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

Junior Riders Dominate in Wilmington – Izzy Beisel Wins the $30,000 Grand Prix at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – The junior athletes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington dominated the $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary. In a four-horse jump-off, it was Izzy Beisel (USA) that claimed the win with the second of her two mounts, Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah). Beisel led the way in Joe Carnicom’s (USA) short course with her first horse, Diaz Barbotiere, and […]Read More

Daniel Geitner Secures Hat Trick with $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory 

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as a field of talented horse-and-rider combinations competed over FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (MEX) intricate tracks. Ultimately, it was Daniel Geitner (USA) who secured a hat trick after winning the class aboard November Hill’s Jalanne (Dynamo x Alanne).  Only four athletes managed to answer all the […]Read More

Daniel Geitner Lands Double Victory on Hunter Derby Friday During Week III of 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series 

Ocala, FL – Hunter 1 welcomed nearly 90 stunning hunter combinations to vie for the top prize in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Dean Rheinheimer crafted the derby tracks that allowed athletes to show off their horse’s adjustability and brilliance. In the final hunter derby […]Read More

Melissa Donnelly & Corlando 49 Top the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – Friday evening in the R+L Arena showcased 20 top notch horse-and-rider combinations for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby. After a competitive handy round, it was the dynamic duo, Melissa Donnelly and Corlando 49 (Cartani x Olanda I) that came out on top. Having won many derbies in their career together, Donnelly discussed the strict routine that ‘Corey’ follows at every […]Read More

New World Championship Hunter Rider Opportunities at 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – For the first time, the Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will offer World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) opportunities. The 2024 circuit, which runs for 12 weeks from January 3 through March 24, will have two weeks of WCHR competition, offering hunter riders at all levels the chance to gain valuable points for year-end awards in this […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves and Vick Du Croisy Conquer the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix 

Ocala, FL – Feature competition kicked off this afternoon with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) built the welcoming tracks for a field of top-notch competitors, but it was Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) and Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick Du Croisy (Lord Carthago x Merveille Ducroisy) that took the lead.  Luis Sabino Goncalves piloted both his mounts, […]Read More

One-Two Finish for Amy Krebs in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – Junior rider Amy Krebs picked up right where she left off Thursday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, scoring a one-two finish with her own Jabantos (Carsari Van De Helle x Cassima) and Ike (Spartacus x Twister), respectively, in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake. Since her win in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 5, Krebs is on a […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – The second week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala saw a new group of athletes grace the winner’s circle. Daniel Geitner and Vesta De Lavardin kept the audience on the edge of their seats in Thursday’s $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Amanda Steege secured a pair of impressive scores in the $20,000 Golden Ocala […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 5 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 5 featured World Championship Hunter Rider Week (WCHR) at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington as well as top show jumping competition from Wednesday, January 10 to Sunday, January 14. Richard Rinehart returned to the top of the leaderboard in the $10,000 Welcome Stake Thursday evening. Anna Schierholz stole the spotlight during WCHR week with her second consecutive win in the […]Read More