Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Rise to the Occasion in $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – The inaugural World Champion Hunter Rider week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series attracted the nation’s best hunter athletes to vie for top honors. During this special edition of Hunter Derby Friday, nearly 150 stunning combinations competed in four derbies: the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Junior Hunter Derby, $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More

Kristjan Good Pilots Cassias 6 to $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Win at Winter Classic 9

Wilmington, Ohio – The $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 9 showcased 17 horse-and-athlete combinations, though none could touch Kristjan Good and Ava Apostolopoulos’s Cassias 6 (Casall x Castella 79). The professional athlete of Campbellville, Ontario, made his yearly trip to the climate-controlled facility with a group of star hunters, but his newest ride was untouchable earning […]Read More

Daniel Coyle Is ‘Incredible’ in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix 

Ocala, FL – Jumping athletes got a change of scenery during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series with top-level competition held in the WEC Stadium. An elite field of horse-and-rider combinations vied for the top prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix over a welcoming track built by FEI Level III course designer Joey Rycroft (CAN). Daniel Coyle (IRL) proved […]Read More

Devin Milan & Conquest Capture $10,000 Welcome Stake Win at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 9

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to the $10,000 Welcome Stake of Winter Classic 9 to kick off weekly featured competition. Speed was ultimately the name of the game for Devin Milan (USA) and Garo Kazan’s Conquest (Colestus x Excellenta C), as they rode to the top of the leaderboard. After a trying first few days back to the show ring, […]Read More

Gary Yeomans Ford Returns as Sponsor of the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship

February 8, 2024 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) announces Gary Yeomans Ford is returning as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship. The championship will be held as the highlight Saturday night event during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series on February 10 at WEC – Ocala in Ocala, FL. The winner of the WEC […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – This week, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting an array of exciting events, including the Brick City Anime Festival, Grandview World Nights and Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series.  The Brick City Anime Festival held in Expo 1 on February 10-11, welcomes all anime enthusiasts! Attendees have the chance to meet beloved voice actors, engage with content creators, […]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 Wednesday, February 7 with Winter Classic 9. Competition will run through Sunday, February 11 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 Premier Equestrian Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. World Equestrian Center Magazine […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week V Highlights 

Ocala, FL – Week V of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased yet another exhilarating week of equestrian sport. Daniel Coyle (IRL) flew to the top on Saturday night securing first and second place in the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Daniel Geitner proved to be untouchable scoring his third-consecutive victory in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and the win in the […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 8 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 8 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, January 31 to Sunday, February 4. Izzy Beisel (USA) ultimately stole the show on Saturday in the Sanctuary arena, taking the win both the $30,000 Grand Prix and the $10,000 Futures Prix. Anna Schierholz and Alisa Berry both scored their third derby win of the 2024 Winter […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Charlie Jones

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Charlie Jones, a partner at Stone Ridge Sport Horses with Bretton Chad. Together, the pair own a thriving training and sales business located in Calgary, Canada. This is Jones second week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and he has already become a fan-favorite, particularly with a standout horse who he calls, ‘Speedy Pete.’ We […]Read More