Week six of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center brought plenty of excitement with first time wins and repeat victories across the board. Exhibitors and spectators alike enjoyed delicious buffets in the Paddock Club along with a ringside exhibitor party during the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix. Some even took time to kick back and relax on Saturday night for a […]Read More

From ringside Prix parties to wonderful wins, the World Equestrian Center Fall Classic I horse show was filled with fun both in and out of the show ring. The week began with a thrilling $15,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by CWD Sellier on Thursday, followed by tough competition in both the Open and Non Pro $20,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies on Friday. The evenings events featured mechanical […]Read More

Week 15 of the Winter Series of the Midwest at World Equestrian Center held plenty of exciting equestrian sport as well as plenty of fun events for exhibitors and spectators alike. Friday featured a delicious dinner of brisket and grilled cod in the Paddock Club as well as a Nintendo Switch dance party. On Friday four adorable puppies that were found near the World Equestrian […]Read More

Winter Classic 13 of the Winter Series of the Midwest hosted plenty of thrilling equestrian sport along with a myriad of fun activities. On Friday, exhibitors gathered in the Paddock Club for a delicious dinner of barbecue ribs and fried catfish as some joined in on a Spring-themed painting party. Saturday welcomed the Clinton County Humane Society to Vendor Village where one lucky dog found […]Read More

Valentine’s Day had us looking through rose-colored glasses and seeing hearts all week long with plenty of fun events to celebrate the holiday. There is no better way to say “I love you” than a good cup of coffee, so WEC sponsor Osphos provided complimentary coffee for all exhibitors on both Wednesday and Thursday at Dark Horse Coffee Co. The Ohio Appaloosa Association joined us […]Read More

This week World Equestrian Center went to the dogs (in a good way) as we celebrated the grand opening of the Shaggy Chic Pet Parlor in Vendor Village. Friday night a group gathered in the Paddock Club for a dog-themed sip & paint party, Saturday we hosted an adoption party with the Wilmington Area Humane Society and a demonstration from Spikes K9, as well as […]Read More

Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy and Catch A Star HSS raced to the win in this evening’s thrilling $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m sponsored by CWD. Each horse and rider pair were on their “A game” tonight, with all of the 8 entries that made it to the jump off jumping double clear. This evening’s course, designed by Keith J. Bollotte, saw entries attempting 14 efforts in a […]Read More

$25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix An eager crowd filled the grandstands in the Sanctuary Arena tonight to watch the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix.  Twenty four horse and rider combinations contested the 1.40m track, designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. At the close of the first round, seven pairs would go clear to advance to the jump off while Nicole E. Loochtan and […]Read More