Nicole Loochtan Sweeps Winter Classic 4 with a Win in the $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio –Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to her winning ways on Saturday evening with her It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau) for the $30,000 Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4. Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) track saw five horse-and-athlete combinations move onto the jump-off phase, where Loochtan, of Stone Creek Stables, was the only double clear effort of […]Read More

Augusta Iwasaki and Fresca Snag the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory 

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix took center stage this afternoon, featuring a competitive field of 20 horse-and-rider combinations navigating a challenging track set by Steve Stephens (USA). Augusta Iwasaki (USA) and her accomplished partner, Fresca (Carambole x Zanesca), snagged the win and galloped away with the top prize.  Out of the 20 combinations, seven successfully completed a faultless round, advancing to […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Impress in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Over 70 jaw-dropping hunters took to the beautifully designed Hunter 1 arena this morning for the first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Crafted by course designer Tom Hern, the magnificent tracks garnered praise from competitors across the three derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital […]Read More

Star Struck by Anna Schierholz in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at Winter Classic 4

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter athletes returned to the R+L Arena Friday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first derby day of 2024. Anna Schierholz headlined the day as she took the win in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby aboard Sloane Silberman’s Star Struck (Bisquet Balou VD Mispelaere x Espoir D’api). Schierholz was pleased with her start to the winter series […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves Kicks Off the New Year with a Win in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – The highly anticipated 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix kicked off elite competition as a field of 20 horse-and-rider combinations competed over a complex track set by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA) that utilized brand new fences and stunning décor. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) showcased […]Read More

Comeback Season for Nicole Loochtan – Winner of $10,000 Welcome Stake of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 4

Wilmington, Ohio – After a 10-week riding hiatus, Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to the Standlee Sanctuary like she never left with her own It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau). The duo conquered Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) $10,000 Welcome Stake tracks with ease to take home the first featured win of 2024 at the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4. “The […]Read More

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

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington will kick off the New Year with Winter Classic 4. Competition will run through Wednesday, January 3 to Sunday, January 7 and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – The highly anticipated 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is finally here! Beginning January 3, witness elite hunter/jumper sport with competition held Wednesday-Sunday through March 24, 2024. During the 12-week series, you can expect true excitement with Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition and five-weeks of international show jumping competition. Excitement reaches new heights with the return of show jumping action! Be part of […]Read More

World Equestrian Center 2024 Equine Health & Safety Protocols

To ensure the safety of all equine exhibitors showing at World Equestrian Center (WEC) in 2024, management has placed the following health and safety protocols for all horses.   To facilitate the inspection process by World Equestrian Center personnel, all paperwork including negative Coggins, vaccine records, a signed Statement of Health and signed Trainer/Owner Declaration (new for 2024) must be emailed in advance or presented to […]Read More

Countdown to the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The countdown to the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series has begun, with less than one week until the excitement kicks off! From January 3 to March 24, 2024, spectators and exhibitors can immerse themselves in 12 consecutive weeks of top-tier hunter/jumper competition. Anticipate an unparalleled circuit this year, featuring additions to both the schedule and facilities. Among these enhancements are a sixth climate-controlled […]Read More