Mexico’s Santiago Lambre Goes 1-2 in the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club $75,000 Grand Prix

Thrilling equestrian sport filled the WEC Grand Arena today for the $75,000 Grand Prix sponsored by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club and the $7,500 Futures Prix. Courses for the classes were designed by Catsy Cruz of Mexico and featured winding tracks with multiple combinations and jump-offs that rewarded a steady, accurate ride. $75,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club Grand Prix This evening’s $75,000 […]Read More

Stall Reservations Now Open for World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring/Summer Horse Show Series

For Immediate Release WILMINGTON, Ohio – March 6, 2021 – Stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center – Ohio Spring/Summer horse shows featuring five weeks of USEF rated hunter/jumper competition and nearly $540,000 in prize money. Stalls can be reserved on horseshowing.com. The World Equestrian Center – Ohio 2021 Spring/Summer shows include the following dates and ratings: Spring I – May 26-30, Regional […]Read More

Amanda Steege & Lafitte De Muze Triumph with a Score of 193 in the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby

Seventy entries filled the Stadium at World Equestrian Center today for Derby Friday, featuring the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6″-3’9″, $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Open and $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Non Pro. Each derby featured a stunning natural course designed by Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida, all including four high options and several opportunities for inside turns in the handy rounds. $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby […]Read More

Hafner, Burnley and Barteau Are Best at World Equestrian Center Dressage XIII

Ocala, FL – Brian Hafner, J.T. Burnley and Kassandra Barteau were all winners at the third dressage show hosted at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) from February 26 to 28, 2021, in Ocala, FL. The World Equestrian Center Dressage VIII show, held February 26-28 in Ocala, FL, featured competition from USEF Training Level through Grand Prix that offered GAIG/USDF qualifying. In Saturday’s FEI […]Read More

C. Jarvis Insurance Agency Becomes Official Sponsor of World Equestrian Center Supporting Ocala and Ohio Venues

OCALA, Florida – March 5, 2021 – World Equestrian Center welcomes C. Jarvis Insurance Agency, Inc. to its family of official sponsors at both the new competition and multipurpose facility in Ocala and its flagship Ohio venue. Founded in 1946, C. Jarvis Insurance Agency of Aurora, Ohio, is a national and international, family-owned company that provides customized and comprehensive equine, liability, ranch, farm, and personal […]Read More

A Birthday Victory for Kady Abrahamson & Banco Du Moulin in $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix

Feature classes for Week 9 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular kicked off this afternoon with 22 entries vying for the win in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix. The course for the class was designed by Catsy Cruz of Mexico and featured a winding track that included a triple bar and two combinations. Just three entries managed to jump double clear with […]Read More

World Equestrian Center — Ocala Issues Travel Restrictions

For Immediate Release  OCALA, Florida – March 3, 2021 – The FEI announced March 1 that competition has been cancelled until March 28 in 10 European countries including France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Germany and Slovakia due to the outbreak of the equine herpes virus.  As the virus has now been identified in Ocala and out of an abundance of caution, World Equestrian Center […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Recommends Precautionary Equine Biosecurity Measures

OCALA, Florida – March 2, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala management has been made aware that a horse in the Ocala area has tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). There have been no positive cases at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. As we continue to closely monitor the situation, the World Equestrian Center management recommends that all exhibitors follow a heightened hygiene protocol […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Kayley Knollman

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on junior dressage rider Kayley Knollman of Lebanon, Ohio. Kayley is a true inspiration, extending her love for the sport of dressage through her organization, Tri State Youth Dressage Group, which aims to help youth riders gain knowledge, experience and a sense of connection within the industry. Kayley competed at the World Equestrian Center Dressage XIII this weekend and took […]Read More

World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular #8 Highlights

Week 8 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021 saw thrilling equestrian sport with exciting wins throughout the week. Feature jumper classes incorporated courses designed by two-time Olympic course designer, Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela, making for tough competition. One of the many highlights of the week was the win in the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix by Aaron Vale and Sleepy P Ranch […]Read More