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What Are the Best Ways to Exercise a Horse During a Show?

28 Jul 15 |
Wilmington, OH

It’s a strong, agile, noble creature – and it follows you with gentility. The horse exudes an eerie trust for its human companion. This is a little understood relationship, one of mutual respect, of honor and of dignity. The horse. The human. It is living wonder on display. And you. You are the horse’s trainer and owner; you are the one who is presenting this […]Read More

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Read About the History and Some Amazing Facts about Horses

24 Jul 15 |
Wilmington, OH

The vision is surreal, stark and raging – an experience that grips and shakes the human spirit. It is an image of four horses, white, red, black and pale. The horses of the Apocalypse carry riders – angelic, heavenly, horrific – symbolizing conquest, war, famine and death. Even in eternal realms, the equine – the regal, galloping Equus ferus caballus – rides supreme across the […]Read More

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How 4-H Equestrian Competitions Help Kids

14 Jul 15 |
Wilmington, OH

It is the tender spirit of a young child – trying to decide which way to go, where to land in life, desperately seeking some moral footing on so many dark and shaky foundations. Left on their own without firm bearing, too many young hearts are taken astray, discovering all too late only the tragic side of life. Finding an anchor – a positive connection […]Read More

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Workers Prepare WEC For Summer Season

08 Jul 15 |
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It’s the gentle wind; it’s the majestic trotting of the 1,000-pound Equus ferus caballus; it’s the thumping, breathless sound of nature expressing itself on one busy mid afternoon. All is quiet and lovely, and all is raging and rowdy. One and the same. It is the uncommon horse show – in the nation’s largest indoor equine arena. We are in World Equestrian Center (WEC), in […]Read More

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Come See the Newly Renovated WEC

16 Apr 15 |
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The public is invited to view the new World Equestrian Center (WEC) renovations at our Open House this Sunday, April 19  from 12 noon to 4 pm during the Country Heir Winter Series Hunter/Jumper show. WEC has been undergoing extensive renovations over the past year including new indoor arenas, new footings, the addition of cottages, an Aveda nail and pedicure spa, renovated restaurant and more. Come out […]Read More

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World Equestrian Center Is Expanding

02 Jul 14 |
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World Equestrian Center Expands World Class Facility World Equestrian Center (WEC), central Ohio’s premiere full-service show facility, will be making improvements to its facilities over the next several months in preparation for the 2015 show season. In addition to our existing indoor and outdoor arenas, we will be adding a 625’x130’ indoor arena and expanding the existing indoor arena to 245’x110’ . This will provide a […]Read More

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New Equine Arena Sound System at WEC

04 Nov 13 |
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We are proud to announce that we have recently upgraded the arena sound system here at World Equestrian Center (WEC)! The new equine arena sound system features: -A new amp -A new mixer -New speakers The new sound system can be used in both the barn and arena areas. Separate announcements can be made in each venue — perfect for if you have multiple events […]Read More

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