Tammy Provost & Persuasive Secure the Win in the First $10,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby of Winter in the Midwest Series

Wilmington, Ohio – A field of elegant hunters took to the R+L Arena Friday afternoon for the first hunter derby day of the Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. An experienced group of riders contested the $10,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby and the $10,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby.  Thomas Hern (USA) set a decorated track that […]Read More

Darby Pease & Carel Van Donderen Kick Off Winter in the Midwest Series with a Win in the $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake

Wilmington, Ohio – The Sanctuary hosted the first feature class of Winter Classic #1 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Thursday, December 1, as a field of nine gathered in the Sanctuary Arena to vie for top honors in the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake. Ultimately, it was Darby Pease and Carel Van Donderen that topped the leaderboard to find themselves in the WEC winner’s […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

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 Volume IV 2022 Is Out Now!

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

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Midwest Indoors II Highlights

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

World Equestrian Center Wilmington Unveils Facility Enhancements

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 Sunday Spotlight: Annie Ricigliano

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

Michael Burnett & Chagrand Dominate $30,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix

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

Elaina Davis is Triumphant in the WEC Ohio Medal Final 3’, 3’6” at Midwest Indoors II

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

Catherine Rinehart & Chablis 162 are Victorious in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby

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