Batchelder Shines on Florida-Bred Horse and Youth Champions Crowned at World Equestrian Center Dressage March Show

March 14, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center – Ocala played host to back-to-back rated shows Dressage I (March 8-10) and Dressage II (March 11-12) as well as the 2023 Florida Youth Dressage Championships. Sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, the show held classes from Training Level to FEI Grand Prix and served as an official qualifying competition for the 2023 […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z owned by Foxridge Farms Stables and ridden by Sean Jobin of Canada. Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z, aka ‘Licot’ wowed the crowd last week during the FEI CSI3* competition for his huge heart and impressive jumping style. Jobin piloted the talented 11-year-old Zangersheide gelding to three clear international rounds with third place […]Read More

Sean Jobin & Sterrehof’s Edinus Prevail in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic

Ocala, FL – Week X of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala came to a close this afternoon with the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Canada’s Sean Jobin bested a top-level field of show jumpers for the win aboard Antrim Equestrian’s Sterrehof’s Edinus (Padinus x Idylle). The athletes gave their all over Catsy Cruz’s (MEX) classic […]Read More

Aaron Vale & Prescott Run Away with the $100,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – The energy level was at an all-time high at World Equestrian Center – Ocala this evening as a slew of the world’s top show jumping athletes put forth their best efforts in hopes of securing the $100,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix victory. With thousands of spectators cheering them on, trailblazers Aaron Vale (USA) and his longtime partner Prescott (Lordanos x Bb Carvallo) […]Read More

Lani Hutchison & Iconic Seize the Win in the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Products Grand Prix at WEC Ohio

Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors flocked to the Sanctuary Arena Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Products Grand Prix. International course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) built the track that proved challenging for the field with just a lone combination posting a clear jumping effort. Lani Hutchison (USA) prevailed to stand atop the podium for her first ever grand prix […]Read More

Taylor Flury Dominates the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as a field of elite contenders competed over a challenging course set by Catsy Cruz (MEX). Aliboo Farm Inc.’s Taylor Flury dominated by securing three of the top ten spots on the leaderboard. The first-round track proved to be a challenge as only seven entries managed to find their […]Read More

Melissa Donnelly & Corlando 49 Impress to Earn the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby Win at WEC Ohio

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to a notable field of hunter riders for the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby Friday evening. Twenty-three combinations tried their hand at Joseph Carnicom’s (USA) track, designed to allow riders to showcase their horse’s style and scope. Melissa Donnelly (USA) played to her horse’s strengths, strategically piloting Corlando 49 […]Read More

Matt Martin Pilots Diamant’s Legacy to the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby Victory

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted yet another successful Hunter Derby Friday as more than 90 horse-and-rider combinations took to Hunter 1 to compete in the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 WEC – Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Keith Bollotte laid the stunning tracks for today’s courses […]Read More

Sam Pegg & Gin Tonic 158 Prove Unbeatable in $10,000 Kentucky Performance Products Welcome Stake at WEC Ohio

Wilmington, Ohio – Featured show jumping competition of Winter Spring Forward got underway Thursday evening with the $10,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products. International course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) crafted the tracks for the field of horse-and-athlete combinations, where Sam Pegg (CAN) and new top mount, Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Sanjador) came out on top once again. Pegg, of Ten Sixty […]Read More

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Tackle the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – Feature action during week X of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala opened with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix where trailblazers Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple posted a double clear effort with an uncatchable time for the win. Catsy Cruz (MEX) laid the welcoming tracks for 22 entries representing seven countries where a […]Read More