Amanda Steege & Lafitte De Muze Best the Field in the $20,000 WEC Ocala 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby

Week VI of the 2022 Winter Spectacular showcased World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s largest derby Friday to date with more than 130 stunning hunters contesting the $20,000 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/ Am Hunter Derby. Fifty-eight pairs showed under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena this evening over an outstanding course built by […]Read More

Jason and Alisa Berry Sweep Derby Friday at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – Jason Berry of Jason Berry Stables in Verona, Virginia, and Solitude captured the win in today’s $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3′ Open against a field of twenty talented hunters over tracks built by Joe Carnicom (USA). Jason Berry rode Solitude for owner Sophia Tabasso and trainer Jonathan D. Martin. Despite presenting like a seasoned professional, today was the young hunter’s first […]Read More

Thomas McDermott & Alpha Activity Shine in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – Week VI of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off with the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Competition was held in the WEC Stadium where 30 horse-and-rider combinations vied for the win over tracks built by FEI Level III course designer, Joey Rycroft (CAN). Eleven entries navigated a clear first round and six jumped double clear, but it was Thomas McDermott (AUS) […]Read More

Megan Bash and Jackson VDL Crush $10,000 Wilmington Welcome Stake

Wilmington, OHIO – A field of fifteen horse-and-rider combinations contested the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake this afternoon over a track designed by Robert Barton of San Antonio, Texas. A tight time allowed of 88 seconds caught out several competitors in the first round, with only eight riders advancing to the jump-off round. Six pairs earned double-clear rounds but none could catch Megan Bash (USA) of […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular Week V Highlights

World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted another exhilarating week of equestrian sport during Week V of the Winter Spectacular Show Series. Peter Petschenig (AUT) and Wannabe CS captured the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix win, while Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Ballyoskill Big Bucks took top honors in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Read on for additional highlights from hunter derby Friday, our […]Read More

Derek Petersen & Zechariah 3:9 Dash to Victory in the $15,000 WEC Ocala 1.45m Jumper Classic

Week V of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series closed out with fifteen horse-and-rider combinations vying for the win in the $15,000 WEC Ocala 1.45m Jumper Classic. Five entries managed clear first rounds over the track designed by Peter Grant (CAN). But it was Derek Petersen and his own Zechariah 3:9 (Zirocco Blue x Katrina) who prevailed to take the […]Read More

Austria’s Peter Petschenig & Wannabe CS Taste Victory in the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted an exhilarating Saturday night of top equestrian sport as 44 horse-and-rider combinations gathered under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. FEI Level III course designer, Peter Grant (CAN) designed the intricate tracks with a tight time allowed that caught many riders throughout the class. Although six entries delivered faultless rounds, it was Peter Petschenig and […]Read More

Ireland’s McCarthy and Catch a Star HSS take home Their Fifth Wilmington Winter Classic $30,000 Grand Prix Win

Ireland’s McCarthy and Catch a Star HSS take home Their Fifth Wilmington Winter Classic $30,000 Grand Prix Win  Wilmington, OHIO – Kevin McCarthy of K&K Sporthorses in Lexington, Kentucky, piloted his own Catch a Star HSS (Sheraton x Tolinda) to the win in tonight’s $30,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix. Tonight marked the fifth grand prix victory of the 2022 Winter Classic series for the […]Read More

Enrico Blue Carries Manuel Torres to a Blue Ribbon Finish in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Saturday’s feature class action began with 43 competitive entries taking to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for the win in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Peter Grant (CAN), an FEI Level III course designer created the intricate tracks where only three entries managed double clear rounds, but it was Manuel Torres (COL) and Lara Gabrie’s Enrico Blue (Zirocco Blue VDL x Pamela) that […]Read More

Morgan Ward & Comissario Star in the $20,000 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – Over 100 horse-and-rider combinations gathered at Hunter 1 for Week V’s Hunter Derby Friday. Pat Muskus designed the rolling tracks that offered three high options and allowed entries to showcase their horses brilliance. Competition was fierce in all three derbies with scores soaring into the 90s. Morgan Ward of Milford, New Jersey and her own Comissario (Calido x Amabilita) earned top honors […]Read More