OVERVIEW The World Equestrian Center will work closely with state and county public health authorities throughout the event planning process to obtain the most accurate information regarding the local COVID-19 situation and to facilitate the sharing of information between the event organizers, public health authorities and participants.  We have developed clear communication channels to share local resources with all staff and participants. The Wilmington venue […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Lindsay Vail, a budding amateur who you may recognize from the cover of Volume II 2020 of the WEC Magazine. Andrew Ryback of Andrew Ryback Photography captured the stunning image of Lindsay and her horse Gatsby, and we were dying to know the story behind the photo. Lindsay took time this week to chat with us about her two […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on newly-turned Canadian professional, Taylor Avann. Taylor is a self-proclaimed “horse collector” from of Sutton, Ontario who has turned her fleet into a business of leasing and selling horses. She made the switch to professional in March and while she has yet to have the opportunity to show as a professional, she has a plan in place to start taking on more […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on amateur Rachel Kolar. We have seen Rachel and her handsome bay gelding, Lukelele (Lucas), wow the crowd in hunter derbies at World Equestrian Center with their signature style, and we had to get the scoop on the pair. Rachel took time this week to chat with us about her adoration for Lucas, her budding equine businesses and her aspirations […]Read More

Happy Mother’s Day! Today we’re honoring all of the amazing horse show moms out there. Tributes were sent to us from all around the country as daughters and sons jumped at the opportunity to #ShowMomLove. Check out all of the adorable pictures and heartfelt notes below! Hi, Mom! Thank you for always supporting me throughout every lesson and every horse show. It means so much […]Read More

Welcome to the April 2020 World Equestrian Center Magazine. In this issue, we meet several families who have made the horse business a family affair and those who have introduced their family business to the horse show industry with success. Our Stable Spotlight shines on David Beisel Stables of Goshen, Ohio. David is a well-respected trainer and professional rider who is a frequent visitor the […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Meagaan Niesen and Miami University’s Varsity. Meaggan is a soon-to-be senior at Miami University and a very active member of the school’s IHSA equestrian team. Through the school’s equestrian team, Meaggan has acquired a love for the team aspect of riding. She has also fallen for a handsome chestnut gelding named Varsity, or Charlie. Meagaan took the time this […]Read More

We understand the struggle of trying to stay fit to ride while staying at home, so we turned to Lauren Mahr, creator of The Fit Equestrian, for some tips on staying in riding shape. With an extensive knowledge of both riding and fitness, Lauren has created a range of workout and nutrition guides designed specifically for equestrians. Lauren tells us about The Fit Equestrian, why […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on junior rider Ashley Stumm. Ashley is a third generation equestrian, sharing her passion for horses with her mom and grandmother. Her mom is the trainer at Greyhavens Farms in Zionsville, Indiana, and Ashley calls herself the catch rider of the farm. Ashley took time this week to chat with us about her background in horses and the big goals […]Read More

Quarantine got you down? How about a little retail therapy! Now is a great time to go through your closet and spruce up your schooling and showing collection. We turn to owner of Chagrin Saddlery, Dana Miller, for advice on the latest trends heading into the spring season. Dana and her Chagrin Saddlery team are known for merging the latest fashion with classic equestrian style. […]Read More