Twenty-four horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary tonight to vy for the win in the first WEC $25,000 Grand Prix of the Winter in the Midwest circuit. Designed by Tom Hern of Plymouth, Massachusetts, the winding 1.40m course was set with long bending lines, plenty of rollbacks, a liverpool across the short side of the ring and a daunting triple combination. A total […]Read More
Tonight nearly forty stunning hunters took to the R+L Arena to contest the $10,000 USHJA National Open and Non Pro Hunter Derbies. The spacious ring recently underwent a magical holiday transformation, turning into a candy cane forest with giant peppermint jumps, towering Christmas trees and giant presents galore. It was a magical night for our two class winners too, as they earned identical scores of […]Read More
Welcome to the first week of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 circuit. The spirit of the season is alive at WEC as festive holiday décor adorns the showgrounds and we prepare for that final push toward Christmas. Between amazing offerings from our vendors to the abundant holiday decorations, Vendor Village has transformed into Santa’s Village. Remember to pick up your copy […]Read More
The World Equestrian Center has transformed from Autumn splendor to a Winter wonderland as we kick off our 19-week Winter in the Midwest circuit. Tonight twenty seven horses contested the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier over a track designed by Thomas Hern Jr. of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Five entries managed double clear rounds but it was Karen Cudmore and Blair Cudmore’s Coneja (Conejo) who […]Read More
We’ve been alive with the spirit of giving here at the World Equestrian Center. Just as December heralds the beginning of our Winter Classics Shows, it also launches the season of storefront deals and holiday gift exchanges. WEC is proud to host some of the most eclectic equestrian vendors who’ve dedicated their time preparing for the Christmas rush. Browse the wares at A Sudden Impulse, […]Read More
World Equestrian Center hosted plenty of top equestrian sport last week to conclude the second of two Midwest Indoors shows. Exhibitors and spectators enjoyed ringside dinners on Friday and Saturday prepared by World Equestrian Center’s executive chef as they watched the highly anticipated OHJA Medal Finals. The week kicked off on Thursday with the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier where winner’s circle regulars […]Read More
Stunning hunters packed the R+L Arena this morning for the Open and Non Pro $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derbies. Both classes contested identical courses designed by Joseph Carnicom that featured four high options, flowing bending lines, multiple changes of direction and several opportunities for handy turns. Open $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby The Open $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby riders were the first to contest […]Read More
Tonight was filled with both hunter and jumper action with the OHJA Medal Final 2′-2’6″ taking place in the Roberts Arena while the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m sponsored by Voltaire Design claimed the night in the Sanctuary Arena. An elegant ringside dinner was served at the Roberts Arena for all to enjoy while watching the Medal Finals. The […]Read More
The R+L Arena played host this evening to nineteen accomplished horse and rider combinations vying for top honors in the highly anticipated Ohio Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA) Medal Final 3′-3’6″. Spectators enjoyed a lovely exhibitor party dinner at the ingate while they watched all of the action unfold. Entries worked throughout the year to qualify and prepare for tonight’s Medal Final and competition was fierce, […]Read More
We kicked off the second week of the Midwest Indoors shows tonight with a thrilling $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier. Nineteen entries contested a course designed by Keith Bollotte that favored those who executed tight rollback turns off of the rail to galloping lines. Competition was tight with six entries managing double clear rounds and three entries incurring just one time fault in […]Read More
