Wilmington, OH – Our Winter in the Midwest Series kicks off this week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with Winter Classic #1. The Sanctuary Arena will invite top horse-and-athlete pairs to tackle the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake on Thursday evening. The spotlight will shine on the hunters on Friday in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non-Pro […]Read More
World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL IV 2022 is out now! Grab your FREE copy at either venue or read it online now at wec.net! Happy Holidays! Inside this issue we are reminded to embrace our passions, set goals and work hard, but also to take time to enjoy the whimsical and wonderful in our everyday lives. Learn about how World Equestrian Center – Ocala became […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – The 2022 Midwest Indoors series came to a close at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, November 20. Michael Burnett and his own Chagrand dominated jumper action in the Sanctuary Arena with a clean sweep in their respective classes. Elaina Davis and Delanie Borders earned their well-deserved spotlight after winning their respective sections of the WEC Ohio Medal Final. Burnett and Chagrand […]Read More
November 21, 2022 – WILMINGTON, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to announce several facility enhancements for the Winter in the Midwest indoor circuit and the 2023 competition season. The flagship Ohio facility hosts Winter in the Midwest, the longest running indoor winter show circuit in the United States, featuring 17 consecutive weeks of USEF sanctioned hunter/jumper competition. World Equestrian Center is […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on dedicated amateur rider, Annie Ricigliano. Annie, a recent University of Kentucky graduate, kick-started her riding career in her hometown of Fox Point, Wisconsin. Since moving to Lexington, Kentucky, she has frequently shown at the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, training with Sarah Meier of Punchestown Stables. Working night chores at a […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – Competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington reached its pinnacle Saturday, November 19 as the Sanctuary Arena hosted the second $30,000 WEC Grand Prix of the Midwest Indoors Series. Eager spectators crowded the stands to watch as 20 elite horse-and-athlete combinations rose to the challenge. Michael Burnett and Chagrand delivered an electric performance, dominating the class to stand atop the podium to […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to the coveted WEC Medal Final during week two of the Midwest Indoors series. The WEC Medal was open to junior and adult riders who are current active members of US Equestrian (USEF). Riders qualified for the finals during World Equestrian Center – Wilmington shows from December 1, 2021, through November 1, 2022. Two competitive […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – A field of picturesque hunters met in the R+L Arena for the second Hunter Derby Friday of the Midwest Indoors Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. A seasoned group of horse-and-rider combinations vied for the lion’s share of prize money in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non-Pro Hunter Derby. Joesph Carnicom (USA) […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake took center stage in the Sanctuary Arena as a field of 18 horse-and-rider combinations kicked off feature competition during the second week of Midwest Indoors. Michael Burnett prevailed aboard his heart horse Chagrand, topping the impressive field of competitors for the win. Keith Bollotte (USA) set an 11-obstacle first round track that asked technical questions […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – The 2022 Midwest Indoor Show Series continues this week with national hunter/jumper competition. The Sanctuary will welcome top horse-and-athlete pairs to vie for the win Thursday in the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m to kick-off featured competition for the week. Hunter riders will take the spotlight on Friday in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ […]Read More
