What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center Fall Classic 2 will continue in Wilmington Wednesday, October 4 through Sunday, October 8. This week will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $15,000 Welcome Stake, $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, $10,000 Futures Prix and the $50,000 Grand Prix. The state-of-the-art facility will welcome exhibitors, families and equestrian enthusiasts to take part in all of the […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Classic 1 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Blue Movie (Chacco-Blue x Showtime) set the scene for the 2023 Fall Classic Series with Rowan Willis (AUS) in the irons in the $50,000 Grand Prix, while the Rinehart siblings stole the spotlight on Derby Friday in the R+L Arena as World Equestrian Center – Wilmington began its famed 2023 Fall Classic Series with Fall Classic 1, which ran from September 27 […]Read More

Entries and Stall Reservations Now Open for World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series

WILMINGTON, Ohio – October 3, 2023 – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2024 Winter in the Midwest series, featuring 16 weeks of USEF Premier/Level 4 jumpers. The indoor circuit runs from December 6, 2023, through April 16, 2024, and offers more than $4 million in prize money and prizes. World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is an ideal […]Read More

Ocala Pups Invited to Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest at WEC – Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala invites Ocala dog owners to the first-ever Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest Saturday, October 28 from 4pm to 6pm in Expo Center 2. This free social event is guaranteed to be a barking good time. Owners and pets alike are encouraged to dress in their Halloween best to compete for top-dog prizes in a selection of costume categories, including:  Best-in-Show […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Savannah Embly

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Savannah Embly of Lexington, Kentucky. The 17-year-old junior rider of Embly Stables LLC has been a familiar face at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington since her days in the Roberts Arena showing ponies. The dedicated, hard-working young rider recently made her first grand prix debut during the Spring/Summer Series and caught up with us during […]Read More

Blue Movie Sets the Scene in the $50,000 Grand Prix of Fall Classic 1 at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – An impressive field of world-renowned show jumping athletes took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first $50,000 Grand Prix of the 2023 Fall Classic Series. Robert Barton (USA) designed the challenging tracks for 22 horse-and-athlete combinations to put their rideability and athleticism to the test. In the end, it was Rowan Willis (AUS) and his own Blue Movie […]Read More

Rinehart Continues Family Winning Streak in $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Sponsored by Premier Equestrian at WEC – Ohio

Wilmington, Ohio – Featured hunter competition for the 2023 Fall Classic Series commenced in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby sponsored by Premier Equestrian. Besting a field full of professionals, Luke Rinehart (USA) piloted his best hunter partner, Hero (Brainpower x Corini W), to the win. Luke Rinehart’s sister, Elizabeth Rinehart (USA) earned first […]Read More

Entries Due Soon for World Equestrian Center October Dressage National Show and Iberian Showcase

Ocala, FL – Dressage riders interested in participating in the World Equestrian Center (WEC) October Dressage show and the Iberian Showcase, sponsored by Hampton Green Farm are urged to send in their entries. WEC October Dressage, presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage runs October 21-22, 2023, and entries are due October 8, 2023. The competition features USEF/USDF-rated classes in the facility’s climate-controlled indoor arenas. The WEC October […]Read More

Richard Rinehart Dominates $15,000 Welcome Stake to Kick Off Fall Classic 1 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2023 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington kicked off with the $15,000 Welcome Stake on Thursday afternoon. The decorated Standlee Sanctuary welcomed some new and familiar faces to compete over Robert Barton’s (USA) tracks, though it was a frequent WEC winner that never missed a beat. Richard Rinehart (USA) stood atop the podium at the conclusion of the […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting a week full of fun and exciting events! Oktoberfest returns Saturday, September 30 and October 7 from 11am-5pm in Expo Center 1. Break out the lederhosen and enjoy traditional food, fill a commemorative stein with draft pours and samples of German beer, play games (stein-holding competition, anyone?) and dance to live music with the Swinging Bavarians. […]Read More