A competitive field of 18 horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena tonight to vie for the win in the World Equestrian Center $25,000 Grand Prix. Jumping a course designed by Keith Bollotte, seven pairs qualified for the jump off, with of five of them delivering fault free rounds. Ultimately speed determined the winners, Ryan Genn and VDL Gerinus T, who topped the […]Read More
Thirty-three stunning hunters took to the R+L Arena tonight to contest the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center in Ohio. Course designer Keith J. Bollotte set a beautiful winding course of natural fences that offered rider’s the opportunity to show off their horse’s brilliance and adjustability. First round competition was tough, with only three pairs earning scores into the 90s. Tammy Provost […]Read More
World Equestrian Center management has decided that beginning May 3rd, all 2021 competitions at our Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida, venues will be sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). As a competition organizer we have experienced incredible support from the NSBA and their executives. For our exhibitors, in addition to being an affordable choice, the NSBA offers many benefits including transparency, safe and […]Read More
A field of fifteen horse-and-rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena this afternoon to contest the $5,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m. Course designer Keith Bollette laid the track for the class, which saw ten pairs go clear and inside the time allowed to advance to the jump off. Four pairs went clear over the short course, but it was Wilhelm Genn and his longtime partner […]Read More
When the team at World Equestrian Center heard that the historic Devon horse show was canceled, we spoke to Devon-qualified exhibitors and immediately began plans to host a ‘Devon’ concept show here at the World Equestrian Center in Ohio. Our planning efforts included appealing to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) for the approval of either an upgrade to our current license, or a special […]Read More
Ocala, Florida – The World Equestrian Center Dressage III CDI3* wrapped up competition on Sunday, April 18, with the final classes for CDI and national competition. In Arena 3, Lindsay Kellock (CAN) and Sebastien captured the win in the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI3*, while Kevin Kohmann (GER) and Five Star swept the Small Tour with a third win in the FEI Intermediate 1 Freestyle […]Read More
Ocala, Florida – The World Equestrian Center Dressage III CDI3* continued on Saturday, April 17, with the highlight class of the week, the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3*. With a bright routine set to the music of the television show “Glee” that received a score of 75.065%, Shelly Francis (USA) and Danilo landed atop the podium out of 13 entries in the class. In Small […]Read More
Tonight’s $25,000 WEC Grand Prix included a field of 17 who took to the Sanctuary Arena to contest the track designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Four horse and rider combinations qualified for the jump off, but it was Charlotte Clark of Kendalwood Farm in Sunbury, Ohio, aboard her own Kinsella who captured the win in an amazing 34.312 seconds. Clark and Kinsella (Capitalist x […]Read More
Ocala, Florida – The World Equestrian Center Dressage III CDI3* opened competition on Friday, April 16, bringing international dressage riders from seven different nations to the World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the first time at the new venue. Highlights of the day included wins for Lindsay Kellock (CAN) and Sebastien in the FEI Grand Prix CDI3* and Kevin Kohmann (GER) on Five Star in […]Read More
Reserve your stalls now for A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featuring more than $360,000 in added prize money. A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity show starts on April 23, 2021, and runs through May 1, 2021, and hosts a mix of Western and Hunter competition. View Prize List Book Stall Reservations Book Lodging Lodging at World Equestrian Center […]Read More
