Dreams Come True for Geronimo Marcello Viana Ciavaglia & HST Cartouche in the $250,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The $250,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix was the highly anticipated finale of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Spectators near and far flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to watch 42 of the world’s best show jumping athletes representing 12 nations battle it out for the lion’s share of the prize money. Only five combinations advanced […]Read More

Richard Rinehart & Vincent are Triumphant in the $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 15

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix stole the spotlight Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington in the Standlee Sanctuary Arena. The crowd went silent as 13 competitors tackled international course designer Michael Pegg’s (CAN) towering tracks. At the end of blazing fast six horse jump off, it was Richard Rinehart (USA) and Vincent (Van Gogh x Nirande) that sped to the victory. […]Read More

William Simpson & Quentin VA Soar Past the Competition in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – The final $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series saw a large field of 41 up-and-coming combinations compete for top honors. Kevin Holowack (CAN) set the elaborate tracks that featured special new fences that will be included in tonight’s $250,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix. Olympic Gold Medalist William Simpson (USA) snagged the fastest time aboard Quentin VA […]Read More

All Hail King Spyder! Samantha Schaefer & In The Know Reign Supreme in the $75,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted more than 130 of the best hunters in the nation across three prestigious classes including the $75,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $75,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $75,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Tucker […]Read More

Catherine Rinehart & Hero Prevail in Shoo-Fly $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 15

Wilmington, Ohio – The beautifully decorated R+L Arena set the scene for top hunter derby competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 15. Robert Barton (USA) built the decorative courses for the stylish field of athletes, where Catherine Rinehart and Hero (Brainpower x Corini W) rose to the top of the Shoo-Fly $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Rinehart, of Rinehart Farm […]Read More

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Prove Unstoppable in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – A picturesque Sunny Florida day set the stage for the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix during the final week of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Kevin Holowack (CAN) laid the tracks for 26 top-level athletes representing eight nations where an even 12 qualified for the returning jump-off. At the end of the class, Tracy Fenney (USA) secured her third Welcome […]Read More

Hot Dog! Devin Milan & Conquest Win Reist Arena Groomers $10,000 Welcome Stake at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 15

Wilmington, Ohio – It was a race to the finish in the $10,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by Reist Arena Groomers Thursday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Show jumping action of Winter Classic 15 was in full force as 15 horse-and-athlete combinations vied for the win over international course designer Michael Pegg’s (CAN) tracks. In a battle against recent class winners, it was Devin […]Read More

Dazzling Dressage Descends on Omaha

We are now just a few weeks away from the FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023, taking place on April 4-8. Held at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, the most prestigious equestrian event of the year will draw the world’s best athletes in Jumping, Dressage, and Vaulting in their quest for international glory. The precision and elegance of Dressage combined with expertly […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Welcomes Standlee® to Family of Sponsors

March 23, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome Standlee to its family of sponsors. Standlee has partnered with the state-of-the-art indoor facility to promote the deliverance of proper nutrition to the equine athlete and to foster high quality animal care. As part of the multi-year sponsorship, the iconic Sanctuary Arena will become The Standlee Sanctuary Arena.  Standlee […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #15 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest indoor horse show series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, March 22 to Sunday, March 26. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Reist Arena Groomers Welcome Stake, the $15,000 Shoo-Fly USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, […]Read More