World Equestrian Center To Suspend Competition at Ohio Facility

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created an unprecedented global situation that is rapidly evolving with an unknown outcome. Our first priority is the health and safety of our exhibitors, staff and officials. After careful consideration, World Equestrian Center management has elected to close after competition ends on Sunday, March 15. The facility will remain closed for next week and we […]Read More

Leann Kelly and Graf Joe Top the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m

Spring has finally sprung in southwest Ohio and World Equestrian Center has taken full advantage by opening up the large doors to the indoor arenas and barns, letting fresh air and sunshine fill the facility. We kicked off Week 14 of ‘Winter in the Midwest’ this afternoon with an exciting $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier. Four entries managed double clear rounds, but it […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Ohio Closed to General Public

As we continue to monitor the situation in our area, the World Equestrian Center management has chosen to limit horse show attendees to exhibitors, their immediate families and staff. This means no spectators or members of the general public will be allowed on the World Equestrian Center property until further notice. The World Equestrian Center continues to monitor developments in the outbreak of the novel […]Read More

Statement: World Equestrian Center COVID-19 Update

The World Equestrian Center continues to monitor developments in the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The health and safety of our World Equestrian Center employees and exhibitors is our highest priority and we are taking every precaution to ensure their safety. Biosecurity is a top priority for the World Equestrian Center. Since the arrival of COVID-19 in the United States, we have proactively […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC: Winter Classic 14

Welcome to Week 14 of ‘Winter in the Midwest’ at World Equestrian Center.  We’re excited to bring you another week of great equestrian sport and family-friendly fun. Head to the Sanctuary Arena on Thursday and Saturday to watch exciting jumper classes. On Friday and Saturday, watch elegant hunters compete in the derbies at both the R+L Arena and the Roberts Arena. Join us outside of the show rings this week for T-shirt tie-dying sponsored by Dragonfly Academy […]Read More

WEC Winter Classic 13 Highlights

Week 13 of ‘Winter in the Midwest’ at World Equestrian Center saw plenty of thrilling equestrian sport and family-friendly fun. Friday brought a Sip & Shop in Vendor Village while Saturday brought excitement to the Paddock Club with the ever-popular mechanical bull riding. In-ring action included three competitive feature jumper classes and two outstanding feature hunter classes. Thursday kicked off feature jumper action with the […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Mya Stollery

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Mya Stollery with the Greg Kuti’s Chor-Be Farm show team in King City, Ontario. Mya is leasing Donnaludine, a fantastic jumper from David Beisel Stables, while her horse is in recovery. She showed in the jumpers for the first time this week and kept a fantastic sense of humor through a few mistakes, ending up with fantastic placings. WEC: How […]Read More

Keely McIntosh and So Live Helau Victorious in the WEC Winter Classic 13 $25,000 Grand Prix

Our ‘Winter in the Midwest’ Winter Classic 13 feature jumper action continued this evening in the Sanctuary Arena with the $25,000 Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m, sponsored by Voltaire Design. Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida designed both courses, which tested adjustability with long bending lines, variable distances and in-and-out combinations. It was an exciting evening of show jumping sport where skilled amateur riders would […]Read More

Melissa Donnelly & Corlando 49 Claim Top Honors in the $5,000 USHJA Hunter Derby at WEC Winter Classic 13

Melissa Donnelly and Elizabeth Becker’s Corlando 49 (Cartani x Olanda I) were victorious in tonight’s $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby having led throughout the class with a pair of 89 scores that could not be beat. The pair topped a field of 32 entries contesting a course designed by Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida. The beautifully decorated course made use of the huge R+L Arena […]Read More

Michael Kocher and Honfleur Collect a Second WEC $5,000 Welcome Stake Win

‘Winter in the Midwest’ Winter Classic 13 feature jumper action kicked off this afternoon as eight horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena to contest the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 sponsored by CWD Sellier. Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida, designed the inviting course that featured 13 jumping efforts and tested adjustability with two long galloping vertical-to-oxer and oxer-to-vertical efforts; as well as one-stride and […]Read More