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, January 24 with Winter Classic 6. Competition will run through Sunday, January 21 and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 CWD 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 […]Read More

Triple Triumph for Jennifer Hoffmann at World Equestrian Center January Dressage National Show

January 24, 2024 – Ocala, FL – American rider Jennifer Hoffmann brought two horses, both licensed stallions, to the back-to-back US Equestrian (USEF)/United States Dressage Federation (USDF)-rated shows at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and racked up three wins from four starts. The Dressage VIII show on January 18-19 and Dressage IX show on January 20-21, both sponsored by Hampton Green Farmand Discover Dressage, held classes from […]Read More

World Equestrian Center 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week III Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week III of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala was an unforgettable one. Richard Spooner (USA) guided Halcon not only to his inaugural Saturday night competition in the $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix, but also to a triumphant victory. Daniel Geitner had a banner week with wins in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 6 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 6 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, January 17 to Sunday, January 21. The junior riders dominated in the Sanctuary Saturday evening, with Izzy Beisel (USA) taking the win in the $30,000 Grand Prix. Richard Rinehart (USA) piloted his newest mount, Lorstakov (Lordanos x Milena V) to the win in the $10,000 Arion Sellier […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Lilly Geitner

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight features Lilly Geitner, a versatile junior athlete with a lifelong connection to horses. Daughter of Daniel and Cathy Geitner, Lilly has embraced the equestrian lifestyle and has been dominating in the hunter, jumper and equitation rings, achieving top placings in all three disciplines. In our interview with Lilly, we delve into her career highlights and explore her […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Max Brown

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the 10-year-old rider, Max Brown from Monclova, Ohio. The young rider training with Sarah Guidice and Erika Heintschel-Githens has been a frequent competitor at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with his three ponies, Orchard Hills Bougie, Just My Style and Hotspot in the WEC Medal, the Children’s Pony division and the Large Pony division. Max […]Read More

A Night of Firsts – Richard Spooner and Halcon Fly to Victory in $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – A unseasonable chilly Florida night didn’t keep the spectators from gathering at the WEC Grand Arena for the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) set the challenging track for a field of the world’s best athletes. In a nail-biting four-horse jump-off, Richard Spooner (USA) guided Molly Ohrstrom’s Halcon (Con Air […]Read More

Junior Riders Dominate in Wilmington – Izzy Beisel Wins the $30,000 Grand Prix at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – The junior athletes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington dominated the $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary. In a four-horse jump-off, it was Izzy Beisel (USA) that claimed the win with the second of her two mounts, Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah). Beisel led the way in Joe Carnicom’s (USA) short course with her first horse, Diaz Barbotiere, and […]Read More

Daniel Geitner Secures Hat Trick with $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory 

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as a field of talented horse-and-rider combinations competed over FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (MEX) intricate tracks. Ultimately, it was Daniel Geitner (USA) who secured a hat trick after winning the class aboard November Hill’s Jalanne (Dynamo x Alanne).  Only four athletes managed to answer all the […]Read More

Daniel Geitner Lands Double Victory on Hunter Derby Friday During Week III of 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series 

Ocala, FL – Hunter 1 welcomed nearly 90 stunning hunter combinations to vie for the top prize in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Dean Rheinheimer crafted the derby tracks that allowed athletes to show off their horse’s adjustability and brilliance. In the final hunter derby […]Read More