Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on young professional Tina Robinson. Growing up with her family-owned Brookfield Farms in Clarence, New York, Robinson’s path in equestrian sport was paved at a young age. Today, Robinson operates her own business, Verve Equestrian, with Manu Defossez. The duo journeyed to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first time for Fall Classic I with […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The $50,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix was the highlight event Saturday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Fall Classic I. A talented field of horse-and-athlete combinations tried their hand at Bobby Murphy’s tracks, with only three advancing to the jump-off. Loic Cannaert (BEL) led the pack over the short course and ultimately posted the only double clear effort of the […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter Derby Friday returned to the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Fall Classic I. Of 20 horse-and-rider combinations, Havens Schatt caught the ride on the Rinehart’s Bond (Clarimo) to top the leaderboard, and also claimed second place aboard Julie McNerney’s Chacoolou (Chacoon Blue x Hauptstutbuch 1 Balancelle). Bobby Murphy (USA) […]Read More
In March, World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted the Longines League of Nations™, serving as the grand finale of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. In this issue, we delve into the stories of standout athletes, the dedicated individuals behind the scenes and the key players who contributed to this unforgettable event.Read More
Ocala, FL – Twenty-six talented horse-and-rider combinations took center stage under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena in hopes of winning the highly anticipated $100,000 NSBA Senior Trail Finals at The Championship Show 2024. At the end of the night, the crowd erupted in applause as Blake Weis and Hot Lopin Lily (RL Best Of Sudden x Shes A Lopin Machine), owned by the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Bud Lyon of Whitesboro, Texas, scored a hat trick at The Championship Show 2024, taking home three featured class wins in Ranch Riding. Tonight, Lyon finished off his successful trip to World Equestrian Center – Ocala with a tie for first in the $35,000 Open Ranch Riding Challenge. Lyon competed tonight in the WEC Grand Arena alongside 29 other top-tier professionals. He […]Read More
Wilmington, OHIO – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC). The 16-week series will feature hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from December 4, 2024, through April 6, 2025, offering more than $4 million in prize money and awards. Exhibitors will find classes for every level and exciting featured […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Wednesday, September 11 featured two highly anticipated Ranch Riding events: the $20,000 Non Pro Ranch Riding Challenge and the $50,000 NSBA Senior Ranch Riding & AQHA L2/L3. On Wednesday evening, thirty-four horse-and-rider combinations competed in Indoor Arena 5 for the $20,000 Non Pro Ranch Riding Challenge. By the end of the night, it was local rider Madison Hayden Rafacz who dominated the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Circuit stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s (WEC) 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, taking place from January 1 to March 23, 2025. A World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) week will take place on January 28-February 2, 2025 and a second WCHR week will be added to the Series at a later date, pending approval. Full payments for […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Thirty-three horse-and-rider combinations gathered at UF Health Indoor Arena 2 to compete for top honors in the $40,000 NSBA Limited Rider Senior Trail and AQHA L2 Senior Trail. Judd Paul emerged victorious aboard Emma Brown’s Ur Ride Has Arrived, a 2017 gelding by Batt Man x Ms Poison Ivy. It was Paul’s first time competing with the stylish gelding. “He’s owned by […]Read More
