Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Charlie Jones, a partner at Stone Ridge Sport Horses with Bretton Chad. Together, the pair own a thriving training and sales business located in Calgary, Canada. This is Jones second week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and he has already become a fan-favorite, particularly with a standout horse who he calls, ‘Speedy Pete.’ We […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with spectator and exhibitors alike to watch the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Thirty of the world’s best athletes representing nine different nations vied for the winning title over tracks built by FEI Level IV course designer, Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Daniel Coyle (IRL), fresh off two European World Cup™ victories, continued his winning streak by […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – It was a banner day for Izzy Beisel (USA) in the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 8, claiming both the win and third place honors in the $30,000 Grand Prix, and the win in the $10,000 Futures Prix. “That was so fun. It is the first time I have won both classes too. I told my dad […]Read More
Ocala, FL – On a picturesque Florida afternoon, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix unfolded as a field of talented horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a technical track set by FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Andre Thieme (GER) returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala right where he left off, taking home his first feature class victory of the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala is set to commence on Wednesday, February 7, featuring World Champion Hunter Riders (WCHR) and the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford. Below are important details regarding schooling opportunities for the week. New Offering: Ticketed schooling sessions will be available in the WEC […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Nearly 100 impressive hunters convened at Hunter 1 for the fifth Hunter Derby Friday during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The four 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, the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Junior Hunter Derby, and $15,000 USHJA National 3′ […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Anna Schierholz continued her winning ways in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 8, this time with her dearest Constellation (Cellestial). Schierholz earned back-to-back derby wins during her most recent trip to WEC – Wilmington, but the win with Constellation was even more special to the professional of Clouds End Farm. “I imported […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Feature class action during week V of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off with twenty-five horse-and-rider combinations vying for top in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Piloting Sigma Stables LLC’s Scoop De Septon Z (Hunters Scendro x Kageena Van T Hoogeinde), Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) emerged victorious after an 11-horse jump-off. FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Featured competition of Winter Classic 8 began with the $10,000 EquiJet Welcome Stake in the Standlee Sanctuary Thursday afternoon. Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) to find her way back on top with her own It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau). Loochtan, of Stone Creek Stables in Georgetown, Kentucky, returned to WEC – […]Read More
January 31, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Entries for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* show presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, which runs February 15-18, 2024, in Ocala, FL, are due on February 7, 2024. The competition features Fédération Equestre International (FEI) sanctioned classes as well as USEF/USDF-rated classes in the new beautiful outdoor arena complex. Riders are advised to be aware that entries are […]Read More
