As we approach the end of another memorable year and step into 2024, it’s a poignant reminder to embrace our passions, strive for excellence and maintain a strong sense of community. We extend our gratitude to our exhibitors, guests, sponsors, retailers and visitors for their tremendous support, and we look forward to sharing new enhancements to help evolve the equestrian lifestyle. As we dive into […]Read More
December 19, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – As the 2023 competition season comes to a close, World Equestrian Center – Wilmington thanks Top Bedding for its support of facility through the supply of premier sawdust to ensure maximum comfort, health and safety of equine athletes. Top Bedding continuously prioritizes the well-being of the horses and bettering equestrian sport. With a new facility located in Alabama, […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 3 concluded competition for 2023 Sunday, December 17 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Sarah Meier (USA) and Nightshade SCF (Baldev x Olisina) earned their first career grand prix win together in 30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening, while Rokeechobee STB Gino H x Massima Van’t Spieveld) won the $10,000 Futures Prix with Sam Pegg (CAN). Melissa Donnelly (USA) swept the […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on 10-year-old rider, Sylvia Martin. The young rider of Mattawan, Michigan, fulfilled her dream of showing at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with her seven-year-old Quarter Horse mare, Blueberry Muffin, in the Crossrail division at Winter Classic 1. Sylvia started selling homemade crafts, cookies, artwork, and beanie babies over the summer to save money for her […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The final feature class of Winter Classic 3 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington called all professional athletes to the R+L Arena to switch disciplines for the evening over Bobby Murphy’s (USA) technical equitation track. The WEC Professional Medal 3’ offered professional athletes an opportunity to apply their well-practiced skills in one of the most competitive disciplines for junior and amateur riders. […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Joe Carnicom (USA) set a challenging track for a field of 15 athletes in the $30,000 Grand Prix during WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 3. In the end of a four horse jump-off, it was Sarah Meier (USA) and her own Nightshade SCF (Baldev x Olisina) that came out on top for a well-deserved win. The professional athlete of Lexington, Kentucky, has […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Riders and trainers alike were in the holiday spirit Friday evening of Winter Classic 3 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $1,500 Christmas Sweater Hunt Team class! A total of six pairs followed each other around Bobby Murphy’s traditional hunter course over obstacles resembling candy canes and Christmas trees, and met at jumps two, six and nine to jump in […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Bobby Murphy (USA) decorated the R+L Arena as a winter wonderland on Friday evening for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, where Melissa Donnelly and Corlando 49 ultimately bested a field of 18 horse-and-athlete combinations. The longtime duo jumped a respectable first round to score an 88, moving onto the second round sitting in third place. Though Donnelly and Elizabeth Becker’s […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Richard Rinehart and Captain America 10 (Contendro) scored their second consecutive $10,000 Welcome Stake win over Joe Carnicom’s (USA) tracks at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 3. Out of a field of 15 experienced horse-and-athlete combinations, Rinehart was the only rider to try the inside turn from jumps one to two in the jump-off to speed to the top of […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues this week with Winter Classic 3. Competition will run through Wednesday, December 13 to Sunday, December 16 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. Winter Classic 3 […]Read More
