Ocala, FL – National-level dressage returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on October 19-20 in the Hampton Green Farms WEC October Dressage XIV. The show is a USEF/USDF Level 3 competition, and entries are due by October 8, 2024. Classes will be held in Indoor Arena 6 for a comfortable, climate-controlled riding experience. WEC Hampton Green Farms October Dressage is an official qualifier for the […]Read More
Due to Hurricane Milton, the open schooling hunter/jumper weekend on Friday, October 11 and Saturday October 12 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala has been canceled. For those who have registered, the Ocala Show Office will reach out regarding your refund. If you have any questions, feel free to contact ocalashowoffice@wec.net. CANCELED – World Equestrian Center – Ocala invites horse-and-rider combinations to take advantage of […]Read More
By: United States Dressage Federation September 25, 2024 – Lexington, KY – The 2024 Great American Insurance Group (GAIG)/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) was held at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on September 18-22. Held for the first time at WEC – Ocala, Region 3 riders competed to qualify through to the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on young professional Tina Robinson. Growing up with her family-owned Brookfield Farms in Clarence, New York, Robinson’s path in equestrian sport was paved at a young age. Today, Robinson operates her own business, Verve Equestrian, with Manu Defossez. The duo journeyed to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first time for Fall Classic I with […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The $50,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix was the highlight event Saturday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Fall Classic I. A talented field of horse-and-athlete combinations tried their hand at Bobby Murphy’s tracks, with only three advancing to the jump-off. Loic Cannaert (BEL) led the pack over the short course and ultimately posted the only double clear effort of the […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter Derby Friday returned to the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Fall Classic I. Of 20 horse-and-rider combinations, Havens Schatt caught the ride on the Rinehart’s Bond (Clarimo) to top the leaderboard, and also claimed second place aboard Julie McNerney’s Chacoolou (Chacoon Blue x Hauptstutbuch 1 Balancelle). Bobby Murphy (USA) […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Twenty-six talented horse-and-rider combinations took center stage under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena in hopes of winning the highly anticipated $100,000 NSBA Senior Trail Finals at The Championship Show 2024. At the end of the night, the crowd erupted in applause as Blake Weis and Hot Lopin Lily (RL Best Of Sudden x Shes A Lopin Machine), owned by the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Bud Lyon of Whitesboro, Texas, scored a hat trick at The Championship Show 2024, taking home three featured class wins in Ranch Riding. Tonight, Lyon finished off his successful trip to World Equestrian Center – Ocala with a tie for first in the $35,000 Open Ranch Riding Challenge. Lyon competed tonight in the WEC Grand Arena alongside 29 other top-tier professionals. He […]Read More
Wilmington, OHIO – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC). The 16-week series will feature hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from December 4, 2024, through April 6, 2025, offering more than $4 million in prize money and awards. Exhibitors will find classes for every level and exciting featured […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Wednesday, September 11 featured two highly anticipated Ranch Riding events: the $20,000 Non Pro Ranch Riding Challenge and the $50,000 NSBA Senior Ranch Riding & AQHA L2/L3. On Wednesday evening, thirty-four horse-and-rider combinations competed in Indoor Arena 5 for the $20,000 Non Pro Ranch Riding Challenge. By the end of the night, it was local rider Madison Hayden Rafacz who dominated the […]Read More
