We kicked off two consecutive weeks of July shows at World Equestrian Center with plenty of sunshine, fun events and fantastic hunter / jumper sport. On Thursday, we watched Argentina’s Patricio Rodriguez pilot Abby Lockwood’s Metro Lass (Metropol x Dunmor Lass) to the win in the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m sponsored by CWD Sellier before heading downtown to the historic Murphy Theatre for a showing […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Natalie Gray, a talented fourteen year old who has a true love for both the horse and the sport. Natalie began riding as soon as she was able to and hasn’t looked back since. This week, Natalie showed Kelly McDow’s Oracabessa, taking Reserve Champion in the Children’s Hunters 14 and Under, two second places in the USHJA Hunter 3′, […]Read More
Another gorgeous day of sun and blue skies set the scene for a fun-filled Saturday at the WEC July I show. Visitors flocked to the show grounds for the First Annual Hotrods and Horsepower Car Show on the lawn in front of the Paddock club, then made their way to the outdoor complex to watch fierce competition in both the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix and […]Read More
Blue skies and slightly lower temperatures set the perfect backdrop as twenty stunning Hunters vied for the win in this afternoon’s $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Though competition was stiff with the majority of the top twelve entries earning scores into the eighties, it was Junior rider Katie Rankin aboard Roberts Stables, LLC’s Kingston Lane. The course for this afternoon’s $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby […]Read More
Happy Summer! We hope you’re enjoying longer days, warmer weather, family fun and lots of quality time in the saddle this Summer. In this issue of the World Equestrian Center Magazine you’ll meet those who have developed their passion into a thriving family business, an incredible event, an innovative entrepreneurial venture or a desire to provide a forever home for a sweet little dog. We celebrate them […]Read More
Summer has officially arrived along with the WEC July shows featuring two consecutive weeks of outdoor horse showing at our beautiful Wilmington, Ohio facility. Entries are still open for week II featuring free stalls, no required braiding and a myriad of fun events both during and after show hours. The WEC July I and II shows are part of the five-show WEC Spring / Summer […]Read More
Get out those umbrellas because it’s raining prizes at World Equestrian Center! This year, WEC sponsors EquiJet and Flexi Equine have each generously donated incredible prizes to be awarded to top Jumper riders. The contests for each prize are underway and will wrap up at the conclusion of the WEC Fall Series in late October, giving riders ample time to accumulate points and prize money […]Read More
Sept. 25–Oct. 27 Featuring Nearly $1 Million in Prize Money/Prizes Introducing The World Equestrian Center Premier Championship Cup WILMINGTON, Ohio – July 2, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center features 200,000 sq. ft. of riding space with premium footing, permanent stabling and charming onsite accommodations. At the World Equestrian Center exhibitors enjoy a different kind of indoors – bright, clean, fun, family friendly and customer […]Read More
The World Equestrian Center will present the $10,000 Open Jumper Awards at the Vermont Summer Festival, running from July 2 through August 11, 2019, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Based in Wilmington, OH, and Ocala, FL, the World Equestrian Center is dedicated to offering great sport and good fun in a family friendly environment, a philosophy that aligns well with the mission […]Read More
WILMINGTON, Ohio – June 25, 2019 – In appreciation of our exhibitors, the World Equestrian Center is offering FREE stalls for the WEC July I and WEC July II horse shows, both part of the expanded Spring/Summer Horse Show Series that runs from May – August 2019. The prize list is available at www.wec.net. Entries can be posted at www.horseshowing.com along with stall reservations, hay, […]Read More
