2025 Winter in the Midwest
Join us this winter at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series. The 16-week series will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumpers and USEF National/Level 4 Jumpers from December 4, 2024, through April 6, 2025, offering more than $4 million in prize money and awards.
WEC – Wilmington is the ideal destination for competitors to escape the harsh winter conditions and show in the spacious, climate-controlled indoor arenas. Inviting courses, overflowing with winter décor, will welcome competitors to indoor showing at its finest.
Dates & Ratings:
USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumpers
USEF National/Level 4 Jumpers*
Winter Classic 2: 12/4-12/8
Winter Classic 3: 12/11-12/15
WEC Christmas: 12/18-12/22*
Winter Classic 5: 1/8-1/12
Winter Classic 6: 1/15-1/19
Winter Classic 7: 1/22-1/26*
Winter Classic 8: 1/29-2/2*
Winter Classic 9: 2/5-2/9
Winter Classic 10: 2/12-2/16
Winter Classic 11: 2/19-2/23
Winter Classic 12: 2/26-3/2*
Winter Spring Forward: 3/5-3/9
Winter Classic 14: 3/12-3/16
Winter Classic 15: 3/19-3/23
Winter Classic 16: 3/26-3/30
Winter Classic 17: 4/2-4/6
View the Winter in the Midwest Prize List
Place Entries & Reserve Stalls
Ring Status, Daily Schedules & Live Results
Health Papers
All horses entering World Equestrian Center grounds must have:
- Proof of a current negative Coggins test (within 12 months)
- A 14-day certificate of veterinary inspection, required for all horses arriving from outside the state of Ohio
- Proof of mandatory vaccinations
Horses who fail to arrive with appropriate equestrian forms and paperwork cannot unload onto show grounds. Please email your paperwork to ohhealth@wec.net prior to arrival.
Click here for equine health and safety protocol details.
Stabling
Stalls at our Wilmington, Ohio, venue for showing horses will be $250 and tack stalls will be $250.
Stalls must be reserved on the official stall reservation form located at this link: online stabling reservation form. Most stalls are permanent wood construction, 10×12 with doors. Some stalls may be 10×10 with doors and some may be temporary. Please note that in the event stalls are sold out, preference will be given to those exhibitors showing multiple weeks.
Feed and Bedding
We carry an assortment of feed to fit exhibitor needs. Feed and bedding must be ordered through our online feed and bedding form.
For additional inquires, please email stalls@wec.net.
Photography
Winslow Photography is the official photographer.
Please view the WEC Photography Policy for private photographer information.
Contact
For further questions regarding WEC – Wilmington, please contact ohequestrianevents@wec.net.
Official Show Veterinarian
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will serve as the Official Show Veterinarian of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Dr. Sarah Escaro and Dr. Jessica Gould will be on-site and available to competitors throughout the show season. Hagyard will be located in Barn A for all hunter/jumper events. Contact Hagyard at 859.533.2964.