Amanda Steege and Lafitte De Muze Shine in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased the talent of nearly 100 stunning hunters in the WEC Stadium. Tucker Williams laid the flowing tracks for three 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, and the $15,000 USHJA […]Read More

CSI Highlights and Weekly Stalls Available at 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will offer more internationally rated jumping competition than ever before and will headline five weeks of the 12-week circuit, which runs January 3 through March 24, 2024. The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series offers more than $6.5 million in prize money, along with opportunities for jumping athletes to earn […]Read More

Partnership Pays Off for Daniel Geitner and Vesta De Lavardin in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling competition. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as 29 top-notch horse-and-rider combinations competed over an intricate track set by FEI Level III course designer Ben Townley (GBR). In a thrilling 10-horse jump-off, Daniel Geitner upped the […]Read More

Rinehart Dominates $10,000 Welcome Stake at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 5

Wilmington, Ohio – Richard Rinehart (USA) dominated Joe Carnicom’s (USA) technically set $10,000 Welcome Stake track at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 5, claiming first and third place honors with Captain America 10 and Caesar, respectively. Rinehart was not concerned about the challenges of the course, “They are both experienced horses, so I wasn’t worried. There were a few harder turns with the […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 4 of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series kicked off the new year at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, January 4 to Sunday, January 7. Nicole Loochtan had a banner week, winning both the $10,000 Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Jessica Lobmiller captured the victory in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Anna Schierholz impressed in the […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is now underway with thrilling hunter/jumper sport through March 24, 2024. The first week of the series saw several familiar faces in the winner’s circle. Samantha Schaefer secured her fourth consecutive victory with In The Know in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and Luis Sabino Goncalves began his week on a high note, earning […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Maya Denis 

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on 20-year-old Maya Denis of Mexico. This talented young athlete made Ocala her home two years ago, and she’s been gathering top placings ever since. She has competed in numerous international classes at WEC, and showcases her true passion for the sport, with the time and energy she puts into her horses. We caught up with […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Pablo Risk It to Win It in $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala witnessed a full house during the inaugural Saturday night event of the 12-week 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix. A field of top-tier athletes from across the world showcased their skills over a challenging track crafted by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA). In a nail-biting jump-off, Dorothy Douglas and […]Read More

Nicole Loochtan Sweeps Winter Classic 4 with a Win in the $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio –Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to her winning ways on Saturday evening with her It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau) for the $30,000 Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4. Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) track saw five horse-and-athlete combinations move onto the jump-off phase, where Loochtan, of Stone Creek Stables, was the only double clear effort of […]Read More

Augusta Iwasaki and Fresca Snag the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory 

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix took center stage this afternoon, featuring a competitive field of 20 horse-and-rider combinations navigating a challenging track set by Steve Stephens (USA). Augusta Iwasaki (USA) and her accomplished partner, Fresca (Carambole x Zanesca), snagged the win and galloped away with the top prize.  Out of the 20 combinations, seven successfully completed a faultless round, advancing to […]Read More