World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series Week IV Highlights

The final week of FEI CSI3* competition during World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series culminated on Saturday evening with Evan M. Coluccio and Valdes Z claiming the victory in the $140,000 Coca-Coca Beverages Florida FEI CSI3* Grand Prix. Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple had déjà vu in Sunday’s $50,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida National Grand Prix. Read on for additional highlights from hunter […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is boasting yet another exciting week of elite competition, with the addition of the Citrus County Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show. The Citrus County Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show will be held July 8 – 10 in Expo 2. For additional information about the all-breed dog show, click here. Spectators are welcome and there is no charge for admission/parking for […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Andrew Bourns, Bourns Sport Horses

This week’s World Equestrian Center – Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on top international show jumper, Andrew Bourns. Bourns represents his home country of Ireland at top-level international competitions with Bourns Sport Horse’s Seatop Blue and Darquito. Just this year, Bourns has been on the winning Ireland team of two Nations Cups, $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4* in Wellington and $400,000 CSIO5* Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ […]Read More

Déjà Vu for Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple in $50,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – Week IV of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series boasted yet another day of elite competition as the greatest geared up for this morning’s $50,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida National Grand Prix. A total of 37 pairings representing ten different nations took to Alan Wade’s (IRL) impressive track. Tracy Fenney and fan favorite, MTM Apple yielded a time that was […]Read More

Evan Coluccio Secures $140,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida FEI CSI3* Grand Prix Victory Aboard Valdes Z

Ocala, FL – The final day of FEI CSI3* competition during World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series culminated with the $140,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida FEI CSI3* Grand Prix. World-renowned course designer, Alan Wade (IRL) created the final FEI three-star track that proved to be quite a challenge. At the end of the night, it was Evan M. Coluccio (USA) and Hampton Green […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Pablo Claim the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – Another picturesque morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala set the stage for the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Thirty-eight contestants competed for the lion’s share of the prize money over Alan Wade’s (IRL) intricate track. The course proved challenging for many as only nine went on to the jump-off, but it was no match for Dorothy Douglas and Davenport Farm’s MTM […]Read More

Timothy Maddrix & Shutterbug Are Superior in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – Another Hunter Derby Friday has commenced at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with nearly 60 hunters ready to contest the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby and the $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. The two courses, designed by Doug Russell allowed competitors to show off their horse’s adjustability and style. Competition was tough […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves Flies to First in the $37,000 1.45m FEI CSI3* Power & Speed Aboard Vick Du Croisy

Ocala, FL – Friday’s competition began with the $37,000 1.45m FEI CSI3* Power & Speed class. Top-level course designer, Alan Wade of Ireland set the two-phase track for 23 opponents, representing eight countries. The course proved challenging and only seven managed to yield fault-free rounds, but Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) and his new mount, Vick Du Croisy (Lord Carthago x Vondeen) flew to the top […]Read More

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Prince Of Peace Notch $50,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida FEI CSI3* Welcome Prix Win

Ocala, FL – Twenty-nine horse-and-rider combinations from nine countries took to the Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala to contest the $50,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida FEI CSI3* Welcome Prix this evening under the lights. Renowned course designer, Alan Wade (IRL) set the track that saw Kristen Vanderveen and the 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding Bull Run’s Prince Of Peace (Cardenio 2 x Contender) rise to […]Read More

Santiago Lambre Claims $37,000 1.45m FEI CSI3* Speed Victory Aboard Pampero

Ocala, FL – FEI CSI3* competition resumed this week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $37,000 1.45m FEI CSI3* Speed. Internationally acclaimed course designer, Alan Wade (IRL) crafted the speed track that saw an even dozen gallop home fault-free. Olympian Santiago Lambre (BRA) saved the best for last as the final entry down the ramp and captured the win aboard his own Pampero, […]Read More