Sunday Spotlight: Natalie and Erika Thornell

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on an accomplished pair of siblings: Natalie and Erika Thornell of Cincinnati, Ohio.  The sisters regularly compete with their show jumpers Snow White and Gyloma, and are frequently seen in the jumper ring at WEC either in the Futures 1.30m or the Grand Prix 1.45m feature classes. Together they are also developing and competing a string of talented young jumpers that are coming up within their program.  Natalie, 22, and Erika, 16, of Loveland Equine […]Read More

Mexico’s Santiago Lambre & Doloris dominate WEC Fall Classic I $50,000 Grand Prix

The Sanctuary Arena played host to a field of 38 international entries as WEC Fall Classic I feature jumper action continued today with the $50,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.45m and $10,00 Futures Prix 1.30m. Several double clear efforts proved time was the determining factor for the tracks designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. In the end, Santiago Lambre claimed the top spot in the […]Read More

Morgan Ward & Playmaker Prevail in $20,000 WEC Fall Classic I Hunter Derby 3’ Open

The World Equestrian Center’s Fall Classic show series featuring five weeks of NSBA sanctioned hunter/jumper competition continued with this afternoon’s Derby Friday feature competition. The expansive R+L Arena played host to both the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Open and the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Non-Pro.  The classes featured courses designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, and included extravagantly decorated fences that closely […]Read More

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Divine Fortune Capture $15,000 WEC Welcome Prix 1.35m Win

Feature class action for Week I of the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Classic Series kicked off this morning with the $15,000 WEC Wilmington Welcome Prix 1.35m. A playing field of 18 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Sanctuary Arena to contest a technical track designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Eight competitors qualified for the jump-off with only five entries produced a […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC Wilmington – Fall Classic I

Welcome to week one of the World Equestrian Center ‘Fall Classic’ 2021 circuit. Check out what’s happening this week at the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington facility! The gorgeous facility has many fun events happening this week including the main event – Fall Classic I horse show. Fall Classic I will be running from September 29 – October 3. This fall show series spans five […]Read More

Read World Equestrian Magazine VOL III 2021, Out Now

Our stunning gray cover star loped his way into our hearts during the inaugural A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity. In the Scene at WEC pictorial we bring you the show highlights. The Stable Spotlight shines on River House Hanoverians of Williston, Florida, this time around. There we meet 2019 Pan American Games dressage team silver medalist Nora Batchelder, who has taken the reins of […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Welcomes Alltech® as An Official Sponsor

Alltech’s Lifeforce™ equine supplements to be the official supplement of World Equestrian Center – Ocala [OCALA, Fla.] – World Equestrian Center is pleased to welcome Alltech® as an official sponsor of our established facility in Wilmington, Ohio, in addition to our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Ocala, Florida. Alltech will also serve as the official equine supplement supplier with their new line of Lifeforce™ premium equine supplements for […]Read More

Workout at WEC! Introducing the NEW Ohio Facility Fitness Center

Workout at WEC! Introducing the NEW Ohio Facility Fitness Center Warm up for a day of riding or stay motivated in your everyday routine. World Equestrian Center – Wilmington introduces the new Fitness Center. It will be open 24 hours a day and is located adjacent to the Riders Lounge. This workout and exercise facility features a wide array of state-of-the-art equipment and an inviting […]Read More

Call for Vendors at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall and Winter Horse Show Series

Vendors interested in partnering with World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the upcoming World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall and Winter Horse Show Series may apply now to be a part of the quaint and convenient shopping experience available to all exhibitors and spectators. Ten weeks of hunter/jumper competition, sanctioned by National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA), will run from September 29 through December 19, 2021. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Merchandise Now Available Online

August 31, 2021 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) is pleased to announce the opening of a new online store featuring WEC branded merchandise, clothing and accessories. Visitors to WEC who have enjoyed shopping at the A Sudden Impulse boutique at both WEC venues will now have the opportunity to shop their favorite styles along with new releases, WEC gift cards and items available exclusively online. […]Read More