Simon McCarthy Scores $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI2* Victory at WEC – Wilmington Spring II 

Wilmington, OH – The highlight event of the second international week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) welcomed 27 top horse-and-rider combinations representing five nations for the $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI2*. Spectators were on the edge of their seats for a thrilling nine-horse jump-off, where Ireland’s Simon McCarthy clinched victory with his own Narcotique V/H Dingenshof (Harley x Chacco-Blue) by just seven […]Read More

Kelly Arani Shines in the $10,000 Shoo-fly USHJA National Hunter Derby at WEC – Wilmington Spring II

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter riders braved the rain at WEC – Wilmington Friday afternoon for the $10,000 Shoo-fly USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Spring II. Kelly Arani ultimately dominated the field, securing first and third place honors with Madewell (Cardento x Tinka’s Queen) and Carosello (Cumano x Vibelle Z), respectively. Taking over the ride temporarily for her sister, Arani knew she could count on […]Read More

David Blake Secures One-Two Finish in the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* at WEC – Wilmington Spring II  

Wilmington, Ohio – Thirty-three horse-and-rider combinations met at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) first thing Thursday morning for the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* of Spring II. Not only was Ireland’s David Blake the pathfinder, but he also managed to pilot both of his mounts, J.Diago and Cornwall BH, to double clear efforts to secure a one-two finish. Aboard the Pine Hollow Farm entry, […]Read More

Kevin Gallagher & Echonix Stand Alone in the $20,000 Grand Prix of WEC – Wilmington Spring I

Wilmington, Ohio – It was until the final horse-and-rider combination that a clear round was produced in the $20,000 Grand Prix on Sunday morning of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I. FEI level IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL) crafted a track that out of 16 entries, only Kevin Gallagher (IRL) found the path to success aboard Conor Swail’s Echonix (Aganix Du Seigneur x […]Read More

Simonson and Indian Rock Impress in Grand Prix Special CDI3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

May 25, 2025 – Ocala, FL – It was another impressive performance in the Grand Prix Special CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic as Christian Simonson (USA) and Indian Rock, owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center, took their second victory in their first international competition. The class was a highlight of Saturday evening, May 24, 2025, during the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton […]Read More

Ebeling and Bellena Blossom with Freestyle Win in WEC May Dressage CDI3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

May 24, 2025 – Ocala, FL – In just their third freestyle performance, Benjamin Ebeling (USA) and Bellena, owned by Vantage Equestrian Group, set a new high score together of 76.190% for victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic. The class was a highlight of Saturday evening during the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm at World […]Read More

Victoria Birdsall Wins First-Ever $65,000 Grand Prix CSI2* at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 

Wilmington, OH – A picture-perfect spring day provided the ideal backdrop for the first-ever international grand prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC). Twenty-three horse-and-rider combinations gathered in the Outdoor Jumper Arena during the Spring I show, each hoping to capture the coveted top title in the $65,000 Grand Prix CSI2*. After a thrilling six-horse jump-off, it was Victoria Birdsall aboard Abigail Wexner’s Las […]Read More

Simonson and Indian Rock, Ebeling and Bellena Ride To the Top of Grand Prix on First Day of WEC May Dressage CDI3*

Ocala, FL – Two grand prix classes were held under the lights in the  WEC Stadium on Friday, May 23, 2025, on the opening day of the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). In the first class, the Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic, the winner’s blanket was placed on Bellena, […]Read More

Melissa Donnelly & Corlando 49 Return to the Top in the $10,000 Kentucky Equine Research USHJA National Hunter Derby

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunters took the spotlight for the $10,000 Kentucky Equine Research USHJA National Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I Friday afternoon under the sun. Out of 15 horse field, Melissa Donnelly ultimately returned to the top with her tried-and-true Corlando 49 (Cartani x Olanda I). Bobby Murphy designed the flowing track that allowed numerous riders to reach scores into […]Read More

Kady Abrahamson & Kupardie Set the Pace in the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* at WEC – Wilmington Spring I

Wilmington, Ohio – International competition kicked off bright and early at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC), where 27 athletes took on FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade’s (IRL) track in the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* during Spring I. As the first duo to go clear, Kady Abrahamson (USA) ultimately led the way to take the win aboard Nicole Carter’s Kupardie. “I just […]Read More