Ocala, FL – The sun rose over the WEC Grand Arena as 39 horse-and-athlete combinations contested the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed the track that saw 16 pairs move onto the immediate short course, but it was Dorothy Douglas (USA) and Caepten 2 (Cayton x Rikkirou) who established an early lead that held throughout the class. Douglas, of MTM Farm, was […]Read More

Ocala, FL – A field of elegant hunters gathered at the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1 for the second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Good things come to those who wait proved true for athletes in the $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, where the final derby of the day saw the highest scores of the day, and […]Read More

Ocala, FL- Show jumping athletes returned to the WEC Grand Arena bright and early Friday morning to resume international competition with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*. An established field of 23 horse-and-athlete combinations navigated Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) two phase track, though none could best veteran partners, Aaron Vale (USA) and Cristo Beech (It’s The Business x Cantero). Vale, last week’s winner of the […]Read More

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed early on Wednesday morning in the WEC Grand Arena as 31 star-studded athletes representing 11 nations vied for the top prize in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) surpassed the field aboard Whoop De Doo (Mr. Whoopy x Double Trouble X) owned by 5 Roosters, galloping away with the victory.  World-renowned course designer Guilherme […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2023 Summer Series kicked off last week with elite hunter/jumper competition. Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition begun Wednesday morning with Tracy Fenny and MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Willemoes) claiming the win in the $40,000 1.45m Speed FEI CSI3*. Sean Jobin (CAN) and Kaitlin Campbell (USA) stole the spotlight in both the $150,000 IDA Development Grand Prix […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines USA’s Chloe Reid. Reid, based in Ocala, Florida, has been a frequent competitor under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena with her talented string of horses. The decorated young professional has mastered her craft and has been selected to compete in numerous Nations Cup™ events representing the United States. We caught up with Reid to […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Featured competition for the first week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series reached a pinnacle as twenty-three athletes representing eight nations met under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Exhibitors and equine enthusiasts alike flocked to the stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) to watch as the elite group of athletes contested FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen’s […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $12,500 WEC 3’6-3’9 Hunter Derby sponsored by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club stole the spotlight at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Friday afternoon. A field of seasoned hunter athletes vied for the win in the prestigious class over Doug Russell’s (USA) elegant tracks. Ultimately, it was Jennifer Bliss (USA) and her longtime mount Poker Face (Tangelo Van De Zuutheve x […]Read More

June 14, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to recognize Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) as a returning sponsor for the 2023 competition season. Scores of equestrians of all levels, from Olympians to families with lead line riders, travel from all over the country to compete at World Equestrian Center all year round. World Equestrian Center aims […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition kicked off early Wednesday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as riders gathered for the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. The sun was shining over the WEC Grand Arena for the beginning of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series, setting the scene for Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Willemoes) as they claimed the victory […]Read More