Ocala, FL – Week VI of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series was memorable as Santiago Lambre secured back-to-back wins in the $30,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and took home the lion’s share of prize money during Saturday night’s $100,000 Hampton Green Farm National Grand Prix. Maria Rasmussen landed double derby wins in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby and […]Read More

This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Josh Dolan, a talented hunter/jumper rider and founder of The Peeps Foundation.  The Peeps Foundation is a sanctuary for neglected mini and dwarf ponies that focuses on two chapters: rescue and rehoming, which helps find forever homes for healthy, able-bodied minis, the second chapter boasts a sanctuary for horses, minis and dwarves that have special needs. Dolan recently […]Read More

Ocala, FL – On Saturday afternoon, an impressive field of twenty-nine horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for the top prize in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Although the time allowed became a factor for many, eleven pairs managed to produced a clear first round. FEL Level III course designer, Joey Rycroft (CAN) built the winding tracks where six pairs […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was filled with buzz this evening as people packed the stands to watch the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 Hampton Green Farm National Grand Prix. FEI Level III course designer, Joey Rycroft (CAN) crafted the intricate track where 13 found the key to a clear first round. The competitive jump-off field was no match for […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Stunning hunters shined once again during this week’s World Equestrian Center – Ocala Hunter Derby Friday. Nearly 70 hunter partnerships competed in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby, over tracks built by Canadian course designer, Peter Grant. The forward tracks featured a stunning hedge obstacle and […]Read More

Ocala, FL – National show jumping resumed early this morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $30,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Forty-six horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 countries set out to contest FEI Level III course designer, Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) intricate track. Edging ahead of the pack as the fastest of 13 double-clears, Santiago Lambre (BRA) scored his second consecutive Welcome Prix victory, […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing multiple equestrian disciplines this week including World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series hunter/jumper competition and the American Ranch Horse Association World Championship Show. Both events are free and open to the public to spectate. The American Ranch Horse Association World Championship Show will be held from July 14-23 in Arena 5. The ARHA Championship Show […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week V of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series showcased another elite week of national competition. Santiago Lambre continued this successful streak snagging two feature class wins in the $30,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $10,000 1.40m Jumper Classic. Read on for additional highlights from the week including the $100,000 Coors Light National Grand Prix, hunter derby Friday […]Read More

This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on accomplished hunter rider, Maria Rasmussen, founder of Sea Change Farm in Wellington, Florida. Rasmussen brought an incredible group of horses to World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series where she scored two back-to-back victories in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby. We caught up with Rasmussen to learn a bit more about Sea Change Farm […]Read More

Ocala, FL – On Saturday afternoon a field of 32 partnerships representing nine different countries showcased their talents in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. FEI Level II course designer, Tucker Williams (USA) created a track that proved to be quite the challenge with only ten entries qualifying for the jump-off. Kayla Benney was the only challenger to put forth a double-clean effort to secure […]Read More