Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #16 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, April 2. Kady Abrahamson (USA) had a banner night in the Top Bedding $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary. On hunter derby Friday, Samantha Cooper stole the show in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Abrahamson, of Georgetown, Kentucky, is no stranger to […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Sara Ladley of Bargee Farms in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The talented, hard-working amateur rider spends her time showing her two young mounts, while simultaneously running her business, Hunt Club. After developing her company in her college dorm room at Carnegie Mellon University, Ladley has done nothing but grow her involvement in the sport through her riding […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – It was a banner night for Kady Abrahamson (USA) as she returned to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the Top Bedding $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 16. Course designer Robert Barton (USA) crafted the tracks in the Standlee Sanctuary for the talented field of athletes, though none could best Abrahamson and her top mount, Any (Aljano x Nina XI). Abrahamson, […]Read More
April 1, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to host the AQHA Level I Championships and Southern Ohio Madness who are returning, bigger than ever in 2023. The Nutrena AQHA East Level I Championship will take place April 25-30. The Madness, presented by the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association, will take place May 5-7 and May 9-14. Our goal […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter competition for Winter Classic #16 reached a pinnacle Friday in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. The $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby saw 15 challengers, but none perfected course designer Michael Pegg’s (CAN) tracks like Samantha Cooper (USA) and Nandino. Cooper, of Streetsboro, Ohio, piloted Ellen Malson’s 15-year-old Bradenberg Warmblood to a seamless performance over the […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Jumper competition of Winter Classic #16 commenced with the $10,000 EquiJet Welcome Stake at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Thursday evening. The stands in the Standlee Sanctuary were packed with exhibitors eager to witness 17 elite starters attempt course designer Robert Barton’s (USA) tracks. Amy Krebs (USA) returned with her own Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima) and sped to the […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #16 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest indoor horse show series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, March 29 to Sunday, April 2. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 EquiJet Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 Futures […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic 15 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, March 26. Richard Rinehart returned to the winner’s circle in the Standlee Sanctuary on Saturday evening for the $30,000 Grand Prix, while Catherine Rinehart stole the spotlight in the R+L Arena in the Shoo-Fly $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. At the end of blazing fast six […]Read More
March 28, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome returning sponsor Voltaire Design to the 2023 show season. WEC – Wilmington is proud to partner with companies that are committed to enabling horses and riders to perform at their best through advanced technologies, innovation and industry knowledge. “We love working with WEC Ohio because of the beautiful facility, […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the talented young professional, Katie Pelzel (USA) of Fall River Farm in Firestone, Colorado. The recent Oklahoma State University graduate spent four years riding on the NCEA Equestrian Team in Stillwater, Oklahoma. After winning the 2022 NCEA National Championship, the seasoned 22-year-old moved on to be a professional alongside her mother, Jill Pelzel. We caught […]Read More
