Wilmington, Ohio – Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Spring Forward concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, March 12. Lani Hutchison (USA) stole the spotlight Saturday as she earned her first grand prix win in the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Products Grand Prix. In the R+L Arena, Melissa Donnelly (USA) impressed the judges to win the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Australia’s Samuel Overton of Overton Showjumping. The hardworking professional athlete juggles his incredible showjumping career while also running a business designing, manufacturing and installing sleeper cab air conditioners on the road. He stopped at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with his 14-year-old Warmblood gelding, Oaks Cassanova, to jump indoors and prepare for their debut at […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors flocked to the Sanctuary Arena Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Products Grand Prix. International course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) built the track that proved challenging for the field with just a lone combination posting a clear jumping effort. Lani Hutchison (USA) prevailed to stand atop the podium for her first ever grand prix […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to a notable field of hunter riders for the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby Friday evening. Twenty-three combinations tried their hand at Joseph Carnicom’s (USA) track, designed to allow riders to showcase their horse’s style and scope. Melissa Donnelly (USA) played to her horse’s strengths, strategically piloting Corlando 49 […]Read More
March 10, 2023 – WILMINGTON, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome students back to Dragonfly Academy. Dragonfly Academy is a private school and tutoring center designed to provide student athletes with a customized educational support program that recognizes their demanding equestrian sports schedule. Dragonfly collaborates with accredited schools nationally and worldwide to accommodate a variety of student needs. Tailored to […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Featured show jumping competition of Winter Spring Forward got underway Thursday evening with the $10,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products. International course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) crafted the tracks for the field of horse-and-athlete combinations, where Sam Pegg (CAN) and new top mount, Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Sanjador) came out on top once again. Pegg, of Ten Sixty […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Spring Forward of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, March 8 to Sunday, March 12. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 GGT Footing USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 CWD Futures Prix […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #12 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, March 5. Sam Pegg (CAN) earned his second consecutive $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening while Jason Berry (USA) secured a double victory on Friday in the R+L in the $15,000 CWD USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Pegg of Ten Sixty Stables in Uxbridge, Ontario, conquered the technicality […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Michael Janson (USA) of Legacy Farms in Boston, Massachusetts. After the young professional spent four years at Boston University riding casually through his family operation, he ultimately made the career switch from working in finance to working in the barn full-time. During a busy week at World Equestrian Center, switching between young hunters, young jumpers, […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 12 welcomed elite show jumping athletes to the Sanctuary Arena Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Course designer Robert Barton (USA) set a challenging track for the seasoned field of athletes, but it was Sam Pegg (CAN) and Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Sanjador) that returned in top form to earn their […]Read More
