What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues Wednesday, February 28 with Winter Classic 12. Competition will run through Sunday, March 3 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

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL -Experience a dynamic lineup of events at World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week, including Week IX of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the Elite Bullriders Association World Finals and the Ocala Boat Show.  Join us March 1-2 for an electrifying showdown in Indoor Arena 5 as the Elite Bullriders Association World Finals crowns the 2023 champions over two thrilling nights! The top […]Read More

Simon McCarthy Makes His Debut at World Equestrian Center – Ocala a Winning One in 1.45m Speed CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – The final week of the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competition commenced today with a skilled field of horse-and-rider pairs vying for victory in the $5,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. Catsy Cruz (MEX) crafted the speed course, where Simon McCarthy (IRL) piloted Rock Ridge Farms’ Gotcha (Stakkato x Cassini I) to the swiftest round. McCarthy, aboard his trusted partner Gotcha, executed a speedy performance, […]Read More

Riders Reminded To Enter for World Equestrian Center Dressage I and II March Shows

February 28, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Riders are reminded to enter the upcoming World Equestrian Center (WEC) Dressage I and II shows presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. Two competitions will be held and offer qualifying competition in USEF/USDF-rated classes on March 14-15 and March 16-17, 2024. For the second year in a row, WEC – Ocala will host the Florida Youth Dressage Championships on March 15-17, 2024, […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week VIII Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week VIII of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series belonged to Daniel Coyle, as he claimed the top spot in the $35,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI3*, $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix, $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* and a one-two finish in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix. The Tosh Family dominated Hunter Derby Friday, as Hunt Tosh claimed top […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 11 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 11 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, February 21 to Sunday, February 24. Izzy Beisel secured the $30,000 Grand Prix win Saturday evening. Ivan Espada clinched the win in the $10,000 Voltaire Futures Prix. Kaitlyn Skog topped the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby while Gabrielle Sharlow won the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro Hunter […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Grace Long, G&T Equestrian

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Grace Long, an accomplished Australian athlete who, together with her husband Tom Bebb, founded G&T Equestrian. While their primary base for the successful training and boarding operation is in Middleburg, Virginia, they spend their winter months in Ocala, Florida, showing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with […]Read More

Daniel Coyle Caps Off Stellar Week With a One-Two Finish in $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – Competition continued early Sunday morning with a fresh set of top-notch horse-and-rider combinations from 10 different nations vying for top honors in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix. Irishman Daniel Coyle capped off his week with yet another spectacular win, claiming first and second with two remarkable mounts, Jasper and Lena VDL, both owned by Ariel Grange.   Peter Grant (CAN) set the […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Ava Heath

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the 11-year-old rider, Ava Heath. Ava and her pony, Princess Fancy Feet, also known as ‘Sally,’ can be found in the R+L Annex in the Small Pony Hunter division, the WEC Medal, and the $3,500 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby. The young rider of Urbana, Ohio, recently qualified for the USEF Pony Finals at WEC – […]Read More

Luck of the Irish Strikes Again for Daniel Coyle in the $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – The atmosphere was electric for what possibly was the most thrilling grand prix yet during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* drew spectators and exhibitors alike to the WEC Grand Arena to watch an international field of top Jumping athletes vie for the lion’s share of the prize money. In […]Read More