Wilmington, Ohio – It was until the final horse-and-rider combination that a clear round was produced in the $20,000 Grand Prix on Sunday morning of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I. FEI level IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL) crafted a track that out of 16 entries, only Kevin Gallagher (IRL) found the path to success aboard Conor Swail’s Echonix (Aganix Du Seigneur x […]Read More
May 25, 2025 – Ocala, FL – It was another impressive performance in the Grand Prix Special CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic as Christian Simonson (USA) and Indian Rock, owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center, took their second victory in their first international competition. The class was a highlight of Saturday evening, May 24, 2025, during the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton […]Read More
May 24, 2025 – Ocala, FL – In just their third freestyle performance, Benjamin Ebeling (USA) and Bellena, owned by Vantage Equestrian Group, set a new high score together of 76.190% for victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic. The class was a highlight of Saturday evening during the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm at World […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – A picture-perfect spring day provided the ideal backdrop for the first-ever international grand prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC). Twenty-three horse-and-rider combinations gathered in the Outdoor Jumper Arena during the Spring I show, each hoping to capture the coveted top title in the $65,000 Grand Prix CSI2*. After a thrilling six-horse jump-off, it was Victoria Birdsall aboard Abigail Wexner’s Las […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Two grand prix classes were held under the lights in the WEC Stadium on Friday, May 23, 2025, on the opening day of the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). In the first class, the Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic, the winner’s blanket was placed on Bellena, […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Hunters took the spotlight for the $10,000 Kentucky Equine Research USHJA National Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I Friday afternoon under the sun. Out of 15 horse field, Melissa Donnelly ultimately returned to the top with her tried-and-true Corlando 49 (Cartani x Olanda I). Bobby Murphy designed the flowing track that allowed numerous riders to reach scores into […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – International competition kicked off bright and early at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC), where 27 athletes took on FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade’s (IRL) track in the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* during Spring I. As the first duo to go clear, Kady Abrahamson (USA) ultimately led the way to take the win aboard Nicole Carter’s Kupardie. “I just […]Read More
By: UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC In the last several years, the popularity of using aqua treadmills for health and fitness has increased, becoming more common than swimming. Aqua therapy exploits the properties of water to improve musculoskeletal function. How does aqua treadmill therapy exert an influence on the equine athlete? The water properties of interest employed in this therapy include buoyancy, resistance, hydrostatic pressure […]Read More
Back for its fifth year, the Ocala Food & Wine Festival returns to World Equestrian Center November 7-9, 2025 for three unforgettable days of bold flavors and big fun! This hallmark fall event features celebrity chefs, expert-led tastings, culinary competitions, and live demos—all celebrating the best in food, wine, beer and spirits. The annual festival kicks off the first full weekend in November and offers […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to introduce a new partnership with EquiTrace®, the Official Verified Horse Health Records provider of US Equestrian (USEF), for the 2025 Summer Series. As part of this initiative, all hunter/jumper exhibitors will be required to use EquiTrace’s EventPass to upload and verify horse health documentation prior to arrival. Creating an EventPass account is free and […]Read More
