Ocala, FL – International competition kicked off early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena, with the spotlight on the $32,000 Budweiser Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. Thirty-two elite horse-and-rider combinations from 11 nations battled for top honors, but it was Alise Oken (USA), last to go, who stole the show aboard her brand-new partner, Lady Lex (Entertainer x Eldorado V/d Zeshoek), owned by Hi Hopes […]Read More
January 31, 2025 – Ocala, FL – The first dressage show of 2025 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) began on Friday, January 31, at the January Dressage CDI3*, presented by Hampton Green Farms. The highlight class was the Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI3*, led by Denielle Gallagher (CAN) and Come Back de Massa, owned by Gallagher and Ellen Lazarus. Gallagher, of Morriston, FL, and […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala invites dressage riders to submit their entries by February 4, 2025, for the upcoming WEC February Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farms, taking place February 13-16, 2025. The competition features FEI and USEF/USDF-rated classes, offering $15,000 in prize money for CDI competitors, along with national classes providing qualification opportunities at multiple levels. The February event […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A picture-perfect Florida day set the stage for the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*, where 34 world-class combinations representing 11 nations vied for top honors. In the end, it was Kristen Vanderveen (USA) who clinched the win aboard Bull Run’s Jireh (Uriko x Colman) with a blistering fast jump-off performance. FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Quarter Horse competition will return to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this spring for two exciting weeks of AQHA, NSBA, and FQHA-approved shows. The Orange Blossom Classic will run from April 16-20, 2025, followed by A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity show on April 22-26, 2025. Featuring a combined $665,000 in guaranteed added money, these competitions ensure excitement for all participants. Featuring […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The cold spell finally gave way to sunshine in Central Florida on Sunday, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of top-tier competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Nineteen horse-and-rider combinations stepped into the Grand Arena to contest the $40,000 Barnwalkers Grand Prix, where Hunter Holloway (USA) and Over The Top Stables, LLC’s Noortje VD Windheuvel (Farfelu De Muze x Kannan) claimed […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is excited to announce that Gary Yeomans Ford will once again serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship. This prestigious event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, during Week VI of the Winter Spectacular Show Series in Ocala, Florida. The championship, held in the iconic WEC Grand Arena […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is pleased to announce Barnwalkers as an official sponsor for 2025. This collaboration highlights Barnwalkers’ unwavering commitment to delivering premium solutions for equestrian facilities worldwide. Renowned for its superior craftsmanship, Barnwalkers specializes in elegant stalls and state-of-the-art horse walkers, manufactured after European quality and popular designs. Their distinctive stall fronts are offered in a variety of styles that can […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix brought an exciting conclusion to feature competition during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Seventeen-year-old Isabella Erlick (CAN) emerged victorious aboard her own Toucare KDW Z (Toulon x Caretino), besting a competitive field of seasoned professionals. Anderson Lima’s American Standard tracks challenged the 20 horse-and-rider combinations, but only five advanced to the jump-off, […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Twenty-nine international competitors braved the rain late Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the final international class of the week, the $65,000 YETI Grand Prix CSI2*. After an exhilarating eight-horse jump-off, Gonzalo Busca (ESP) claimed both first and third place, winning aboard his own Cristiano Obolensky (Cornet Obolensky x Stakkato) and securing third with Steven Bluman’s Pinot Gris Di Fer […]Read More
