Veteran international show-jumper Colin Syquia of Wellington, Florida and Millerton, New York, sat down with World Equestrian Center to share how he got started in the equestrian world, his training program and advice to up-and-coming riders in the industry. Syquia is committed to excellence in the pursuit of top horsemanship, training and horse care. He is proud to represent and ride for his home country […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on eighteen-year-old Lani Hutchson riding with Diane Masters of Masters Show Stables in Georgetown, Kentucky. Lani regularly competes at World Equestrian Center with Light Show, owned by Diane Masters, and her own Iconic. We caught up this week with Lani to chat about how she began riding, her many WEC wins, and her future goals and plans within the industry. […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on seventeen-year-old Junior rider Annie Yorgen. We have seen Annie of Zionsville, Indiana, and her handsome bay gelding, Chocolatier (Choco), impress the crowd in several hunter derbies at World Equestrian Center with their signature style, and we had to get the scoop on the pair. Annie currently rides under the guidance of Tammy Provost of Meadow View Farm, she competes […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight features seventeen year old Swedish – American Junior rider Ella Mauritzson. Ella has been riding for the majority of her life, but has only competed for just around three years. She already has accumulated a list of accomplishments that any rider would be extremely proud of. Ella’s ambition and pure talent drive her to succeed in both horses and her education, […]Read More
Feature jumper action commenced this afternoon at the World Equestrian Center — Wilmington Fall Classic Week 2 with athletes gathering in the Sanctuary Arena to contest the $10,000 WEC Futures Prix 1.30m and the $50,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.40m-1.45m. Courses for the feature classes were designed by Bobby Murphy, of Lexington, Kentucky. $50,000 WEC Wilmington Grand Prix 1.40m-1.45m. Tonight’s main event consisted of twenty-five horse […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on an accomplished pair of siblings: Natalie and Erika Thornell of Cincinnati, Ohio. The sisters regularly compete with their show jumpers Snow White and Gyloma, and are frequently seen in the jumper ring at WEC either in the Futures 1.30m or the Grand Prix 1.45m feature classes. Together they are also developing and competing a string of talented young jumpers that are coming up within their program. Natalie, 22, and Erika, 16, of Loveland Equine […]Read More
OCALA, Florida Oct. 1, 2021– World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce that entries are NOW OPEN for the Winter Spectacular 2022 Show Series featuring National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) sanctioned hunter/jumper competition. The 12-week show series will begin January 5, 2022 and offer all levels of competition. Highlights include feature classes such as the popular weekly Saturday night Grand Prix in the […]Read More
The Championship Show is finally here! The horses are loading in and exhibitors are gearing up for some thrilling equestrian competition. Competition will kick off on Weds., Sept. 29 and feature classes such as Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, Ranch Riding, Showmanship, and Reining over the nearly month-long event. The exciting Barrel and Futurity Sweepstakes will be held from October 20 – 23. In […]Read More
Our stunning gray cover star loped his way into our hearts during the inaugural A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity. In the Scene at WEC pictorial we bring you the show highlights. The Stable Spotlight shines on River House Hanoverians of Williston, Florida, this time around. There we meet 2019 Pan American Games dressage team silver medalist Nora Batchelder, who has taken the reins of […]Read More
Check out what’s happening this week at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala facility! The gorgeous facility has a bunch of fun events happening this week including The Paso Fino Horse Association – Grand National Championship Show and our very own Oktoberfest. The 2021 Paso Fino Horse Association – Grand National Championship Show will be joining us from September 20 – 25 in Arena 3. […]Read More
