Erika Heintschel-Githens & Apache 286 Score $15,000 Shoo-fly USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Win at Winter Classic 15

Wilmington, Ohio – Erika Heintschel-Githens dominated the $15,000 Shoo-fly USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, scoring the win by nearly 12 total points aboard Naytraders LLC’s Apache 289. The duo has had a standout winter circuit at WEC – Wilmington, securing top results in the R+L Arena to kick off their partnership. “He is a young horse that we just got a couple of months ago. […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Ella Reinauer

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Ella Reinauer. The driven amateur athlete made a trip to WEC – Wilmington to meet up with her longtime partner, Invictus, and the team at Happenstance Farms. Reinauer spent four years riding on the NCAA Division I Equestrian Team at Oklahoma State University and is now located in Dallas, Texas, furthering her education. We caught […]Read More

Lanie Thomas & Zendaya Earn First $30,000 Grand Prix Win at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 14

Wilmington, Ohio – The ladies and the mares stole the show in the Standlee Sanctuary at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 14 as they dominated the podium for the $30,000 Grand Prix. Robert Barton crafted the track leading to a five-horse jump-off, where Lanie Thomas, Summer Justus and Maria Blankemeyer ultimately battled it out for the top three spots on their fiery mares. In the […]Read More

Megan Hubbard & Crass B Land $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunt-N-Go Derby Win at Winter Classic 14

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) welcomed a field of 20 professional horse-and-athlete combinations to the R+L Arena for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunt-N-Go Derby of Winter Classic 14. Megan Hubbard piloted three entries around the class but ultimately landed on top with Cindy Bohn’s Crass B (Carrico x Ulanda). “Cindy imported Crass seven years ago and then she sold him […]Read More

Standlee® Expands Commitment to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the 2025 Season

New Product Offerings and Continued Support for Equine Athletes February 27, 2025 – Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Standlee, a leader in premium forage and equine nutrition. As a supporting sponsor, Standlee remains dedicated to enhancing the exhibitor experience by providing top-quality forage solutions and introducing new product offerings to support […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Caitie Hope Rose

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Caitie Hope Rose of Chicago, Illinois. The dedicated amateur returned to WEC – Wilmington for Winter Spring Forward with her talented nine-year-old KWPN mare, Lyminka Sh (Emir R x Chique Z), and earned top placings in the 1.20m Amateur Jumpers, while also juggling her full-time job from Vendor Village. We caught up with Caitie to […]Read More

A Night of Firsts – Luke Rinehart Goes One-Two in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Spring Forward

Wilmington, Ohio – A group of rising stars took to the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Saturday evening of Winter Spring Forward for the $30,000 Grand Prix. Michael Pegg (CAN) crafted a track that only Luke Rinehart managed to master with his two mounts, The Diamant Rose Z and Captain America 10, to earn a one-two finish. Alongside him was his […]Read More

Michaella DelGreco & Cabochon Win $15,000 2nd Round Equestrian National Hunter Derby at Winter Spring Forward

Wilmington, Ohio – It was a winning day for Michaella DelGreco and Sophie Carlin’s Cabochon (Cabardino) in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. The duo flowed around Robert Barton’s tracks showing off their style to secure victory in the $15,000 2nd Round Equestrian USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Winter Spring Forward. The 10-year-old Warmblood mare is a barn favorite for the […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Elyse Jeschelnig

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines Elyse Jeschelnig. The junior rider of Cleveland, Ohio, has spent the majority of her winter developing her partnerships with her horses, Quidam Adero and Kts Kantoulon, in the $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies and $10,000 Futures Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC). We caught up with Jeschelnig after her stunning rounds to learn more […]Read More

Richard Rinehart Races to Win in the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix of Winter Classic 12

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix of Winter Classic 12 saw an eight-horse jump-off over FEI Level III course designer Colm Quinn’s (IRL) track with some of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s (WEC) fastest competitors. Ultimately, it was a race between Richard Rinehart and Izzy Beisel with their final two mounts for the top spot. Beisel and one of her top rides, Vegas […]Read More