Kady Abrahamson and Vancouver Dominate $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

Wilmington, OHIO – A field of twenty-six horse and rider combinations showcased their dynamic jumping abilities in this evening’s $25,000 WEC Grand Prix, sponsored by Vitalize®. Bobby Murphy (USA) set the technical track that challenged competitors, and allowed just five pairs to qualify for the jump-off.  During the course walk, Abrahamson designed a plan for her winning ride on Vancouver (Valentino x Cocco). “This course […]Read More

Maria Rasmussen Lands Double Derby Victory at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Stunning hunters shined once again during this week’s World Equestrian Center – Ocala Hunter Derby Friday. Nearly 70 hunter partnerships competed in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby, over tracks built by Canadian course designer, Peter Grant. The forward tracks featured a stunning hedge obstacle and […]Read More

Colleen Holton and Udefix Reach Top Scores in $10,000 WEC Hunter Derby Open

Sunny skies set a picturesque backdrop for a day of Hunter Derby classes at World Equestrian Center. Over forty horse-and-rider combinations challenged Bobby Murphy’s elegantly designed courses in the $10,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Open and WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Non Pro which featured lush jumps and several options for riders to show off their horse’s natural abilities.  Colleen Holton and her own Udefix (Uccello […]Read More

Abrahamson and Maraca LS La Silla Heat up $5,000 WEC Welcome Stake 

Wilmington, OH – The first leg of the World Equestrian Center Ohio sizzling summer series kicked off this afternoon in the Sanctuary arena, featuring the $5,000 World Equestrian Center Welcome Stake 1.35m. Twenty-nine sporty jumpers set the pace for the week by galloping the creative tracks, designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Seven pairs went clear to qualify for the short course. Kady Abrahamson […]Read More

Back-To-Back Wins for Santiago Lambre in the $30,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – National show jumping resumed early this morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $30,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Forty-six horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 countries set out to contest FEI Level III course designer, Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) intricate track. Edging ahead of the pack as the fastest of 13 double-clears, Santiago Lambre (BRA) scored his second consecutive Welcome Prix victory, […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing multiple equestrian disciplines this week including World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series hunter/jumper competition and the American Ranch Horse Association World Championship Show. Both events are free and open to the public to spectate. The American Ranch Horse Association World Championship Show will be held from July 14-23 in Arena 5. The ARHA Championship Show […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – Week V of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series showcased another elite week of national competition. Santiago Lambre continued this successful streak snagging two feature class wins in the $30,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $10,000 1.40m Jumper Classic. Read on for additional highlights from the week including the $100,000 Coors Light National Grand Prix, hunter derby Friday […]Read More

Vitalize® Joins WEC Ohio Family of Sponsors, Launches Blazin’ Fastest Four-Faulter Award

For Immediate Release Vitalize® Joins WEC Ohio Family of Sponsors, Launches Blazin’ Fastest Four-Faulter Award WILMINGTON, Ohio – July 11, 2022 – World Equestrian Center welcomes Vitalize® to its family of official sponsors at its flagship Wilmington, Ohio, venue.  Vitalize® is a line of supplements for horses and dogs designed to improve digestive health and gut integrity, keeping your animal healthy and performing.  “We are […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Maria Rasmussen, Sea Change Farm

This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on accomplished hunter rider, Maria Rasmussen, founder of Sea Change Farm in Wellington, Florida. Rasmussen brought an incredible group of horses to World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series where she scored two back-to-back victories in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby. We caught up with Rasmussen to learn a bit more about Sea Change Farm […]Read More

Kayla Benney & Doki Du Loret Conquer the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – On Saturday afternoon a field of 32 partnerships representing nine different countries showcased their talents in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. FEI Level II course designer, Tucker Williams (USA) created a track that proved to be quite the challenge with only ten entries qualifying for the jump-off. Kayla Benney was the only challenger to put forth a double-clean effort to secure […]Read More