This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on Amateur Jumper rider Angie Yates. Angie is from Indianapolis, Indiana and rides with Robert Mendoza at Bannockburn Farm. Not only is Angie a fantastic rider and a loving mom of three, she is also an equine vet! This weekend, Angie showed her mare Donastar in the Novice Child/Adult Jumpers and earned fantastic ribbons. Read on to learn about Angie’s […]Read More
This afternoon brought thrilling Jumper action to the Sanctuary Arena for both the $10,000 WEC Grand Prix and the $4,999 Futures Prix 1.30m sponsored by Voltaire Design. Both classes featured courses designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky that included one stride combinations, forward lines and plenty of opportunities for inside turns in the jump off. $10,000 WEC Grand Prix This afternoon’s $10,000 WEC Grand […]Read More
There’s no better spot to be on a Friday night this Fall than in the stands (or on a horse) in World Equestrian Center’s R+L Arena. Friday nights at World Equestrian Center have always been reserved for the USHJA National Hunter Derby, but we’ve upped the ante for our Fall Horse Shows, holding both an Open and a Non Pro $20,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby […]Read More
The WEC Fall Horse Shows are officially underway and we have already seen stiff competition in WEC Fall I. Sixteen entries contested the course in this afternoon’s $1,500 Welcome Stake 1.35 m sponsored by CWD Sellier where less than one second separated the top three entries, making for a nail-biting class. Robert Mendoza and Bannockburn Farm’s United M (Baloubet Du Rouet x United) stole the […]Read More
We are officially rolling into our Fall shows at World Equestrian Center and you know what that means – endless fun-filled events for the entire family! Over the next five weeks, exhibitors and spectators can get into the Fall spirit with weekly cider and donuts in Vendor Village, exhibitor parties, pumpkin carving and even trick-or-treating. Thrilling equestrian sport is the name of the game every […]Read More
On August 30th, Irish Olympian Kevin Babington had a tragic fall while competing at the Hampton Classic horse show which resulted in a spinal cord injury. He is currently undergoing treatment at NYU and his mounting medical expenses are a major concern for his family. All of us at WEC are keeping the Babington family in our thoughts and prayers and in an effort to […]Read More
WEC Ohio Land Triples with Dozens of Facility Improvements and Major Changes Planned, While Ocala Facility Expands by 1,000 Acres In less than two weeks, exhibitors will begin arriving in Ohio for the World Equestrian Center Fall indoor horse shows. Many exciting developments have been keeping us busy including recent land acquisitions, which have tripled the facility size. Upon arrival for our Fall shows, exhibitors […]Read More
WILMINGTON, Ohio – September 11, 2019 – Attention trainers and exhibitors, please take note that the World Equestrian Center has adjusted its horse show schedule for the month of November as follows: The November 6-10, 2019 horse show has been cancelled. Midwest Indoors I will instead take place November 13-17, 2019. Midwest Indoors II will take place November 20-24, 2019. Please check horseshowing.com for schedule […]Read More
Join Us for the 7 Remaining Shows Featuring USHJA National and 2’6” Hunter Derby Action & $10,000 in Leading Rider Awards There are just 7 shows left in the World Equestrian Center & Kentucky Horse Shows LLC USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, offering both “Junior/Amateur” and “Open” options at their remaining Summer / Fall USEF recognized horse shows. Check the Leading Rider Awards Leaderboard below! […]Read More
We had a blast this week as we wrapped up the final show of the WEC Spring and Summer Series. Exhibitors and spectators alike enjoyed everything from water slides, to ice cream and pizza parties, to live music along with thrilling equestrian sport in the beautiful outdoor complex. Sunday morning hosted the CMH Hoofless Derby 5k where more than one hundred participants ran through and […]Read More
