Tammy Provost & Persuasive Secure the Win in the First $10,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby of Winter in the Midwest Series

Wilmington, Ohio – A field of elegant hunters took to the R+L Arena Friday afternoon for the first hunter derby day of the Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. An experienced group of riders contested the $10,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby and the $10,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby.  Thomas Hern (USA) set a decorated track that […]Read More

Darby Pease & Carel Van Donderen Kick Off Winter in the Midwest Series with a Win in the $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake

Wilmington, Ohio – The Sanctuary hosted the first feature class of Winter Classic #1 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Thursday, December 1, as a field of nine gathered in the Sanctuary Arena to vie for top honors in the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake. Ultimately, it was Darby Pease and Carel Van Donderen that topped the leaderboard to find themselves in the WEC winner’s […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – Our Winter in the Midwest Series kicks off this week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with Winter Classic #1. The Sanctuary Arena will invite top horse-and-athlete pairs to tackle the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake on Thursday evening. The spotlight will shine on the hunters on Friday in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non-Pro […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Celebrate the holidays at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! Winter Wonderland is underway bringing merriment and cheer to all. The halls of the Grand Plaza are decked with all the traditional regalia of the season, along with larger-than-life ornaments and a Christmas tree maze, a glittering 45-foot-tall walk-through Christmas tree and plentiful holiday décor. Winter Wonderland will be held through December 24 […]Read More

International List of Acclaimed Course Designers Slated for 2023 USEF Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

November 30, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to welcome internationally acclaimed course designers to the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The 12-week series has United States Equestrian (USEF) Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition running consecutively from January 4, 2023, through March 26, 2023. The international roster of designers includes Bobby Murphy (USA), Ben Townley (GBR), Anderson Lima (MEX), […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center – Ocala begins November 25! With millions of twinkling lights, Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and good cheer to all. The halls of the Grand Plaza will be decked with all of the traditional regalia of the season, along with larger-than-life ornaments and a Christmas tree maze, a glittering, 45-foot-tall walk-through Christmas tree, a giant […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Midwest Indoors II Highlights

Wilmington, OH – The 2022 Midwest Indoors series came to a close at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, November 20. Michael Burnett and his own Chagrand dominated jumper action in the Sanctuary Arena with a clean sweep in their respective classes. Elaina Davis and Delanie Borders earned their well-deserved spotlight after winning their respective sections of the WEC Ohio Medal Final. Burnett and Chagrand […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Fall Show Series Week II Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week II of the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased more exhilarating equestrian sport. The 2022 USEF Fall Show Series will resume December 7 for another two-weeks before we kick-off the 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Highlights from last week include Rowan Willis (AUS) and Blue Movie besting an international field of 35 riders to […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Gatsby

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is switching focus to a beloved equine athlete for this week’s Sunday Spotlight. Gatsby, owned by Olympic rider Sharn Wordley of New Zealand has become a fan-favorite during the Saturday night grands prix and Wordley says, “the Grand Arena is his favorite.” The 18-year-old Irish Sport Horse stallion rises to the occasion every time he enters the […]Read More

Triple Triumph for Marek on Closing Day of WEC November Dressage CDI3*

Ocala, Fla. – Anna Marek rounded out the weekend’s international competition at the World Equestrian Center November Dressage CDI3*, sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, with a third straight small tour victory aboard Duvel on Sunday, November 20, 2022. This result caps a tremendous week for Marek and Cynthia Davila’s Duvel, and their 75.485% marks a new career-high score for them in the […]Read More