Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Dominate the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Ninety impressive hunters convened at Hunter 1 for the seventh Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Keith Bollotte crafted the tracks for three competitive derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby, providing athletes with a platform […]Read More

Melissa Donnelly Masters the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 10

Wilmington, Ohio – Nineteen combinations met to contest Scott Alder’s (USA) tracks in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, but it was Melissa Donnelly that impressed with two consistent trips aboard Elizabeth Becker’s Cinda (VDL Douglas x What Pride) to take the win. Donnelly also rounded out the top three with Becker’s Corlando 49. The night proved special for Donnelly, “It has been a […]Read More

Emilie Conter Secures Second Win of the Week in $15,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 1.45m Two Phase Special was the highlight Jumping event of the afternoon as a field of international horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a two-phase track built by Colm Quinn (IRL). Emilie Conter (BEL) clinched her second victory of the week, piloting Stephex Stables’ Cilanto XC Z (Chellsini Z x Quintus). Fresh off her Wednesday triumph in the […]Read More

Ireland’s Tom Wachman Steals the Win in $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed on Thursday night under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena as 41 of the world’s best athletes representing 11 different nations vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. The youngest athlete in the field, Tom Wachman of Ireland, saved the best for last, and clinched the […]Read More

Mendoza Loor Returns to Winner’s Circle at World Equestrian Center February Dressage CDI3*

February 15, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage held the first classes of competition on Thursday, February 15, 2024, and saw 2023 Pan American Games individual gold medalists Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and Jewel’s Goldstrike return to the winner’s circle in their first competitive outing since the championship. Young professional Quinn Iverson (USA) was victorious […]Read More

Amy Krebs Stands Alone in the $10,000 Welcome Stake of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 10

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

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 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

Youth Riders in Command: Florida Youth Dressage Championships Will Spark Excitement at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

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

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

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

Belgium’s Emilie Conter Opens International Competition at 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series 

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