Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Impress in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Over 70 jaw-dropping hunters took to the beautifully designed Hunter 1 arena this morning for the first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Crafted by course designer Tom Hern, the magnificent tracks garnered praise from competitors across the three derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital […]Read More

Star Struck by Anna Schierholz in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at Winter Classic 4

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter athletes returned to the R+L Arena Friday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first derby day of 2024. Anna Schierholz headlined the day as she took the win in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby aboard Sloane Silberman’s Star Struck (Bisquet Balou VD Mispelaere x Espoir D’api). Schierholz was pleased with her start to the winter series […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves Kicks Off the New Year with a Win in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – The highly anticipated 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix kicked off elite competition as a field of 20 horse-and-rider combinations competed over a complex track set by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA) that utilized brand new fences and stunning décor. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) showcased […]Read More

Comeback Season for Nicole Loochtan – Winner of $10,000 Welcome Stake of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 4

Wilmington, Ohio – After a 10-week riding hiatus, Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to the Standlee Sanctuary like she never left with her own It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau). The duo conquered Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) $10,000 Welcome Stake tracks with ease to take home the first featured win of 2024 at the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4. “The […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington will kick off the New Year with Winter Classic 4. Competition will run through Wednesday, January 3 to Sunday, January 7 and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. […]Read More

Countdown to the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The countdown to the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series has begun, with less than one week until the excitement kicks off! From January 3 to March 24, 2024, spectators and exhibitors can immerse themselves in 12 consecutive weeks of top-tier hunter/jumper competition. Anticipate an unparalleled circuit this year, featuring additions to both the schedule and facilities. Among these enhancements are a sixth climate-controlled […]Read More

Top Junior Riders Agree: WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship Is the Place To Be

Ocala, FL – Top junior equitation riders from across the country are currently competing in classes to qualify for the 2024 World Equestrian Center (WEC) Premier Equitation Cup Championship, which will take place at WEC – Ocala on February 10, 2024. This can’t-miss event is on everyone’s calendar as the first big equitation championship of the year, and riders are showcased in the WEC Grand […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 December Show Series Week II Highlights

Ocala, FL– The final week of hunter/jumper competition in 2023 came to an exhilarating close. In the grand finale of 2023, Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) and Scoop De Septon Z took the win in the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI3* and stood atop the podium. Josh Dolan and Something Blue scored their third $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby win, and Alvaro Enrique […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 3 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 3 concluded competition for 2023 Sunday, December 17 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Sarah Meier (USA) and Nightshade SCF (Baldev x Olisina) earned their first career grand prix win together in 30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening, while Rokeechobee STB Gino H x Massima Van’t Spieveld) won the $10,000 Futures Prix with Sam Pegg (CAN). Melissa Donnelly (USA) swept the […]Read More

Alvaro Enrique Tejada Arriola and Jellyton Pb Win the $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The 2023 show season came to an exhilarating close this afternoon as 23 star-studded athletes took to the WEC Grand Arena to contest the $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment National Grand Prix. Catsy Cruz (MEX) set the final tracks of the year, where only four riders managed to answer all of the questions in the first round to battle it out over the […]Read More