As week two of the Winter Series of the Midwest comes to a close today, we like to take the time to shine the spotlight on a Junior or Amateur rider who truly stood out throughout the week. This week, we are focusing on two: Amatuer rider Emily Morin and her daughter Junior rider Gabrielle L. Morin of McLean, Virginia. Between them, they have a string […]Read More

The ladies owned the night tonight, taking top honors in both the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix. The $25,000 WEC Grand Prix, presented by Horse First Supplements, saw 20 horse and rider pairs vying for their share of the win, while the $7,500 Futures Prix saw 23 pairs. Both of tonight’s classes contested courses designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. […]Read More

Exhibitors Encouraged to Follow Stall Reservations Guidelines WILMINGTON, Ohio – December 8, 2018 – The World Equestrian Center Winter Series of the Midwest kicked off this week with a SOLD OUT horse show. Looking ahead to our January schedule, the WEC Winter Classic #3 (Jan 9-13) and the WEC Winter Classic #4 (Jan 16 – 20) are both at SOLD OUT status. We encourage our […]Read More

Tonight’s $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m was a true test of accuracy for the for the 20 entries that contested the course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. The course consisted of three doubles, several inside turn options and a galloping line as the final two fences. In the first round, a vertical to an oxer across the short side of the ring caught […]Read More

The uniqueness of the World Equestrian Center is unparalleled, and this is reflected in every aspect of the show grounds, including the various vendors that grace the halls of the R+L Arena and the shops in Vendor Village. The Apothecary is one particularly exceptional example, tucked away in the corner of the Vendor Village. The Apothecary is owned and run by veterinarians Dr. Holly Helbig […]Read More

Spotted (pun intended) this week in the Roberts Ring during the World Equestrian Center November Horse Show – the super stylish duo of Strike Zone and Emma Rupinski. The adorable Strike Zone (Salty Eyed Look x Irresistibly Tough) is a 13-year old Pony of the Americas, owned and trained by Katana Kennedy-O’Brien of Wildwood, Missouri. Strike Zone and Rupinski competed in the Small / Medium […]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

WILMINGTON, Ohio – November 26, 2018 – The World Equestrian Center announced today that James R. (Jim) Wolf has been retained to secure sponsorships and build strategic partnerships for the organization. With decades of experience in developing and activating sponsorships at the highest levels of the equestrian industry, Wolf is uniquely positioned to guide sponsor activation at the World Equestrian Center facilities in Wilmington, Ohio […]Read More

It’s time to renew your WEC membership! As of November 28, 2018, all WEC Memberships will need to be renewed for 2019 points, and the process could not be easier. Simply register for WEC points online at WEC.net, or sign up in the show office during your next horse show. Have you registered for a WEC Membership in the past? Great! You will sign up for a […]Read More

Today presents an opportunity to reflect upon the things we are most grateful for, and we at the World Equestrian Center are incredibly blessed to have so many thanks to give. While we love recognizing the successes of the many riders that pass through our ingates, we would like to take a step back today and express how truly thankful we are for each and […]Read More