Michaella Gerlacher & Callestino Secure $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Win at Winter Classic 1

Wilmington, Ohio – Michaella Gerlacher emerged victorious with Frances Conti’s Callestino (Cellestial x Olympic Fire) in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 1. Surrounded by her longtime True Course team, Gerlacher was thrilled to climb the leaderboard in Friday’s class with her supportive group behind her.   “It feels great to be on top! It feels […]Read More

Izzy Beisel Continues Winning Ways in the $10,000 Welcome Stake of Winter Classic 1 at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 1 of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series saw Izzy Beisel (USA) return to her winning ways with Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah) in the $10,000 Welcome Stake at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. As the first to go in the order, Beisel proved her dominance amongst a field of professionals over FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge’s […]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 begins this week with Winter Classic 1. Competition will run through Wednesday, November 29 to Sunday, December 3 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. Attention Exhibitors From […]Read More

What to Expect at Winter in the Midwest at WEC – Wilmington

November 28, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – Join us this winter at our flagship venue in Wilmington, Ohio, where our ‘Winter in the Midwest’ series offers weekly feature classes including national grand prix show jumping all the way to cross rail divisions. Enjoy on-site lodging and restaurants, a charming Vendor Village overflowing winter decor, day spa, old fashion candy store and family friendly after-hours events. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Midwest Indoors II Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Midwest Indoors II concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, November 19. Summer Hill (USA) dominated the $30,000 Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Grand Prix while Leann Kelly (USA) conquered the $10,000 Voltaire Futures Prix. Sarah Sturges (USA) earned top honors in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby while the WEC Medal Final took over the R+L Annex Arena. Hill earned […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Jessica Jurkowitz

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Jessica Jurkowitz. What started as a family activity for Jurkowitz, turned into an everlasting love for equestrian sport. The professional rider of Clover Hill Farm in Lebanon, Ohio, can be found in the R+L Arena with her top mount Fineas in the Green Hunters and the National Hunter Derbies. We caught up with Jurkowitz after […]Read More

Summer Hill Dominates the $30,000 Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Grand Prix at Midwest Indoors II

Wilmington, Ohio – The stands of the Standlee Sanctuary were packed as exhibitors gathered to watch 22 show jumping athletes tackle Robert Barton’s (USA) track that saw seven combinations successfully move onto a nail-biting jump-off round. Summer Hill (USA) ultimately dominated the $30,000 Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Grand Prix, earning first place with her own Lausbub 458 (Lord Pizzaro x La Lolita) in 38.295 seconds, […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Medal Final Champions Crowned at Midwest Indoors II

Wilmington, Ohio – Midwest Indoors II showcased the highly anticipated WEC – Wilmington Medal Final on Friday evening at the R+L Annex Arena. A total of 27 athletes put their best forward over a jumping phase with tracks built by Joe Carnicom (USA) and a flat phase. Riders were asked to showcase their rideability and technique in both the WEC Medal Final 2’-2’6” and the […]Read More

Sarah Sturges Shines in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at Midwest Indoors II

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to a group of seasoned hunter athletes for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Midwest Indoors II. Michael Pegg (CAN) designed the tracks that drew a crowd to the R+L Arena to ultimately watch Sarah Sturges (USA) and No Doubt (Nerrado x Abba II) earn two of the highest scores of the day […]Read More

Ireland’s Kevin Gallagher Speeds to $10,000 Clinton County CVB Welcome Stake Win at Midwest Indoors II

Wilmington, Ohio – The Standlee Sanctuary was abuzz with excitement tonight as just tenths of a second separated the top three of 11 quick double clear efforts in the $10,000 Clinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcome Stake. The luck of the Irish prevailed for Ireland’s Kevin Gallagher and Mardinie (Spartacus x Wardinie VDL) as they turned their way to the top of the leaderboard […]Read More