Erika Thornell & Gyloma Claim Top Spot in WEC – Ohio $15,000 Welcome Prix

The second show of World Equestrian Center’s NSBA Fall Classic series kicked off this week with plenty of top equestrian sport in both the jumper and hunter rings. Today the Sanctuary Arena saw tough competition in the $15,000 Welcome Prix 1.35m with a field of 19 competitive horse-and-rider combinations. This afternoon’s $15,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m featured a technical track designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Fall Classic II

Welcome to week two of the World Equestrian Center ‘Fall Classic’ 2021 horse show series. Our Fall Classic I was a success and we welcome everyone back for another great week of equestrian sport!  Check out what’s happening during Week II at the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington facility, from feature class action to after hours family-friendly events as well as shopping, day spa and […]Read More

What’s Happening This Week At WEC-Ocala – The Championship Show

The first week of the 2021 Championship Show was a success and there is still so much more to look forward to! This week, The Championship Show will feature exciting competition including Finals for Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle classes. The week will also include halter, ranch riding and reining. The exciting Barrel and Futurity Sweepstakes will be held from October 20 -23. To […]Read More

Championship Show Results & Score Sheets – Week 2

October 4 – October 10 Results & Score Sheets The Championship Show All Around WinnersGrand – Reserve Placings Monday, October 4Arena 2229. Senior Trail Stakes Results229. Senior Trail Score Sheets229. Senior Trail Score Sheets229. Senior Trail Score Sheets229. Senior Trail Score Sheets2287. Senior Trail Stakes Limited Results Arena 3146. Senior Western Riding Results & Score Sheets Grand Arena103. Maturity Hunter Under Saddle Limited – Finals121/122. […]Read More

The Championship Show – Winner of the WIN A TRUCK Challenge & Week Highlights

The first week of the inaugural World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2021 Championship Show kicked off with a variety of thrilling equestrian competition. Exhibitors, trainers, vendors and sponsors traveled from all over the country to compete at the first ever Championship Show. All of the classes were filled with fierce competition and amazing prizes. The highlight of the week was the Win A Truck 15-18 […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Natalie and Erika Thornell

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

Mexico’s Santiago Lambre & Doloris dominate WEC Fall Classic I $50,000 Grand Prix

The Sanctuary Arena played host to a field of 38 international entries as WEC Fall Classic I feature jumper action continued today with the $50,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.45m and $10,00 Futures Prix 1.30m. Several double clear efforts proved time was the determining factor for the tracks designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. In the end, Santiago Lambre claimed the top spot in the […]Read More

Morgan Ward & Playmaker Prevail in $20,000 WEC Fall Classic I Hunter Derby 3’ Open

The World Equestrian Center’s Fall Classic show series featuring five weeks of NSBA sanctioned hunter/jumper competition continued with this afternoon’s Derby Friday feature competition. The expansive R+L Arena played host to both the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Open and the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Non-Pro.  The classes featured courses designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, and included extravagantly decorated fences that closely […]Read More

Entries Now Open for World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular 2022 Show Series

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

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Divine Fortune Capture $15,000 WEC Welcome Prix 1.35m Win

Feature class action for Week I of the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Classic Series kicked off this morning with the $15,000 WEC Wilmington Welcome Prix 1.35m. A playing field of 18 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Sanctuary Arena to contest a technical track designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Eight competitors qualified for the jump-off with only five entries produced a […]Read More