Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines USA’s Chloe Reid. Reid, based in Ocala, Florida, has been a frequent competitor under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena with her talented string of horses. The decorated young professional has mastered her craft and has been selected to compete in numerous Nations Cup™ events representing the United States. We caught up with Reid to […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Featured competition for the first week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series reached a pinnacle as twenty-three athletes representing eight nations met under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Exhibitors and equine enthusiasts alike flocked to the stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) to watch as the elite group of athletes contested FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen’s […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3* closed out competition on Friday as 23 elite athletes competed over an intricate two-phase track designed by FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU). Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Elusive (Rodrigoo x Capfucino) set an uncatchable pace early on in the order to ultimately earn the victory. Nine nations were represented in the class […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $12,500 WEC 3’6-3’9 Hunter Derby sponsored by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club stole the spotlight at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Friday afternoon. A field of seasoned hunter athletes vied for the win in the prestigious class over Doug Russell’s (USA) elegant tracks. Ultimately, it was Jennifer Bliss (USA) and her longtime mount Poker Face (Tangelo Van De Zuutheve x […]Read More
Ocala, FL – International athletes from eight different nations took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Renowned course designer, Andy Christiansen of Ecuador set the tracks for 19 top-level horse-and-rider combinations, where Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) and her own San Chano (Sandro Boy x Chacco-blue) rose to the top of the leaderboard and galloped away […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition kicked off early Wednesday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as riders gathered for the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. The sun was shining over the WEC Grand Arena for the beginning of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series, setting the scene for Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Willemoes) as they claimed the victory […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomes back international athletes for the first four weeks of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI3* Show Jumping horses were presented to the Ground Jury this afternoon for the FEI Jog presented by FarmVet. International exhibitors were welcomed with a lunch provided by FarmVet to kick off the first week of competition. Spectators […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – June 8, 2023 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) management is closely monitoring the current situation in the United States as air quality is widely impacted by wildfires spreading throughout Canada. In accordance with guidance from US Equestrian, WEC management is proactively consulting with state and local health authorities, and monitoring information from government agencies and weather experts to gauge the air quality and determine […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Spring II at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded Sunday, June 4 with Kady Abrahamson (USA) having dominated the $25,000 Grand Prix with her top mounts while Samantha Cooper (USA) rode to the top in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Abrahamson, of Abrahamson Equestrian LLC in Georgetown, Kentucky, has been a force to be reckoned with at WEC Wilmington. The seasoned […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on World Equestrian Center’s longtime announcer, Dan McCarthy. Dan has been an equestrian for more than 63 years and has spent the past ten years supporting WEC Ohio and announcing at the facility. Infamous for his encouraging words in the Roberts Arena, Dan has continued to grow his love for equestrian sport and implement what it […]Read More
