World Equestrian Center welcomes equestrians from around the world, uniting them through one common interest. As we gear up for the North American qualifier for the Longines League of Nations™ from March 19-23, 2024, and prepare to host the world’s best athletes, we reflect on the global influences that help bring recognition to the name “World Equestrian Center.” In this edition, we delve into recent […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week X of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased the first week of CSI4*/CSI2* competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Over three electrifying evenings, spectators witnessed remarkable performances. Aaron Vale (USA) and Carissimo 25 triumphed in the $62,500 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* on Thursday. Friday saw Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Lena VDL setting a blistering pace to claim victory […]Read More
Ocala, FL- During Week X of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix saw a change of scenery. A field of promising horse-and-rider combinations tackled tracks designed by Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) in the WEC Stadium. Ultimately, it was Megan Wexler (USA) who navigated a blistering fast jump-off aboard Gatsby’s Green Light (Carinjo x […]Read More
Ocala, FL – International competition came to a close on Sunday morning with a field of 31 talented horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 different nations vying for victory in the $65,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI2*. Seven-time Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), led the charge aboard Artemis Equestrian Farm LLC’s lightning-fast mare Chili (Consolidator x Berlin), ultimately claiming top honors after a successful week of podium finishes. Once […]Read More
Ocala, FL – It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Saturday night for the highly anticipated event of Week X, the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*. Amid a star-studded lineup of the world’s best horse-and-rider combinations it was Olympian Andre Thieme (GER) and his trusted partner DSP Chakaria (Chap 47 x Askari 173) who rose to the occasion, […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This afternoon at the WEC Grand Arena, an elite group of horse-and-rider combinations vied for top honors in the $31,500 1.45m Winning Round CSI4*. Gregory Bodo (FRA) and Pieter Viste (BEL) crafted the tracks that asked several questions, but it was Richie Moloney (IRL) and his trusted partner Rocksy Music (Ars Vivendi x Diamond Serpent), owned by Equinimity LLC, that seized the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Two-star competition took over the WEC Grand Arena on Friday night for the $32,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. Thirty-eight competitors representing nine different nations tackled the intricate tracks designed by Gregory Bodo (FRA) and Pieter Viste (BEL), but it was the trailblazing performance of pathfinder Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Ariel Grange’s young and talented Lena VDL that stole the spotlight. […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday took center stage as Hunter 1 witnessed an impressive field of over 80 exceptional hunters competing for top honors across three derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Patrick Rhodes crafted intricate tracks that challenged riders […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena was full of excitement this evening as four-star competition took center stage for the $62,500 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*. Thirty elite Jumping combinations, representing 10 different nations, showcased their skills over Gregory Bodo (FRA) and Pieter Vitse’s (BEL) challenging course. In the end, it was Ocala’s own Aaron Vale (USA) who claimed the top spot on the […]Read More
Ocala, FL -Join World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week for an array of family-friendly events! Experience the excitement of Week X of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, along with the Super Gigantic Indoor Marketplace featuring an Antique Market and Garage Sale. March 9-10, visit the Super Gigantic Indoor Marketplace in Expo Center 2 for an exceptional shopping extravaganza at World Equestrian Center – […]Read More
