Sharn Wordley Pilots Champion League to Victory in $32,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The $32,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* headlined Thursday morning’s competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, drawing 19 top horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 nations. In a competitive field, it was New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley who secured the win aboard Champion League (Cador 5 x Contendro I). Wordley also claimed third place with Conto Blanco 4 (Cellestial x Kolibri), both of […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Dakota Zehler

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Dakota Zehler of Wellington, Florida. When she’s not showing in the Medium Pony Hunters or the 1.00m Junior Jumpers, Dakota is back in the barn helping the team at Flying Soleau LLC. We caught up with the bright young rider to learn more about her love for the sport and her two mounts, Lost Boy […]Read More

Sharn Wordley Secures Second Consecutive Double Victory in $50,000 The Dutta Corp. National Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 The Dutta Corp. National Grand Prix headlined Sunday morning’s competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) during Week VI of the 2025 Summer Series, which runs through August 10. A field of 29 horse-and-rider combinations contested the class, but it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who continued his winning streak, securing both first and second place for the second consecutive […]Read More

Robert Blanchette Uncorks the Win with Chardonnay in the $130,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – Thirty-one international pairings representing 13 nations stepped into the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the week’s premier event, the $130,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSI3*. After an exciting 10-horse jump-off, it was Robert Blanchette (IRL) who emerged victorious aboard Ridersmith LLC’s Chardonnay (Comme Il Faut 5 x Jus De Pomme). FEI Level IV course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) […]Read More

Izzy Beisel Sweeps Saturday at WEC – Wilmington Summer II

Wilmington, Ohio – A rainy evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) did not stop Izzy Beisel from sweeping the day, claiming the win in the $35,000 Grand Prix aboard David Beisel and Courtney Berling’s, Vegas H. Robert Barton designed the first-round track that allowed six horse-and-rider combinations to return for the jump-off. The rain rolled in as Ramiro Quintana entered aboard the Quintana […]Read More

Ava Barnes & Valentino Capture $12,500 WEC 3’6” Hunter Derby Win at Summer II

Wilmington, Ohio – The $12,500 WEC 3’6” Hunter Derby was the main event Friday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Summer II. Exhibitors crowded the Main Hunter Ring to watch as Ava Barnes captured the win with Rivers Edge’s Valentino (Viscount x Raphael’s Girl). The seasoned group of riders was no match for Barnes as she claimed the blue ribbon with a lead […]Read More

Victoria Colvin Continues Summer Success with Southern Night in $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday returned to Indoor Arena 1 during Week VI of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Course designer Tucker Williams set beautifully flowing tracks for three featured classes: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. […]Read More

Gonzalo Busca & Cristiano Obolensky Shine in the $32,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – A picturesque, sunny Florida morning set the scene on Thursday for the highlight event of the day, the $32,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Twenty-five horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 countries vied for top honors, but it was Spain’s Gonzalo Busca who emerged victorious aboard his own Cristiano Obolensky (Cornet Obolensky x Stakkato). FEI Level IV course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) set a […]Read More

Stalls & Entries Now Open for the 2025 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – July 15, 2025 – Entries and stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s (WEC) 2025 Fall Classic Series featuring five weeks of elite US Equestrian (USEF) rated hunter/jumper competition beginning September 24 through October 26. Dates and ratings: Jumper featured classes: Hunter featured classes: About World Equestrian Center Named one of TIME’s 2024 World’s Greatest Places, World Equestrian […]Read More

Sharn Wordley Sweeps the Top Two Spots in the $50,000 Hampton Green Farms National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 Hampton Green Farms National Grand Prix closed out Week V of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with an action-packed morning in the WEC Grand Arena. Thirty-eight top horse-and-rider combinations came forward, but it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who stole the show, claiming both first and second place aboard Mick Jagger (Chacco-Blue x Centina 10) […]Read More