Strong Performances Highlight Opening Day at World Equestrian Center – Ocala December Dressage CDI-W Show

12 Dec 24 | Shows

Ocala, FL – The final dressage show of 2024 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) opened on Thursday, December 12, at the December Dressage CDI-W presented by Hampton Green Farms. Three CDI classes were featured on the day’s schedule with familiar faces leading the victory gallops. U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Adrienne Lyle (USA) led the 15-entry strong Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI-W class riding […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL IV 2024 Out Now

12 Dec 24 | Shows

We close out an extraordinary 2024 honored to be named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places and in gratitude for the many wonderful individuals that live their dreams and passions at World Equestrian Center (WEC). In this special edition, we discover the 10 Greatest Things at WEC – Ocala and share the stories of dedicated exhibitors that spent their horse show season at our award-winning […]Read More

Volume IV 2024

12 Dec 24 | Magazine Issues

Experience Premier Hospitality at the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series

08 Dec 24 | Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is proud to unveil an exceptional lineup of hospitality experiences during the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, running from January 1 through March 23, 2025. Promising guests an unforgettable way to enjoy world-class equestrian competition, these offerings include fine dining under the lights, relaxed Sunday brunches, and lively afterparties. Pre-Event Entertainment in the Grand Plaza Start your […]Read More

Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple Snag the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix Victory

08 Dec 24 | Shows

Ocala, FL – Sunday afternoon, the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix, where 23 horse-and-rider combinations competed for the win. In the end, it was Tracy Fenney (USA) aboard the famous MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Kong’s Whopsie) who claimed victory. Catsy Cruz (MEX) designed a challenging course to wrap up Week I of the […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Gracie Folger

08 Dec 24 | Shows

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the 12-year-old rider, Gracie Folger of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Since learning to ride right in her backyard, Gracie is consistently in the winner’s circle with her string of young ponies at WEC – Wilmington. We caught up with Gracie after her second-place finish in the $1,500 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby aboard her tried-and-true small pony, […]Read More

Paul O’Shea Saves the Best for Last with Imerald Van’t Voorhof in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*

08 Dec 24 | Shows

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic fans cheered on 43 top horse-and-rider combinations from 14 different nations. In a dramatic finale, Paul O’Shea of Ireland, aboard Imerald […]Read More

Patricio Rodriguez & Icarus Come Out on Top in $30,000 Magnawave Grand Prix of Winter Classic 2

07 Dec 24 | Shows

Wilmington, Ohio – Twenty horse-and-athlete combinations met Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 Magnawave Grand Prix of Winter Classic 2. FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed an appropriate, technical track for the esteemed field of riders, allowing six combinations to jump-off. As the second to go in the short course, Patricio Rodriguez (ARG) […]Read More

Jennifer Schwartz Pilots Pura Vida to Win the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Winter Classic 2

06 Dec 24 | Shows

Wilmington, Ohio – The $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby was the highlight event of the evening in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC), where the top three athletes fought for the leading prize, posting scores just half a point apart. After a competitive handy round, Jennifer Schwartz rose to the top of the leaderboard with Sarah North’s 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood […]Read More

Megan Young and Malito Make Memories in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”- 3’9” Hunter Derby

06 Dec 24 | Shows

Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 December Show Series brought skilled hunter combinations to the WEC Stadium for an exciting lineup of three competitive derbies: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Kenny Krome set flowing tracks that showcased each horse’s rideability […]Read More

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