Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy & Catch a Star HSS Prove Unbeatable in $30,000 WEC Wilmington Grand Prix

It was an exciting week of feature classes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington during the second leg of the Winter Classic Series. Today the Sanctuary arena was filled with spectators and fans alike as they cheered on more than thirty equine athletes and their riders in the $10,000 Futures Prix 1.30-1.35m and the $30,000 Grand Prix 1.40-1.45m.  Tonight’s $30,000 Grand Prix exhibitors brought the […]Read More

Holzer Tops World Cup Freestyle at World Equestrian Center Dressage V

Ocala, Fla. – December 10, 2021 – Horses and riders took to the ring under the lights in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W in the World Equestrian Center Dressage V show on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Florida. Ashley Holzer (USA) and Havanna 145 took the win in the class, their fourth straight victory in CDI competition […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Lolah LOL Hunt to Victory in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Another Derby Friday has commenced at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Hunter 1 as forty-five stunning hunters vied for the win in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Hunter Derby. Doug Russel designed the natural tracks that featured an abundance of inviting obstacles with three high options. Thirteen gorgeous horse-and-rider combinations took to Hunter 1 this afternoon to […]Read More

All In and Tammy Provost Conquer $5,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3′ – Open

Thirty-two elegant hunters took to the World Equestrian Center R+L arena to contest the $5,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3′ – Open and $5,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3′ – Non Pro. The course for today’s classes was transformed into a winter wonderland. Snow covered trees, oversized gifts and beautiful greenery covered the arena.  Today’s $5,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3′ – Open was a field of sixteen […]Read More

Holzer & Howington Win Opening Grand Prix Classes at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Dressage V

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

Catch A Star HSS & Kevin McCarthy Shine with Second Consecutive $10,000 WEC Wilmington Welcome Stake Win

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

Back-to-Back Wins for Will Simpson & Whoop De Doo in $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix

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

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Fall Show Series Week 1 Highlights

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

Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson & Chacco P Claim $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix

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

David Beisel & Essince W Capture a Third Consecutive $30,000 Grand Prix Win at WEC Wilmington

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