February 4, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will host FEI jumping competition on March 1 to March 4, 2023, in Ocala, Florida, during week IX of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The competition is rated CSI3* and will feature highlight classes every day for exhibitors and spectators alike to enjoy in the WEC Grand Arena. National hunter/jumper competition […]Read More
Ocala, FL – More than 70 entries took to the WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for week V’s Hunter Derby Friday. Tucker Williams (USA) built the stunning tracks that emulated the hunt field for 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. Tiffany […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter athletes took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Friday afternoon for the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby of Winter Classic #8. Bobby Murphy (USA) built the decorated track for the field of horse-and-athlete combinations. At the conclusion of both phases of competition, Kristjan Good (CAN) made a grand return to the winner’s circle, taking his second consecutive […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Another beautiful sunny day at World Equestrian Center – Ocala set the scene for the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix for week V of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN) built the opening tracks for 23 top-level combinations from six different nations, but none could best Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and her tried-and-true mount, […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Winter in the Midwest 2023 Winter Classic #8 feature competition got underway in the Sanctuary Arena this afternoon with the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake. Fifteen elite show jumping athletes convened to ride for the top prize and find their place in the winner’s circle. Izzy Beisel (USA) entered the arena with unmatched confidence and bested the field aboard Vegas H (Valentino x […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #7 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, January 29. Competition was fierce in both the hunter and jumper rings throughout the week with impressive wins in each feature class. Megan Bash (USA) and FF Dior amazed the crowd in the Sanctuary with their win in the $30,000 Grand Prix while Kristjan Good (CAN) swept the $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More
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, 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
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
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
