Geitner Secures First and Second in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Nearly 90 stunning hunters graced the WEC Stadium during Week IV of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Keith Bollotte crafted the natural and open tracks for the three hunter derbies: $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Daniel Geitner once […]Read More

An ‘Incredible’ Day for Kelsey Epperson – Winner of the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Winter Classic 7

Wilmington, Ohio – Twelve points separated Kelsey Epperson and Pamella Kissman’s Incredible (El Salvador x Budine) from second place in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 7. With two blue ribbons early in the week in the 3’6” Green Hunter division, the preparation to get ‘Jack’ to the ring was quite simple.   “We give him […]Read More

Megan Wexler and Psalm Prevail in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – A picturesque, sunny Florida day set the scene for the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Kenny Krome (USA), an accomplished FEI Level III course designer, crafted the inviting courses for today’s competition, where Megan Wexler (USA) clinched victory aboard Amen Corner Farm, LLC’s Psalm (Quasimodo Z x Truuske). A total of 11 horse-and-rider pairs navigated […]Read More

Pegg Saves the Best for Last in the $10,000 CWD Welcome Stake at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 7

Wilmington, Ohio – The Standlee Sanctuary welcomed horse-and-athlete combinations for the $10,000 CWD Welcome Stake during the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 7, where Sam Pegg (CAN) saved the best for last with Formidable Diamant (Diamant De Semilly x Nobel Lady) to take the win. The coming nine-year-old Selle Francais gelding owned by Harlow Investment Enterprises LLC is a particularly special horse to […]Read More

Prestige Italia Announced as Partner at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

January 25, 2024 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center (WEC) announced that Prestige Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of saddles and equestrian accessories, is a partner for 2024 of WEC – Ocala in Ocala, FL. “Partnering with World Equestrian Center – Ocala is a true honor,” said Prestige Italia CEO Marco Baseggio. “At the heart of Prestige Italia’s philosophy is the dedication to technological innovation. WEC is the perfect venue […]Read More

Triple Triumph for Jennifer Hoffmann at World Equestrian Center January Dressage National Show

January 24, 2024 – Ocala, FL – American rider Jennifer Hoffmann brought two horses, both licensed stallions, to the back-to-back US Equestrian (USEF)/United States Dressage Federation (USDF)-rated shows at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and racked up three wins from four starts. The Dressage VIII show on January 18-19 and Dressage IX show on January 20-21, both sponsored by Hampton Green Farmand Discover Dressage, held classes from […]Read More

World Equestrian Center 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week III Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week III of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala was an unforgettable one. Richard Spooner (USA) guided Halcon not only to his inaugural Saturday night competition in the $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix, but also to a triumphant victory. Daniel Geitner had a banner week with wins in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 6 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 6 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, January 17 to Sunday, January 21. The junior riders dominated in the Sanctuary Saturday evening, with Izzy Beisel (USA) taking the win in the $30,000 Grand Prix. Richard Rinehart (USA) piloted his newest mount, Lorstakov (Lordanos x Milena V) to the win in the $10,000 Arion Sellier […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Lilly Geitner

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight features Lilly Geitner, a versatile junior athlete with a lifelong connection to horses. Daughter of Daniel and Cathy Geitner, Lilly has embraced the equestrian lifestyle and has been dominating in the hunter, jumper and equitation rings, achieving top placings in all three disciplines. In our interview with Lilly, we delve into her career highlights and explore her […]Read More

A Night of Firsts – Richard Spooner and Halcon Fly to Victory in $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – A unseasonable chilly Florida night didn’t keep the spectators from gathering at the WEC Grand Arena for the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) set the challenging track for a field of the world’s best athletes. In a nail-biting four-horse jump-off, Richard Spooner (USA) guided Molly Ohrstrom’s Halcon (Con Air […]Read More