Wilmington, Ohio – Amy Krebs (USA) stood alone as the only clear effort in the $10,000 Welcome Stake of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 10. Not only did the junior rider take top honors with Avanti Sporthorses LLC’s Hey Alexa (Elvis Ter Putte x Grenache VD Merrihoeve), but also second place with her top mount Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima). With […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues Wednesday, February 14 with Winter Classic 10. Competition will run through Sunday, February 18 and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL IV […]Read More
February 15, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Throughout Florida, participation in the international and national levels of dressage has increased in recent years in Florida, with the youth divisions experiencing a particularly significant growth. The Florida Youth Dressage Championships (FYDC) has played a key role in this phenomenon. For the second year in a row, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will host the FYDC on […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is set to host a dynamic lineup of international equestrian events, including the WEC February Dressage CDI3* competition presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage and Week VII of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The WEC February Dressage CDI3* will take place at the new outdoor arena complex located near Barn Y. International […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomes back international Jumping competition this week, marking the beginning of four more exciting international weeks as part of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. This morning, the WEC Grand Arena played host to 40 top-notch athletes representing nine different nations to compete in the 1.40m Speed CSI3*. Colm Quinn (IRL), an FEI Level III course designer crafted […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Hunter and equitation athletes took over the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala last week for World Champion Hunter Riders week, and the highlight event, the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford. Eleanor Rudnicki drove away in a brand new Ford Explorer XLT SUV after maintaining her lead throughout all three phases of the […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 9 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, February 7 to Sunday, February 11. Devin Milan (USA) scored two featured wins in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Nicole Loochtan (USA) clinched the win in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Kristjan Good (CAN) stole the spotlight in the $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A beautiful sunny Florida day set the scene for the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix. An elite field of athletes representing 10 different nations gathered at the WEC Stadium early this morning to compete for the winning title over a challenging track set by FEI Level III course designer Joey Rycroft (CAN). In a three-horse jump-off, the dynamic duo of Tracy Fenney […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on second-place winner of the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford, Maddie Tosh of Milton, Georgia. As the daughter of Hunt and Mandy Tosh, the 18-year-old athlete has been immersed in the equestrian industry from a young age. Today, she stands as a highly accomplished hunter, jumper, and equitation athlete. We had […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Brandon Gibson’s eight-year-old Selle Francais staillion, Grimoire d’Elphen, also known as Graham. The stunning Paint stallion by Thunder Gesmeray out of Dior d’Elphen can be found in picture-perfect form in the 3’9” Green Hunters and the National Derbies with Gibson in the irons. Though Graham never fails to impress with his presence in the ring, […]Read More
