Wilmington, Ohio – Sibling rivalry made for an exhilarating jump-off in the $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington Midwest Indoors I. Michael Pegg (CAN) crafted the track for the class that allowed only five partnerships to jump-off, including two of the quickest riders in the field, Izzy Beisel (USA) and Cooper Beisel (USA). Izzy Beisel returned with her Diaz Barbotiere to set the winning […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Despite slight nerves about Joe Carnicom’s tracks for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Midwest Indoors I, Kelsey Epperson proved her excellence once again with her winningest mount, Didgereedoo VDL (Zavall VDL x Pheminka). Epperson left the arena thankful for the eye-catching chestnut gelding, “he is the best horse in the world. I owe everything to him!” […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Campbell Brown. Riding out of Ashwood Farm, Campbell has been a frequent competitor in all three rings at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) with a talented string of horses. We caught up to Campbell to learn more about her journey in the sport, her horses at Fall Classic V and her riding goals. WEC: […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors crowded the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the final $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix of the 2024 Fall Classic Series. Anderson Lima (BRA) set a challenging track for the field of international horse-and-athlete combinations allowing only four to qualify for the jump-off. Francisco Goyoaga Mollet (ESP) and The Diamant Rose Z (Toulon x Diamant […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington commenced in the R+L Arena where 20 combinations met for the $15,000 GGT Footing USHJA National Hunter Derby. Tammy Provost impressed with Angela Pietig Brown’s Mariner, securing their second career derby win together. “This is only his third derby and he has won two of […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Plain Bay Farm, owned and operated by Katie and Henri Prudent. Both recognized among show jumping’s most successful athletes, the Prudents have produced numerous international riders through the top ranks of the sport. After a two week visit to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, we caught up with Katie to learn more about Plain Bay, […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Tiffany Hammack (USA) returned to the top of the podium Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Fall Classic IV after she bested a field of 40 internationally acclaimed horse-and-athlete combinations in the $60,000 Grand Prix. Exhibitors filled the stands in the Standlee Sanctuary to watch only eight partnerships to move onto the jump-off phase, where the ladies were unstoppable […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena set the stage for the $15,000 Shoo-fly USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Friday evening. Meagan Murray-Tenuta returned to Fall Classic IV looking for victory with Leap of Faith Sport Horses LLC’s Dessert First (Cador x Cassina). Murray-Tenuta earned second place in the same class during the 2023 fall season with the 11-year-old […]Read More
Wilmington, OHIO – October 16, 2024 – Entries and stall reservations are open for World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s (WEC) 2024 Midwest Indoors series featuring three weeks of US Equestrian (USEF) Premier Hunter/Level 4 Jumper competition beginning November 6 through November 24. Midwest Indoors will offer more than $600,000 in prize money and awards, featuring a weekly $30,000 Grand Prix, $10,000 Futures Prix, two $15,000 […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Charlotte Babbitt. The young professional, riding and managing at Riffle Hitch LLC, comes from a successful international Three-Day Eventing background, and recently made the switch to the Show Jumping ring. With her special mare, Vivianne Blue PS, Babbitt has spent time at both World Equestrian Center locations honing her skills and working toward the top […]Read More
