This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on two junior rider siblings from New England. Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Kennedy and fourteen-year-old Aidan Kennedy traveled nearly fourteen hours to join us for their first ever WEC show! These two junior riders have been atop horses since they were both three years old and have had much success since then in the show ring. Elizabeth and Aiden’s parents, Cormac and […]Read More
The WEC Grand Arena hosted another exhilarating Saturday night grand prix as 39 entries vied for the win in the $75,000 Stella Artois Grand Prix brought to you by Tri-Eagle Sales. FEI Level III course designer, Catsy Cruz, designed the technical tracks that included a tricky triple combination and double combination that tested multiple riders throughout the night. Eight entries achieved a clean first round […]Read More
An enthusiastic crowd filled the Sanctuary Arena stands this afternoon for feature jumper action including the Futures Prix 1.30m, followed by the WEC Grand Prix. Fans cheered for their favorite horse and rider combinations as they tackled the courses in hopes of a big win. Nineteen entries took on the evening’s Grand Prix course, which had a time allowed of eighty seconds in the first […]Read More
WEC Wilmington Summer 2 kicked off Derby Friday in the main outdoor arena as sixty-two horse-and-rider combinations navigated the course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Riders vied for the win in the $10,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Open, $10,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Non-Pro and the $12,500 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6”-3’9”. Courses showcased inviting natural fences with creative flourishes such as the new […]Read More
Week VII’s Derby Friday took over the CaptiveOne Advisors Indoor Arena as more than 45 horse-and-rider combinations challenged the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and the $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Hunter Derby. Doug Russell designed the winding tracks for both courses. The courses showcased inviting natural obstacles with three high options in each class. The handy round presented several options for tidy inside turns […]Read More
The Inaugural Championship Show held September 29th-October 10th at The World Equestrian Center- Ocala will offer a full slate of dual approved WCHA and NSBA Halter classes to exhibitors. Yearling, 2 Year Old, 3 Year Old, Aged and Performance classes will be offered for Open, Amateur and Youth exhibitors with over $71,000 added! Youth Performance Mares and Geldings will be held on Sunday, October 3rd […]Read More
In this issue, we celebrate the opening of the stunning Equestrian Hotel at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. In the style of a fabulous French chateau, the hotel is the crown jewel of the venue, with beautifully appointed suites and guest rooms, a luxury day spa, a whimsical toy store, the elegant Stirrups Restaurant and relaxed Yellow Pony pub. Top it off with amazing views […]Read More
Summer is officially in full swing in southwestern Ohio and World Equestrian Center has taken full advantage of the warm sunny days by turning up the fans and preparing for Slash! Don’t forget to bring your swimsuits this Saturday. We kicked off WEC Summer 2 this afternoon with an exciting $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m, which boasted an impressive field of nineteen horse and rider combinations. […]Read More
Feature class action for Week VII kicked off early today with 24 horse-and-rider combinations competing for the win in the $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer, Casty Cruz of Mexico designed the technical track that included multiple combinations and a tricky triple bar. Nine entries achieved a clean first round and just four entries jumped double clear, but it was grand […]Read More
