Third Time is a Charm for Darby Pease & Carel Van Donderen – Winners of the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Winter Classic #3

Wilmington, Ohio – Jumper competition stole the spotlight Saturday at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington during Winter Classic #3. At the conclusion of the special Gamblers Choice classes, top-notch athletes were welcomed back into the Sanctuary for the $30,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix. It was the day of Darby Pease (USA), as she claimed her third ever grand prix win in the highly anticipated […]Read More

Darby Pease & Fenn Conquer the $3,000 Gamblers Choice 1.05m-1.15m at Winter Classic #3

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured new, special classes during Winter Classic #3. The Sanctuary Arena saw a variety of horses and riders meet for the $3,000 Gamblers Choice 1.05m-1.15m and the $3,000 Gamblers Choice .90m-1.00m. Bobby Murphy (USA) set the unique format of obstacles for the field of riders to create their own plan. Ultimately, Darby Pease (USA) and Fenn (Eldorado […]Read More

Troy Hendricks & Confidant Best the Field in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby at WEC Winter Classic 3

Wilmington, Ohio – Feature competition in the R+L Arena at Winter Classic #2 kicked off Friday afternoon with the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby and the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby. Joseph Carnicom (USA) invited the elegant field of horse-and-athlete combinations to vie for the win with two beautifully decorated tracks. Each horse jumped in top form, but none could best […]Read More

Sam Pegg is Crowned Champion of the WEC – Wilmington Professional Medal 

Wilmington, Ohio – The first special feature class of Winter Classic #3 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington called all professional athletes to the R+L Arena to switch disciplines for the day. Twenty-two riders went head-to-head over Joseph Carnicom’s (USA) technically set track in the WEC Professional Medal 3’. The class offered professional athletes an opportunity to apply their well-practiced skills in one of the […]Read More

Michael Burnett & Chagrand Continue Winning Ways in the $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake

Wilmington, Ohio – Twenty-four polished athletes took to the Sanctuary Arena Thursday afternoon for the $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake to set the pace for Winter Classic #3. Bobby Murphy (USA) set a large, flowing track for the seasoned group of horse-and-athlete combinations. In the end, it was Michael Burnett (USA) and Chagrand (Chacco-Blue x Centogrina) that jumped the only double-clear effort to top […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – Winter Classic #3 Gifts Under the Tree kicks off Wednesday, December 14. This week of competition offers a special schedule with new feature classes including the WEC Professional Medal, a $3,000 Gamblers Choice .90-1.00m and a $3,000 Gamblers Choice 1.05-1.15m. Saturday evening culminates with the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. The R+L Arena will again play host to a decorated field of hunter […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #2 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition at Winter Classic #2 came to a close Sunday, December 11. Darby Pease claimed her second grand prix win with Carel Van Donderen in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. Greg Crolick dominated the R+L Arena on Friday evening taking first and second place in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Pease of Windcrest Farm piloted her winningest mount, Carel […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Welcomes IDA Development as Official Partner

December 12, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center is pleased to welcome IDA Development as an Official Partner and the Official Poured Rubber Surface of both locations in Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida. In addition, IDA Development will be named title sponsor of a grand prix during the World Equestrian Center 2023 show season as part of the partnership. IDA Development is the […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Kinsella

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday Spotlight is switching gears to focus on an adored equine athlete, Kinsella (Capitalist x Jerpoint Mist), owned by Charlotte Clark of Kendalwood Farm in Sunbury, Ohio. The 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare has made a name for herself as a frequent visitor to the winner’s circle at WEC – Wilmington, claiming numerous grand prix […]Read More

Darby Pease & Carel Van Donderen Steal the Show in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Winter Classic #2

Wilmington, Ohio – The Sanctuary Arena played host to eighteen elite horse-and-athlete pairs Saturday evening of Winter Classic #2 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix. Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set a complex first round track with just nine returning for the jump-off in hopes of securing the win. At the conclusion of the thrilling class, the crowd recognized […]Read More