Amy Krebs & Jabantos Top the Leaderboard in the $10,000 Welcome Stake at WEC Ohio Winter Classic #11

Wilmington, Ohio – A riveting week of show jumping competition got underway Thursday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for Winter Classic #11 with the $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m. Course designer Bobby Murphy (USA) returned to the Sanctuary Arena to craft the flowing tracks for the field of horse-and-athlete combinations. Ultimately, it was Amy Krebs (USA) and her own Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Join us this week for top equestrian competition and a variety of family-friendly events spread throughout the World Equestrian Center – Ocala facility. The 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series heads into week VIII of hunter/jumper competition, WEC – Ocala February Dressage competition gets underway presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, while the popular Stirrups Wine Series continues with Passport to […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #11 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, February 22 to Sunday, February 26. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 Futures Prix and the $30,000 […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Adds Straight Arrow Products To Ocala Sponsor Lineup

February 22, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center welcomes Straight Arrow Products, Inc., known for its innovative grooming products, as a sponsor at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Straight Arrow Products, Inc. is the sponsor of the hunter and jumper Groom’s Classes during the Winter Spectacular Show Series. Creator of the Original Mane ‘n Tail Conditioner, Straight Arrow Products expanded its grooming product […]Read More

Schneiders Joins List of Esteemed Sponsors at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center (WEC) is pleased to welcome Schneiders, a family-owned company that provides owners with everything they need to care for their horse, to the list of esteemed sponsors at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Schneiders is known for its dedication to value, product quality, innovation, customer service and a love and commitment to the equestrian industry. Its commitment to customers […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #10 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #10 culminated at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, February 19. The Sanctuary Arena welcomed Megan Bash (USA) into the winner’s circle as she earned her second grand prix win of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series aboard Jackson VDL (Zirocco Blue VDL x Design O) in the $30,000 CWD Grand Prix. Matthew Piccolo (USA) stole […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week VII Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series played host to yet another exhilarating week of equestrian sport. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) galloped away with two victories in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix aboard Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick Du Croisy. Samantha Schaefer and In The Know added yet another win to their […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Chacco Blue II

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on an extraordinary stallion that wows the crowd with his impressive jumping style and huge presence. Despite being blind in one eye, Chacco Blue II (Chacco-blue x Naiti Rouge) has had a storybook career having competed at some of the world’s most prestigious international events. He is so popular, he even has his own social media. […]Read More

Kyle Dewar & Clever Van De Helle Capture the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic Win at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series came to a close this afternoon as a strong field of top-level competitors vied for the win in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Pathfinder Kyle Dewar (CAN) and his tried-and-true mount Clever Van De Helle (Clearway x Mira VII) captured the win after the pair posted a blistering time […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Emma Crawford

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Emma Crawford of Promise Hill Farm in Elgin, Illinois. The ten-year-old junior rider has piloted jumpers and hunters around World Equestrian Center – Wilmington since she was four years old, but she is infamous for her unique trick riding with her beloved pony, Gabby. Crawford has performed in the Sanctuary Arena during the National Anthem […]Read More