Two Weeks to Go Until the Ocala Food & Wine Festival

Calling all foodies, wine enthusiasts and weekend warriors! Mark your calendars for three full days of exceptional flavors, celebrity chefs, and unforgettable experiences at the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds, November 1-3, 2024 at World Equestrian Center.  Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County ProStart Program, supporting youth development in the culinary and hospitality industries […]Read More

Winter Wonderland Lights Up World Equestrian Center – Ocala Starting November 29

It’s the best time of the year again at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, as the enchanting, monthlong Winter Wonderland holiday celebration returns for guests and visitors. This year, we’re bringing back both new and beloved favorites to make the season even more magical for all who attend. November 29 through December 23, Winter Wonderland is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, with […]Read More

Join us in November at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the 2024 Midwest Indoors Series

Wilmington, OHIO – October 16, 2024 – Entries and stall reservations are open for World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s (WEC) 2024 Midwest Indoors series featuring three weeks of US Equestrian (USEF) Premier Hunter/Level 4 Jumper competition beginning November 6 through November 24. Midwest Indoors will offer more than $600,000 in prize money and awards, featuring a weekly $30,000 Grand Prix, $10,000 Futures Prix, two $15,000 […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Charlotte Babbitt

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Charlotte Babbitt. The young professional, riding and managing at Riffle Hitch LLC, comes from a successful international Three-Day Eventing background, and recently made the switch to the Show Jumping ring. With her special mare, Vivianne Blue PS, Babbitt has spent time at both World Equestrian Center locations honing her skills and working toward the top […]Read More

$45,000 Young Jumper Championship Steals Spotlight at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Classic III

Wilmington, Ohio – The Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington hosted top jumper athletes and promising young mounts all week during Fall Classic III for the Young Jumper Championship. Riders nominated their five, six, and seven-year-old’s into the Young Horse Incentive Program at WEC – Wilmington for the opportunity to compete for a total of $45,000 worth of prize money. Faults carried over […]Read More

Tiffany Hammack Pilots Verdi O’merveilles to the Win in the $60,000 Standlee Grand Prix of WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic III

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) hosted the highlight event of Fall Classic III Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary. All eyes were on the $60,000 Standlee Grand Prix where a field of 33 internationally acclaimed horse-and-athlete combinations contested FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) technically set first-round track. Seven partnerships managed to make their way to the jump-off phase, […]Read More

Young Hunter Champions Crowned at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Classic III

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Annex Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington showcased the $7,500 WEC Young Hunter Championship 2’9” and the $5,750 Young Hunter Championship 3’ & 3’3” Friday afternoon. Concluding a year of hard work in the Young Hunter divisions, horse-and-rider combinations were invited back to vie for the win the in the Young Hunter Championship classes to cap off the year […]Read More

Jenna Drago & Sandriano Clinch the $15,000 Standlee USHJA National Hunter Derby Win at WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic III

Wilmington, Ohio – Twenty-four horse-and-rider combinations met in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the $15,000 Standlee USHJA National Hunter Derby of Fall Classic III. Jenna Drago and her own, Sandriano (Sandro Boy x Cool Pearl Z), ultimately mastered Bobby Murphy’s tracks to secure the lead amongst a decorated group of hunters. As one of the youngest riders in the […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Annalice Weithofer

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Annalice Weithofer, of Clarksville, Ohio. Annalice is a frequent competitor in the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) with her two talented jumper mounts, Trig Happy Wind Van Het Eikenhof and Donna Du Chache Pot Z. We caught up with Annalice to learn more about her journey in the sport and her […]Read More

Sam Pegg & Gin Tonic 158 Return to the Top in the $50,000 Grand Prix of WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic II

Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors crowded the Standlee Sanctuary Arena Saturday afternoon for the $50,000 Grand Prix of WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic II, where Robert Barton (USA) designed the technical track for an esteemed group of athletes. Only five horse-and-athlete combinations moved onto the jump-off phase, where Canada’s Sam Pegg and his quickest mount Gin Tonic 158 (Graftop x Sanjador) proved their dominance against the […]Read More