Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Climb to the Top in $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunt & Go Derby

Ocala, FL – Friday brought gorgeous weather and a competitive field of 100 horse-and-rider combinations to Hunter 1 for four thrilling hunter derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunt & Go Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby, the $7,500 USHJA National 3’ Jr Hunter Derby, and the $7,500 USHJA National 3’ Am Hunter Derby. Patrick Rodes designed flowing, technical tracks that allowed riders […]Read More

Megan Hubbard & Crass B Land $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunt-N-Go Derby Win at Winter Classic 14

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) welcomed a field of 20 professional horse-and-athlete combinations to the R+L Arena for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunt-N-Go Derby of Winter Classic 14. Megan Hubbard piloted three entries around the class but ultimately landed on top with Cindy Bohn’s Crass B (Carrico x Ulanda). “Cindy imported Crass seven years ago and then she sold him […]Read More

Standlee® Expands Commitment to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the 2025 Season

New Product Offerings and Continued Support for Equine Athletes February 27, 2025 – Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Standlee, a leader in premium forage and equine nutrition. As a supporting sponsor, Standlee remains dedicated to enhancing the exhibitor experience by providing top-quality forage solutions and introducing new product offerings to support […]Read More

Entries & Stall Reservations Now Open for 2025 May Day Barrel Bonanza

Ocala, FL – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the May Day Barrel Bonanza, set for May 14-18, 2025, in Indoor Arena 5 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With $41,500 in added prize money on the line, the competition will be fierce as riders chase top honors. From May 16-18, the event will feature three thrilling days of barrel racing, where horse-and-rider duos […]Read More

Save the Date: 2025 World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Series  

OCALA, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Series, featuring an expanded indoor schedule to help competitors stay cool. Running from June 4 to August 10, hunter/jumper competition will be held weekly, Wednesday through Sunday, primarily in the air-conditioned Indoor Arenas. Enhancing the indoor experience, Indoor Arena 5 now features upgraded GGT footing, increasing the total number of […]Read More

Luis Pedro Biraben and Chacco Bumpy Triumph in the $40,000 Ste Michelle Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – Everything came together for Luis Pedro Biraben as the Argentinian rider steered his own Chacco Bumpy (Chacco-Blue x Too Bumpy II) to victory in the $40,000 Ste Michelle Grand Prix on Sunday. The class saw 27 horse-and-rider combinations compete over Catsy Cruz’s (MEX) first track, but only six managed to jump clear to qualify for the jump-off. The first to go in […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Caitie Hope Rose

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Caitie Hope Rose of Chicago, Illinois. The dedicated amateur returned to WEC – Wilmington for Winter Spring Forward with her talented nine-year-old KWPN mare, Lyminka Sh (Emir R x Chique Z), and earned top placings in the 1.20m Amateur Jumpers, while also juggling her full-time job from Vendor Village. We caught up with Caitie to […]Read More

Simon McCarthy and Gotcha Grab Their First International Grand Prix Win in $120,000 Alltech Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena was electric on Saturday night as a packed crowd gathered under the lights to witness top-tier Jumping in the $120,000 Alltech Grand Prix CSI3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With 36 elite competitors from 12 nations vying for the win, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. In the end, it was Simon McCarthy (IRL) and Gotcha (Stakkato […]Read More

A Night of Firsts – Luke Rinehart Goes One-Two in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Spring Forward

Wilmington, Ohio – A group of rising stars took to the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Saturday evening of Winter Spring Forward for the $30,000 Grand Prix. Michael Pegg (CAN) crafted a track that only Luke Rinehart managed to master with his two mounts, The Diamant Rose Z and Captain America 10, to earn a one-two finish. Alongside him was his […]Read More

Benjamin Albright and DSP Dominy Add Expression for Intermediate 1 Win at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

 Ocala, FL – International dressage competition continued at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the WEC March Dressage CDI4* presented by Hampton Green Farms. In the Intermediate 1 CDI1* Benjamin Albright (USA) and DSP Dominy, owned by The DSPD Group, added expression to their test and rose to the top for victory. Originally from Frederick, MD, Albright worked for […]Read More