The Luck of the…Not-Necessarily-Irish
In the spirit of luck on St. Patrick’s Day, we took to social media asking riders to share their horse show good luck charms. From horseshoe necklaces to a slew of lucky socks, there are apparently no limits to what equestrians will wear or do in hopes of a good ride. Below are some of our favorite responses: @_jellybean_jadyn_ “My lucky socks! They’re just plain […]Read More
World Equestrian Center Enacts 30-Day Competition Suspension
STATEMENT WILMINGTON, Ohio – March 16, 2020 – After careful consideration, World Equestrian Center has elected to suspend horse showing for 30 days in compliance with Coronavirus-related recommendations from US Equestrian and USHJA. Please stay tuned to our social media channels in the coming weeks as we prepare to reopen following the 30-day compeitition suspension. Please contact TJCampbell at tj.campbell@wec.net with questions. Stay connected with […]Read More
Sunday Spotlight: Tori Bilas
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Tori Bilas. Tori is a passionate horsewoman who has found horses in every aspect of her life – sport, work and art. She found her perfect match in a grey Holsteiner gelding named Brisbane. The pair compete in the jumpers and have found great success together. This week at World Equestrian Center, Tori and Brisbane took top placings in […]Read More
Jason Berry Pilots Brugh’s Hall to a First-Time $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Win
Thirty-eight stunning hunters took to the R+L Arena tonight to vie for the win in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The course for tonight’s class was designed by Tucker Williams of getjumps.com and emulated the hunt field with inviting fences and plentiful cedar brush. Competition was fierce with a cut-off score of 83 heading into the handy round, but it was Jason Berry who topped […]Read More
Statement: World Equestrian Center Suspends Competition
This afternoon the President of the United States declared a national emergency in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Based on the President’s t declaration, our Ohio state government limit on public gatherings and the recommendation of our local health department, we have decided to close World Equestrian Center this evening. We have consulted with USEF and they have advised us to follow the advice of […]Read More
World Equestrian Center To Suspend Competition at Ohio Facility
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created an unprecedented global situation that is rapidly evolving with an unknown outcome. Our first priority is the health and safety of our exhibitors, staff and officials. After careful consideration, World Equestrian Center management has elected to close after competition ends on Sunday, March 15. The facility will remain closed for next week and we […]Read More
Leann Kelly and Graf Joe Top the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m
Spring has finally sprung in southwest Ohio and World Equestrian Center has taken full advantage by opening up the large doors to the indoor arenas and barns, letting fresh air and sunshine fill the facility. We kicked off Week 14 of ‘Winter in the Midwest’ this afternoon with an exciting $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier. Four entries managed double clear rounds, but it […]Read More
World Equestrian Center Ohio Closed to General Public
As we continue to monitor the situation in our area, the World Equestrian Center management has chosen to limit horse show attendees to exhibitors, their immediate families and staff. This means no spectators or members of the general public will be allowed on the World Equestrian Center property until further notice. The World Equestrian Center continues to monitor developments in the outbreak of the novel […]Read More
Statement: World Equestrian Center COVID-19 Update
The World Equestrian Center continues to monitor developments in the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The health and safety of our World Equestrian Center employees and exhibitors is our highest priority and we are taking every precaution to ensure their safety. Biosecurity is a top priority for the World Equestrian Center. Since the arrival of COVID-19 in the United States, we have proactively […]Read More