Aaron Vale Flies to First Aboard Prescott in the $32,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – Top show jumping competition made a thrilling return under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena for the first feature event of the 2024 Summer Series: the $32,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. A star-studded field of 45 horse-and-rider combinations from 11 different nations competed over a challenging course designed by FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU). Fresh off a successful […]Read More

Stall & Entry Reminder for Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – June 13, 2024 – Entries and stall reservations remain open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Summer Series. The Summer I and II horse shows will feature USEF Regional/Level 3 Jumpers and nearly $100,000 in prize money and awards. Summer III will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumpers and nearly $300,000 in total prize money and awards and will host new, exciting […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Summer Series is officially underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling hunter/jumper competition Wednesday through Sunday through August 11. Spectators are welcome, there is no charge for admission or parking! Saturday night grand prix events are back! Join us every Saturday night at 7:30pm* for elite show jumping action under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Visit […]Read More

Preparing for Hurricane Season: Horse Health Documentation Required for World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – With hurricane season now underway, horse owners are urged to take proactive measures to ensure the safety and health of their animals before the need arises. As in previous seasons, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is prepared to open its doors to evacuees and encourages horse owners to have the necessary health documentation ready before arrival. At WEC, we are committed […]Read More

Tom Hern Appointed Director of Equestrian Operations at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – June 3, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Hern as the new Director of Equestrian Operations. With extensive experience managing horse shows and a track record of exceptional leadership, Hern brings a variety of knowledge and expertise to the role. Hern’s resume includes his tenure as Horse Show Manager at Fieldstone Show Park in […]Read More

Sam Pegg and Gin Tonic 158 Prevail in the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix 

Wilmington, OH – The $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington was the highlight event of the week during Spring II. Bobby Murphy (USA) designed the intricate course for 18 elite horse-and-rider pairs. In a competitive eight-horse jump-off, Sam Pegg (CAN) secured victory by a full two seconds aboard his rising star mount Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Sanjador). […]Read More

Tamara Provost and Mariner Sail Through the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby

Wilmington, OH – Hunter Derby Friday stole the spotlight once again at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, as a field jaw-dropping hunters gathered at the Main Hunter Arena to vie for the top prize in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby during Spring II. Bobby Murphy (USA) laid the beautiful derby tracks, featuring skinny hedges and a winding wall that allowed athletes to […]Read More

Nikko Ritter and Kandle Light Up the $7,500 Devoucoux Welcome Stake at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – Spring II feature class action at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington began this afternoon in the Main Jumper Ring with the $7,500 Devoucoux Welcome Stake. Twenty-six talented horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over an open track built by Bobby Murphy (USA), but it was Nikko Ritter (USA) who emerged victorious aboard Wendy Peralta’s Kandle (Kannan x Ceska).  Nine combinations successfully […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Spring/Summer Series continues this week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with the Spring II horse show. Competition will run through Sunday, June 2, and will feature USEF Premier/Level 3 Jumper competition including the $7,500 Devoucoux Welcome Stake, the $10,000 USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby, the $7,500 Futures Prix, and the $25,000 Grand Prix. After Hours Family Fun Bring […]Read More

Justine Boyer and Campanero HGF Sweep Junior CDI Division at Hampton Green Farms WEC May Dressage CDI3* Presented by Lugano Diamonds

Ocala, FL – Competition wrapped up on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Hampton Green Farms WEC May Dressage CDI3* presented by Lugano Diamonds. Winning all three of their classes this week were Justine Boyer (USA) and Campanero HGF in the Junior CDI division.  Boyer and Campanero HGF, an 11-year-old PRE gelding by Camaron IX x Adelante owned by Hampton Green Farm, closed out their week with a win […]Read More