Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing two international and national equestrian events this week including Week I of the 2023 December Show Series, a Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper and FEI CSI3* competition and the WEC December Dressage CDI-W presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage.  Join us this week for exciting competition held under the lights! Spectators are welcome!  Thursday, December […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Winter Wonderland is underway, bringing merriment and cheer to all from 5pm to 9pm through Saturday, December 23 in the lead-up to Christmas Eve. Families can bask in the magic of the holidays with festive lights throughout the week and weekends full of special holiday entertainment. To find out all the details this holiday season, visit wecwinterwonderland.com. ‘Tis the season for Breakfast with Santa, […]Read More

Ocala, FL – An impressive list of international course designers has been named for the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, FL, which runs for 12 weeks from January 3 through March 24. The series features USEF-rated Premier and Level 6 Jumpers every week plus five weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI)-rated competition. The slate of course designers […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This Friday, Winter Wonderland returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala in celebration of the holiday season. Over one million twinkling lights will illuminate the WEC Grand Plaza, spreading holiday cheer daily from Friday, November 24 through Saturday, December 23, between 5pm and 9pm in the lead-up to Christmas Eve. Families can bask in the magic of the holidays with festive lights throughout […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week II of the 2023 November Show Series showcased several repeat victories. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) secured himself his second consecutive $100,000 Grand Prix triumph aboard Vick Du Croisy, and Samantha Schaefer had a banner week with wins in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby. Read on for additional highlights from the week.  David […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight features Jordan Lubow, a seasoned professional who owns Jordan Lubow Sporthorses and serves as the Rider/Trainer at Opening Bell Farms in Ocala, Florida. Having embarked on her riding journey from a young age, Lubow now plays a pivotal role in managing two thriving equestrian businesses. We had the opportunity to connect with Lubow and delve into her […]Read More

November 19, 2023 – Ocala, FL – On the final day of the World Equestrian Center (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, amateur rider Amina Bursese (USA) captured two freestyle wins. Bursese, of Jupiter, FL, and C Discreto, her own nine-year-old PRE stallion by Machin x Carbonero V, won the Intermediate I Freestyle […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic rounded out the two-week 2023 November Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Oscar Soberon (USA) set the closing tracks for 24 top-level competitors, but it was David Cameron (AUS) that stole the lead by two tenths of a second aboard Laura Sloey’s Beijing Ls La Silla (Quintero x Carrera La Silla).  With a track […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with equestrian fans as a field of 34 talented show jumping athletes from around the world vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) achieved a remarkable hat trick, clinching his third feature class victory during the […]Read More

Ocala, FL – On Friday evening, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix returned to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights. Thirty-five up-and-coming combinations challenged a technical track built by FEI Level III course designer Oscar Soberon (USA), but it was Tracy Fenny (USA) that snagged the fastest time on the talented seven-year-old Holsteiner mare Can Talk To Me TD MTM (Catoki x Ocarina), owned […]Read More