Kathleen Caya & Copa Du Cache Capture the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby at WEC Ohio Winter Classic #6

Wilmington, Ohio – As the Winter in the Midwest indoor horse show circuit Winter Classic #6 commenced a field of 22 brilliant hunter athletes gathered in the R+L Arena for Hunter Derby Friday. Scott Alder (USA) designed the elegant track that rewarded athletes for demonstrating forward pace, rhythm and brilliance over the natural fences. Ultimately, it was Kathleen Caya and Copa Du Cache (Cooper VD […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Welcomes Shires Equestrian to Family of Sponsors

January 20, 2022 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome Shires Equestrian to its family of sponsors for the 2023 show season. WEC – Wilmington is proud to partner with companies that are committed to making a positive contribution to better equestrian sport. Shires Equestrian is a globally recognized brand in the equestrian world that manufacturers well-priced, good quality […]Read More

Izzy Beisel Pilots Diaz Barbotiere to Victory in $10,000 Welcome Stake at WEC Ohio Winter Classic #6

Wilmington, Ohio – Show jumping athletes put on an exhibition Thursday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington in the $10,000 Welcome Stake for Winter Classic #6 of the Winter in the Midwest Series. Robert Barton (USA) set an inviting track for the field of 19 elite horse-and-athlete combinations. Although the field gave it their all, Izzy Beisel (USA) and Diaz Barbotiere (Messire Ardent x […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – Winter Classic #6 of the Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington will begin Wednesday, January 18. The state-of-the-art climate-controlled facility will welcome exhibitors for an action-packed week of elite equestrian competition as well as family friendly events. Feature competition will include the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #5 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #5 of the Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington culminated with exciting wins for 15-year-old Rebecca Gutstein who notched her first big win in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix and for Jason Berry who earned his second consecutive win in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby.  Gutstein of Glencoe, Illinois, bested a field […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Rebecca Gutstein

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on 15-year-old Rebecca Gutstein of Glencoe, Illinois. The accomplished junior athlete trains out of Old Barrington Farm and has established herself as a promising talent with her two incredible jumpers. Gutstein stole the spotlight during Winter Classic #5 with her $30,000 WEC Grand Prix win and second place finishes in the $10,000 Welcome Stake and $10,000 […]Read More

Rebecca Gutstein Earns First Grand Prix Win Aboard Harley David in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at WEC Ohio Winter Classic #5

Wilmington, Ohio – Jumper competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #5 reached a pinnacle Saturday evening in the Sanctuary Arena. A coveted group of athletes met to vie for the top prize in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix over FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) technically set track. Ultimately, it was Rebecca Gutstein (USA) that rose to the challenge, earning […]Read More

Jason Berry Earns Second Consecutive Win in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby at WEC Ohio Winter Classic #5

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter competition took center stage in the R+L Arena on Friday evening for Winter in the Midwest Winter Classic #5 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. The field of textbook hunters impressed the judges boasting scores into the high 90s in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. The seasoned group of athletes was nothing short of spectacular, but it was […]Read More

Paul Halpern & Esra Conquer the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake at WEC Ohio Winter Classic #5

Wilmington, Ohio – Feature competition kicked off at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter in the Midwest Winter Classic #5 this week with the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake. A decorated field of horse-and-athlete combinations took to FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) track with confidence as indoor competition commenced in the Sanctuary Arena. Of the 17 entered duos, it was Paul Halpern (CAN) […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – Winter Classic #5 of the Winter in the Midwest Series will begin Wednesday, January 11 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Feature competition for the week will include the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 WEC Futures Prix, and the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. Kick off […]Read More