Erica Quinn and Magic In The Making Conjure Victory at the $12,500 Golden Ocala Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The final Hunter Derby Friday of 2024 brought a stunning lineup of Hunters to the WEC Stadium once again, featuring three derbies: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Tucker Williams designed the flowing courses where horses showcased their style. Erica Quinn, from Wellington, Florida, claimed […]Read More

Strong Performances Highlight Opening Day at World Equestrian Center – Ocala December Dressage CDI-W Show

Ocala, FL – The final dressage show of 2024 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) opened on Thursday, December 12, at the December Dressage CDI-W presented by Hampton Green Farms. Three CDI classes were featured on the day’s schedule with familiar faces leading the victory gallops. U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Adrienne Lyle (USA) led the 15-entry strong Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI-W class riding […]Read More

Paul O’Shea Saves the Best for Last with Imerald Van’t Voorhof in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic fans cheered on 43 top horse-and-rider combinations from 14 different nations. In a dramatic finale, Paul O’Shea of Ireland, aboard Imerald […]Read More

Patricio Rodriguez & Icarus Come Out on Top in $30,000 Magnawave Grand Prix of Winter Classic 2

Wilmington, Ohio – Twenty horse-and-athlete combinations met Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 Magnawave Grand Prix of Winter Classic 2. FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed an appropriate, technical track for the esteemed field of riders, allowing six combinations to jump-off. As the second to go in the short course, Patricio Rodriguez (ARG) […]Read More

Jennifer Schwartz Pilots Pura Vida to Win the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Winter Classic 2

Wilmington, Ohio – The $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby was the highlight event of the evening in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC), where the top three athletes fought for the leading prize, posting scores just half a point apart. After a competitive handy round, Jennifer Schwartz rose to the top of the leaderboard with Sarah North’s 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood […]Read More

Megan Young and Malito Make Memories in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”- 3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 December Show Series brought skilled hunter combinations to the WEC Stadium for an exciting lineup of three competitive derbies: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Kenny Krome set flowing tracks that showcased each horse’s rideability […]Read More

Paul O’Shea and Squirt Gun Soar to Victory in the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – International competition is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 December Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, 61 horse-and-rider combinations from 17 nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* winning title. In the end, it was Ireland’s Paul O’Shea who soared to the top […]Read More

Richard Rinehart & The Diamant Rose Z Forge Partnership with $30,000 Grand Prix Win at Thanksgiving in the Midwest

Wilmington, Ohio – Fifteen starters met for the $30,000 Grand Prix at the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening of WEC – Wilmington Thanksgiving in the Midwest to conclude November’s featured competition. Canada’s Michael Pegg designed the track that moved seven horse-and-athlete combinations onto the jump-off phase, but Richard Rinehart ultimately piloted The Diamant Rose Z (Toulon x Diamant Z) to the first grand prix win of […]Read More

Sarah Duhon & MF Starboy Shine in $15,000 CWD USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Thanksgiving in the Midwest

Wilmington, Ohio – Sarah Duhon was met with smiles and open arms at the in-gate of the R+L Arena after Friday evening’s $15,000 CWD USHJA National Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Thanksgiving in the Midwest. Of 15 top hunter combinations, Duhon spoke nothing but positivity about her winning mount, MF Starboy, (Like Angel x Frisia), owned by Michael Britt-Leon. “I have known Starboy for […]Read More

Spend December with Us! What to Expect at WEC – Wilmington 2025 Winter in the Midwest

November 19, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Join us this winter in Wilmington, Ohio, where the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series will feature 16 weeks of hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from December 4, 2024, through April 6, 2025, offering more than $4 million in prize money and awards. Each week of competition will feature family-friendly events, with special holiday-themed activities throughout […]Read More