It doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice, if you win a blue ribbon* at WEC during our December 15-19 show, you’ll qualify for a festive holiday gift**! Just bring your blue ribbon to the horse show office and pick a specially wrapped gift from under the tree. There will be tons of amazing gifts of all shapes and sizes from WEC restaurants, lodging […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Liz McKenzie, a talented hunter/jumper rider from upstate New York who is a passionate horse lover, social media guru and determined Findlay University student who loves nothing more than spending time in the barn or being at horse shows. At just twenty-one years old, Liz balances a busy equine studies and business schedule at Findlay University in Findlay, Ohio, […]Read More
The Sanctuary arena stands were filled for the Saturday evening feature classes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Up-and-coming horses and their riders gave it their all in the $10,000 Futures Prix, meanwhile top-level competitors vied for the win in the $30,000 Grand Prix. The course for tonight’s classes were designed by course designer Keith Bollotte. The $30,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.40 – 1.45 featured […]Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
