Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on 15-year-old Katalena Prusso of Woodstock, Georgia. This talented young equestrian is seen in every ring; hunters, jumpers and equitation. Not only does Prusso dominate the hunter ring, but she just competed in her first ever grand prix last Saturday during the $100,000 Coors Light Grand Prix. We caught up with the up-and-coming athlete to learn […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix was the highlight event of week II during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Chilly temperatures couldn’t freeze out the crowd or competition as the stands were packed to watch a strong field of the world’s best compete for the lion’s share of the prize money under the lights […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Jumper competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #5 reached a pinnacle Saturday evening in the Sanctuary Arena. A coveted group of athletes met to vie for the top prize in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix over FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) technically set track. Ultimately, it was Rebecca Gutstein (USA) that rose to the challenge, earning […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Forty-two rising stars of show jumping took center stage this afternoon to put forth their best effort against FEI Level III course designer Ben Townley’s (GBR) intricate $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix tracks. The afternoon culminated with Alexanne Thibault (CAN) and her own Cidanos Z rising to the top of the leaderboard and galloping away with the victory. Ben Townley’s first round […]Read More
AUBURN, Ala. – The 2023 NCEA National Championship is set for April 13-15 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., hosted by Auburn University. The top eight teams in the country will compete for the NCEA National Championship Dual Discipline Team title and four teams will compete for the NCEA National Championship Single Discipline title. “We are excited to continue to build on this awesome […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Hunters were the highlight today as more than 100 stunning pairings took to the WEC Stadium to attempt Joe Carnicom’s beautifully decorated tracks 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’ Open Hunter Derby. Competition was fierce in all three derbies with scores soaring into […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter competition took center stage in the R+L Arena on Friday evening for Winter in the Midwest Winter Classic #5 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. The field of textbook hunters impressed the judges boasting scores into the high 90s in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. The seasoned group of athletes was nothing short of spectacular, but it was […]Read More
Ocala, FL – It was another action-packed day during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as an impressive field of 24 competitors from six different nations vied for the ultimate prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. After a thrilling ten horse jump-off, it was Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) and his partner Whoop De Doo […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Feature competition kicked off at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter in the Midwest Winter Classic #5 this week with the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake. A decorated field of horse-and-athlete combinations took to FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) track with confidence as indoor competition commenced in the Sanctuary Arena. Of the 17 entered duos, it was Paul Halpern (CAN) […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting a variety of fun, family-friendly events this week including the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series hunter/jumper competition and the Maximum Cheer and Dance Florida Classic. The World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series continues with 11 more weeks of top-notch hunter/jumper competition featuring events at every level and spanning ten different arenas […]Read More
