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

First Round of the 2023 Premier Equitation Cup Championship Powered by Gary Yeomans Ford Moved Inside to Arena 3

Ocala, FL – Due to forecasted weather, the first round of the 2023 Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford has been moved to Indoor 3. The first round will commence at 12:15pm. Spectators are encouraged to come watch the best junior athletes in the nation compete for a brand-new Ford Explorer XLT SUV and the prestigious Premier Equitation Cup title! The Grand […]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

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing an array of exciting events this week. Join us for the prestigious 2023 Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford on Saturday, February 11 in the WEC Grand Arena. The stakes are high as more than 100 of the best junior riders in America will face off in the grand arena competing in three phases: jumping, […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #9 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, February 8 to Sunday, February 12. This week of competition will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 Futures Prix […]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