Kevin Gallagher Kicks Off Spring I at WEC – Wilmington With a Win in the $7,500 Barncat App Welcome Stake

Wilmington, Ohio – The first featured class of the 2024 Spring/Summer Series commenced under the sun Thursday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Ireland’s Kevin Gallagher returned to Wilmington with a new mount, Campinas 4 (Campitello x Aluta), to take the win in the $7,500 Barncat App Welcome Stake. “We got ‘Cam’ at the end of the season in Wellington. I own him with […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Spring/Summer Series is underway at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Competition will run through Sunday, May 26, and will feature USEF Premier/Level 3 Jumper competition including the $7,500 Barncat App Welcome Stake, the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, the $7,500 Futures Prix, and the $25,000 Dandy Products Grand Prix. After Hours Family Fun Grab dinner and drinks with your barn […]Read More

Save This Summer Season With Competition Opportunities at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – May 7, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is thrilled to debut exciting, affordable opportunities at its centrally located, premier facility. WEC will introduce a new Schooling Show Series this summer and continues to offer the Young Horse Incentive at every show through Fall Classic #3. With five weeks of horse show opportunities, exhibitors can compete in the state-of-the-art outdoor […]Read More

Stall and Entry Reminder for 2024 Spring/Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – April 25, 2024 – Entries and stall reservations remain open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) 2024 Spring/Summer Series. The Spring I and II and Summer I and II horse shows will feature USEF rated hunter/jumper competition and nearly $100,000 in prize money and awards. WEC offers classes for everyone from cross rails to grand prix. Exhibitors can look forward to […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Congratulates 2024 Winter in the Midwest Circuit Award Winners

Wilmington, OHIO – April 18, 2024 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) is pleased to congratulate all athletes and Circuit Award winners at the conclusion of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Show Series in Wilmington, Ohio. WEC graciously thanks all exhibitors for joining us for the winter season and congratulates all athletes on a successful circuit of equestrian sport. Click here to see if you […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Mara Kranz

Wilmington, Ohio – The final Wilmington Sunday Spotlight of the winter circuit shines on Mara Kranz of Algonquin, Illinois. Kranz has been alongside trainer Kim Gardiner at Perfecta Farm for 23 years, beginning through her junior years until turning professional at the age of 18. Kranz was ringside in Wilmington throughout the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series with her students and top mount, Wheeler, […]Read More

Sam Pegg Closes Out 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series in the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio – Show jumping action of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded with a thrilling 11-horse jump-off in the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix, crafted by course designer Bobby Murphy (USA). Canada’s Sam Pegg ultimately ended the Winter Classic 18 where he started, claiming the win with his Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Hauptstutbuch). Pegg followed […]Read More

Hillary Johnson & Elliot Capture $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Win at Winter Classic 18

Wilmington, Ohio – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series took place in the R+L Arena Friday evening, adopting a new Hunt and Go format to close out the circuit. In the final $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 18, it was Hillary Johnson and Copper Fox LLC’s Elliot that captured […]Read More

Sarah Long & Retroflex Secure $10,000 Kinetic Vet Welcome Stake Win at Winter Classic 18

Wilmington, Ohio – The final $10,000 Kinetic Vet Welcome Stake of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series commenced in the Standlee Sanctuary with Canada’s Sarah Long securing her place on top of the podium with Alan Manning’s Retroflex (Flexible x Selma De La Batia). Long expressed gratitude for her team, “I want to thank his owner, Alan Manning. I am so appreciative of him […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concludes with Winter Classic 18. Competition will run through Sunday, April 7, and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Horse Vans LLC Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix. After Hours Family Fun Join […]Read More