Entries Now Open for World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 Horse Shows

The 2020 Farmer’s Almanac extended forecast is calling for yet another frigid and frosty winter; cautioning of above-normal winter precipitation and colder-than-normal temperatures in many parts of the country. But we’re predicting a bright and warm ‘Winter in the Midwest’ horse show circuit at World Equestrian Center (WEC). With our climate controlled stabling and 200,000 sq. ft. competition venue, WEC offers horse show exhibitors a […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Midwest Indoors II

Welcome to the Midwest II horse show at World Equestrian Center. We are delighted to be hosting the Ohio Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA) Medal Finals this week and to be sponsoring the grand prize of a sporty Yamaha TTR 110E dirt bike for OHJA Medal Finals winners in both the 2’-2’6” and the 3’-3’6” sections. Show your OHJA pride! Stop in to Mona’s Monogramming to […]Read More

Midwest Indoors I Highlights

We kicked off two weeks of Midwest Indoors shows last week with plenty of feature jumper and hunter classes as well as two highly anticipated OHJA Classics. The sold out show also saw plenty of family friendly fun from elegant buffet dinners throughout the weekend to a dog race on Saturday night after the Grand Prix. Heart-filled wins were the name of the game this […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Emily Papa

This week, a horse and rider made their return to the show ring at World Equestrian Center after a hiatus that included two years and near career-ending injuries for both. But amateur Emily Papa and her Larks Easy Escape had nothing but smiles in the Roberts Ring today as the two finished their division and proved that where there is hope, there is a way […]Read More

Colleen Holton & Udefix Claim the Blue in the Open $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby

This morning began with nearly thirty stunning hunters taking to the R+L Arena for the Open and Non Pro $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derbies. Both classes contested identical 3′ courses designed by Keith Bollotte that featured four 3’5″ high options, forward bending lines, a two-stride line and multiple opportunities for handy inside turns. Open $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby The Open class of the $2,500 […]Read More

Lauren Hester and Happy Feet B Top the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix

Spectators packed the Sanctuary Arena grandstands tonight to watch thrilling jumper action in both the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m. Nearly thirty horses took to the ring between the two classes, all contesting courses designed by Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida. Though the courses for the two classes differed slightly, both included a triple bar, three one-stride combinations, […]Read More

Michaella Gerlacher and Dalliance Were Hungry for a Win in the Open OHJA Hunter Classic

The R+L Arena was packed with entries this afternoon, all vying for top honors in the Open and Non Pro OHJA Hunter Classics. First place finishers in both the Open and Non Pro classes received a beautiful OHJA wool cooler and stunning OHJA ribbons along with a World Equestrian Center branded Yeti Roadie cooler overflowing with goodies including a 2020 World Equestrian Center calendar, a World […]Read More

David Beisel and Essince W Secure the Blue in the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m

Winter weather moved in this week as we kicked off two weeks of Midwest Indoors shows. Exhibitors took a break from the single-digit temperatures, staying cozy and comfortable in World Equestrian Center’s climate controlled barns, walkways and arenas. Things heated up this afternoon with thrilling jumper action in the Sanctuary Arena for the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier. It was a tight race […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Midwest Indoors I

We are thrilled to welcome in the first of two weeks of the Midwest Indoor shows. Weekly highlights from the Midwest Indoors shows include both an Open and a Non Pro $2,500 National Hunter Derby for hunters, as well as a $25,000 Grand Prix, a $7,500 Futures Prix and a $5,000 Welcome Stake for jumpers. The Midwest Indoors shows also bring popular OHJA classes to […]Read More

Featured Finds at World Equestrian Center: Baekgaard

This week we sat down to chat with Will Wilson of premium luggage and accessories company, Baekgaard. You might say that Will is part of a dynasty as his Aunt, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, is the founder of the famed women’s handbags, travel items and accessories company, Vera Bradley.  The way the story goes is that in the midst of launching her own company, Barbara met […]Read More