World Equestrian Center Congratulates 2022 Year-End Winners

World Equestrian Center is pleased to recognize our hard-working exhibitors with year-end championship awards. Exhibitors accumulated points based on placings at World Equestrian Center shows at both the Wilmington and Ocala venues throughout the 2022 competition season. Championship prizes and ribbons have been awarded up to sixth place in nearly 200 divisions. Year-end awards may be picked up at either facility.  Click below to see […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Barney & Olivia Jacob

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the father-daughter amateur duo, Barney and Olivia Jacob. The Jacobs, originally from Lake Angelus, Michigan, share a growing love for the sport and continue to show alongside each other throughout the competition season. Olivia, a recent University of Kentucky graduate, rides and trains out of Indigo Show Stables in Lexington, Kentucky while Barney rides and […]Read More

Megan Bash & FF Dior Saved the Best for Last in the $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC Winter Classic #7

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix was the highlight event of the Winter in the Midwest Series Winter Classic #7 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Saturday evening in the Sanctuary Arena saw an elite group of show jumping athletes contest Bobby Murphy’s (USA) exquisite track. In the end, Megan Bash (USA) rode into the spotlight earning first and third place honors in the […]Read More

Kristjan Good & Carano Land a Big Win in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby at WEC Winter Classic #7

Wilmington, Ohio – A seasoned group of hunters gathered in the R+L Arena for Winter Classic #7 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for another sensational hunter derby Friday. Scott Alder (USA) crafted the track for the field of 13 breathtaking horse-and-athlete combinations in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Spectators were eager to recognize Kristjan Good (CAN) and Carano (Cabardino) with applause […]Read More

Double Victory for Darby Pease in the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake of Winter Classic #7

Wilmington, Ohio – The beautifully decorated Sanctuary Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington set the scene for top indoor show jumping competition in the $10,000 Welcome Stake during Winter Classic #7 of the Winter in the Midwest 2023 series. It was a banner day for Darby Pease (USA) as the young professional earned the win aboard Carel Van Donderen (Acolino x Terania Die Hoeghte) […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – Winter Classic #7 of the Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington will conclude an exciting month of top indoor hunter/jumper competition. This week we will welcome elite equestrian athletes to compete in feature classes such as the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #6 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition during Winter in the Midwest Series 2023 Winter Classic #6 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded with thrilling wins in both the hunter and jumper rings. Nicole Loochtan dominated the $30,000 Grand Prix aboard It’s Me Du Bosquetiau while Kathleen Caya earned first and second place honors with her two mounts in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Recognizes Returning Sponsor Tribute Equine Nutrition

January 24, 2022 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome returning sponsor Tribute Equine Nutrition to the 2023 show season. WEC – Wilmington is proud to partner with companies that are committed to bettering equestrian sport. WEC – Wilmington plans to host a myriad of events at the state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility in 2023. Tribute Equine Nutrition has been a […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Devin Milan

Wilmington, Ohio – This weeks Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on 26-year-old Devin Milan of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The talented young professional spent four years at Michigan State University before turning her focus back to the sport, where she now produces young horses through the jumper ranks, training out of multiple sport-horse operations. Milan brings a unique enthusiasm and dedicated energy to the industry and channels […]Read More

Nicole Loochtan & It’s Me Du Bosquetiau Dominate $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC Ohio Winter Classic #6

Wilmington, Ohio – The grand Sanctuary Arena played host to top jumper athletes Saturday evening for the penultimate day of feature competition of Winter Classic #6 of the Winter in the Midwest Series. Exhibitors flocked to the stands for the $30,000 Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington as riders tried their hand at Robert Barton’s (USA) towering track. However, none silenced the crowd […]Read More