CANCELED: World Equestrian Center – Ocala Announces Fall Open Hunter/Jumper Schooling Weekend in October 

Due to Hurricane Milton, the open schooling hunter/jumper weekend on Friday, October 11 and Saturday October 12 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala has been canceled. For those who have registered, the Ocala Show Office will reach out regarding your refund. If you have any questions, feel free to contact ocalashowoffice@wec.net. CANCELED – World Equestrian Center – Ocala invites horse-and-rider combinations to take advantage of […]Read More

Age Is No Barrier For Evergreen Fiti AL in 2024 USDF Region 3 Championship at WEC – Ocala 

By: United States Dressage Federation September 25, 2024 – Lexington, KY – The 2024 Great American Insurance Group (GAIG)/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) was held at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on September 18-22. Held for the first time at WEC – Ocala, Region 3 riders competed to qualify through to the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Tina Robinson

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on young professional Tina Robinson. Growing up with her family-owned Brookfield Farms in Clarence, New York, Robinson’s path in equestrian sport was paved at a young age. Today, Robinson operates her own business, Verve Equestrian, with Manu Defossez. The duo journeyed to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first time for Fall Classic I with […]Read More

Loic Cannaert & Ultimately Cooley Score $50,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix Win at WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic I

Wilmington, Ohio – The $50,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix was the highlight event Saturday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Fall Classic I. A talented field of horse-and-athlete combinations tried their hand at Bobby Murphy’s tracks, with only three advancing to the jump-off. Loic Cannaert (BEL) led the pack over the short course and ultimately posted the only double clear effort of the […]Read More

Havens Schatt & Bond Lead the Way in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic I

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter Derby Friday returned to the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Fall Classic I. Of 20 horse-and-rider combinations, Havens Schatt caught the ride on the Rinehart’s Bond (Clarimo) to top the leaderboard, and also claimed second place aboard Julie McNerney’s Chacoolou (Chacoon Blue x Hauptstutbuch 1 Balancelle). Bobby Murphy (USA) […]Read More

Volume III 2024

In March, World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted the Longines League of Nations™, serving as the grand finale of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. In this issue, we delve into the stories of standout athletes, the dedicated individuals behind the scenes and the key players who contributed to this unforgettable event.Read More

The Championship Show 2024; Saturday, September 14, 2024 Featured Class Highlights 

Ocala, FL – Twenty-six talented horse-and-rider combinations took center stage under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena in hopes of winning the highly anticipated $100,000 NSBA Senior Trail Finals at The Championship Show 2024. At the end of the night, the crowd erupted in applause as Blake Weis and Hot Lopin Lily (RL Best Of Sudden x Shes A Lopin Machine), owned by the […]Read More

The Championship Show 2024; Thursday, September 12, 2024 Featured Class Highlights

Ocala, FL – Bud Lyon of Whitesboro, Texas, scored a hat trick at The Championship Show 2024, taking home three featured class wins in Ranch Riding. Tonight, Lyon finished off his successful trip to World Equestrian Center – Ocala with a tie for first in the $35,000 Open Ranch Riding Challenge. Lyon competed tonight in the WEC Grand Arena alongside 29 other top-tier professionals. He […]Read More

Entries and Stall Reservations Now Open for the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC). The 16-week series will feature hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from December 4, 2024, through April 6, 2025, offering more than $4 million in prize money and awards. Exhibitors will find classes for every level and exciting featured […]Read More

The Championship Show 2024; Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Featured Class Highlights

Ocala, FL – Wednesday, September 11 featured two highly anticipated Ranch Riding events: the $20,000 Non Pro Ranch Riding Challenge and the $50,000 NSBA Senior Ranch Riding & AQHA L2/L3.  On Wednesday evening, thirty-four horse-and-rider combinations competed in Indoor Arena 5 for the $20,000 Non Pro Ranch Riding Challenge. By the end of the night, it was local rider Madison Hayden Rafacz who dominated the […]Read More