Ocala, FL – One hundred stunning hunters came out for Hunter Derby Friday to contest the $20,000 WEC Ocala 3’6” Hunter Derby, $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Canadian course designer Peter Grant created the flowing tracks that featured a hay bale combination and a stunning hedge wall option. Competition was fierce with scores soaring into […]Read More
WILMINGTON, Ohio – Week 11 of the Winter in the Midwest indoor horse show circuit kicked off tonight as ten horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena to contest the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m. Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, designed a course that challenged competitors to negotiate the serpentine-like track, which rewarded a flowing pace and tested adjustability with a number of […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series is in full swing with thrilling competition each week. Feature class action during Week VIII kicked off with 24 horse-and-rider combinations competing for the win in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level II course designer Colm Quinn (IRL) designed the winding tracks that allowed six competitive entries to produce clean first rounds. Out […]Read More
Week VII of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series wrapped after a slate of top equestrian sport including the $75,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix and the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Other feature class action included three hunter derbies in the WEC stadium, two jumper classics and the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Lisa Goldman-Smolen and Barbara Disko’s Sovereign conquered Sunday’s $15,000 WEC […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting an array of fantastic events this week including Week VIII of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series, World Equestrian Center – Ocala Dressage XIII Competition and the 9th Annual Northeast Florida First Lego League Regional Championships. The 2022 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series is well underway with thrilling equestrian competition each week, including Saturday night’s $75,000 Alltech Grand […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week VII’s featured class action came to a close on Sunday afternoon as fourteen horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for the victory over tracks build by FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Three managed clean first rounds and two jumped double clear, but it was Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) and Barbara Disko’s Sovereign (Frontal x Galledent) […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The atmosphere was electric in the WEC Grand Arena as fans filled the stands and an international field of competitive athletes representing ten countries gathered to contest the $75,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix. Two-time Olympic Games course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) set the intricate tracks that featured an imposing triple bar in a triple combination that challenged many riders throughout the […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – Week ten of the 2022 Winter Classic Show Series wrapped up in the Sanctuary Arena with the conclusion of the $30,000 World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Grand Prix. An international field of competitors took to the tracks built by course designer, Robert Barton of San Antonio, Texas. Just four found success over Barton’s first track and three ultimately delivered double clear rounds, […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased a special $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix under the lights on Friday evening. Nearly 50 horse-and-ride combinations competed over an ornate track designed by FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Twelve combinations achieved a clean first round and eight jumped double clear, but it was Richard Spooner and his own […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series hosted another exciting Derby Friday in the WEC Stadium. Tucker Williams designed the open tracks that encouraged riders to show off their horse’s adjustability and brilliance. Competition was fierce in all three classes, with scores soaring into the 90s. Morgan Ward and her own Comissario (Calido x Amabilita) bested a field of fifteen horse-and-rider […]Read More
