Kelsey Epperson and Didgereedoo VDL Shine Bright on WEC Derby Friday

More than fifty stunning hunters joined us today for World Equestrian Center’s Derby Friday during the second leg of the Midwest Indoors circuit. Course designer Joe Carnincom created a beautifully decorated and complex course that tested the horse’s maneuverability and brilliance.  Each class saw fierce competition with scores peaking into the 90s. Didgereedoo VDL (Zavall VDL x Pheminka) and Kelsey Epperson earned top honors in […]Read More

David Beisel and Vegas H Step Up to Victory in the WEC $10,000 Welcome Stake

Feature classes for Week II of the World Equestrian Center — Wilmington Midwest Indoors kicked off this afternoon in the WEC Sanctuary arena with the $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m. Course designer Keith Bollotte’s track tested the fifteen competitors with a series of tight rollback turns and bending lines. Seven entries advanced to the jump-off with just three jumping double clear, but ultimately it was David […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Midwest Indoors 2

Welcome to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for two weeks of consecutive indoor hunter/jumper competition along with $275,000 in prize money. We are excited to see everyone for another great week of equestrian sport at Midwest Indoors 2. Check out what’s happening during Week 2, from feature class action to after hours family-friendly events as well as shopping, day spa and other amenities to experience […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Amber Ashba

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Amber Ashba, an adult amateur rider, attorney, and total girl boss from Cleveland, Ohio. Amber is a familiar face at WEC and you can find her running back and forth from her vendor space to the show arena to compete with her horses. We caught up with Amber during the Midwest Indoors I show to chat about her small […]Read More

Gear Up for the Holidays at A Sudden Impulse Boutique

World Equestrian Center features two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues in Ocala, Florida and Wilmington, Ohio. Both locations have A Sudden Impulse Boutique, where spectators and exhibitors can shop for quality World Equestrian Center branded merchandise, fine jewelry and fanciful gifts. A Sudden Impulse Boutique is also the exclusive on-site purveyor of custom embroidery, engraving and printing. A Sudden Impulse Boutique also offers an online […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Midwest Indoors 1

Welcome to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for two weeks of consecutive indoor hunter/jumper competition along with $275,000 in prize money. We are excited to see everyone for another great week of equestrian sport at the Midwest Indoors series. Check out what’s happening during Week 1, from feature class action to after hours family-friendly events as well as shopping, day spa and other amenities to […]Read More

Leading Awards from World Equestrian Center’s Fall Classic Horse Show Series – Wilmington

World Equestrian Center’s Fall Classic horse show series wrapped up with eighty-two horses taking home an additional cash bonus from earning Leading Awards, having earned the most points in their respective divisions throughout the five week series. Leading Award bonuses were awarded in nine divisions. Congratulations to all of the horses that received these well-deserved awards. We thank all trainers, visitors and exhibitors who joined […]Read More

Entries NOW Open for ‘Winter in the Midwest 2022’ Indoor Horse Show Circuit at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Join Us for 17 Weeks of USEF and NSBA rated Hunter/Jumper Competition and $2.42 million in Prize Money WILMINGTON, Ohio – November 5, 2021 – Entries and stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center Winter in the Midwest indoor circuit, featuring a combination of premier USEF and NSBA sanctioned hunter/jumper horse shows.  Exhibitors will escape harsh winter conditions when showing in our 200,000-square-foot, […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Colin Syquia

Veteran international show-jumper Colin Syquia of Wellington, Florida and Millerton, New York, sat down with World Equestrian Center to share how he got started in the equestrian world, his training program and advice to up-and-coming riders in the industry. Syquia is committed to excellence in the pursuit of top horsemanship, training and horse care. He is proud to represent and ride for his home country […]Read More

Taylor Land and Get Go Prove Invincible in WEC Fall $50,000 Grand Prix Finale

Wilmington, OHIO – The WEC Sanctuary Arena hosted top equestrian sport today with an international field of competitors for the $50,000 Grand Prix 1.40m – 1.45m; the finale of the Fall Classic series. Courses were designed by Anderson Lima of Brazil and featured winding, technical tracks with sweeping turns and multiple combinations. Stunning autmunal decor including unique elements such as a lovely pond feature and […]Read More