WEC Guidelines & Protocol for COVID-19

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

Sunday Spotlight: Lindsay Vail

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

Stay Healthy while Showing – Sabal DPC Now Accepting World Equestrian Center Exhibitors

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

Sunday Spotlight: Taylor Avann

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

Sunday Spotlight: Rachel Kolar

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

World Equestrian Center Shares Ohio Facility COVID-19 Response

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

Sunday Spotlight: #ShowMomLove

Happy Mother’s Day! Today we’re honoring all of the amazing horse show moms out there. Tributes were sent to us from all around the country as daughters and sons jumped at the opportunity to #ShowMomLove. Check out all of the adorable pictures and heartfelt notes below! Hi, Mom! Thank you for always supporting me throughout every lesson and every horse show. It means so much […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Olivia Saldivar

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on 17-year-old Olivia Saldivar. Olivia comes from a horse-centric family, sharing her passion with both her mom and her sister. Her days at their home farm in Indiana are filled with stall cleaning and riding from sun up to sun down. With lofty goals in the jumper ring, Olivia sought the help of Ohio-based trainer Charlotte Clark, and now serves […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Emily Moll

  This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on upcoming President and Co-Captain of the Notre Dame Equestrian Team Emily Moll. Emily is a dedicated life-long equestrian who values barn work as much as time spent in the saddle. She is excited to spend the summer at home in Ohio with her new lease, Calvin. We caught up with Emily this week to chat about her summer […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine – Volume II 2020

Welcome to the April 2020 World Equestrian Center Magazine. In this issue, we meet several families who have made the horse business a family affair and those who have introduced their family business to the horse show industry with success. Our Stable Spotlight shines on David Beisel Stables of Goshen, Ohio. David is a well-respected trainer and professional rider who is a frequent visitor the […]Read More