Media Accreditation Open for 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

December 22, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – The media accreditation application is now available for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series, which will run for 12 weeks from January 4 through March 26, 2023, at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. The hunter/jumper circuit is sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and there will be Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competition […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Join us December 22-24 from 5pm-9pm for the final three days of our enchanted Winter Wonderland. With twinkling lights, Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and good cheer to all. The halls of the Grand Plaza will be decked with all the traditional regalia of the season and will feature mesmerizing larger-than-life ornaments, a glittering 45-foot tall Christmas tree, festive entertainment and […]Read More

Franziska Seidl’s Horses Deliver Early Christmas Gifts at World Equestrian Center Dressage V

December 21, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – The Dressage V USEF-rated national dressage show at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, held December 15-18, 2022, featured action at all levels, from Training Level up to Grand Prix. The show is an official qualifying competition for the Great American/USDF Regional Championships and was sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage.  From the eight tests that Franziska Seidl […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala December 2022 Fall Show Series Week II Highlights

The final week of the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala came to a thrilling close. Tracy Fenney and MTM Farm’s MTM Apple dominated the week taking home the top prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. Read on for additional highlights. The finale of the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #3 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – December shows at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington came to a close Sunday, December 18. Winter Classic #3 featured many special classes, including the WEC Professional Medal, the $3,000 Gamblers Choice .90-1.00m and 1.05-1.15m, and the weekly $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. The winner’s circle welcomed several talented horse-and-athlete combinations as they etched their name in history during the action-packed week of elite […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: MTM Apple

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on a World Equestrian Center – Ocala fan-favorite MTM Apple. Owned by Tracy Fenney and Mike McCormick of MTM Farm, ‘Apple’ has been a force to be reckoned with since the inaugural hunter/jumper show at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in 2021. Just this week, Fenney and the infamous Apple won the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Ten Sixty Stables

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s WEC – Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Ten Sixty Stables, owned and operated by Sam and Michael Pegg, with the assistance of their business partner Basheer Kahn. The state-of-the-art equestrian facility is home to the Pegg’s personal business as well as a series of rated horse shows that the team runs at their farm in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. The Pegg […]Read More

Ilan Bluman & Acajou Are Best in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – On Saturday afternoon, 24 starters representing seven different nations competed for the top prize in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. FEI Level III course designer Catsy Cruz (MEX) built the challenging track that allowed nine to advance to the jump-off, but it was Ilan Bluman (COL) and his own Acajou (Casalco x Azobé) that posted an uncatchable time early in the […]Read More

An Apple a Day Can’t Keep Tracy Fenney Away in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – Crowds flocked to World Equestrian Center – Ocala tonight to watch the finale of the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series. The series came to a thrilling close as 26 international contenders representing nine different countries competed for the ultimate victory in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. Tracy Fenney saved the best for last as the final contender to return and […]Read More

Third Time is a Charm for Darby Pease & Carel Van Donderen – Winners of the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Winter Classic #3

Wilmington, Ohio – Jumper competition stole the spotlight Saturday at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington during Winter Classic #3. At the conclusion of the special Gamblers Choice classes, top-notch athletes were welcomed back into the Sanctuary for the $30,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix. It was the day of Darby Pease (USA), as she claimed her third ever grand prix win in the highly anticipated […]Read More