This week, a horse and rider made their return to the show ring at World Equestrian Center after a hiatus that included two years and near career-ending injuries for both. But amateur Emily Papa and her Larks Easy Escape had nothing but smiles in the Roberts Ring today as the two finished their division and proved that where there is hope, there is a way […]Read More
This morning began with nearly thirty stunning hunters taking to the R+L Arena for the Open and Non Pro $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derbies. Both classes contested identical 3′ courses designed by Keith Bollotte that featured four 3’5″ high options, forward bending lines, a two-stride line and multiple opportunities for handy inside turns. Open $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby The Open class of the $2,500 […]Read More
Spectators packed the Sanctuary Arena grandstands tonight to watch thrilling jumper action in both the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m. Nearly thirty horses took to the ring between the two classes, all contesting courses designed by Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida. Though the courses for the two classes differed slightly, both included a triple bar, three one-stride combinations, […]Read More
The R+L Arena was packed with entries this afternoon, all vying for top honors in the Open and Non Pro OHJA Hunter Classics. First place finishers in both the Open and Non Pro classes received a beautiful OHJA wool cooler and stunning OHJA ribbons along with a World Equestrian Center branded Yeti Roadie cooler overflowing with goodies including a 2020 World Equestrian Center calendar, a World […]Read More
Winter weather moved in this week as we kicked off two weeks of Midwest Indoors shows. Exhibitors took a break from the single-digit temperatures, staying cozy and comfortable in World Equestrian Center’s climate controlled barns, walkways and arenas. Things heated up this afternoon with thrilling jumper action in the Sanctuary Arena for the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier. It was a tight race […]Read More
We are thrilled to welcome in the first of two weeks of the Midwest Indoor shows. Weekly highlights from the Midwest Indoors shows include both an Open and a Non Pro $2,500 National Hunter Derby for hunters, as well as a $25,000 Grand Prix, a $7,500 Futures Prix and a $5,000 Welcome Stake for jumpers. The Midwest Indoors shows also bring popular OHJA classes to […]Read More
This week we sat down to chat with Will Wilson of premium luggage and accessories company, Baekgaard. You might say that Will is part of a dynasty as his Aunt, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, is the founder of the famed women’s handbags, travel items and accessories company, Vera Bradley. The way the story goes is that in the midst of launching her own company, Barbara met […]Read More
The final week of the World Equestrian Center Fall Horse Shows was filled with family fun and thrilling equestrian sport. Exhibitor parties decorated the ingates on Friday night, Saturday morning and Saturday night while all enjoyed pumpkin carving in the Paddock Club, cider and donuts in Vendor Village, a Halloween braiding contest, a dog costume contest and Trick-or-Treat in Vendor Village. Riders earned exciting prizes […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on the individuals who received leading rider awards during last night’s award ceremony. Riders at World Equestrian Center have been working hard throughout the year to rack up points toward several exciting leading rider awards. World Equestrian Center sponsors and partners generously donated prizes including a $5,000 EquiJet voucher and a Flexi Equine tack locker. World Equestrian Center and Kentucky Horse Shows […]Read More
Resplendent in fall decor, the Sanctuary played host to the inaugural World Equestrian Center Premier Championship Cup classes tonight. This Saturday evening, elegant hunters replaced spirited jumpers in the ring typically reserved for Grand Prix action. Riders donned their best shadbelly coats to compete in the Junior/Amateur World Equestrian Center Premier Cup Classic and the Child/Adult World Equestrian Center Premier Cup Classic. Both classes were […]Read More
