Ocala, FL – It was a packed house at World Equestrian Center – Ocala this evening as spectators and exhibitors alike flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix. The atmosphere was electric for the field of top-level athletes, but it was Aaron Vale (USA) that scored a first and second place finish, fueled by the cheering crowd. Eight […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to a field of 22 elite jumper athletes for the $25,000 Grand Prix of Summer I. A stormy day moved competition indoors to the Standlee Sanctuary arena, though the gloomy weather did not deter Richard Rinehart (USA) as he dominated Saturday’s show jumping competition. The stands were packed, and the crowd roared for Ron Caraway’s […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Another beautiful sunny Florida day set the scene for the highlight event of the afternoon, the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Thirty-one aspiring starters competed over tracks set by FEI Level II course designer Tucker Williams (USA), but it was Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) that posted the fastest time toward the end of the order aboard his brand-new partner Scoop De Septon […]Read More
Olivia Alcorta grew up on a farm in Connecticut where she started riding at the age of 3. She attended Foxcroft School in Virginia, where her junior career focused on show jumping. Later, her studies at Boston University allowed for flying down to WEF, when possible, to compete as an amateur. After college, traveling replaced competing, but the pull of a revered childhood and farm […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday took over the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1 once again during the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. A slew of stunning hunters competed for the win in three derbies; $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Peter Grant (CAN) set the inviting […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The bright, sunny day at World Equestrian Center – Ohio set a picturesque stage for hunter athletes as they contested the $10,000 Kinetic Vet USHJA National Hunter Derby of Summer I. Twenty-nine astounding horse-and-rider pairs made their way over Joey Rycroft’s (USA) classic hunter tracks, but it was Catherine Rinehart (USA) and Luke Rinehart’s Hero (Brainpower x Corini W) that prevailed in […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Entries and stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center – Ohio 2023 Fall Classic Series featuring five weeks of United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rated hunter/jumper competition beginning September 27 through October 29. All five weeks will include USEF Premier Hunter competition with Level 4 Jumpers for Week I and II, and Level 5 Jumpers for Week III, IV and […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Featured competition at World Equestrian Center – Ohio Summer I began with the $7,500 Welcome Stake. Thirty notable jumper athletes met in the newly renovated outdoor jumper arena to contest Bobby Murphy’s (USA) technical tracks. Of the 30 starters, only eight advanced to the immediate jump-off phase, with Izzy Beisel (USA) and David Beisel’s Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah) claiming the top […]Read More
Ocala, FL – National show jumping competition resumed early this morning during Week VI of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level II course designer Tucker Williams (USA) crafted the elaborate tracks for 31 top notch competitors, but none could best perennial favorites Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Kong’s Whopsie). The eight horse […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center Summer I will run from Wednesday, July 12 to Sunday, July 16. This week will feature USEF hunter/jumper competition including the $7,500 Welcome Stake, the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by Kinetic Vet, the $7,500 Futures Prix, and the $25,000 Grand Prix. All featured classes will take place in the newly renovated, picturesque outdoor arenas. The state-of-the-art facility […]Read More
