Ocala, FL – International three-star competition once again took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), where all eyes were on the week’s marquee event: the $130,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI3*. Thirty elite horse-and-rider combinations from 14 nations came forward to contest the feature class, but in the end, it was Australia’s Lauren Balcomb who flew to victory aboard Verdini D’houtveld Z […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday once again took center stage in the WEC Stadium during the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. More than 60 horse-and-rider combinations stepped into the iconic arena, all aiming for top honors. The day began with the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA 3’ Open Hunter Derby, followed by the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Junior/Amateur Hunter Derby. […]Read More

Ocala, FL — The stands were packed for the highlight event of Week III of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala: the $185,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*. Twenty-five star-studded combinations from 12 different nations battled it out for the lion’s share of the prize money, but the track proved to be quite the challenge. Only five combinations made it […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $32,000 Juniper Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* was the highlight of Friday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), where 29 horse-and-rider combinations representing 13 nations put forth their best efforts in hopes of taking home the win. In a jump-off where placings were separated by mere hundredths of a second, it was Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Evergate Stables LLC’s Donvier […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $63,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4* welcomed 34 top horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 countries to compete for top honors. Ultimately, it was the pathfinding duo of Lauren Balcomb (AUS) and her longtime partner Verdini D’houtveld Z (Verdi Tn X Caretino 2) who emerged victorious. World-renowned course designer Alan Wade (IRL) built the winding and complex track for Thursday’s qualifier, which […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena hosted 38 horse-and-rider combinations on Sunday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the $50,000 LeMieux National Grand Prix. In the end, it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who couldn’t be caught aboard Della Wordley’s Hagelin, securing their second grand prix victory of the 2025 Summer Series. Renowned course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set a track that […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships took center stage in the WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), showcasing three highly competitive hunter derbies: the $12,500 Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championship – Open, Junior, and Amateur. Riders aimed to impress a distinguished panel of judges, with Panel One comprising Irving Evans and Don Sheehan, and Panel […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Derby Friday came early this week as World Equestrian Center – Ocala adjusted the schedule to accommodate Friday’s much-anticipated Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships. Course designer Tommy Brawley set elegant, flowing tracks in the WEC – Stadium for more than 70 top hunters competing across three exciting classes: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Thirty-one elite international combinations representing 10 countries took to the WEC Grand Arena early Thursday morning to contest the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Ireland’s Robert Blanchette continued his impressive form, securing the win aboard Ridersmith LLC’s Carnlea Premier Balou (Balou Du Rouet x Cavalier Royale). FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil set the challenging track for […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The stands were packed with eager exhibitors and spectators for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Summer Series: the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI2* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Thirty-eight top-level athletes representing 16 countries gave it their all in hopes of taking home the lion’s share of the prize money. In the end, it was […]Read More