Josh Dolan and Something Blue Earn Superior Scores in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby  

Ocala, FL – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 show season took over Hunter 1 with nearly 70 entries in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Dean Rheinheimer built the natural tracks that allowed riders to show off their horse’s scope and brilliance.  Josh Dolan earned superior […]Read More

Sharn Wordley Has the Moves with Mick Jagger in the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*

Ocala, FL – The $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3* was the highlight event of the morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Catsy Cruz (MEX) laid the intricate two-phase track for a field of top-level show jumping athletes. Competition was fierce, with the top placings determined by mere tenths of a second. Sharn Wordley (NZL) showcased exceptional speed riding Della Wordley’s Mick Jagger (Chacco-blue […]Read More

Todd Minikus and Amex Z Are Trailblazers in the $50,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – A light rain couldn’t dampen Thursday evening’s competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty athletes from 12 different nations faced off in the $50,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* over a challenging track set by FEI Level III course designer Catsy Cruz (MEX). However, it was the trailblazing duo of Todd Minikus (USA) and Amex Z (Andiamo Z x Landaris) who set […]Read More

Richard Rinehart & Captain America 10 Go Two-for-Two in the $10,000 Welcome Stake at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Richard Rinehart and Captain America 10 (Contendro) scored their second consecutive $10,000 Welcome Stake win over Joe Carnicom’s (USA) tracks at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 3. Out of a field of 15 experienced horse-and-athlete combinations, Rinehart was the only rider to try the inside turn from jumps one to two in the jump-off to speed to the top of […]Read More

2023 December Show Series Important Weekend Schedule Updates

Ocala, FL – Due to forecasted inclement weather, World Equestrian Center – Ocala has made several 2023 December Show Series schedule updates for the weekend.   The $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3* will now begin at 8am in the WEC Grand Arena on Friday, December 15.   The $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI3* has been moved to Friday, December 15 at 7pm in the […]Read More

Ariat Returns as Presenting Sponsor of All For The Horses Expo at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

December 14, 2023 – Ocala, FL – For the second year in a row, Ariat will be the presenting sponsor of the All For The Horses Expo at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Running March 22-24, 2024, the All For The Horses Expo presented by Ariat offers an expanded schedule of events and expects a larger selection of equestrian and lifestyle vendors as well as thousands […]Read More

Rowan Willis and Wellington Grey Goose Fly to First Place in $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*

Ocala, FL – The second week of international show jumping competition during the 2023 December Show Series opened with the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-two of the world’s best athletes representing ten different nations competed over an intricate track built by FEI Level III course designer Catsy Cruz (MEX). Rowan Willis of Australia piloted his longtime partner Wellington Grey […]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 continues this week with Winter Classic 3. Competition will run through Wednesday, December 13 to Sunday, December 16 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. Winter Classic 3 […]Read More

Gear Up for Special Events at Winter Classic 3 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 3 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is jam-packed with special events for competitors, trainers, families and friends! Exhibitors can look forward to celebrating the holiday season during ‘Gifts Under the Tree’ week, where class winners can enjoy selecting one gift from the tree at the show office, per their first blue ribbon of the week. World Equestrian Center – […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – It’s the final week of the 2023 December Show Series, come out to cheer on equestrian athletes and check out all the events World Equestrian Center – Ocala has to offer this holiday season such as Winter Wonderland and Passport to Champagne, the final event in the 2023 Stirrups Wine Series presented by Wheels Up.   Join us this week for thrilling […]Read More