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

Ocala, FL – The $31,500 1.45m Speed CSI4* stole the spotlight this afternoon for the first Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI4*/CSI2* week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Top athletes from nine different nations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete over Gregory Bodo (FRA) and Pieter Vitse’s (BEL) speed track, but it was Amy Millar (CAN) who claimed the quickest time aboard Team Eye […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week IX of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series saw some new faces gracing the winner’s circle. Lillie Keenan (USA) had a wonderful week of wins in the $50,000 MARS Equestrian National Grand Prix, $15,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3* and $15,000 1.45m Jumper Classic. Molly Ashe Cawley and Berdien emerged victorious in the $35,000 The Dutta Corporation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*, […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on the talented amateur athlete, Adelaide Toensing, hailing from Reddick, Florida. Known for her skills in the hunter and jumper rings, Toensing has recently embarked on a new venture—AT Sporthorses LLC—dedicated to selling and producing high-quality horses. We caught up with Toensing to learn more about her new business and explore some of her most memorable […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 MARS Equestrian National Grand Prix stole the spotlight this morning, featuring a strong lineup of competitors tackling yet another challenging course crafted by Catsy Cruz (MEX). In an exciting three-horse jump-off, Lillie Keenan (USA), riding McLain Ward’s Lezaro (Böckmann’s Lord Pezi x Landadel), delivered the sole double clear effort to clinch the victory. Luis Sabino Goncavles (POR) was the first to return […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena once again became the epicenter of thrilling international competition as spectators from near and far gathered at World Equestrian Center – Ocala to witness the highly anticipated $100,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI3*. An elite lineup of the world’s best Jumping athletes competed for the top prize, but it was Aaron Vale who clinched the well-deserved victory aboard […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix once again stole the spotlight on Saturday afternoon, featuring a field of promising horse-and-rider pairs tackling a challenging track crafted by FEI Level III course designer Catsy Cruz (MEX). Amid the competition, only two competitors achieved a double-clear effort, with Devin Ryan (USA) clinching the fastest time aboard his new partner, Cenccon PS, owned by John […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomed nearly 100 stunning hunters to compete over beautifully designed tracks set by Michael Pegg and Doug Russell. The three hunter 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, all witnessed intense competition […]Read More