Kevin McCarthy & Catch A Star HSS Prove Unbeatable in $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m

WILMINGTON, Ohio – Week 11 of the Winter in the Midwest indoor horse show circuit kicked off tonight as ten horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena to contest the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m. Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, designed a course that challenged competitors to negotiate the serpentine-like track, which rewarded a flowing pace and tested adjustability with a number of […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Ohio Winter Classic 11

We welcome you to Winter in the Midwest’s Winter Classic 11. Check out what’s happening from amazing vendors to feature class action, the relaxing day spa, restaurants and other amenities to experience this week at Ohio Winter Classic 11. Spring is near! Take a photo with the beautifully decorated vintage WEC truck in the R+L arena and tag us in your photos on Instagram. Don’t […]Read More

World Equestrian Center to Offer USEF Sanctioned Shows

February 23, 2022 – The World Equestrian Center has reached an agreement with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to offer horse shows sanctioned by the national governing body. After much discussion between the organizations, both parties agree that working together is in the best interest of the sport and will provide exhibitors with a safe and level playing field at both venues. In addition, […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Anneliese Kolaska

This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on twenty-one-year-old Anneliese Kolaska of New Albany, Ohio. Anneliese was this week’s $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3′ Non-Pro winner aboard her horse Herr Drosselmeyer. Not only does Anneliese regularly show her own two horses, she also attends Otterbein University where she rides and competes on the IHSA team. We sat down in WEC Wilmington’s Vendor Village to chat […]Read More

Kevin McCarthy and Catch a Star HSS Claim Wilmington $30,000 Grand Prix Victory

Wilmington, OH – Week ten of the 2022 Winter Classic Show Series wrapped up in the Sanctuary Arena with the conclusion of the $30,000 World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Grand Prix. An international field of competitors took to the tracks built by course designer, Robert Barton of San Antonio, Texas. Just four found success over Barton’s first track and three ultimately delivered double clear rounds, […]Read More

Jason Berry and Avila Earn $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3′ Open Trifecta

Wilmington, OH – Derby Friday commenced in the spacious R+L Arena today with course designer Joe Carnicom (USA) recreating a charming wintertime hunt field that allowed riders to show off their horse’s athletic abilities. Jason Berry piloted Emo/Willow Wind Partners, LLC’s Avila (Casiro 1 x Jornesse) to the WEC winner’s circle once again, marking their third $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3′ Open blue ribbon […]Read More

Megan Bash and Jackson VDL Go 2/2 in $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake

Wilmington, OHIO – Top-tier equestrian athletes contested the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake this afternoon over a track designed by Robert Barton of San Antonio, Texas. Three riders advanced to the jump-off and all later went double clear to land atop the podium. Megan Bash (USA) of Cleveland Equestrian in Novelty, Ohio and her own Jackson VDL (Zirocco Blue VDL x Design O) soared through each […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Ohio Winter Classic 10

We welcome you to Winter in the Midwest’s Winter Classic 10. Check out what’s happening from amazing vendors to feature class action, the relaxing day spa, restaurants and other amenities to experience this week at Ohio Winter Classic 10.  Spring is near! Take a photo with the beautifully decorated WEC truck in the R+L arena and tag us in your photos on Instagram.  Don’t forget […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Sophie Carlin

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on twenty-two year-old amateur/owner Sophie Carlin of Columbus, Ohio. Sophie is a 2021 graduate of Elon University in North Carolina, where she studied sports management and rode on the IHSA equestrian team. She has been riding since she was just six years old and now competes in both the hunters and the jumpers. She took time to chat with us […]Read More

David Beisel and Essince W Top $30,000 WEC Wilmington Grand Prix

Wilmington, OHIO – David Beisel and his own Essince W rode to the top of the leaderboard once again during tonight’s $30,000 WEC Wilmington Grand Prix. The team from David Beisel Stables in Goshen, Ohio won on the track designed by Robert Barton, which featured several tight inside turns, a triple bar and a liverpool. Seven entries jumped clear in round one, with just three […]Read More