Michael Burnett & Chagrand Top $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake

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

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

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

WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER – WILMINGTON MIDWEST INDOORS WEEK I HIGHLIGHTS

Wilmington, OH – A variety of incredible horse-and-rider pairs made their way to the winner’s circle to wrap up the first week of the 2022 Midwest Indoor series. Richard Reinhart earned first and second place honors in the $30,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix. Tammy Provost also earned her place in the spotlight after securing first and second place in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Dr. Larissa Hufnagel

Wilmington, OH – This week’s World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Dr. Larissa Hufnagel, a Lexington, Kentucky-based family medicine physician and accomplished amateur who trains out of Olive Hill Sporthorses. WEC: How did you get started riding? I started riding when was 8 at Champagne Run in Lexington, Kentucky.  I was not from a horsey family. Growing up in Lexington, horses were […]Read More

Richard Reinhart & Vincent Triumph in the $30,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix

Wilmington, OH – A competitive field of 14 horse-and-rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena tonight to contest the first World Equestrian Center $30,000 Grand Prix of the Midwest Indoors series. Jumping a technical course designed by FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA), four pairs qualified for the jump-off, and all delivered fault free rounds. But none could best Richard Reinhart and Ron […]Read More

Tammy Provost & Red Label Secure WEC Midwest Indoors $10,000 USHJA National 3′ Hunter Derby – Open Win

Wilmington, Ohio – Midwest Indoors I commenced as a spate of stunning hunters took to the R+L Arena to contest feature events during Derby Friday including the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open and $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Non-Pro. Course designer Keith J. Bollotte set a beautiful winding course of natural fences that offered riders the opportunity to show off their horse’s […]Read More

Darby Pease Storms to $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake Victory Aboard Carel Van Donderen

Wilmington, OH – Top show jumping action opened the first week of WEC Midwest Indoors feature classes this afternoon with the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake. Sixteen horse-and-rider combinations gathered in the expansive Sanctuary Arena to contest the tracks designed by FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) which included a tight rollback, and demanded adjustability with two long gallops, and a one-stride combination. Six […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – The 2022 Midwest Indoor Show Series kicks off this week with national hunter/jumper competition. Feature competition kicks-off on Thursday with the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake. The $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby will take over the R+L Arena on Friday. Saturday will showcase the $10,000 WEC Futures Prix and $30,000 WEC Grand […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Invites Vendors to Wilmington for 2023 Winter in the Midwest Indoor Horse Show Circuit

November 4, 2022 – Wilmington, Ohio – Vendors interested in partnering with World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, Ohio, for the upcoming 2023 Winter in the Midwest Indoor Horse Show Circuit on November 30, 2022, through April 16, 2023, may apply now to be a part of the charming and convenient shopping experience available to exhibitors and spectators. WEC – Wilmington offers store fronts in […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2022 Fall Classic Show Series Week V Highlights

Wilmington, OH – The finale of the 2022 Fall Classic Show Series saw unstoppable performances from numerous top-level athletes. Santiago Lambre scored his fourth grand prix victory of the five-week series. Colin Syquia showed his versatility and proved unbeatable securing the victory in the $20,000 WEC 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and $10,000 WEC Futures Prix. Read on for additional highlights. For the third week in a […]Read More