Ocala, FL – The nine-week 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to a thrilling close last week. Fan favorites, Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple took home the final grand prix win of the series in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. Lauren Schweppe and Cataumet prevailed in the $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and Josh Dolan secured a hat […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Dressage will headline at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) this year and into 2024 with world-class competition, breed exhibitions, expanded facility options, and clinic learning opportunities. As WEC expands its commitment to dressage, riders and spectators alike will find a wide variety of highlights on the calendar. Pirouette Through 2023 Dressage returns to WEC – Ocala on August 24-27 with US […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The final Sunday Spotlight of the World Equestrian Center 2023 Ocala Summer Series shines on Verdini D’houtveld Z (Verdi TN x Caretino 2). Owned and ridden by Lauren Balcomb of Australia, the 12-year-old Zangersheide gelding has become a popular competitor during the Saturday night Grand Prix with spectators recognizing the dynamic bay gelding for his diminutive stature and explosive jumping style. We caught […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic closed out the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala early this morning. Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Della Wordley’s Brin D’or De Haute Melen Z (Bamako De Muze x Perle D’or De Saulieu) bested a field of twenty-nine horse-and-rider combinations to capture their second consecutive victory of the series.  Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed the closing […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The grand finale of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to an exhilarating close as 45 of the world’s best show jumping athletes from 12 nations suited up to compete in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. Crowd favorites Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple once again claimed victory, bringing a packed house of spectators to their feet to celebrate a […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix saw a promising field of 29 horse-and-rider combinations compete this afternoon with the hopes of securing the top spot on the leaderboard. Ultimately, it was Abigail McArdle who piloted her own veteran partner I&H Boogy Woogy (Faldo x I&H Vanilla Fudge) to the win.  FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set the elaborate tracks […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series invited a field of stunning hunters to compete in three competitive derbies; $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Andy Christiansen (ECU) designed the closing derby tracks that featured a […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix kicked off the final week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala early this morning as 41 star-studded combinations competed over a challenging track set by FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA). Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) piloted 5 Roosters’ Whoop De Doo  (Mr. Whoopy x Double Trouble […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Don’t miss the final week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Elite hunter/jumper competition will be held through Sunday with exciting night classes on Friday and Saturday at 7pm in the Grand Arena.  The $2,000 Medium Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.30m-1.35m will take over the WEC Grand Arena at 7pm Friday, August 11 to give up-and-coming athletes a chance to compete in a unique […]Read More

August 9, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series will take place from January 3-March 24, 2024 and offer 12 weeks of world-class hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and the Fédération Equestre International (FEI). Slated to be the best winter circuit yet, exhibitors can expect exciting additions to the schedule and facility, with seven additional […]Read More