Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Ireland’s Daniel Coyle, who is currently ranked 14th on the Longines Jumping Ranking list. The talented 30-year-old Irishman has been a dominating force in the international Jumping world, claiming World Cup™ and five-star victories around the globe. He’s made World Equestrian Center – Ocala his winter destination and we had the chance to catch up […]Read More
Ocala, FL – On Sunday morning, a strong field of athletes hailing from 11 different nations took to the WEC Grand Arena to culminate the week with the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix. Colm Quinn (IRL) laid the intricate tracks, leading to a nine-horse jump-off, and ultimately seeing, David Cameron (AUS) galloping away with the victory aboard Beijing Ls La Silla. Sharn Wordley (NZL) set […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The rain couldn’t stop the crowds from gathering to watch athletes give it their all Saturday evening for the inaugural international grand prix of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*. Thirty-two top athletes from nine nations took on the challenging course designed by FEI Level III course designer Colm Quinn (IRL). Among them, Carlos […]Read More
February 17, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The feature class on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage was the Grand Prix Special CDI3*. In their first CDI together, Jessica Howington (USA) and Serenade MF led the lap of honor. The WEC February Dressage CDI3* concludes on Sunday, February 18, with Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix stole the spotlight Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, where Michael Pegg (CAN) set a first-round track that saw four horse-and-athlete combinations move onto the jump-off. Ultimately, the only junior rider in the field, Amy Krebs (USA) came out on top. Aboard her own, Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima), the pair is no stranger […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as a field of aspiring horse-and-rider combinations vied for top honors over tracks built by Colm Quinn (IRL). Rachel Schnurr (CAN) claimed the victory aboard Lauren MacMillan’s Crislin Van Den Bosrand Z (Carambole x Ikarla Ban Den Bosrand) with a lightning-fast performance in the jump-off. A total of 12 […]Read More
Enhancements continue to support growing dressage community at WEC – Ocala February 17, 2024 – Ocala, FL – As the first CDI of the 2024 show season is underway, exciting developments are progressing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) to enhance the experience for dressage competitors. With an increase in dressage shows for 2024, which are sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, as well as creating […]Read More
February 16, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Competition for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage continued on Friday, February 16, 2024, at WEC – Ocala with a grand prix win for Anna Marek (USA) as well as repeat victories for Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and Quinn Iverson (USA). Hosting Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and USEF/USDF-rated classes, WEC February Dressage CDI3* […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Ninety impressive hunters convened at Hunter 1 for the seventh Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Keith Bollotte crafted the tracks for three competitive derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby, providing athletes with a platform […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Nineteen combinations met to contest Scott Alder’s (USA) tracks in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, but it was Melissa Donnelly that impressed with two consistent trips aboard Elizabeth Becker’s Cinda (VDL Douglas x What Pride) to take the win. Donnelly also rounded out the top three with Becker’s Corlando 49. The night proved special for Donnelly, “It has been a […]Read More
