Luis Sabino Goncalves Kicks Off the New Year with a Win in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – The highly anticipated 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix kicked off elite competition as a field of 20 horse-and-rider combinations competed over a complex track set by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA) that utilized brand new fences and stunning décor. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) showcased […]Read More

Comeback Season for Nicole Loochtan – Winner of $10,000 Welcome Stake of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 4

Wilmington, Ohio – After a 10-week riding hiatus, Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to the Standlee Sanctuary like she never left with her own It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau). The duo conquered Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) $10,000 Welcome Stake tracks with ease to take home the first featured win of 2024 at the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4. “The […]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 will kick off the New Year with Winter Classic 4. Competition will run through Wednesday, January 3 to Sunday, January 7 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. […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – The highly anticipated 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is finally here! Beginning January 3, witness elite hunter/jumper sport with competition held Wednesday-Sunday through March 24, 2024. During the 12-week series, you can expect true excitement with Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition and five-weeks of international show jumping competition. Excitement reaches new heights with the return of show jumping action! Be part of […]Read More

Countdown to the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The countdown to the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series has begun, with less than one week until the excitement kicks off! From January 3 to March 24, 2024, spectators and exhibitors can immerse themselves in 12 consecutive weeks of top-tier hunter/jumper competition. Anticipate an unparalleled circuit this year, featuring additions to both the schedule and facilities. Among these enhancements are a sixth climate-controlled […]Read More

Young Horse Incentive, WCHR Week and Facility Upgrades Highlight 2024 Winter Show Season at WEC – Wilmington

The 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) will kick off the new year with Winter Classic 4 starting on January 3, 2024. The popular 16-week series, which began in December, boasts a US Equestrian Premier and National/Level 4 Jumper rating and offers more than $4 million in prize money and prizes. WEC – Wilmington offers classes for everyone […]Read More

New Hospitality Reception Joins the Grand Prix Dining Experience for the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series  

Ocala, FL – Join us for unparalleled Saturday night experiences during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with two elite hospitality offerings.   Returning for another year, you can secure your table for a three-course dinner with the best view in the house during the Grand Prix Dining Experience presented by Wheels Up.   The newly introduced Grand Prix Reception […]Read More

Top Junior Riders Agree: WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship Is the Place To Be

Ocala, FL – Top junior equitation riders from across the country are currently competing in classes to qualify for the 2024 World Equestrian Center (WEC) Premier Equitation Cup Championship, which will take place at WEC – Ocala on February 10, 2024. This can’t-miss event is on everyone’s calendar as the first big equitation championship of the year, and riders are showcased in the WEC Grand […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 December Show Series Week II Highlights

Ocala, FL– The final week of hunter/jumper competition in 2023 came to an exhilarating close. In the grand finale of 2023, Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) and Scoop De Septon Z took the win in the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI3* and stood atop the podium. Josh Dolan and Something Blue scored their third $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby win, and Alvaro Enrique […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 3 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 3 concluded competition for 2023 Sunday, December 17 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Sarah Meier (USA) and Nightshade SCF (Baldev x Olisina) earned their first career grand prix win together in 30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening, while Rokeechobee STB Gino H x Massima Van’t Spieveld) won the $10,000 Futures Prix with Sam Pegg (CAN). Melissa Donnelly (USA) swept the […]Read More