Sarah Duhon & MF Starboy Shine in $15,000 CWD USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Thanksgiving in the Midwest

Wilmington, Ohio – Sarah Duhon was met with smiles and open arms at the in-gate of the R+L Arena after Friday evening’s $15,000 CWD USHJA National Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Thanksgiving in the Midwest. Of 15 top hunter combinations, Duhon spoke nothing but positivity about her winning mount, MF Starboy, (Like Angel x Frisia), owned by Michael Britt-Leon. “I have known Starboy for […]Read More

WEC – Wilmington Set to Host 2025 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®

Lexington, KY (November 21, 2024) – The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) are thrilled to announce that the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® are scheduled for October 30 – November 2, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, OH. Based on consistent feedback from competitors over the years regarding the unpredictable nature of the November weather, […]Read More

Spend December with Us! What to Expect at WEC – Wilmington 2025 Winter in the Midwest

November 19, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Join us this winter in Wilmington, Ohio, where the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series will feature 16 weeks of hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from December 4, 2024, through April 6, 2025, offering more than $4 million in prize money and awards. Each week of competition will feature family-friendly events, with special holiday-themed activities throughout […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Maeve Sheldon

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the passionate young rider, Maeve Sheldon. The 14-year-old rider of Cincinnati, Ohio, is a familiar face at WEC – Wilmington, as she competes in the Children’s Pony Hunter division with her pony, Snapdragon, and is a loyal friend to many exhibitors. We caught up with Maeve to learn more about her riding journey, her favorite […]Read More

Luke Rinehart Marks First $30,000 Grand Prix Win at WEC – Wilmington Midwest Indoors II

Wilmington, Ohio – Saturday of Midwest Indoors II at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington proved to be a historic day for Luke Rinehart (USA) as he marked his first career grand prix win with Captain America 10 (Contendro) in the $30,000 Grand Prix. The day was not only special because of his win, but he was one second quicker than his father, Richard Rinehart (USA), […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2024 Medal Final Winners Crowned at Midwest Indoors II

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Annex Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington once again played host to the anticipated WEC Medal Final of Midwest Indoors II. Riders qualified throughout the year in Wilmington in two sections; the WEC Medal Final 3’-3’3” and the WEC Medal Final 2’-2’6”. Winners of the class were crowned after their equitation and rideability was tested over a track designed […]Read More

Due North Shines in $15,000 Kentucky Equine Research National Hunter Derby at WEC – Wilmington Midwest Indoors II

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington set the stage for Hunter Derby Friday of Midwest Indoors II, where Trevor Hawthorne secured the highest scores of the day with the rising star, Due North (Dinken x Pantania T), to win the $15,000 Kentucky Equine Research USHJA National Open Hunter Derby. “Due North is a seven-year-old that was sent to me […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Morgan Clarke

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on a longtime exhibitor at WEC – Wilmington, Morgan Clarke. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Clarke has moved all the way up the ranks at WEC, from her junior years to her professional career. Since graduating from The Ohio State University, Clarke has continued her lifelong passion for horses, honing her skills and managing the program at Wind […]Read More

Beisel is Back on Top in the $30,000 Grand Prix of WEC – Wilmington Midwest Indoors I

Wilmington, Ohio – Sibling rivalry made for an exhilarating jump-off in the $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington Midwest Indoors I. Michael Pegg (CAN) crafted the track for the class that allowed only five partnerships to jump-off, including two of the quickest riders in the field, Izzy Beisel (USA) and Cooper Beisel (USA). Izzy Beisel returned with her Diaz Barbotiere to set the winning […]Read More

Kelsey Epperson Dominates the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of WEC -Wilmington Midwest Indoors I

Wilmington, Ohio – Despite slight nerves about Joe Carnicom’s tracks for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Midwest Indoors I, Kelsey Epperson proved her excellence once again with her winningest mount, Didgereedoo VDL (Zavall VDL x Pheminka). Epperson left the arena thankful for the eye-catching chestnut gelding, “he is the best horse in the world. I owe everything to him!” […]Read More