Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy & Catch a Star HSS Secure $10,000 WEC Wilmington Welcome Stake Win

Those who joined us for the Fall Classic and Midwest Indoors series may have noticed a change of scenery this week. The World Equestrian Center is decorated nose-to-tail for the show circuit and is brimming with holiday cheer, patiently waiting for the arrival of Santa during next week’s show.  Wilmington’s Winter in the Midwest feature class action kicked off today with the $10,000 WEC Wilmington […]Read More

Will Simpson & Whoop De Doo Take $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix

Feature class action for the first week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Fall Show Series kicked off early this morning with 30 entries vying for the win in the $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix. The WEC Grand Arena hosted a challenging track built by FEI III course designer, Catsy Cruz of Mexico. The winding track featured bending lines and a tricky triple combination. […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Ohio Winter Classic 1

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington kicks off Winter in the Midwest horse show circuit with three weeks of consecutive indoor hunter/jumper competition just in time for the holidays. Our premier climate-controlled equestrian facility has been transformed into a winter oasis with stunning holiday décor. Get into the holiday spirit while you enjoy the many festive details in nearly 100 ornately decorated holiday trees. Connect with […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ohio Gets Festive with Amazing Surprise Gifts for Class Winners!

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice, if you win a blue ribbon* at WEC during our December 15-19 show, you’ll qualify for a festive holiday gift**! Just bring your blue ribbon to the horse show office and pick a specially wrapped gift from under the tree. There will be tons of amazing gifts of all shapes and sizes from WEC restaurants, lodging […]Read More

What’s Happening This Week At WEC – Ocala Fall Show Series

The 2021 Ocala Fall Show Series kicks off at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on December 1, with two weeks of top hunter/jumper competition. The Ocala Fall Show Series will feature exciting feature classes including $15,000 Welcome Prix, $12,500 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, Saturday night $75,000 Grand Prix and much more. Celebrate the holidays at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! Winter Wonderland is underway bringing merriment […]Read More

What’s Happening This Week At WEC-Ocala

Celebrate the holiday weekend at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! During the week, World Equestrian Center – Ocala will be hosting a full assortment of events for the entire family to enjoy. This week’s events kick off TODAY with the Travis Mills Foundation benefit concert starring country music star Craig Morgan and the Davisson Brother Band. The concert will be held in the WEC Stadium […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Welcomes MARS EQUESTRIAN™ as Official Founding Partner

OCALA, Florida – November 22, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce that MARS EQUESTRIAN™ has joined as a Founding Partner of the new multidisciplinary and equestrian sports venue. World Equestrian Center – Ocala will proudly feature products from the Mars, Incorporated family of brands which will be available on-site at Miss Tilly’s Lollipops, the WEC General Store, the WEC Feed Store […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Liz McKenzie

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Liz McKenzie, a talented hunter/jumper rider from upstate New York who is a passionate horse lover, social media guru and determined Findlay University student who loves nothing more than spending time in the barn or being at horse shows. At just twenty-one years old, Liz balances a busy equine studies and business schedule at Findlay University in Findlay, Ohio, […]Read More

Back-to-Back Win for David Beisel in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix

The Sanctuary arena stands were filled for the Saturday evening feature classes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Up-and-coming horses and their riders gave it their all in the $10,000 Futures Prix, meanwhile top-level competitors vied for the win in the $30,000 Grand Prix. The course for tonight’s classes were designed by course designer Keith Bollotte. The $30,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.40 – 1.45 featured […]Read More

Kelsey Epperson and Didgereedoo VDL Shine Bright on WEC Derby Friday

More than fifty stunning hunters joined us today for World Equestrian Center’s Derby Friday during the second leg of the Midwest Indoors circuit. Course designer Joe Carnincom created a beautifully decorated and complex course that tested the horse’s maneuverability and brilliance.  Each class saw fierce competition with scores peaking into the 90s. Didgereedoo VDL (Zavall VDL x Pheminka) and Kelsey Epperson earned top honors in […]Read More