Melissa Donnelly Scores Second Consecutive Win in the $15,000 GGT-Footing USHJA Open 3’ Hunter Derby at Winter Classic 14

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington set the stage for hunter derby Friday of Winter Classic 14 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series. Course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) switched gears this week to decorate the indoor arena for the field of hunter athletes. To conclude the day, it was Melissa Donnelly (USA) and Cinda (VDL Douglas x […]Read More

Dressage Riders Reminded To Submit Entries for WEC April Dressage CDI3*

March 17, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Dressage riders are reminded to submit their entries by April 5, 2023, for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) April Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on April 13-16, 2023. International competition for the WEC April Dressage show will be held in the Stadium Arena, while national competitors will ride outdoors in Hunter Rings 3-4, […]Read More

Cooper Beisel & Azealia Earn First $10,000 Welcome Stake Win at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 14

Wilmington, Ohio – The $10,000 Welcome Stake kicked off show jumping action Thursday evening at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 14. Twelve challengers made their way down the tunnel to tackle Joseph Carnicom’s (USA) technically set track and ride for the top prize. Cooper Beisel (USA) ultimately led the pack as he raced to the finish with Azealia (Quintero x Salma) and earned his first welcome […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Pablo Claim the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – The penultimate week of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series opened with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level IV course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) set the tracks for 30 starters from nine different countries, but it was Dorothy Douglas (USA) and Davenport Farm’s MTM Pablo (Perigueux x Celina) that surpassed the field to secure victory. A total of […]Read More

New Specifications for the 2024 Premier Equitation Cup Championship at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The qualifying period for the 2024 Premier Equitation Cup Championship is open from February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024. The Premier Equitation Cup Championship will be held during week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series on February 10, 2024 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. New for 2024, riders must accumulate 150 points to compete in the 2024 Premier […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Welcomes Top Bedding to Family of Sponsors

March 16, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome Top Bedding to its family of sponsors for the 2023 competition season. WEC – Wilmington is proud to partner with organizations that contribute to the well-being of equine athletes. World Equestrian Center – Wilmington will host a myriad of equestrian events at the state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility in 2023. Top […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting a variety of events this week including 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series week X, the St. Patrick’s Day Block Party in front of Expo 1, the World Sport Horse Sales Auction and the Fire and Glory Tour. On March 17 at 7:30pm, the World Sport Horse Sales Auction will take over the WEC Grand Arena. […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #14 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, March 15 to Sunday, March 19. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 GGT-Footing USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 GGT-Footing Futures Prix and […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Spring Forward Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Spring Forward concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, March 12. Lani Hutchison (USA) stole the spotlight Saturday as she earned her first grand prix win in the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Products Grand Prix. In the R+L Arena, Melissa Donnelly (USA) impressed the judges to win the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Specular Show Series Week X Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week X of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased yet another fantastic week of equestrian sport at WEC – Ocala. Catsy Cruz (MEX) laid the tracks in the WEC Grand Arena and Keith Bollotte (USA) set beautifully decorated hunter tracks in Hunter 1. Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple opened up the week with a win in the $24,000 C Jarvis Insurance […]Read More