Maria Rasmussen & Goodfella Are Great in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – A highlight of Week VIII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series, Hunter Derby Friday showcased three highly competitive derbies; $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby where a stunning field of hunters attempted natural tracks designed by Pat Muskus and several […]Read More

Tracy Fenney & MTM McIntosh Kick Into a New Gear in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix  

Ocala, FL – National show jumping competition resumed early this morning during Week VIII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A thrilling ten horse jump-off made for an electric competition with placings separated by just tenths of a second. Last to go in the order, Tracy Fenney (USA) and Nina Koloseike’s MTM McIntosh (Crowntano Z x Butterfly […]Read More

Qualify for the 2024 Premier Equitation Cup Championship at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is eager to welcome back junior riders for the 2024 Premier Equitation Cup Championship during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series on February 10, 2024. As a reminder, riders must accumulate 150 points to compete in the 2024 championship. The qualifying period for the championship began February 1, 2023 and remains open through February […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of exciting equestrian events this week including the All-Star Reining Stakes from July 23-30 in Indoor Arena 5 and the 2023 Ocala Summer Series continues with three more weeks of top-level hunter/jumper sport.  The All-Star Reining Stakes takes over Indoor Arena 5 all week! Spectators are encouraged to come and watch the best […]Read More

VOL II 2023: 24 Hours in the Life of Rodrigo Pessoa 

Son of five-time Olympian, Nelson Pessoa, Rodrigo’s decorated career started at an early age with his first Olympic Games appearance at 19. Since then, the Brazilian athlete has continued to compete, develop horses and serve the sport in many ways including as the Senior Performance Coach of the Irish Show Jumping team, which he led to a string of successes in three years.  “For the […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Summer Series Week VII Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series welcomed a slew of top-notch athletes and they did not disappoint with blistering speed in jump-off rounds and sublime hunter rounds. Olympian Mattew Williams (AUS) opened the week with a victory aboard ABC Quantum Cruise in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Josh Dolan earned superior scores of a 96 and 97 with […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Summer II Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Summer II at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington ran from Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23. Richard Rinehart (USA) stole the spotlight in the $25,000 Standlee Grand Prix for the second week in a row, while Colleen Holton (USA) made an impression in the $10,000 IDA Development USHJA National Hunter Derby.   Rinehart and Ron Caraway’s 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Vincent […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Anna Ermlich

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on amateur hunter and jumper rider Anna Ermlich from Ocala, Florida. Anna is not only a talented athlete, but also a PharmD, and an incredible braider. Her horse Freddie, named after Freddie Mercury, rocks a tiara from time to time or a unicorn horn. Once other athletes caught wind of Anna’s fun braids, she’s been flooded […]Read More

Alexander Adkins & Completto Emerge Victorious in the $2,500 Standlee Non-Pro Hunter Derby of WEC Ohio Summer II

Featured hunter competition concluded Saturday evening with the $2,500 Non-Pro Hunter Derby sponsored by Standlee. A field of 25 gathered to jump Joey Rycroft’s (USA) tracks, but it was Alexander Adkins (USA) and his stunning mount Completto (Contender x Pia Ne) that conquered the impressive field. Adkins piloted his very own 20-year-old Rheinlander gelding to a textbook first-round track to secure their place in the handy […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Any

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Kady Abrahamson’s striking mare, Any (Aljano x Nina XI). The 15-year-old Holsteiner mare is a fan favorite and has earned a top three placing in every Grand Prix that she has competed in at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. The duo has made numerous outings to both WEC locations, and never fails to rise to […]Read More