Rinehart Dominates $10,000 Welcome Stake at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 5

Wilmington, Ohio – Richard Rinehart (USA) dominated Joe Carnicom’s (USA) technically set $10,000 Welcome Stake track at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 5, claiming first and third place honors with Captain America 10 and Caesar, respectively. Rinehart was not concerned about the challenges of the course, “They are both experienced horses, so I wasn’t worried. There were a few harder turns with the […]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 continues Wednesday, January 10 with Winter Classic 5. Competition will run through Sunday, January 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 Tipperary Equestrian Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Tribute Equine Nutrition Grand Prix. World […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 4 of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series kicked off the new year at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, January 4 to Sunday, January 7. Nicole Loochtan had a banner week, winning both the $10,000 Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Jessica Lobmiller captured the victory in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Anna Schierholz impressed in the […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Jordan Renzi

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Jordan Renzi of Columbus, Ohio. The University of Toledo student has been a frequent rider and groom at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington alongside the team at Kendalwood Farm. Jordan can be found back in the barn with her favorite horse, Kinsella, or in the Standlee Sanctuary aboard one of the many jumper mounts at […]Read More

Nicole Loochtan Sweeps Winter Classic 4 with a Win in the $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio –Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to her winning ways on Saturday evening with her It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau) for the $30,000 Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4. Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) track saw five horse-and-athlete combinations move onto the jump-off phase, where Loochtan, of Stone Creek Stables, was the only double clear effort of […]Read More

Star Struck by Anna Schierholz in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at Winter Classic 4

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter athletes returned to the R+L Arena Friday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first derby day of 2024. Anna Schierholz headlined the day as she took the win in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby aboard Sloane Silberman’s Star Struck (Bisquet Balou VD Mispelaere x Espoir D’api). Schierholz was pleased with her start to the winter series […]Read More

Comeback Season for Nicole Loochtan – Winner of $10,000 Welcome Stake of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 4

Wilmington, Ohio – After a 10-week riding hiatus, Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to the Standlee Sanctuary like she never left with her own It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau). The duo conquered Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) $10,000 Welcome Stake tracks with ease to take home the first featured win of 2024 at the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4. “The […]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 will kick off the New Year with Winter Classic 4. Competition will run through Wednesday, January 3 to Sunday, January 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 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center 2024 Equine Health & Safety Protocols

To ensure the safety of all equine exhibitors showing at World Equestrian Center (WEC) in 2024, management has placed the following health and safety protocols for all horses.   To facilitate the inspection process by World Equestrian Center personnel, all paperwork including negative Coggins, vaccine records, a signed Statement of Health and signed Trainer/Owner Declaration (new for 2024) must be emailed in advance or presented to […]Read More

Young Horse Incentive, WCHR Week and Facility Upgrades Highlight 2024 Winter Show Season at WEC – Wilmington

The 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) will kick off the new year with Winter Classic 4 starting on January 3, 2024. The popular 16-week series, which began in December, boasts a US Equestrian Premier and National/Level 4 Jumper rating and offers more than $4 million in prize money and prizes. WEC – Wilmington offers classes for everyone […]Read More