Save the Date: 2025 World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Series  

OCALA, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Series, featuring an expanded indoor schedule to help competitors stay cool. Running from June 4 to August 10, hunter/jumper competition will be held weekly, Wednesday through Sunday, primarily in the air-conditioned Indoor Arenas. Enhancing the indoor experience, Indoor Arena 5 now features upgraded GGT footing, increasing the total number of […]Read More

Luis Pedro Biraben and Chacco Bumpy Triumph in the $40,000 Ste Michelle Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – Everything came together for Luis Pedro Biraben as the Argentinian rider steered his own Chacco Bumpy (Chacco-Blue x Too Bumpy II) to victory in the $40,000 Ste Michelle Grand Prix on Sunday. The class saw 27 horse-and-rider combinations compete over Catsy Cruz’s (MEX) first track, but only six managed to jump clear to qualify for the jump-off. The first to go in […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Caitie Hope Rose

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Caitie Hope Rose of Chicago, Illinois. The dedicated amateur returned to WEC – Wilmington for Winter Spring Forward with her talented nine-year-old KWPN mare, Lyminka Sh (Emir R x Chique Z), and earned top placings in the 1.20m Amateur Jumpers, while also juggling her full-time job from Vendor Village. We caught up with Caitie to […]Read More

Simon McCarthy and Gotcha Grab Their First International Grand Prix Win in $120,000 Alltech Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena was electric on Saturday night as a packed crowd gathered under the lights to witness top-tier Jumping in the $120,000 Alltech Grand Prix CSI3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With 36 elite competitors from 12 nations vying for the win, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. In the end, it was Simon McCarthy (IRL) and Gotcha (Stakkato […]Read More

A Night of Firsts – Luke Rinehart Goes One-Two in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Spring Forward

Wilmington, Ohio – A group of rising stars took to the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Saturday evening of Winter Spring Forward for the $30,000 Grand Prix. Michael Pegg (CAN) crafted a track that only Luke Rinehart managed to master with his two mounts, The Diamant Rose Z and Captain America 10, to earn a one-two finish. Alongside him was his […]Read More

Benjamin Albright and DSP Dominy Add Expression for Intermediate 1 Win at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

 Ocala, FL – International dressage competition continued at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the WEC March Dressage CDI4* presented by Hampton Green Farms. In the Intermediate 1 CDI1* Benjamin Albright (USA) and DSP Dominy, owned by The DSPD Group, added expression to their test and rose to the top for victory. Originally from Frederick, MD, Albright worked for […]Read More

Julio Mendoza Loor and Jewel’s Goldstrike Step Up to Freestyle Victory at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

March 7, 2025 – Ocala, FL – The Grand Prix Freestyle CDI4* presented by Dover Saddlery was the highlight of the week on Friday, March 7, 2025, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) during the WEC March Dressage CDI4* presented by Hampton Green Farms. Victory in the class went to Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and Jewel’s Goldstrike, his Olympic partner that he owns with […]Read More

Michaella DelGreco & Cabochon Win $15,000 2nd Round Equestrian National Hunter Derby at Winter Spring Forward

Wilmington, Ohio – It was a winning day for Michaella DelGreco and Sophie Carlin’s Cabochon (Cabardino) in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. The duo flowed around Robert Barton’s tracks showing off their style to secure victory in the $15,000 2nd Round Equestrian USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Winter Spring Forward. The 10-year-old Warmblood mare is a barn favorite for the […]Read More

Daniel Geitner and Easy Money Make Easy Work of the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – This Friday, Hunter 1 hosted the tenth Hunter Derby Day of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, seeing 67 competitors across three derby classes: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby, and $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. This week’s course designer, Kevin Holowack, built flowing tracks complete with impressive jumps such as a […]Read More

Anna Marek and Fayvel Top Four-Star Dressage Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) hosted its third international dressage competition of the year, the WEC March Dressage CDI4* presented by Hampton Green Farms, with opening competition on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Hometown hero Anna Marek of Dunnellon, FL, piloted Cynthia Davila’s Fayvel to victory in the Grand Prix CDI4* presented by Dover Saddlery. Marek and Fayvel topped the class with a score of […]Read More