Ireland’s Robert Blanchette and Carnlea Premier Balou Top the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – Thirty-one elite international combinations representing 10 countries took to the WEC Grand Arena early Thursday morning to contest the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Ireland’s Robert Blanchette continued his impressive form, securing the win aboard Ridersmith LLC’s Carnlea Premier Balou (Balou Du Rouet x Cavalier Royale). FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil set the challenging track for […]Read More

Aaron Vale Scores Back-to-Back Wins on Father’s Day, Taking $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix with Messbluecento PS

Ocala, FL – Thirty-five horse-and-rider combinations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena on Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix. In a thrilling 10-horse jump-off that saw a sudden shift in weather, it was Saturday night’s winner Aaron Vale (USA) who once again rose to the occasion—this time aboard another talented up-and-comer in his string, Messbluecento PS (Messenger […]Read More

Aaron Vale and Rising Star Helios Du Moulin Clinch $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The stands were packed with eager exhibitors and spectators for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Summer Series: the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI2* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Thirty-eight top-level athletes representing 16 countries gave it their all in hopes of taking home the lion’s share of the prize money. In the end, it was […]Read More

SVF Changeup Shines with Maria Rasmussen in $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomed more than 55 stunning hunters to Indoor Arena 1 to compete in three exciting 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. Tucker Williams […]Read More

Brazil’s Celso Ariani and Jip Van T&L Z Best the Field in $32,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – International show jumping is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). A picture-perfect Florida day set the scene for the $32,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*, where 46 horse-and-rider combinations representing 16 nations contested the top spot on the leaderboard. In the end, it was Brazil’s Celso Ariani and San Marino Stables’ Jip Van T&L Z (James […]Read More

Sharn Wordley and Hagelin Start Strong with Victory in the $16,999 Golden Ocala Regional Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The first Saturday night Grand Prix of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) brought 50 horse-and-rider combinations to the WEC Grand Arena for the $16,999 Golden Ocala Regional Grand Prix. In the end, it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who returned to WEC in winning form, capturing the top spot aboard Della Wordley’s Hagelin (Stolzenberg x Graefin Top) […]Read More

Jenny Miller and Finn’s Pride Capture First Derby Victory of 2025 Summer Series in $5,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) kicked off inside the cool, air-conditioned comfort of Indoor Arena 1, where competitors vied for top honors in the $5,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Hunter Derby. Course designer Dean Rheinheimer set the tone for the season with a fresh, nature-inspired track featuring deep […]Read More

WEC – Ocala’s Shelley Page to Lend Expertise at FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is proud to recognize Shelley Page, Equestrian Operations Assistant, who has been appointed Eventing Manager for the FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025, set to take place November 24 – December 7 at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya, Thailand. The FEI Asian Championships are held every four years and are the premier equestrian event for […]Read More

Francisco Goyoaga Mollet Wins $20,000 Grand Prix to Close Out WEC – Wilmington Spring Series

Wilmington, Ohio – The $20,000 Grand Prix took center stage Sunday morning to close out the 2025 World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring Series. FEI level III course designer Catsy Cruz (MEX) designed a track that proved doable for the field of horses and riders, seeing 12 combinations move onto the jump-off phase. Francisco Goyoaga Mollet (ESP) ultimately raced to the victory with Ashland Farms’ […]Read More

Simon McCarthy Scores $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI2* Victory at WEC – Wilmington Spring II 

Wilmington, OH – The highlight event of the second international week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) welcomed 27 top horse-and-rider combinations representing five nations for the $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI2*. Spectators were on the edge of their seats for a thrilling nine-horse jump-off, where Ireland’s Simon McCarthy clinched victory with his own Narcotique V/H Dingenshof (Harley x Chacco-Blue) by just seven […]Read More