March 19, 2024 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomes athletes, media and fans from around the world as CSIO5* competition begins on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in the final week of the Winter Spectacular Show Series, which features the Longines League of Nations™ Team Competition on Saturday, March 23. As one of the most anticipated competitions on the equestrian calendar and […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The penultimate week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series featured thrilling Jumping competition at the WEC Stadium. Sharn Wordley (NZL) emerged as a dominant force in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix, clinching first and third place. Daniel Geitner showcased his prowess in Hunter 1 yet again in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, achieving a double victory with […]Read More
March 16, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Summer III horse show set to take place from August 7- August 11, 2024. Exhibitors can look forward to elite hunter/jumper competition along with weekly family-friendly events, onsite dining and lodging. Summer III features USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumpers and nearly $300,000 in total prize […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) hosted the 2024 Florida Youth Dressage Championships and a pair of back-to-back rated shows Dressage I on March 14-15 and Dressage II on March 16-17. Sponsored by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage, the events held classes from Training Level to FEI Grand Prix and served as official qualifying competitions for the 2024 Great American/USDF Regional Championships. […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on a very special horse that is set to compete next week during the Longines League of Nations™ North American Qualifier at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with Ocala’s very own hometown hero, Aaron Vale in the irons. Meet Carissimo 25, aka. ‘Ducky’, a special 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding who recently teamed up with Vale in July […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Greer Dixon of Columbus, Ohio. The 16-year-old rider of Sugar Run Farm can be found at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with her favorite partner, Cristallo’s Carlchen P, in all of the big equitation classes. Dixon comes to the equitation ring with a background in the Quarter Horse industry and has made her first year […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The penultimate Saturday night event of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series featured the highly anticipated $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. It marked a historic occasion as the event took place for the first time under the lights of the WEC Stadium, attracting a group of elite athletes eager to experience the new atmosphere. Ultimately, it was the dynamic partnership of […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 CWD Grand Prix was the highlight event of the evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 14. In the end, it was junior rider Amy Krebs (USA) who ultimately secured her third grand prix win with her own, Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima). As the final entry, Krebs needed to simply jump a clear ride to […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A sunny Florida day set the scene this afternoon in the WEC Stadium as a field of 31 talented horse-and-rider combinations vied for the win in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Robert Blanchette (IRL) emerged as the star of the day, clinching first place with his new mount Azmir d’Asbo Z (Aganix Du Seigneur x Uchien), owned by Setzer Farms LLC, […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The penultimate Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series saw nearly 120 graceful hunters competing across four derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Junior Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Amateur Hunter Derby. Designed by Patrick Rhodes, the natural […]Read More
