David Beisel Owns the Night Winning Both the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix & $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m

Spectators filled the grandstands of the Sanctuary Arena tonight to watch thrilling equestrian sport in both the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m sponsored by Voltaire Design. Crowd favorite David Beisel absolutely dominated, taking the top spot in both classes. Beisel was also the only rider to manage double clear rounds in either class tonight, receiving an appreciative roar […]Read More

Michael Britt-Leon Sweeps WEC $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby

Twenty seven stunning hunters took to the R+L Arena tonight to contest the first $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby of 2020. The course for tonight’s class was designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky and emulated the hunt field with flowing forward lines, plentiful cedar brush and even a charming chicken coop-flanked fence. Tonight’s Derby saw fierce competition with a cutoff score of 80.5 for […]Read More

Ringing in 2020 with a First-Time Welcome Stake Win for Charlotte Clark & Kinsella

We are kicking off 2020 with a bang at World Equestrian Center with the continuation of our ‘Winter in the Midwest’ circuit, encompassing sixteen more weeks of of AA rated horse shows through the end of April. Jumper highlights include a weekly $5,000 Welcome Stake, $7,500 Futures Prix and $25,000 Grand Prix. Hunter highlights feature a weekly $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby and $2,000 Non […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Winter Classic 4

Welcome to the fourth week of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 circuit. We hope you enjoyed your Christmas celebrations and are ready for the first show in the new year. This week is already packed with action happening after hours, we know you’ll appreciate what we have to offer. Look for the WEC newsletter posted around the facility to follow along with […]Read More

WEC Winter Classic 3 Highlights

We rounded out the final show of 2019 last week with the third show of the ‘Winter in the Midwest’ horse shows at World Equestrian Center. The week featured plenty of fun for the whole family including a holiday-themed braiding contest with themes of “Most Glittery”, “Ugly Sweater” and “Winter Wonderland”. The week also hosted a gingerbread barn building contest with categories of “Most Creative” […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Jessica Jude

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Jessica Jude. Jessica caught the horse bug early on in life and hasn’t let go since. She recently made the switch into the jumper ring after spending many successful years in the hunters and has big dreams of one day competing in a Futures Prix. Jessica and her horse train with Charlotte Clark of Kendalwood Farm and have been […]Read More

Back to Back Grand Prix Wins for Jill Gaffney & Carlton Cafe

Nearly forty jumpers went dashing through the show this afternoon to vie for top honors in the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m sponsored by  Voltaire Design. Competition was fierce with both classes seeing multiple double clear rounds, making a blistering pace and dramatic inside turns the name of the game for the victors in both classes. $25,000 World […]Read More

Brandon Gibson and Spectrum Z Win the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby in Style

Holiday decor was appropriately present in the R+L Arena this afternoon for our final $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby of 2019. Eighteen stunning hunters contested the 3′ track with 3’5″ option fences. Competition was stiff with scores reaching high into the eighties and nineties, but it was Brandon Gibson and Select Sport Horses’ Spectrum Z (Hos D’O x Anemone Granette) that earned the top spot […]Read More

Ireland’s Christian Coyle and Dolman Top the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m

Twenty entries took to the Sanctuary Arena tonight as we welcomed in week three of ‘Winter in the Midwest’ at World Equestrian Center with the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier. Horse and rider pairs contested a track designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky that featured fourteen jumping efforts including two combinations and forward-riding lines. Six entries managed double clear rounds, but […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Winter Classic 3

Welcome to the third week of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 Circuit. Several holiday events are happening this week where you can flex your creativity and stretch your imagination. Read about the details here or find a copy of the newsletter posted around the facility. This marks the final 2019 horse show for WEC, but we’re eager to see you back the […]Read More