Ocala, Fla. – December 9, 2021 – The World Equestrian Center Dressage V CDI-W began with two international-level grand prix classes on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Florida. Ashley Holzer (USA) and Havanna 145 took the top spot in the Grand Prix to Freestyle CDI-W, while Jessica Howington (USA) and Cavalia won the Grand Prix to Special or […]Read More
Ten horse-and-rider combinations took to the Sanctuary arena for World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m. Five riders and their mounts advanced to the jump off with just three riding double clear in the final round. Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy and his own Catch A Star HSS (Sheraton x Tolinda) prevailed in round one, finishing 73.811 seconds. The pair advanced to the jump-off in […]Read More
Forty-three competitive horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena this morning to contest the $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix. FEI Level IV course designer, Bernardo Costa Cabral of Portugal designed the winding tracks that featured multiple new fences including the gorgeous Ethel M. Chocolates vertical and Buckeye Nutrition vertical. The tight time allowed of 77 seconds caught many riders throughout the class, but 17 […]Read More
The first week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala NSBA Fall Show Series hunter/jumper horse show featured a thrilling week of equestrian sport. The week included Olympian Will Simpson capturing two featured class wins in the $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix and $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Week I also included wins from familiar faces including Megan Young and Comanche in the $10,000 […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted an exhilarating night of equestrian sport as thirty-one entries took to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights to contest the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. FEI Level III course designer, Catsy Cruz of Mexico designed the technical tracks that featured three combinations that tested multiple riders throughout the night. Fifteen entries managed a clean first round and […]Read More
The Sanctuary arena hosted an international field of twenty-two talented horses and riders who joined us for this afternoon’s World Equestrian Center $10,000 Futures and $30,000 Grand Prix classes. A myriad of sparkling holiday trees, bountiful greenery and substantially sized gifts all ornamented the course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. As always, both classes brought the fiercest of competition with all riders vying […]Read More
Today marked the first Derby Day of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Fall Show Series. More than thirty-five stunning hunters took to Hunter 1 to contest the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and the $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Hunter Derby. Tucker Williams designed the flowing tracks that featured beautiful natural obstacles and lines for entries to show off their horse’s brilliance and adjustability. […]Read More
An elegant holiday-themed décor set a festive scene for World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s Derby Friday classes. Flocked trees, natural jump features and several mega-sized gifts were hard to miss on the R+L arenascape. Besting a field of sixteen entries, Molly Mcadow of Highland Manor Farm and her own Caston took top honors in the WEC Hunter Derby 3′ – Open. Mcadow and Caston were […]Read More
Those who joined us for the Fall Classic and Midwest Indoors series may have noticed a change of scenery this week. The World Equestrian Center is decorated nose-to-tail for the show circuit and is brimming with holiday cheer, patiently waiting for the arrival of Santa during next week’s show. Wilmington’s Winter in the Midwest feature class action kicked off today with the $10,000 WEC Wilmington […]Read More
Feature class action for the first week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Fall Show Series kicked off early this morning with 30 entries vying for the win in the $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix. The WEC Grand Arena hosted a challenging track built by FEI III course designer, Catsy Cruz of Mexico. The winding track featured bending lines and a tricky triple combination. […]Read More
