Olivia Alcorta grew up on a farm in Connecticut where she started riding at the age of 3. She attended Foxcroft School in Virginia, where her junior career focused on show jumping. Later, her studies at Boston University allowed for flying down to WEF, when possible, to compete as an amateur. After college, traveling replaced competing, but the pull of a revered childhood and farm […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The bright, sunny day at World Equestrian Center – Ohio set a picturesque stage for hunter athletes as they contested the $10,000 Kinetic Vet USHJA National Hunter Derby of Summer I. Twenty-nine astounding horse-and-rider pairs made their way over Joey Rycroft’s (USA) classic hunter tracks, but it was Catherine Rinehart (USA) and Luke Rinehart’s Hero (Brainpower x Corini W) that prevailed in […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Entries and stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center – Ohio 2023 Fall Classic Series featuring five weeks of United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rated hunter/jumper competition beginning September 27 through October 29. All five weeks will include USEF Premier Hunter competition with Level 4 Jumpers for Week I and II, and Level 5 Jumpers for Week III, IV and […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Featured competition at World Equestrian Center – Ohio Summer I began with the $7,500 Welcome Stake. Thirty notable jumper athletes met in the newly renovated outdoor jumper arena to contest Bobby Murphy’s (USA) technical tracks. Of the 30 starters, only eight advanced to the immediate jump-off phase, with Izzy Beisel (USA) and David Beisel’s Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah) claiming the top […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center Summer I will run from Wednesday, July 12 to Sunday, July 16. This week will feature USEF hunter/jumper competition including the $7,500 Welcome Stake, the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by Kinetic Vet, the $7,500 Futures Prix, and the $25,000 Grand Prix. All featured classes will take place in the newly renovated, picturesque outdoor arenas. The state-of-the-art facility […]Read More
June 30, 2023 – Ocala, FLORIDA – World Equestrian Center is pleased to welcome Tipperary Equestrian to its family of sponsors as an Official Partner. As part of the agreement, Tipperary becomes the ‘Official Helmet and Safety Vest’ of the World Equestrian Center and the brand will have a presence at both the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Florida and Wilmington, Ohio venues. “We are excited […]Read More
Rebecca Ray Designs emerged as Rebecca Smith of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, began individually crafting handbags to find a sense of belonging. As the luxury equestrian brand has expanded, it has grown into its core values of quality and authenticity. Rebecca began her career with an undergraduate degree in political science and constitutional law and a Master’s Degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. […]Read More
Wilmington, OHIO – Entries and stall reservations remain open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Summer horse shows. Exhibitors can look forward to elite hunter/jumper competition along with weekly family friendly events, onsite dining and lodging. Summer I & II will run from July 12-23 featuring USEF Regional/Level 3 Jumpers and nearly $100,000 in total prize money and prizes. There are classes available for […]Read More
June 14, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to recognize Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) as a returning sponsor for the 2023 competition season. Scores of equestrians of all levels, from Olympians to families with lead line riders, travel from all over the country to compete at World Equestrian Center all year round. World Equestrian Center aims […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – June 8, 2023 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) management is closely monitoring the current situation in the United States as air quality is widely impacted by wildfires spreading throughout Canada. In accordance with guidance from US Equestrian, WEC management is proactively consulting with state and local health authorities, and monitoring information from government agencies and weather experts to gauge the air quality and determine […]Read More
