Canada’s Will Martin and Totale De Res Nova Are Uncatchable in the $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* was the highlight event of the morning during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Nineteen-year-old Will Martin (CAN) demonstrated skill beyond his years, piloting Totale De Res Nova (Comme II Faut x Verdi) to a time early in the jump-off order that proved unbeatable.   Anderson Lima’s expertly designed course saw 15 combinations […]Read More

Kent Farrington and Orafina Resume Their Winning Ways in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*

Ocala, FL – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned by Kent Farrington LLC.   FEI Level IV course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) crafted a flowing track that allowed horses to jump […]Read More

Enter Now for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala January CDI3* and National Dressage Show 

Ocala, FL – Dressage riders are reminded to submit their entries by January 20, 2025, for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) January Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm  on January 30 – February 2, 2025. The Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and USEF/USDF-rated competition offers $15,000 in prize money for the CDI classes, and national classes offer qualifying opportunities at all levels.  January’s dressage show […]Read More

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Celestial Reach for the Stars in $40,000 Juniper Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $40,000 Juniper Grand Prix took center stage on Sunday afternoon, with 22 horse-and-rider combinations vying for the top prize. The thrilling competition culminated in a six-horse jump-off, where Kristen Vanderveen (USA) secured victory aboard her new partner, Bull Run’s Celestial (Cicero Z Van Paemel x Celeste), owned by Bull Run Jumpers, Inc. Course designer Ben Townley (GBR) crafted a challenging track, […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Riece Locke

Wilmington, Ohio – The first Wilmington Sunday Spotlight of 2025 shines on Riece Locke of Ontario, Canada. Riece wears all the hats that the sport has to offer as a rider, groom and manager at Ten Sixty Stables (TSS). The young athlete has been widely recognized at the facility for her work ethic and top care of the string of horses at TSS. We caught […]Read More

Will Simpson and Keminko N Taste Victory in the $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala buzzed with excitement for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*. Saturday night’s field featured some of the world’s top equestrians, but it was 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) who captured a sweet victory aboard Keminko N, owned by Will Simpson Stables, […]Read More

Izzy Beisel Dominates Winter Classic 5 at WEC – Wilmington to Kick Off 2025 Season

Wilmington, Ohio – The first $30,000 Grand Prix of the year took center stage in the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening during Winter Classic 5 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. A field of competitive horse-and-rider partnerships set the scene for a thrilling night of show jumping over tracks designed by FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima. Izzy Beisel dominated competition with her top mounts, […]Read More

A Night of Firsts – Elizabeth Naber & Toussaint Clinch $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Win at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 5 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington was full of stunning hunters for World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) week. Horse-and-rider combinations gathered for the highlight event Friday evening, the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby. It was a night of firsts as Elizabeth Naber claimed the first win of 2025 aboard Judy Miller’s Toussaint (Chacoon Blue x Zalve) in his […]Read More

Amanda Steege and Lafitte De Muze Return Victorious in $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – Nearly 90 horse-and-rider combinations competed in the WEC Stadium for the second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Canadian course designer Meghan Rawlins crafted beautifully decorated and unique tracks for the three derbies: the $20,000  Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter […]Read More

Tickets Now Available for the 2025 Longines League of Nations™ Ocala

Ocala, FL – Fans can now purchase tickets to witness five-star Jumping during the final week of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, March 18-23. The week will feature the highly anticipated return of the Longines League of Nations™ qualifier on Saturday, March 22, 2025. For a second year, World Equestrian Center – Ocala will welcome the world’s 10 best teams as they return to […]Read More