Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Are Unstoppable in $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – The WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomed nearly 100 stunning hunters to compete over beautifully designed tracks set by Michael Pegg and Doug Russell. The three hunter derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby, all witnessed intense competition […]Read More

Kelsey Epperson & Incredible Score Third $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Win at Winter Classic 12

Wilmington, Ohio – Bobby Murphy (USA) set the tracks that welcomed top horse-and-rider combinations for Hunter Derby Friday in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 12, though it was Kelsey Epperson that secured the highest scores of the day to land her third derby win of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series. Referring to her strict per-derby routine of […]Read More

Entries & Stall Reservations Now Open for the $675,000 A Sudden Impulse and Orange Blossom Classic

Ocala, FL – Quarter Horse competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala! Entries and stall reservations are now open through AnEquineProduction.com for two NSBA and AQHA approved events: the Orange Blossom Classic from April 17-21, 2024, and A Sudden Impulse from April 23-27, 2024. With a combined $675,000 in guaranteed added money, these competitions assure top-tier action for all participants. Featuring a total of 10 AQHA hunter […]Read More

Molly Ashe Cawley and Berdien Best the Field in $35,000 The Dutta Corporation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – The $35,000 The Dutta Corporation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* took center stage as the premier event on Thursday evening, featuring a field of star-studded horse-and-rider pairs showcasing their skills under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena. Molly Ashe Cawley (USA) emerged victorious with her longtime partner Berdien (Bustique x Querlybet Hero), owned by Louisburg Farm, and galloped away with the winning […]Read More

Stars Align for Janson in the $10,000 Welcome Stake of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 12

Wilmington, Ohio – The $10,000 Welcome Stake kicked off featured competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 12, where none could best Michael Janson (USA) as he secured both first and second place honors with Ringo Star PS (Cicero Z x Hivita) and Caveman Z (Carthargo Z x Amelia Z), respectively. First in the ring with his tried-and-true 16-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, Caveman […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week VIII Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week VIII of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series belonged to Daniel Coyle, as he claimed the top spot in the $35,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI3*, $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix, $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* and a one-two finish in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix. The Tosh Family dominated Hunter Derby Friday, as Hunt Tosh claimed top […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 11 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 11 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, February 21 to Sunday, February 24. Izzy Beisel secured the $30,000 Grand Prix win Saturday evening. Ivan Espada clinched the win in the $10,000 Voltaire Futures Prix. Kaitlyn Skog topped the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby while Gabrielle Sharlow won the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro Hunter […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Grace Long, G&T Equestrian

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Grace Long, an accomplished Australian athlete who, together with her husband Tom Bebb, founded G&T Equestrian. While their primary base for the successful training and boarding operation is in Middleburg, Virginia, they spend their winter months in Ocala, Florida, showing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with […]Read More

Daniel Coyle Caps Off Stellar Week With a One-Two Finish in $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – Competition continued early Sunday morning with a fresh set of top-notch horse-and-rider combinations from 10 different nations vying for top honors in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix. Irishman Daniel Coyle capped off his week with yet another spectacular win, claiming first and second with two remarkable mounts, Jasper and Lena VDL, both owned by Ariel Grange.   Peter Grant (CAN) set the […]Read More

Luck of the Irish Strikes Again for Daniel Coyle in the $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – The atmosphere was electric for what possibly was the most thrilling grand prix yet during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* drew spectators and exhibitors alike to the WEC Grand Arena to watch an international field of top Jumping athletes vie for the lion’s share of the prize money. In […]Read More