World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week IX Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week IX of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) three-star competition. The week saw many new and familiar faces take home top honors. Jaqueline Steffens Daly piloted Eye Candy Jumper’s Freaky to a thrilling win in Thursday’s $50,000 Wheels Up Welcome Prix CSI3*. The $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* saw a competitive […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #12 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #12 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, March 5. Sam Pegg (CAN) earned his second consecutive $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening while Jason Berry (USA) secured a double victory on Friday in the R+L in the $15,000 CWD USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Pegg of Ten Sixty Stables in Uxbridge, Ontario, conquered the technicality […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Michael Janson

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Michael Janson (USA) of Legacy Farms in Boston, Massachusetts. After the young professional spent four years at Boston University riding casually through his family operation, he ultimately made the career switch from working in finance to working in the barn full-time. During a busy week at World Equestrian Center, switching between young hunters, young jumpers, […]Read More

McKayla Langmeier & Bahira S Master the $50,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – National feature show jumping competition during week IX of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series closed early this morning with the $50,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix. World-renowned course designer Alan Wade (IRL) set a challenging track where McKayla Langmeier (USA) piloted Rafferty Farm LLC’s Bahira S (Balou Du Rouet x Vorbuch 2) to the only clear round to claim victory. Langmeier spoke […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer & James Bond HX Have a License to Thrill in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition culminated on Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*. Spectators were on the edge of their seats as 31 equestrian athletes representing ten nations put forth their best efforts over an exacting track designed by Alan Wade (IRL). Last to go, Samantha Schaefer (USA) expertly piloted the talented James […]Read More

Canada’s Sam Pegg & Gin Tonic 158 Score Back-to-Back Wins in the $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 12

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 12 welcomed elite show jumping athletes to the Sanctuary Arena Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Course designer Robert Barton (USA) set a challenging track for the seasoned field of athletes, but it was Sam Pegg (CAN) and Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Sanjador) that returned in top form to earn their […]Read More

Richard Spooner & Halcon Capture the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-three developing combinations contested the track built by FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL), where Richard Spooner (USA) and Halcon owned by Molly Ohrstrom rose to the occasion to secure the win. “It was a good course today. They are using […]Read More

Jason Berry Secures Double Victory in the $15,000 CWD USHJA Open 3’ Hunter Derby at WEC Winter Classic 12

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 12 culminated today in the spacious R+L Arena with the $15,000 CWD USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. A decorated group of professionals showed their horse’s athleticism and brilliance over courses designed by Joseph Carnicom (USA), but none could best Jason Berry who laid down two picturesque performances to earn the highest […]Read More

Daniel Geitner Conquers World Equestrian Center – Ocala Hunter Derby Friday

Ocala, FL – Ninety entries gathered at Hunter 1 today to vie for top honors in the $20,00 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter and $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Tucker William (USA) crafted the open tracks that allowed competitors to show off their horse’s style and quality. Competition was fierce as professional […]Read More

Aaron Vale Earns Second Consecutive Win with I Adermie R 4 in the $40,000 1.45m CSI3* Two Phase Special

Ocala, FL – International competition began early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $40,000 1.45m CSI3* Two Phase Special. World-renowned course designer Alan Wade of Ireland set the two-phase track for 24 elite athletes where nine pairs found fault-free rounds. Aaron Vale (USA) secured his second victory of the week with Lori Osterstock’s I Adermie R 4 (Den Ham Blue R x […]Read More