Ocala, FL – Hunters took the spotlight today for the third Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Doug Russell (USA) laid the open tracks for the three 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 […]Read More

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed early this morning with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3* during week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Thirty top show jumpers were invited to test their abilities over Alan Wade’s (IRL) two-phase track, but it was Aaron Vale (USA) that snagged a third consecutive victory aboard Thinkslikeahorse’s Elusive (Rodrigoo x Capfucino).  Athletes were on their A-game this […]Read More

June 30, 2023 – Ocala, FLORIDA – World Equestrian Center is pleased to welcome Tipperary Equestrian to its family of sponsors as an Official Partner. As part of the agreement, Tipperary becomes the ‘Official Helmet and Safety Vest’ of the World Equestrian Center and the brand will have a presence at both the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Florida and Wilmington, Ohio venues.  “We are excited […]Read More

Ocala, FL – A picturesque Florida evening set the stage for the $50,000 UF Veterinary Hospital Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* during Week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Thirty-two esteemed show jumping athletes from ten nations contested a challenging course set by FEI Level IV course designer, Alan Wade (IRL) where just four horse-and-rider combinations managed to find a clear round. Luiz Francisco de […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting a variety of equestrian events this week including week IV of the hunter/jumper 2023 Ocala Summer Series and the American Ranch Horse Association 2023 World Show. Food Truck Friday returns this week in the RV Park from 5pm-9pm. Visit the WEC Calendar for additional information about each event. All events are free and open to […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Three-star international show jumping competition took over the WEC Grand Arena once again during the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. World-renowned course designer Alan Wade (IRL) set the opening tracks, where Jad Dana (LBN) ran away with the win aboard Fleur-de-lis’ Cherie (Clarimo x Lancer II) owned by The Cherie Group.  […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week III of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featured yet another week of elite hunter/jumper competition. Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition continued on Wednesday with Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson securing top honors with 5 Rooster’s Whoop De Doo in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. Aaron Vale added two international victories to his resume and Lauren Balcomb (AUS) repeated […]Read More

June 27, 2023 – Ocala, FLORIDA – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to welcome the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” program as a sponsor for the 2023 Ocala Summer Series featuring nine-weeks of premier hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian Federation (USEF) from June 13 through August 13, 2023. The series commences with four weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Feature competition of Week III of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to an exciting close early this morning as 30 top-level competitors vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $50,000 CaptiveOne Advisors National Grand Prix. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) secured his third podium finish of the week, this time aboard Chacco P (Chacco Blue x […]Read More

Ocala, FL – A stunning sunset set the scene for the $150,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI3* during the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-three premier athletes from nine nations battled for the victory over tracks designed by Guilherme Jorge (BRA). Ultimately, pathfinder Lauren Balcomb and her own Verdini D’Houtveld Z (Verdi TN x Caretino 2) laid down a track […]Read More