OCALA, Florida – April 4, 2023 – At the close of a successful Winter Spectacular 2023 horse show circuit, World Equestrian Center Board of Directors has announced the departure of World Equestrian Center – Ocala Director of Operations, Vinnie Card. With the appreciation and support of the Board, Card leaves to pursue other opportunities. The Roberts family expressed their gratitude for Vinnie’s innumerable contributions to […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The Ocala Arabian & Half Arabian Horse Show returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from March 31 through April 2. This exciting show will showcase magnificent Arabian horses in Sport Horse and Dressage in the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1 and Working Western, Halter and Performance classes in Indoor Arena 4. This event is free and open to the public. For more […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The final week of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series was unforgettable! Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple opened the week with their third $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix victory. A trio of top athletes including Samantha Schaefer riding In the Know, Dorothy Douglas riding MTM Exceptional and Augusta Iwasaki riding Small Moments secured $75,000 Hunter Derby victories. Dreams came true for […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series came to a close this afternoon as a top-level field of athletes vied for the final win in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Kevin Holowack (CAN) set the closing classic tracks, where 18-year-old Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (USA) captured the victory aboard Gut Einhaus, LLC’s Chanyon (Chacco-blue x Lisanna) and galloped away […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Con L’Anima owned and ridden by Josh Dolan. This 13-year-old Westphalian mare has competed in the .70m Jumpers for most of her life until recently, when Josh Dolan piloted the talented mare to consistent scores in the high 80s and 90s in the 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derbies. We caught up with Dolan to learn more about […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $250,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix was the highly anticipated finale of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Spectators near and far flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to watch 42 of the world’s best show jumping athletes representing 12 nations battle it out for the lion’s share of the prize money. Only five combinations advanced […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The final $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series saw a large field of 41 up-and-coming combinations compete for top honors. Kevin Holowack (CAN) set the elaborate tracks that featured special new fences that will be included in tonight’s $250,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix. Olympic Gold Medalist William Simpson (USA) snagged the fastest time aboard Quentin VA […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted more than 130 of the best hunters in the nation across three prestigious classes including the $75,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $75,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $75,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Tucker […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A picturesque Sunny Florida day set the stage for the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix during the final week of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Kevin Holowack (CAN) laid the tracks for 26 top-level athletes representing eight nations where an even 12 qualified for the returning jump-off. At the end of the class, Tracy Fenney (USA) secured her third Welcome […]Read More
We are now just a few weeks away from the FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023, taking place on April 4-8. Held at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska, the most prestigious equestrian event of the year will draw the world’s best athletes in Jumping, Dressage, and Vaulting in their quest for international glory. The precision and elegance of Dressage combined with expertly […]Read More
