option, two bending lines and plenty of space to […]Read More
The World Equestrian Center Winter Series kicked off this week with the WEC November Horse Show. The Winter Series offers 18 weeks of AA rated horse shows in pristine indoor conditions with featured classes each week ranging from a $2,000 Non Pro 2’6″ Hunter Derby to a $25,000 Grand Prix. The prize list is available now online at www.wec.net. Entries are being accepted via www.horseshowing.comand through Equestrian Connect. Reservations for […]Read More
WILMINGTON, Ohio – November 26, 2018 – The World Equestrian Center announced today that James R. (Jim) Wolf has been retained to secure sponsorships and build strategic partnerships for the organization. With decades of experience in developing and activating sponsorships at the highest levels of the equestrian industry, Wolf is uniquely positioned to guide sponsor activation at the World Equestrian Center facilities in Wilmington, Ohio […]Read More
It’s time to get all of your Christmas shopping done, and there is no better place to do so than at A Sudden Impulse boutique. Located conveniently in Roberts Arena, A Sudden Impulse provides a boutique-style shopper’s paradise right on the show grounds, featuring a collection of carefully curated items inspired by the equestrian lifestyle including fanciful artwork, fine jewelry, timeless antiques, beautiful apparel, and […]Read More
It’s time to renew your WEC membership! As of November 28, 2018, all WEC Memberships will need to be renewed for 2019 points, and the process could not be easier. Simply register for WEC points online at WEC.net, or sign up in the show office during your next horse show. Have you registered for a WEC Membership in the past? Great! You will sign up for a […]Read More
Today, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 marks the beginning of the season of giving. According to #GivingTuesday’s official website, today is a global day of giving “fueled by the power of social media and collaboration”. #GivingTuesday is celebrated annually on the Tuesday following the widely celebrated holidays of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, and puts a focus on giving back after receiving […]Read More
World Equestrian Center is bringing the boutique coffee shop to the show grounds with the opening of Dark Horse Coffee Co. Conveniently located at the heart of WEC in Vendor Village, Dark Horse Coffee Co. is now serving up all of your favorite, completely customize-able hot, iced and frozen beverages. Take a moment to relax on the plentiful comfortable seating and enjoy complimentary wifi while […]Read More
Today presents an opportunity to reflect upon the things we are most grateful for, and we at the World Equestrian Center are incredibly blessed to have so many thanks to give. While we love recognizing the successes of the many riders that pass through our ingates, we would like to take a step back today and express how truly thankful we are for each and […]Read More
