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WEC / Wilmington / Facilities / Arenas

Wilmington Equestrian Arenas

Our facilities include nine indoor equestrian arenas designed for competition, warm-up, schooling and lunging rings. World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s outdoor facilities include three outdoor competition rings and three warm-up rings.

Visitors to World Equestrian Center will appreciate the bright, clean aesthetic and the open, airy atmosphere of our facility. The sign outside says Welcome Home Equestrians—and we mean that from the heart. Our friendly staff is here to welcome our guests and make them feel at home.

The climate-controlled indoor arenas at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington connect to stable areas by covered walkways, so once you arrive, you’ll never have to go outside. The entire facility is kept at a comfortable 68 degrees throughout. The state-of-the-art HVAC systems keep fresh air flowing. Industrial fans also keep the air circulating in each arena.

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Our Indoor Equestrian Arenas at Wilmington

The R+L Arena

Bright, spacious, open and airy, the R+L Arena is our largest indoor arena. It can accommodate two show rings with dedicated schooling areas. The R+L Arena is climate-controlled and features custom-blended GGT footing, LED lighting, a state-of-the-art HVAC system, and high-end fans to ensure the space is bright and comfortable for our exhibitors and spectators.

There is ample space ringside in the R+L Arena for vendors and events such as exhibitor parties. The R+L Walkway runs the length of the R+L Arena and provides space for vendors and the elegant sponsor wall.

Spectators can enjoy comfortable ringside seating that spans the entire length of the arena, so they never miss a moment of the action.

 

The R+L Arena Specifications

  • Arena Dimensions: 120-by-615-feet
  • Seating Capacity: 330
  • Climate Controlled
  • Custom-blended GGT Footing
  • HVAC/Industrial fans
  • LED Lighting
  • Announcers Booth/Judges Stand

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The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary is a spectacular 210-by-350-foot climate-controlled indoor competition space, featuring custom-blended GGT footing, a digital scoreboard, LED lighting, a dedicated warmup arena and heated walkways to stabling and other competition areas.

The far end of the Sanctuary Arena features a magnificent mural.

The Sanctuary Specifications

  • Arena Dimensions: 210-by-350-feet
  • Seating Capacity: 1,100
  • Climate Controlled
  • Custom-blended GGT Footing
  • Digital Scoreboard
  • LED Lighting
  • HVAC/Industrial fans
  • VIP
  • Media Center
  • Announcers Booth/Judges Stand

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Roberts Arena

The Roberts Arena is a bright, airy arena that typically hosts pony, junior and young horse competitions. In 2018, the Roberts Arena underwent an extensive renovation, with new footing, a new roof, expanded seating and walkway, and a total cosmetic overhaul.

On one end of the Roberts Arena, The International Café and Grille offers a full menu and bar, and upstairs seating overlooking the ring. Sudden Impulse boutique is just outside the far end of the ring, next to the Junior Rider’s Lounge. The Roberts Arena is adjacent to stabling, the R+L Arena, the Winners Circle, and the Sanctuary by enclosed walkways.

Roberts Arena Specifications

  • Arena Dimensions: 108-by-260-feet
  • Schooling Arena Dimensions: 60-by-150-feet
  • Seating Capacity: 268
  • Climate-Controlled Space
  • Premium Footing
  • Industrial fans
  • LED Lighting
  • Announcers Booth/Judges Stand

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Bradley Arena

Currently used as the schooling area for the Sanctuary, the Bradley Arena is 100-by-208-feet. It is centrally located in the World Equestrian Center, directly outside Vendor Village. The Bradley Arena can easily convert into a competition ring with enough seating for 480 spectators. Equipped with custom-blended GGT footing, LED lighting and plenty of seating, this arena is prepared for you to enjoy any event.

Our indoor arenas are interconnected by a set of covered walkways. Contact a World Equestrian Center representative today to learn more about our Wilmington equestrian arenas and book your next event.

Bradley Arena Specifications

  • Arena Dimensions: 100-by-208-feet
  • Seating Capacity: 480
  • Premium Footing
  • LED Lighting
  • Judges Booth/Announcers Stand

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World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Outdoor Horse Show Complex

Our outdoor horse show grounds feature three spacious competition rings with two dedicated schooling rings. Exhibitors will enjoy golf cart accessibility and our spacious shade pavilion — equipped with large fans to keep exhibitors, spectators, grooms and horses comfortable even on the hottest days.

Exhibitors and spectators will experience ringside seating, concessions and vendor shopping, as well as conveniently located parking.

Outdoor Arena Specifications

  • Jumper Ring: 300-by-180-feet
  • Hunter 1: 280-by-150-feet
  • Hunter 2: 285-by-150-feet
  • Schooling 1: 220-by-180-feet
  • Schooling 2: 280-by-135-feet
  • Lunging Ring: 320-by-220-feet

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Why World Equestrian Center

This facility is truly world class. As a vendor that travels to some of the nicest horse facilities in the USA, this place is unequaled. WEC offers the finest in all aspects of horse showing, with wonderful amenities for the horse, rider and vendor. The Harris family is so grateful for the opportunity to attend shows here at WEC. The staff is amazing and they are always ready and willing to do whatever it takes to make our setup smooth and uneventful.

Phil Harris
Harris Leather & Silverworks

The WEC Organization has come together to provide a state of the art facility for the equestrian community, and we at FarmVet are proud to be able to service our customers at this beautiful venue. The professionalism of their leadership team has made doing business here a win-win for us, and for our customers.

Wayne Gibson
CEO, FarmVet

Throughout the winter circuit, the WEC vendor team checked in with me weekly to ensure I had everything I needed to be successful as a vendor and brainstorm on solutions to any challenges I experienced.

Jill Grant
Gillian Valentine

As a vendor I particularly like the indoor village square setting and beautiful storefronts of Vendor Village. Not only is it the best environment to display products rain or shine, but it also keeps the merchandise protected from damage. I design and sell fashion apparel and show competition coats, so this is especially important to me. It is a pleasant shopping experience, and I always meet friendly and interesting customers.

Annette Wallander
Annette Ellen Designs

The opportunity to be a vendor at WEC has been very advantageous for both brand awareness as well as sales. The vendor village is second to none – well laid out, cozy, and inviting, with amenities beyond what is available at most other show venues.

Catherine Winter
Ride Equisafe
2021 Gold Key Awards Finalist

The Equestrian Hotel

Tenney’s is proud to be a vendor at World Equestrian Center.  Our missions are aligned in providing an exceptional experience for the exhibitors and general public as well.  The staff is great to work with and the fees are very fair.  I’m looking forward to an amazing summer at WEC!

Katherine Tenney
Tenney’s Custom Saddlery

The WEC (Wilmington) staff was a dream to work with!  The staff is friendly, responsive, and cares deeply about your satisfaction and the quality of the facilities.  Any issues were minor and the team worked quickly to remedy through great communication.  I will return again soon!

Susie McMichael
Savanna's Sweet Horse Treats

WEC is much classier and cleaner than most facilities I’ve been at and the faculty is tremendous to work with! The simplicity with setting up and tearing down in between shows in vendor village and not having to cover up or put away product is very convenient. The security that goes along with our product in vendor village is very important and with WEC’s security we never have to worry about product being taken or ruined. Being able to have a booth in the village that I am able to close a door, lock, and walk away from allows for peace of mind.

Holly Gregg
Haala Denim

WEC ensured that vendors were in high traffic areas, but done safely to make sure horses, riders and spectators did not get congested within the show grounds.

Jill Grant
Gillian Valentine

I have been a regular vendor at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala for over a year.  What a beautiful and fun place to work!  The management and vendor coordinator have been so pleasant and easy to work with, I’m eager to come back for the next show!

Amanda Grace
Independent BEMER Distributor, Bemer USA

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