Ocala, FL – Week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featured an eventful week full of thrilling hunter/jumper action. The penultimate week of FEI CSI3* competition saw new athletes stand atop the podium including Jad Dana (LBN) on Wednesday during the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*, Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) secured first and second in the $50,000 UF […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A sunny Florida day set the stage for the final feature class of the week, the $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment National Grand Prix. Twenty-five top-level horse-and-rider combinations competed over a challenging track set by Alan Wade (IRL), where only two found a clear first-round effort. Spain and the United States battled it out over the jump-off track where both had one unfortunate […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Spectators and exhibitors alike were on the edge of their seats as a field of 32 of the world’s best show jumping talents from across the globe contested the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI3*. At the conclusion, it was Hunter Holloway (USA) and her longtime partner Eastern Jam (Lexicon x Monaco) that stood atop the podium. Athletes from eleven nations […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as 43 aspiring horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a track built by FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL). Competition was fierce as the pressure mounted with each athlete faster than the next, but it was Erynn Ballard of Canada that piloted Sydney Levy’s Iranta […]Read More
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
