Countdown to 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series is right around the corner! Spectators can enjoy 12 weeks full of top-level hunter/jumper action with competition Wednesday through Sunday. The 12-week series runs consecutively from January 4, 2023 through March 26, 2023. On Saturday nights, exhibitors and spectators alike can experience elite equestrian sport in the WEC Grand Arena. On February 11, watch junior athletes […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting a full week of top-level equestrian sport with national-level hunter/jumper and dressage competition amongst an enchanted Winter Wonderland. A special Spirit of the Horse Performance will be held from December 16-18 in Arena 5.  The Spirit of the Horse Performance welcomes you to an enchanted land where a beautiful snow queen, guardian angel and frolicking fairies will delight […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – Winter Classic #3 Gifts Under the Tree kicks off Wednesday, December 14. This week of competition offers a special schedule with new feature classes including the WEC Professional Medal, a $3,000 Gamblers Choice .90-1.00m and a $3,000 Gamblers Choice 1.05-1.15m. Saturday evening culminates with the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. The R+L Arena will again play host to a decorated field of hunter […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala December 2022 Fall Show Series Week I Highlights

Ocala, FL – Hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala last week amidst an enchanted Winter Wonderland. Highlights include Samantha Schaefer and In The Know receiving impressive scores of 93 and 89 to take the top prize in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby. Santiago Lambre and The Diamant Rose Z, wowed the crowd and secured victory […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #2 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition at Winter Classic #2 came to a close Sunday, December 11. Darby Pease claimed her second grand prix win with Carel Van Donderen in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. Greg Crolick dominated the R+L Arena on Friday evening taking first and second place in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Pease of Windcrest Farm piloted her winningest mount, Carel […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Zosia Mamet

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Zosia Mamet, a talent on screen and in the show ring. Zosia has been riding her entire life and has had a few amazing partnerships along the way. We caught up with her this week to learn more about her riding career and the horse that she has competing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. […]Read More

Richard Spooner & Halcon Score Back-to-Back Wins in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – On Friday afternoon, 28 top-level athletes competed over a first-round track built by FEI Level IV course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. The first-round track proved to be challenging for many as only six went onto the jump-off, but the course was no match for Richard Spooner and Molly Ohrstrom’s Halcon. Of the six clear […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Kinsella

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday Spotlight is switching gears to focus on an adored equine athlete, Kinsella (Capitalist x Jerpoint Mist), owned by Charlotte Clark of Kendalwood Farm in Sunbury, Ohio. The 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare has made a name for herself as a frequent visitor to the winner’s circle at WEC – Wilmington, claiming numerous grand prix […]Read More

Santiago Lambre & The Diamant Rose Z Shine in the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as spectators gathered amidst an enchanted Winter Wonderland to watch the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix. Internationally acclaimed course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) set the elaborate tracks for 36 top-level competitors representing nine different countries. Ultimately, Olympian Santiago Lambre (BRA) and Ashland Farm’s The […]Read More

Darby Pease & Carel Van Donderen Steal the Show in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Winter Classic #2

Wilmington, Ohio – The Sanctuary Arena played host to eighteen elite horse-and-athlete pairs Saturday evening of Winter Classic #2 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix. Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set a complex first round track with just nine returning for the jump-off in hopes of securing the win. At the conclusion of the thrilling class, the crowd recognized […]Read More