Tag: World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Francisco Goyoaga Mollet Shines Bright Like a Diamond in the $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio – October 26, 2024 – Exhibitors crowded the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the final $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix of the 2024 Fall Classic Series. Anderson Lima (BRA) set a challenging track for the field of international horse-and-athlete combinations allowing only four […]

Sam Pegg Closes Season in Grand Fashion Winning the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix of Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – April 13, 2024 – Show jumping action of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded with a thrilling 11-horse jump-off in the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix, crafted by course designer Bobby Murphy (USA). Canada’s Sam Pegg (CAN) ultimately ended the […]

Daniel Coyle’s Incredible Performance Tops the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 03, 2024 – Jumping athletes got a change of scenery during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series with top-level competition held in the WEC Stadium. An elite field of horse-and-rider combinations vied for the top prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis […]

Back-to-Back! Sam Pegg Powers Past the Competition in the $30,000 Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – December 09, 2023 – Seventeen decorated horse-and-athlete combinations put on a show in the Standlee Sanctuary over FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) tracks for the $30,000 Grand Prix. In the end, speed was the name of the game for Canada’s Sam Pegg […]

An “A” Performance by Johan Kachelhoffer & Cooper B to Win the $75,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – October 28, 2023 – The stage was set in the Standlee Sanctuary for the final $75,000 Grand Prix of the 2023 Fall Classic Series. Sponsored by GGT Footing, the highly anticipated class saw 26 elite horse-and-athlete combinations try their hand at FEI Level III […]

Taylor St. Jacques & Jakilly Make the Perfect Comeback in the $50,000 Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The Standlee Sanctuary decorated in picturesque fall décor set the scene for an international field of 24 horse-and-athlete combinations in the $50,000 Grand Prix of Fall Classic 2 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. The tracks set by Bobby Murphy (USA) kicked off a comeback […]

Kady Abrahamson Dominates to Win $30,000 Dandy Products Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – April 15, 2023 – Feature competition for the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded with the $30,000 Dandy Product Grand Prix of the Winter Classic 18. Sixteen horse-and-athlete combinations rounded out the series over international course designer Michael […]

Third Time Is a Charm for Darby Pease & Carel Van Donderen in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – December 17, 2022 – Jumper competition stole the spotlight Saturday at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington during Winter Classic III. At the conclusion of the special Gamblers Choice classes, top-notch athletes were welcomed back into the Sanctuary for the $30,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix. […]

Kady Abrahamson & Palina de L’Escaut Rise to the Occasion in $50,000 Ride for David Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – April 9, 2022 –The final Grand Prix competition of the 2022 WEC Winter Classic series took place tonight in honor and support of recently injured showjumper David Beisel (USA). A record-breaking 404 entries were nominated to ride in the $50,000 Ride for David Grand […]

The Sky is the Limit for Skylar Wireman after Triumph in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – April 03, 2022 – It was a special day as competitors in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix and $10,000 Futures Prix wore purple ribbons on their jacket lapels in support of fellow showjumper David Beisel who is working toward recovery from a devastating fall […]

Brian Shook & Cinna HP are the Best in $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – March 05, 2022 – A warm spring breeze filled the open doors of the Sanctuary Arena as week XII Winter Classic feature classes capped off with a field of eleven competing in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. The course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, […]

Kevin McCarthy & Catch A Star HSS Top Another $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – February 19, 2022 – The tenth week of the 2022 Winter Classic Show Series wrapped up in the Sanctuary Arena with the conclusion of the $30,000 World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Grand Prix. An international field of competitors took to the tracks built by […]

A Fifth Winter Classic $30,000 Grand Prix Win for Kevin McCarthy & Catch A Star HSS at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – February 06, 2022 – Kevin McCarthy (IRL) of K&K Sporthorses in Lexington, Kentucky, piloted his own Catch a Star HSS (Sheraton x Tolinda) to the win in tonight’s $30,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix. Tonight marked the fifth grand prix victory of the 2022 […]

Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy & Catch a Star HSS Notch Fourth Consecutive WEC $30,000 Grand Prix Win at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – January 16, 2022 – A quiet Saturday in Southern, Ohio set the backdrop for today’s feature classes in the Sanctuary arena. A crowd gathered to watch twenty-two athletic jumpers give it their all during this afternoon’s $10,000 Futures Prix and $30,000 Grand Prix classes.  […]

Kevin McCarthy & Catch a Star HSS Top $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – December 18, 2021 – Last Saturday night, seventeen horse-and-rider combinations graced World Equestrian Center’s Sanctuary arena for the final WEC Grand Prix class of 2021. Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky created the testing track that featured a time allowed of 80 seconds. Eight talented duos qualified […]

Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy & Catch a Star HSS Prove Unbeatable in $30,000 WEC Wilmington Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio – December 12, 2021 – It was an exciting week of feature classes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington during the second leg of the Winter Classic Series. Today the Sanctuary arena was filled with spectators and fans alike as they cheered on more than thirty […]

David Beisel & Essince W Capture a Third Consecutive $30,000 Grand Prix Win at WEC Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – December 05, 2021 – The Sanctuary arena hosted an international field of twenty-two talented horses and riders who joined us for this afternoon’s World Equestrian Center $10,000 Futures and $30,000 Grand Prix classes. A ​​myriad of sparkling holiday trees, bountiful greenery and substantially sized gifts […]

Back-to-Back Wins for David Beisel in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio – November 20, 2021 – The Sanctuary arena stands were filled for the Saturday evening feature classes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Up-and-coming horses and their riders gave it their all in the $10,000 Futures Prix, meanwhile top-level competitors vied for the win in the […]

It’s a Family Affair in $30,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – November 13, 2021 – At the first week of the Midwest Indoors series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, it was a family affair in the $30,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix. David Beisel (USA) of Goshen, Ohio, took the win riding his own Essince […]

Taylor Land & Get Go Gallop Invincibly in WEC- Wilmington Fall $50,000 Grand Prix Finale

Wilmington, Ohio – October 31, 2021 – The WEC Sanctuary Arena hosted top equestrian sport today with an international field of competitors for the $50,000 Grand Prix 1.40m – 1.45m; the finale of the Fall Classic series. Courses were designed by Anderson Lima of Brazil and featured winding, […]

Santiago Lambre & Dolores Speed for the Jackpot in $50,000 WEC Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – October 02, 2021 – The Sanctuary Arena played host to a field of 38 international entries as WEC Fall Classic I feature jumper action continued today with the $50,000 WEC Grand Prix. Several double clear efforts proved time was the determining factor for the […]

Ryan Genn & VDL Gerinus T Top $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – August 14, 2021 – Feature jumper action culminated this evening at the World Equestrian Center — Wilmington Summer Series Week 3 with athletes gathering in the Sanctuary Arena to contest the $10,000 WEC Futures Prix 1.30m and the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.45.m. Courses […]

Wilhelm Genn & Van Gogh Victorious in $30,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio – July 24, 2021 –  An enthusiastic crowd filled the Sanctuary Arena stands Saturday afternoon for feature jumper action. Fans cheered for their favorite horse and rider combinations as they tackled the courses in hopes of a big win. Nineteen entries took on the Grand Prix […]

Kady Abrahamson & Maraca LS La Silla Master the Course to $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – July 18, 2021 –  Wilmington’s Sanctuary Arena was packed with exciting jumper action Sunday afternoon for both the $30,000 Word Equestrian Center Grand Prix and the $10,000 Futures Prix 1.30m. Fractions of a second separated the top placing horses in both classes.  The $30,000 […]

Kady Abrahamson & Banco du Moulin are the Best in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – June 05, 2021 – Seventeen elite horse and rider combinations gathered in the Sanctuary Arena for an action-packed afternoon of showjumping at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington; all vying for the win in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix over a course designed by Bobby […]