Young Professional Sandra Zimmerli and Geronimo 132 Top the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m

Week eight of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center kicked off this afternoon with sixteen skilled jumpers vying for the win in the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by  CWD Sellier. The course for the class was designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky and featured fourteen jumping efforts including two one-stride combinations, adjustable bending lines and plenty of opportunities for inside […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC: Winter Classic 8

We’re ready for another week of thrilling equestrian sport and family-friendly fun as Week 8 of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center gets underway. Featured classes run from Thursday through Saturday with three exciting jumper classes and two hunter derbies. Events fill the week with a Sip & Shop on Friday, a cornhole tournament on Saturday and to watch the big game […]Read More

WEC Winter Classic 7 Highlights

Week seven of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center saw thrilling equestrian sport throughout the week in both the hunter and jumper rings. Horse show action was accompanied by delicious eats including a sip and shop in Vendor Village on Friday, BBQ style buffet on Friday night in the Paddock Club, ringside hors d’oeuvres during Saturday’s $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Erin Hasenoehrl

This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on Amateur rider Erin Hasenoehrl. Erin and her beloved horse Calisandro (Sandro) had a great start but were sidetracked when Sandro was injured. After some ups and downs, the pair made their first appearance back in the show ring this week at World Equestrian Center and earned top placings in the Adult Amateur Hunters. WEC: How did you get into riding? Erin: […]Read More

Three-Peat for Jill Gaffney and Carlton Cafe in the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

Thrilling jumper action filled the Sanctuary Arena this afternoon with nearly forty entries between the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m sponsored by Voltaire Design. The afternoon was packed with exciting wins from a two-tenths of a second lead in the Grand Prix to a first-time win in the Futures Prix. $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix The $25,000 World […]Read More

Danielle Grice and High Life Earn Top Honors in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby

Twenty four stunning hunters gathered in the R+L Arena this afternoon to contest the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The ring emulated the hunt field with plentiful greenery, several natural log and branch fences and a charming chicken coop-flanked fence. The course for this afternoon’s class featured adjustable bending lines, a two-stride line and four high options. Competition was fierce with a cutoff score of […]Read More

Shannon Hicks and Al Pachini Steal the Win in the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m

Week seven of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center kicked off this afternoon with twenty entries representing four countries vying for the win in the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by  CWD Sellier. The course for the class was designed by Keith Bollotte and featured several rollback turns, a one-stride combination and forward lines. The jump off offered just one inside turn […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC: Winter Classic 7

Welcome to week seven of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 circuit. We’re hosting another popular Life-Size Jenga Tournament: the first of the new year. Check below for details about the tournament and more happening this week. Also find the World Equestrian Center newsletter posted around the facility, to follow along daily with our events and find out where to shop, dine and relax. As […]Read More

WEC Winter Classic 6 Highlights

Week six of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center brought plenty of excitement with first time wins and repeat victories across the board. Exhibitors and spectators alike enjoyed delicious buffets in the Paddock Club along with a ringside exhibitor party during the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix. Some even took time to kick back and relax on Saturday night for a […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine – January 2020

We are delighted to dedicate this first issue of 2020 to Kevin Babington, a beloved Irish horseman who is fighting to recover from a devastating riding accident. Jeff Papows, Chairman of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, and a dear friend of Kevin wrote our cover story, ‘Kevin Babington a Profile in Courage and Inspiration’. It’s a touching tribute to a man whose plight has rallied […]Read More