Kelsey Epperson & Tulio Top $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3′ Open

Wilmington, OH – Hunter Derby Friday took over the R+L Arena weremore than sixty stunning hunters contested the course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, KY. Today’s course emulated a lush hunt field that featured beautifully decorated natural obstacles. The course made use of the large indoor space, encouraging forward pace down the lines and tight inside turns that allowed riders to demonstrate their horse’s […]Read More

WEC – Ocala Hosts Renowned Performance Coach John Haime During Premier Equitation Cup Championship Week

“Ride Big” Author To Mentor Athletes and Parents, Offer Guided Course Walk and Host Book Signing OCALA, Florida, January 27, 2022 – Week VI of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series features the Premier Equitation Cup Championship, where elite junior riders will have the opportunity to compete for a brand-new SUV and the 2022 Premier Equitation Cup title. This year, […]Read More

Santiago Lambre Flies to Victory Aboard Dingeman in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

OCALA, Florida – Week IV’s feature class action of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Sixteen horse-and-rider combination competed over tracks built by FEI Level II course designer Colm Quinn (IRL). Ten entries delivered faultless first rounds and five jumped double clear, but it was Olympic rider Santiago Lambre (BRA) and his own […]Read More

Canada’s David Arcand and Dollar Delle Colle Capture $10,000 Welcome Stake Win

Wilmington, OHIO – Week seven of the Winter in the Midwest 2022 began with feature jumper action in the Sanctuary Arena where the $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m class saw a highly competitive field of entries. Course designer Bobby Murphy laid the track for the class, which saw eight pairs go clear and inside the time allowed of 83 seconds to advance to the jump-off. Three […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular Week III Highlights

Week III showcased an exciting week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The week featured a change up in the usual schedule with the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena on Friday. Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Agape captured the win, besting 34 other competitors. On Saturday night, Tracy Fenney and MTM […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Ohio Winter Classic 7

 World Equestrian Center – Wilmington welcomes you to Winter in the Midwest’s Winter Classic 7. Thank you for joining us at our premier climate-controlled indoor horse show venue, a midwest equestrian’s dream winter oasis. Check out what’s happening from feature class action to shopping, day spa, restaurants and other amenities to experience this week at Ohio Winter Classic 7. Connect with our Official Photographer Winslow […]Read More

What’s Happening This Week At WEC Ocala

The 2022 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series has another exciting week of equestrian sport ahead. In anticipation of below normal temperatures, the $75,000 Coors Light Grand Prix on Saturday, January 29 will begin at 2pm. The VIP Viewing & Dining Experience will begin seating on the terrace of The Equestrian Hotel at 1:30pm. The week also includes Thursday’s $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix, Hunter […]Read More

Anna Marek Returns From Baby Break to Win Six Classes at World Equestrian Center Dressage VIII Show

January 25, 2022 – Ocala, FL – The second dressage show of the season at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, from January 21-23, 2022, provided national action at all levels, from USEF Training up to Grand Prix, with GAIG/USDF Regional Championship qualifying opportunities. Sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, Dressage VIII proved fruitful for international grand prix rider Anna Marek of Dunnellon, Florida, with her four horses.  She logged […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Pablo Notch $15,000 WEC Ocala 1.45m Jumper Classic Win

Ocala, FL – Winter Spectacular Week III’s feature class action came to a close today with the $15,000 1.45m Jumper Classic. Twelve competitive horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to contest a course designed by FEI III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA). Four entries delivered clean first rounds, but it was Dorothy Douglas and Davenport Farm’s MTM Pablo (Perigueux x Celina) that prevailed. Dorothy […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Darby Pease

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Darby Pease of Charleston, South Carolina. Darby is a young professional with deep roots in the equine industry who found a love of horses through her mother and grandmother. Darby now works alongside Teri Knowlton of Windcrest Farm in Lexington, Kentucky and specializes in jumpers. She often shows at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington and travels the country pursuing […]Read More