Rinehart’s Sweep the $10,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at WEC – Wilmington Summer II

Wilmington, Ohio – A picturesque summer afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington set the scene for the $10,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Summer II, where 27 horse-and-rider combinations vied for top honors over Bobby Murphy’s tracks. The Rinehart family ultimately swept the competitive class, with Richard Rinehart and Front Row Sport Horses’ Cosworth taking the win, and Catherine Rinehart close behind in […]Read More

Luke Rinehart Captures $7,500 2nd Round Equestrian Welcome Stake Win at WEC – Wilmington Summer II

Wilmington, Ohio – Thursday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington proved special for junior rider, Luke Rinehart (USA), as he jumped to his very first welcome stake win in the $7,500 2nd Round Equestrian Welcome Stake of Summer II. Canada’s Michael Pegg laid the tracks for 19 horse-and-athlete combinations that saw six move onto the short course, and only three managed to jump double-clear. […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Labyrinth

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Sarah Sturges’ eight-year-old American Warmblood gelding, Labyrinth (Warone x Zirocco Blue VDL). Born on her family farm in Sunbury, Ohio, Sturges has developed her talented homebred gelding from his first rides to his first debut in World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s Welcome Stake and Futures Prix. With a full training operation out of Goshen, Ohio, […]Read More

Twice is Nice – Kelly Soleau-Millar & Fire Fly Win the $25,000 Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington Summer I

Wilmington, Ohio – A sunny day in Wilmington set the scene at World Equestrian Center for the highlight event of the week. Thirty horse-and-athlete combinations tried their hand at Bobby Murphy’s (USA) first round track in the $25,000 Grand Prix, with only eight qualifying for the jump-off. Fresh off their win in the $7,500 Welcome Stake, M. Michael Meller’s Fire Fly (Arezzo VDL x First […]Read More

Nicole Lyvere & Lugatti Shine in the $10,000 Shoo-fly USHJA National Hunter Derby at WEC – Wilmington Summer I

Wilmington, Ohio – Twenty-five competitors met at the main hunter ring at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the $10,000 Shoo-fly USHJA National Hunter Derby during Summer I. In the end, a rainy classic round did not stop Nicole Lyvere and her own Lugatti (Lux) from rising to the occasion over Robert Barton’s (USA) tracks. Entering the arena just as the clouds took over […]Read More

Fire Fly & Kelly Soleau-Millar Light Up the $7,500 Welcome Stake at WEC – Wilmington Summer I

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington saw 33 horse-and-athlete combinations kick off Summer I over Bobby Murphy’s (USA) tracks in the $7,500 Welcome Stake. Out of 13 athletes to jump-off, only five secured a double-clear effort with Kelly Soleau-Millar (USA) and M. Michael Meller’s Fire Fly (Arezzo VDL x First Price G) surpassing the field for the win. Soleau-Millar spoke highly her fiery […]Read More

Save the Date for the 2024 Fall Classic Series & Midwest Indoors Series at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – July 9, 2024 – Join us this fall at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the 2024 Fall Classic Series and the 2024 Midwest Indoors Series. The Fall Classic Series will feature five weeks of elite USEF-rated hunter/jumper competition, bringing top horse-and-athlete combinations and internationally acclaimed course designers to Wilmington. The 2024 Midwest Indoors Series will feature three weeks of USEF […]Read More

Exciting Hunter Derby Opportunities at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Summer III

Wilmington, OHIO – June 28, 2024 – Entries and stall reservations remain open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Summer III horse show set to take place from August 7- August 11, 2024. Summer III will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumpers and nearly $300,000 in total prize money and awards and will host new, exciting opportunities with increased prize money in the hunter […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Welcomes Merck Animal Health to Family of Sponsors

June 26, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is pleased to welcome Merck Animal Health to its family of sponsors. WEC is proud to partner with a leader in the business of global animal health and join forces to promote the importance of the well-being of the equine athlete. “We are excited to partner with World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, a […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL II 2024 Out Now

As we move into the summer season at World Equestrian Center, we share a collection of stories that embody devotion, determination and an unwavering love for the horse. We meet remarkable individuals that are driven by their passion and have dedicated their lives to the equestrian industry, each in their own unique way. Explore the digital issue or grab a copy at either World Equestrian […]Read More