Melissa Donnelly & Corlando 49 Top the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – Friday evening in the R+L Arena showcased 20 top notch horse-and-rider combinations for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby. After a competitive handy round, it was the dynamic duo, Melissa Donnelly and Corlando 49 (Cartani x Olanda I) that came out on top. Having won many derbies in their career together, Donnelly discussed the strict routine that ‘Corey’ follows at every […]Read More

New World Championship Hunter Rider Opportunities at 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – For the first time, the Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will offer World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) opportunities. The 2024 circuit, which runs for 12 weeks from January 3 through March 24, will have two weeks of WCHR competition, offering hunter riders at all levels the chance to gain valuable points for year-end awards in this […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves and Vick Du Croisy Conquer the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix 

Ocala, FL – Feature competition kicked off this afternoon with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) built the welcoming tracks for a field of top-notch competitors, but it was Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) and Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick Du Croisy (Lord Carthago x Merveille Ducroisy) that took the lead.  Luis Sabino Goncalves piloted both his mounts, […]Read More

One-Two Finish for Amy Krebs in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – Junior rider Amy Krebs picked up right where she left off Thursday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, scoring a one-two finish with her own Jabantos (Carsari Van De Helle x Cassima) and Ike (Spartacus x Twister), respectively, in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake. Since her win in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 5, Krebs is on a […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing an exciting week of premier equestrian events, featuring the January Dressage competition presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage, as well as week III of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. National dressage competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala Thursday through Sunday in the CaptiveOne Advisors Indoor Arena 1 and UF Health […]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, January 17 with Winter Classic 6. Competition will run through Sunday, January 21 and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. World Equestrian Center Magazine […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – The second week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala saw a new group of athletes grace the winner’s circle. Daniel Geitner and Vesta De Lavardin kept the audience on the edge of their seats in Thursday’s $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Amanda Steege secured a pair of impressive scores in the $20,000 Golden Ocala […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 5 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 5 featured World Championship Hunter Rider Week (WCHR) at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington as well as top show jumping competition from Wednesday, January 10 to Sunday, January 14. Richard Rinehart returned to the top of the leaderboard in the $10,000 Welcome Stake Thursday evening. Anna Schierholz stole the spotlight during WCHR week with her second consecutive win in the […]Read More

VOL IV 2023 Chef’s Corner: Moving Up the Line with Alex Lynch: WEC – Wilmington Director of Food & Beverage

Family dinner around the kitchen table was a symbol of love and happiness for Alex Lynch during her childhood. Ending the day with a full plate surrounded by her loved ones was only the beginning of her passion for cooking. In her hometown of Groveport, Ohio, Alex was placed into her very first food and beverage job at a local family-owned pizzeria. She quickly became […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Malibu Ken 

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Malibu Ken, a stylish hunter owned by Kym K Smith. Smith and her trainer Tiffany Cambria ride the adorable 10-year-old Warmblood gelding, turning heads in the hunter ring. We caught up with trainer, Tiffany Cambria to learn more about the impressionable gelding and how he became a star in the derby ring. WEC: Tell us how […]Read More