William Simpson & Quentin VA Are Victorious in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Thirty developing partnerships put forth their best efforts in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix with the hopes of securing the top prize. Eight of the 30 entries returned for the jump-off while five found a second clear round. Ultimately Olympic gold medalist William Simpson (USA) and his up-and-coming mount Quentin VA (Quarz x Trixie) owned by Two Socks Farms LLC were […]Read More

Kate Egan Cruises to Victory in 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford

Ocala, FL – The 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford was the highly anticipated event of week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Over 100 of the nation’s best junior athletes competed in a traditional three-phase equitation format with jumping tracks built by nine-time Maclay Finals course designer Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Highly decorated junior rider, Kate […]Read More

Izzy Beisel and Diaz Barbotiere are Victorious in the $30,000 Grand Prix of WEC Ohio Winter Classic #9

Wilmington, Ohio – Show jumping competition of Winter Classic #9 reached a pinnacle at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Saturday evening with the $30,000 Grand Prix. Competition was strong as seven athletes attempted master FEI level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) first round track to qualify for the short-course. Ultimately, junior Izzy Beisel (USA) emerged victorious against the seasoned group of athletes aboard her […]Read More

Jenny Miller & MTM Nabilli Have a Grand Night in the $20,000 MARS Equestrian 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted the largest Hunter Derby Friday to date, as more than 150 elegant horse-and-rider combinations competed in the $20,000 MARS Equestrian 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. The WEC Grand Arena played host to 54 world’s best hunter athletes as they gathered to compete […]Read More

Jennifer Schwartz Dominates $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter riders gathered in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for hunter derby Friday of Winter Classic #9. Nearly 42 horse-and-athlete combinations contested Robert Barton’s (USA) decorative tracks. Of the sixteen seasoned professionals in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, it was Jennifer Schwartz that posted four scores in the 90s to gallop away with first and […]Read More

Aaron Vale Lands Double Victory in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Show jumping athletes get a change of scenery for week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series as feature competition moves to the large WEC Stadium. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome was the highlight event of the afternoon as 30 international riders representing nine different nations put forth their best effort over tracks built by FEI Level III course designer […]Read More

Darby Pease & Carel Van Donderen Continue Winning Ways in $10,000 Welcome Stake of WEC Ohio Winter Classic #9

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #9 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series kicked off in World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s Sanctuary Arena with the $10,000 Welcome Stake. It was another strong showing by Darby Pease (USA) who piloted Carel Van Donderen (Acolino x Terania Die Hoeghte)to the win besting a field of 13 athletes over a track built by FEI III course designer […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #8 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #8 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, February 5. Nicole Loochtan (USA) earned her second consecutive win aboard It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosqueatiau) in the $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Sanctuary, while Kristjan Good (CAN) stole the hunter spotlight for the second week in a row in the $15,000 […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – National hunter/jumper competition resumed last week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as Aaron Vale piloted Cristo Beech to the horse’s very first grand prix win at WEC – Ocala on Saturday night, while Tiffany Cambria scored the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby victory aboard Malibu Ken. Read on for more exciting feature class highlights from the […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Isabel Harbour

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on talented amateur rider Isabel Harbour of Alpharetta, Georgia. Harbour has been competing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala since the inaugural opening during the 2021 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Throughout her time at WEC she has earned numerous top placings during Hunter Derby Fridays. Read on to learn more about her riding career and some […]Read More