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, feed and bedding orders as well as RV space reservation
Join us for the rest of the Summer! There are three weeks remaining in our five week Spring/Summer Series:
- WEC July I | July 10 – July 14 | B Hunter, Level 3 Jumper
- WEC July II | July 17 – July 21 | C Hunter, Level 3 Jumper
- WEC Summer III | August 7 – August 11 | AA Hunter Level 4 Jumper
The weather is never a worry at World Equestrian Center! Our outdoor horse show complex features spacious Hunter and Jumper rings with dedicated warm ups and all weather footing. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we simply move the show inside to our indoor show complex featuring more than 200,000 sq. ft. of climate controlled competition space!
Hunter Competition Highlights
The Spring / Summer Series features Hunter opportunities for all levels and two Hunter Derby options: a $2,500 USHJA National 3’ Hunter Derby and a $2,000 Non- Pro 2’6″ Hunter Derby.
The Spring / Summer series horse shows are part of the Kentucky Horse Shows LLC and the World Equestrian Center USHJA National Hunter Derby Series and WEC 2’6” Non- Pro Hunter Derby collaboration that includes $10,000 in leading rider awards to be awarded at the World Equestrian Invitational in October 2019.
Jumper Feature Classes
Weekly Jumper action includes a $5,000 Open Welcome Prix, $7,499 Futures Prix and a $25,000 WEC Grand Prix.
Special Awards
EquiJet Leading Young Professional Rider Award (Running 1/1/19 – 10/27/19)
The 30U rider that accumulates the most points will receive a $5,000 voucher from EquiJet. Points will be calculated using 10-6-4-2-1-1/2. All under saddle AND table II jumpers are excluded. If you see a (30U) after your name it indicates we are tracking your points.
Flexi Equine Leading Jumper Rider Award (Running 5/22/19-10/27/19)
The rider that earns the most money in the jumper ring will receive a WEC branded tack locker from Flexi Equine Tack Lockers. Junior, Amateur, and Professional riders are all eligible.
Sponsors
The World Equestrian Center is grateful for the ongoing support of our generous sponsors: Antares Sellier, Buckeye Nutrition, CWD Sellier, Dandy Products Inc., Dietrich Insurance, Dover Saddlery, EquiFit, EquiJet, Equitex, Flexi Equine Tack Locker, Hagyard Pharmacy, Horse First, Osphos, Kentucky Performance Products, Perfect Products, Pyranha, Sales Paddock App, Tribute Equine Nutrition, Vetoquinol and Voltaire Design.
About World Equestrian Center
Located in Wilmington, Ohio, the World Equestrian Center features more than 200,000 square feet of climate-controlled riding space, making it one of the largest indoor/outdoor equestrian sport venues in the world. The state of the art facility features premium footing, permanent stabling and onsite accommodations as well as 32 weeks of AA rated Hunter / Jumper competition.
Dedicated to offering great sport and good fun in a family friendly environment, the World Equestrian Center promises their exhibitors an experience built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction.
In 2021, the World Equestrian Center will debut a brand new location, providing world-class equestrian competition and equestrian-inspired country club living, all adjacent to the fabulous Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club in Ocala, Florida. For more information please visit www.wec.net.
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World Equestrian Center Spring / Summer Horse Shows Fast Facts
- What: The World Equestrian Center Spring / Summer Series
- Where: The World Equestrian Center | 4095 State Rte. 730, Wilmington, OH 45177
- Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
- Horse Show Management: Arena Horse Shows LLC | TJ Campbell | tj.campbell@wec.net
- Information: Horse Show Secretary | Julie Agar | julie.agar@comcast.net
- Stabling: Reserve stalls on www.horseshowing.com or via email – stalls@wec.net
- Vendors: Contact Vendor Coordinator | Erin McMurry | erin.mcmurry@wec.net
Accommodations
On site accommodations in our Cabin Village and Home Away from Home Park are available to book online at www.wec.net or by calling 937-382-0985 ext. 3
Area Lodging
- Holiday Inn | Roberts Centre | 937-283-3200
- General Denver Hotel | 937-383-4141
- Hampton Inn | 937-382-4400
- Holiday Inn Express | 937-382-5858
- Royalton Inn and Suites | 937-366-6864
- Cowan Lake Cabins | 866-644-672