Ireland’s Tom Wachman Steals the Win in $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed on Thursday night under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena as 41 of the world’s best athletes representing 11 different nations vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. The youngest athlete in the field, Tom Wachman of Ireland, saved the best for last, and clinched the […]Read More

Mendoza Loor Returns to Winner’s Circle at World Equestrian Center February Dressage CDI3*

February 15, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage held the first classes of competition on Thursday, February 15, 2024, and saw 2023 Pan American Games individual gold medalists Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and Jewel’s Goldstrike return to the winner’s circle in their first competitive outing since the championship. Young professional Quinn Iverson (USA) was victorious […]Read More

Amy Krebs Stands Alone in the $10,000 Welcome Stake of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 10

Wilmington, Ohio – Amy Krebs (USA) stood alone as the only clear effort in the $10,000 Welcome Stake of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 10. Not only did the junior rider take top honors with Avanti Sporthorses LLC’s Hey Alexa (Elvis Ter Putte x Grenache VD Merrihoeve), but also second place with her top mount Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima). With […]Read More

Youth Riders in Command: Florida Youth Dressage Championships Will Spark Excitement at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

February 15, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Throughout Florida, participation in the international and national levels of dressage has increased in recent years in Florida, with the youth divisions experiencing a particularly significant growth. The Florida Youth Dressage Championships (FYDC) has played a key role in this phenomenon. For the second year in a row, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will host the FYDC on […]Read More

Belgium’s Emilie Conter Opens International Competition at 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomes back international Jumping competition this week, marking the beginning of four more exciting international weeks as part of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. This morning, the WEC Grand Arena played host to 40 top-notch athletes representing nine different nations to compete in the 1.40m Speed CSI3*. Colm Quinn (IRL), an FEI Level III course designer crafted […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – Hunter and equitation athletes took over the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala last week for World Champion Hunter Riders week, and the highlight event, the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford. Eleanor Rudnicki drove away in a brand new Ford Explorer XLT SUV after maintaining her lead throughout all three phases of the […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 9 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 9 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, February 7 to Sunday, February 11. Devin Milan (USA) scored two featured wins in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Nicole Loochtan (USA) clinched the win in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Kristjan Good (CAN) stole the spotlight in the $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More

Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple Are Victorious in $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – A beautiful sunny Florida day set the scene for the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix. An elite field of athletes representing 10 different nations gathered at the WEC Stadium early this morning to compete for the winning title over a challenging track set by FEI Level III course designer Joey Rycroft (CAN). In a three-horse jump-off, the dynamic duo of Tracy Fenney […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Maddie Tosh

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on second-place winner of the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford, Maddie Tosh of Milton, Georgia. As the daughter of Hunt and Mandy Tosh, the 18-year-old athlete has been immersed in the equestrian industry from a young age. Today, she stands as a highly accomplished hunter, jumper, and equitation athlete. We had […]Read More

Eleanor Rudnicki Drives Away With the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship Powered by Gary Yeomans Ford

Ocala, FL – The 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford was the highly anticipated event of week VI during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Sixty-two of the nation’s top junior athletes earned their spots to compete in the WEC Grand Arena to contest a traditional three-phase equitation format, featuring courses crafted by ten-time Maclay Finals course designer, Bobby Murphy, […]Read More