This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Wren Blae Zimmerman, a true inspiration whose dreams extend far beyond her own riding. Wren has a visual impairment that impedes her from seeing what is in front of her and was told that jumping wasn’t a feasible route for her to take. Despite the many times she has heard the word no, Wren has prevailed and is well […]Read More

The 2020 Farmer’s Almanac extended forecast is calling for yet another frigid and frosty winter; cautioning of above-normal winter precipitation and colder-than-normal temperatures in many parts of the country. But we’re predicting a bright and warm ‘Winter in the Midwest’ horse show circuit at World Equestrian Center (WEC). With our climate controlled stabling and 200,000 sq. ft. competition venue, WEC offers horse show exhibitors a […]Read More

We are officially rolling into our Fall shows at World Equestrian Center and you know what that means – endless fun-filled events for the entire family! Over the next five weeks, exhibitors and spectators can get into the Fall spirit with weekly cider and donuts in Vendor Village, exhibitor parties, pumpkin carving and even trick-or-treating. Thrilling equestrian sport is the name of the game every […]Read More

  The World Equestrian Center has boosted its Hunter Derby offerings for the Fall 2019 indoor season by offering 16 Hunter Derbies of all levels and nearly $275,000 in prize money over five consecutive weeks of USEF rated Hunter / Jumper horse shows from September 25 – October 27. The popular World Equestrian Center 2’6” Non-Pro Hunter Derby will be back each week this Fall […]Read More

The first two weeks of the World Equestrian Center Spring / Summer Series wrapped up on Sunday and provided great sport and good fun to kick off the five-show-long series. This past week exhibitors and spectators alike enjoyed plenty of exciting events including a delicious dinner and entertainment from the Roaming Pig Band in the Paddock Club on Friday, an informational Cadets Horsemanship Clinic about […]Read More

Week 18 signaled the bittersweet end of the 2019 Winter Series of the Midwest at World Equestrian Center. Exhibitors enjoyed a fun-filled week of delicious food and fantastic events from Circuit Champion presentations to an End of Circuit exhibitor party. David Beisel of David Beisel Stables in Goshen, Ohio was honored with our annual Outstanding Parent Award recognizing his extraordinary sportsmanship and incredible horse show […]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

We’ve wrapped up the Winter Classic 14 at World Equestrian Center, meaning that there are just three weeks left of the Winter Series of the Midwest! Time sure flies when you’re having fun! This week we played host to more fantastic equestrian sport, along with plenty of exciting events for exhibitors and spectators alike. Riders Boutique hosted a wine and cheese party on Friday afternoon […]Read More

This week’s Spotlight lands on Amateur rider Alisa Berry of Jason Berry Stables in Staunton, Virginia. Mother, wife and life-long lover of horses, Alisa has followed her passion for riding from a very young age. Though she has turned Professional twice to teach College riding teams, Alisa always finds herself drawn back to the saddle, and is now devoting her time to the two things […]Read More

This past week brought fantastic equestrian sport to both the Hunter and Jumper arenas as we weathered a brutal winter storm from the comfort of the heated indoor arenas and barns. We enjoyed fantastic food and delicious drinks throughout the week with Dietrich sponsoring a spread of appetizers for spectators and exhibitors during the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby on Friday, and World Equestrian Center […]Read More