Kelsey Epperson Dominates the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of WEC -Wilmington Midwest Indoors I

Wilmington, Ohio – Despite slight nerves about Joe Carnicom’s tracks for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Midwest Indoors I, Kelsey Epperson proved her excellence once again with her winningest mount, Didgereedoo VDL (Zavall VDL x Pheminka). Epperson left the arena thankful for the eye-catching chestnut gelding, “he is the best horse in the world. I owe everything to him!” […]Read More

Stephanie Frey and Storyville Take the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby Victory

Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 November Show Series took over the WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, drawing hunter riders to compete for top honors in three derbies: 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. Course designer […]Read More

Entries, Prize List and Weekly Stall Reservations Now Available for 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Entries, weekly stall reservations, and the prize list are now available for the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, which boasts over $10 million in prize money. Running from January 1 through March 23, 2025, this highly anticipated circuit features world-class hunter/jumper competition, sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Exhibitors and spectators can […]Read More

Excitement Builds Among Junior Riders Ahead of 2025 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship

October 29, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Competition is heating up as many of the country’s top junior equitation riders aim to qualify for the 2025 World Equestrian Center (WEC) Premier Equitation Cup Championship, which will take place at WEC – Ocala on February 8 during the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. More than 50 riders have already qualified, but further spots are available. The qualification period […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Campbell Brown

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Campbell Brown. Riding out of Ashwood Farm, Campbell has been a frequent competitor in all three rings at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) with a talented string of horses. We caught up to Campbell to learn more about her journey in the sport, her horses at Fall Classic V and her riding goals. WEC: […]Read More

Francisco Goyoaga Mollet & The Diamant Rose Z Win the Final $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix of the 2024 Fall Classic Series at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors crowded the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the final $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix of the 2024 Fall Classic Series. Anderson Lima (BRA) set a challenging track for the field of international horse-and-athlete combinations allowing only four to qualify for the jump-off. Francisco Goyoaga Mollet (ESP) and The Diamant Rose Z (Toulon x Diamant […]Read More

Tammy Provost & Mariner Impress in the $15,000 GGT Footing USHJA National Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic V

Wilmington, Ohio – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington commenced in the R+L Arena where 20 combinations met for the $15,000 GGT Footing USHJA National Hunter Derby. Tammy Provost impressed with Angela Pietig Brown’s Mariner, securing their second career derby win together.  “This is only his third derby and he has won two of […]Read More

Adam Steffens-Smienk Achieves Goals Inside and Outside the Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s October Dressage Show

October 22, 2024 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) hosted its October US Equestrian (USEF)/U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF)-rated dressage show presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage on October 19-20, 2024. The classes offered an early opportunity for qualification for the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships in the fall of 2025.  Adam Steffens-Smienk traveled four hours to WEC – Ocala from his base […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Plain Bay Farm

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Plain Bay Farm, owned and operated by Katie and Henri Prudent. Both recognized among show jumping’s most successful athletes, the Prudents have produced numerous international riders through the top ranks of the sport. After a two week visit to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, we caught up with Katie to learn more about Plain Bay, […]Read More

Gold for the Girls – Hammack Scores Second Consecutive $60,000 Grand Prix Win at WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic IV

Wilmington, Ohio – Tiffany Hammack (USA) returned to the top of the podium Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Fall Classic IV after she bested a field of 40 internationally acclaimed horse-and-athlete combinations in the $60,000 Grand Prix. Exhibitors filled the stands in the Standlee Sanctuary to watch only eight partnerships to move onto the jump-off phase, where the ladies were unstoppable […]Read More