OCALA, Florida, January 31, 2022 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to welcome Purina Mills to the family of official sponsors! Purina has been committed to every animal’s well-being from the start, “Our purpose has never changed over the years. We have always been driven to unlock the greatest potential of every animal. We’ve been leading the industry for 125 years and look […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on amateur Jacqueline Ruyle of Houston, Texas. Ruyle recently began her grand prix journey and has earned multiple top placings in featured classes during the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series. She took time to chat with us this week about her riding career and current horses. WEC: When did you first start riding? Ruyle: I began riding in my early […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week IV feature class action wrapped up with the $15,000 WEC Ocala 1.45m Jumper Classic. Eleven horse-and-rider combinations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena this afternoon to vie for the win over tracks created by FEI Level II course designer, Colm Quinn of Ireland. More than half the class produced double clear rounds, but it was New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley and Fernando […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week IV of the Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased the $75,000 Coors Light Grand Prix brought to you by Cone Distributing Inc. under the sun during a chilly Florida day. Thirty-two competitive entries took to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for the win over tracks built by FEI Level II course designer, Colm Quinn (IRL). The track featured multiple combinations and […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix saw a competitive field of 31 horse-and-rider combinations vie for the win over tracks built by Colm Quinn (IRL). The FEI Level II course designer, Quinn created an elaborate track that featured three double combinations that caught many riders throughout the class. Nine managed fault-free first rounds, but it was Brazil’s Santiago Lambre and his brand-new […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Derby Friday at World Equestrian Center – Ocala saw a change of scenery during Week IV for the $20,000 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Competition was held in Hunter 1 with scores that soared into the 90s. Doug Russell designed the natural tracks that featured three high […]Read More

“Ride Big” Author To Mentor Athletes and Parents, Offer Guided Course Walk and Host Book Signing OCALA, Florida, January 27, 2022 – Week VI of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series features the Premier Equitation Cup Championship, where elite junior riders will have the opportunity to compete for a brand-new SUV and the 2022 Premier Equitation Cup title. This year, […]Read More

OCALA, Florida – Week IV’s feature class action of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Sixteen horse-and-rider combination competed over tracks built by FEI Level II course designer Colm Quinn (IRL). Ten entries delivered faultless first rounds and five jumped double clear, but it was Olympic rider Santiago Lambre (BRA) and his own […]Read More

Week III showcased an exciting week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The week featured a change up in the usual schedule with the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena on Friday. Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Agape captured the win, besting 34 other competitors. On Saturday night, Tracy Fenney and MTM […]Read More

The 2022 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series has another exciting week of equestrian sport ahead. In anticipation of below normal temperatures, the $75,000 Coors Light Grand Prix on Saturday, January 29 will begin at 2pm. The VIP Viewing & Dining Experience will begin seating on the terrace of The Equestrian Hotel at 1:30pm. The week also includes Thursday’s $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix, Hunter […]Read More