Kevin McCarthy Sweeps $15,000 Futures Prix and $15,000 1.40 Jumper Stake

Saturday afternoon feature class action opened with twenty-four entries all vying to win the $15,000 Futures Prix 1.30m. The tracks were carefully designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, and featured fourteen efforts and several trying elements which tested the horse-and-riders athletic ability alike.  The Futures Prix showcases riders or horses who are moving up to the higher levels of competition and aids in developing […]Read More

Kady Abrahamson & Banco Du Moulin Seize $50,000 ‘Ride for David’ Grand Prix Victory

Wilmington, Ohio – The final Grand Prix competition of the 2022 WEC Winter Classic series took place tonight in honor and support of recently injured showjumper David Beisel. A record-breaking 404 entries were nominated to ride in the $50,000 Ride for David Grand Prix. While only twenty-four riders were actually set to compete, equestrians from all walks of life entered virtually to support the cause. […]Read More

Oakley Clark Pilots Billy Irish to $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby Victory

Wilmington, OH – Fifty-two stylish hunters graced the R+L Arena for the final ‘Derby Friday’ of the 2022 Winter in the Midwest horse show circuit at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington.  Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky set the beautiful courses which featured brilliant natural details, long approaches to fences and plenty of options for riders to show off their horse’s bold, athletic abilities and handiness.  […]Read More

Inaugural ‘Ride the Wave’ Western Horse Sale at WEC | High Sellers Soar to $250,000  

Cowboy hats, spurs and mighty-fine horses took over Arena 5 during the first ‘Ride the Wave’ horse auction on March 19,2022 hosted by Premier Horse Sales at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.  Congratulations to the lucky buyers, trainers and horses who found new homes during this exciting event that sold over sixty top-tier western performance and versatility horses from across the United States. Buyers in-person […]Read More

Skylar Wireman Continues Winning Ways at WEC with $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m Victory

Wilmington, OH – Opening feature class action for the final week of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s 2022 Winter Classic series hosted twenty-three speedy showjumping contenders facing off during the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m.  Bobby Murphy laid that tracks over which six riders carefully negotiated a clear first round, securing a spot in the jump-off. Four went double clear with only fractions of a […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center is excited to host the 2022 Special Olympics Florida State Equestrian Championship on April 8-9 in Arena 5. Special Olympic Florida Equestrian Athletes from all over the state will compete in the two-day equestrian championships. The event is free and open to the public. Please join us to cheer on these amazing athletes! For additional information, click HERE. The […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Ohio Winter Classic 17 

It’s the final week of the Winter Classic horse show series! Thank you for joining us at WEC. We hope to see you back this spring and summer! Ride for David: Our dear friend and longtime WEC competitor, David Beisel, was involved in a devastating riding accident March 12. Join in this Saturday to watch the $50,000 Grand Prix where all entry fees will be […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Hannah Kohler

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on junior rider Hannah Kohler of St. Louis, Missouri. Hannah is a first-generation horsewoman who loves the sport of riding, competing and just spending time around horses. She and Cindy Locke’s Stage Light collected scores of 90 and 93 to take home their first $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby Non Pro win at WEC’s Winter Classic week 15. We chatted with […]Read More

Skylar Wireman Triumphs in WEC $30,000 Grand Prix and $10,000 WEC Futures Prix

Wilmington, OH – It was a special day as competitors in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix and $10,000 Futures Prix wore purple ribbons on their jacket lapels in support of fellow showjumper David Beisel who is working toward recovery from a devastating fall at a rehabilitation center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) set the tracks for the two feature classes that tested […]Read More

Melissa Donnelly and Corlando 49 Prove Untouchable in $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby 3′ Open

Wilmington, OH  – Feature class action resumed today as nearly fifty distinguished horse-and-rider pairs took to the R+L Arena to contest the $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby 3′ Open and $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby 3′ Non Pro classes.  Robert Barton of San Antonio, TX designed the courses that celebrated spring. The R+L arena was ornamented in live-edge wood, greenery and straw accents that closely replicating a […]Read More