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

Ocala, FL – Experience the second week of hunter/jumper competition during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! From now until March 24, 2024, immerse yourself in elite equestrian action every Wednesday through Sunday. This 12-week series is set to showcase top equestrian sport, featuring two World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) weeks, five weeks of exhilarating international show jumping competition, […]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, January 10 with Winter Classic 5. Competition will run through 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 Tipperary Equestrian Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Tribute Equine Nutrition Grand Prix. World […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 4 of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series kicked off the new year at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, January 4 to Sunday, January 7. Nicole Loochtan had a banner week, winning both the $10,000 Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Jessica Lobmiller captured the victory in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Anna Schierholz impressed in the […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is now underway with thrilling hunter/jumper sport through March 24, 2024. The first week of the series saw several familiar faces in the winner’s circle. Samantha Schaefer secured her fourth consecutive victory with In The Know in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and Luis Sabino Goncalves began his week on a high note, earning […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Maya Denis 

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on 20-year-old Maya Denis of Mexico. This talented young athlete made Ocala her home two years ago, and she’s been gathering top placings ever since. She has competed in numerous international classes at WEC, and showcases her true passion for the sport, with the time and energy she puts into her horses. We caught up with […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Jordan Renzi

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Jordan Renzi of Columbus, Ohio. The University of Toledo student has been a frequent rider and groom at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington alongside the team at Kendalwood Farm. Jordan can be found back in the barn with her favorite horse, Kinsella, or in the Standlee Sanctuary aboard one of the many jumper mounts at […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Pablo Risk It to Win It in $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala witnessed a full house during the inaugural Saturday night event of the 12-week 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix. A field of top-tier athletes from across the world showcased their skills over a challenging track crafted by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA). In a nail-biting jump-off, Dorothy Douglas and […]Read More

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