Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on accomplished show jumping and hunter rider, Samantha Schaefer of Westminster, Maryland. Schaefer has dominated the sport ever since she was a junior rider, taking home numerous impressive titles at premier shows across the continent. We caught up with Schaefer to learn more about her incredible career and three of her top mounts. WEC: Tell us […]Read More
Ocala, FL – National show jumping competition for week IV of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala culminated this afternoon as an elite field of horse-and-rider combinations competed for the top prize in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Kenny Krome (USA) set the closing tracks where Santiago Lambre and his own The Diamant Rose Z […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the father-daughter amateur duo, Barney and Olivia Jacob. The Jacobs, originally from Lake Angelus, Michigan, share a growing love for the sport and continue to show alongside each other throughout the competition season. Olivia, a recent University of Kentucky graduate, rides and trains out of Indigo Show Stables in Lexington, Kentucky while Barney rides and […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Spectators packed the stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala tonight to watch the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix. Thirty-two athletes representing 12 different nations put forth their best effort over a technical first round track designed by FEI Level III course designer Kenny Krome (USA). Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) dominated the class taking home first […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix was the highlight event of the Winter in the Midwest Series Winter Classic #7 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Saturday evening in the Sanctuary Arena saw an elite group of show jumping athletes contest Bobby Murphy’s (USA) exquisite track. In the end, Megan Bash (USA) rode into the spotlight earning first and third place honors in the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – On Friday night, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix took over the WEC Grand Arena to allow developing horses and riders the chance to compete under the lights to one day prepare for the Saturday night grand prix. Forty-four up-and-coming combinations representing ten different countries competed over FEI Level III course designer Kenny Krome’s (USA) first round track, but it was Jelmer […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday took over the WEC Stadium once again during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A large field of impeccable horse-and-athlete combinations vied for the top prize in the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – A seasoned group of hunters gathered in the R+L Arena for Winter Classic #7 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for another sensational hunter derby Friday. Scott Alder (USA) crafted the track for the field of 13 breathtaking horse-and-athlete combinations in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Spectators were eager to recognize Kristjan Good (CAN) and Carano (Cabardino) with applause […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Another picturesque afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Ocala set the stage for the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Twenty-three elite horse-and-rider combinations representing eight different nations competed over an intricate track set by FEI Level III course designer Kenny Krome (USA). Round one of competition posed a challenge as only three athletes managed to find the path to a clear […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The beautifully decorated Sanctuary Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington set the scene for top indoor show jumping competition in the $10,000 Welcome Stake during Winter Classic #7 of the Winter in the Midwest 2023 series. It was a banner day for Darby Pease (USA) as the young professional earned the win aboard Carel Van Donderen (Acolino x Terania Die Hoeghte) […]Read More
