This week brings a special edition of the Sunday Spotlight, focusing on an incredible grey mare called Carlton Cafe, or as she is fondly know in the barn, Misty. Misty is a 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse owned by Jill and Trevor Gaffney of Freestyling Farms in Batavia, Ohio. We have watched the fiery mare blaze around grand prix courses at World Equestrian Center, typically winning […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on amateur Emily Kowalchik. Emily celebrated her 29th birthday on Friday and is looking forward to a year filled with quality time with her new horse, Grant. She took the time this week to chat with us about Grant, her freshly-found goals and her budding career in marketing and real estate. WEC: How did you get into riding? Emily: I am the […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on someone near and dear to us at World Equestrian Center, Sophie Krehmeyer. Over the past year, Sophie has interned in the marketing department at WEC while completing her Equine Business Management and Marketing degree at Otterbein University. You may have seen Sophie at WEC bouncing from ring to ring, helping with anything and everything, always with a smile on […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on the Miami University Equestrian Team of Oxford, Ohio. The Miami University Equestrian Team frequents World Equestrian Center year-round, bringing with them a group of talented riders and fantastic horses. This week we chatted with head coach Heather Pinnick about Miami University’s equestrian program, the team and an exciting upcoming project slated to start in late 2020. WEC: What is your […]Read More
OVERVIEW The World Equestrian Center will work closely with state and county public health authorities throughout the event planning process to obtain the most accurate information regarding the local COVID-19 situation and to facilitate the sharing of information between the event organizers, public health authorities and participants. We have developed clear communication channels to share local resources with all staff and participants. The Wilmington venue […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Lindsay Vail, a budding amateur who you may recognize from the cover of Volume II 2020 of the WEC Magazine. Andrew Ryback of Andrew Ryback Photography captured the stunning image of Lindsay and her horse Gatsby, and we were dying to know the story behind the photo. Lindsay took time this week to chat with us about her two […]Read More
Equestrians spend countless hours traveling from one horse show to the next, making everyday tasks like scheduling doctor appointments far more complex. Sabal Direct Primary Care in Ocala, Florida offers the perfect solution in an on-your-schedule medical resource. Sabal Direct Primary Care doctors have revised the typical doctor office experience by offering no-insurance-needed flat-rate memberships that allow for greater doctor availability both in person and […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on newly-turned Canadian professional, Taylor Avann. Taylor is a self-proclaimed “horse collector” from of Sutton, Ontario who has turned her fleet into a business of leasing and selling horses. She made the switch to professional in March and while she has yet to have the opportunity to show as a professional, she has a plan in place to start taking on more […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on amateur Rachel Kolar. We have seen Rachel and her handsome bay gelding, Lukelele (Lucas), wow the crowd in hunter derbies at World Equestrian Center with their signature style, and we had to get the scoop on the pair. Rachel took time this week to chat with us about her adoration for Lucas, her budding equine businesses and her aspirations […]Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World Equestrian Center Shares Ohio Facility COVID-19 Response WILMINGTON, Ohio – May 12, 2020 – Experts predict that a second wave of the coronavirus is likely later this year. Given those predictions and after discussions with our state and local health officials, we have elected to close World Equestrian Center Ohio from September 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. Due to the […]Read More
