Congratulations 2019 Year End Champions & Reserve Champions

We held our first annual World Equestrian Center Year End Awards party in February. Exhibitors and their families gathered in the Paddock Club for an awards ceremony and celebration. Over-sized ribbons and beautiful prizes were awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion division winners. During the evening, attendees socialized with horse show friends and family while enjoying elegant hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Congratulations to all 2019 […]Read More

Shop WEC’s Virtual Vendor Village

World Equestrian Center serves as a winter home for countless equestrian vendors. From top names in the industry to locally-owned small businesses, vendors fill storefronts in Vendor Village and line the halls of the R+L Arena. With many vendors currently running sales that can’t be beat, now is an ideal time to support your favorite horse show shops. Browse WEC’s virtual Vendor Village below. A […]Read More

Biosecurity and the Traveling Show Horse – USHJA In Stride

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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