Amanda Steege and Lafitte De Muze Shine in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased the talent of nearly 100 stunning hunters in the WEC Stadium. Tucker Williams laid the flowing tracks for three hunter derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 USHJA […]Read More

CSI Highlights and Weekly Stalls Available at 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will offer more internationally rated jumping competition than ever before and will headline five weeks of the 12-week circuit, which runs January 3 through March 24, 2024. The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series offers more than $6.5 million in prize money, along with opportunities for jumping athletes to earn […]Read More

Partnership Pays Off for Daniel Geitner and Vesta De Lavardin in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling competition. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as 29 top-notch horse-and-rider combinations competed over an intricate track set by FEI Level III course designer Ben Townley (GBR). In a thrilling 10-horse jump-off, Daniel Geitner upped the […]Read More

Rinehart Dominates $10,000 Welcome Stake at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 5

Wilmington, Ohio – Richard Rinehart (USA) dominated Joe Carnicom’s (USA) technically set $10,000 Welcome Stake track at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 5, claiming first and third place honors with Captain America 10 and Caesar, respectively. Rinehart was not concerned about the challenges of the course, “They are both experienced horses, so I wasn’t worried. There were a few harder turns with the […]Read More

Tickets Now on Sale for 2024 Winter Spectacular Grand Finale and Longines League of Nations™ Qualifier

Ocala, FL – The grand finale of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, March 19-23, is set to thrill with a week-long showcase of five-star Jumping competition, featuring the highly anticipated North American qualifier for the inaugural Longines League of Nations™ Team Competition.   World Equestrian Center – Ocala will welcome some of the world’s best Jumping athletes to take center stage in the WEC Grand […]Read More

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