World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week IV Highlights

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted another exhilarating week of equestrian sport during week IV of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Jelmer Hoekstra (NED) snagged his second consecutive win in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix, this time under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena aboard Origi Van’t Roosaker. The highlight event of the week, the $100,000 UF Health Grand […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Samantha Schaefer

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on accomplished show jumping and hunter rider, Samantha Schaefer of Westminster, Maryland. Schaefer has dominated the sport ever since she was a junior rider, taking home numerous impressive titles at premier shows across the continent. We caught up with Schaefer to learn more about her incredible career and three of her top mounts. WEC: Tell us […]Read More

Santiago Lambre & The Diamant Rose Z Notch the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic Victory

Ocala, FL – National show jumping competition for week IV of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala culminated this afternoon as an elite field of horse-and-rider combinations competed for the top prize in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Kenny Krome (USA) set the closing tracks where Santiago Lambre and his own The Diamant Rose Z […]Read More

Portugal’s Luis Sabino Goncalves Dominates the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Spectators packed the stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala tonight to watch the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix. Thirty-two athletes representing 12 different nations put forth their best effort over a technical first round track designed by FEI Level III course designer Kenny Krome (USA). Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) dominated the class taking home first […]Read More

Back-to-Back Wins for Jelmer Hoekstra in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – On Friday night, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix took over the WEC Grand Arena to allow developing horses and riders the chance to compete under the lights to one day prepare for the Saturday night grand prix. Forty-four up-and-coming combinations representing ten different countries competed over FEI Level III course designer Kenny Krome’s (USA) first round track, but it was Jelmer […]Read More

Amanda Steege & Laffite De Muze Land the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday took over the WEC Stadium once again during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A large field of impeccable horse-and-athlete combinations vied for the top prize 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 […]Read More

Kristjan Good & Carano Land a Big Win in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby at WEC Winter Classic #7

Wilmington, Ohio – A seasoned group of hunters gathered in the R+L Arena for Winter Classic #7 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for another sensational hunter derby Friday. Scott Alder (USA) crafted the track for the field of 13 breathtaking horse-and-athlete combinations in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Spectators were eager to recognize Kristjan Good (CAN) and Carano (Cabardino) with applause […]Read More

MTM Hachi Gives Tracy Fenney Wings in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Another picturesque afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Ocala set the stage for the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Twenty-three elite horse-and-rider combinations representing eight different nations competed over an intricate track set by FEI Level III course designer Kenny Krome (USA). Round one of competition posed a challenge as only three athletes managed to find the path to a clear […]Read More

Exhibitor Information for the 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship Powered by Gary Yeomans Ford

Ocala, FL – January 26, 2023 – The 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford is right around the corner. The prestigious event will be held on February 11 during Week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Riders will still have a chance to qualify for the championship until February 5, 2023. Junior athletes must place in at least […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week III Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week III of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased thrilling equestrian sport culminating with the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix where ladies dominated the jump-off and Hunter Holloway galloped away with the victory aboard Pepita Con Spita. Earlier in the week, Samantha Schaefer (USA) captured the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance […]Read More