Week IV’s Derby Friday took over the CaptiveOne Indoor Arena as 40 horse-and-rider combinations contested the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6” – 3’9” Hunter Derby and the $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Hunter Derby. Courses for today’s classes were designed by Doug Russell. Both courses showcased inviting organic obstacles with three high options each. The handy round for each class presented several opportunities to show off athleticism […]Read More

Feature class action for Week IV of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Series kicked off this morning with the $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix. A playing field of 54 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to contest a technical track designed by Peter Grant of Canada, an internationally recognized FEI Level III course designer. The course featured a winding track that […]Read More

Week III of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Series brought another exhilarating week of equestrian sport with some new faces taking home wins in feature classes. The highlight of the week was Saturday’s $75,000 Stirrups Restaurant Grand Prix.  The top three entries were racing head-to-head in the jump-off with placings ultimately separated by just one second. A new featured class started Sunday afternoon […]Read More

A new featured class started this afternoon in the WEC Grand Arena with a competitive field of 18 entries contesting a course designed by Joey Rycroft of Canada. The track featured several bending lines as well as multiple combinations. Six competitors produced a clear first round to advance to the jump-off but only three pairs were able to complete the short course without any faults. […]Read More

An international list of competitors from 11 different countries lined out the entries in Saturday’s $75,000 Stirrups Restaurant Grand Prix during the third week of the WEC – Ocala Summer Series. FEI Level 3 course designer Joey Rycroft of Canada designed the technical tracks for the grand prix as well as the $10,000 Futures Prix 1.30m – 1.35m, which featured multiple combinations, along with jump-off […]Read More

Week III’s Derby Friday took over the CaptiveOne Indoor Arena today as more than 50 entries contested the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6” – 3’9” Hunter Derby and the $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Hunter Derby. Courses for today’s classes were designed by Tucker Williams and featured a track of inviting natural obstacles. The handy round in each class offered several options for inside turns, allowing entries […]Read More

Feature classes for Week III of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Series kicked off early this morning with 41 entries vying for the win in the $15,000 WEC Welcome Prix. The course for the class was designed by FEI Level III course designer Joey Rycroft of Canada. The course featured a winding track that included a triple bar and triple combination. Twelve entries […]Read More

Week II of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Series hunter/jumper horse show brought another exciting week of equestrian sport with repeat wins for several riders in feature classes. The week included an increase in prize money for several classes, as well as a VIP dining/viewing experience courtesy of Stirrups Restaurant of The Equestrian Hotel on Saturday night for the $75,000 Calluna Spa Grand […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on junior rider Carlee McCutcheon. McCutcheon who hails from Aubrey, Texas comes from a family of renowned horsemen and women. Her parents, Tom and Mandy McCutcheon, are two of the all-time leaders in the reining industry, and her older brother Cade competed in the FEI World Equestrian Games at the age of 18 in reining. However, 15-year-old Carlee is creating […]Read More

The WEC Grand Arena hosted thrilling equestrian sport today for the $75,000 Calluna Spa Grand Prix and the $10,000 WEC Ocala Futures Prix. A familiar face in the winner’s circle, Aaron Vale of Williston, FL, once again led the grand prix victory gallop with Major, owned by Sleepy P Ranch LLC. Earlier in the day, Erato M and Carlo Graziani were awarded winners in the […]Read More