Tracy Fenney and MTM Holding Court Rule the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – Horses and riders alike found sanctuary in Indoor Arena 1 from the unusually frosty temperatures during the fourth Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Eighty-five horse-and-rider combinations contested for top honors in three featured classes: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. […]Read More

Aaron Vale and Gray’s Inn Fly to First in the $62,500 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – Featured three-star competition began this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $62,500 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn (Cannavaro x Oscar) secured the win, edging out the competition by just seven-tenths of a second.  FEI Level IV course designer Marina Azevedo (BRA) set a challenging track that saw nine of the 26 starters […]Read More

Gary Yeomans Ford Returns as Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is excited to announce that Gary Yeomans Ford will once again serve as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship. This prestigious event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, during Week VI of the Winter Spectacular Show Series in Ocala, Florida. The championship, held in the iconic WEC Grand Arena […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Complex Executive Pastry Chef Named Semifinalist for 2025 James Beard Awards®

January 22, 2025 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) Complex Executive Pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond has been named as a semifinalist for the 2025 James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One in the category of Outstanding Pastry Chef/Baker. The James Beard Foundation® announced the 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists Wednesday morning.  The James Beard Awards recognize eateries and chefs […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Welcomes Barnwalkers to the Lineup of Sponsors

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is pleased to announce Barnwalkers as an official sponsor for 2025. This collaboration highlights Barnwalkers’ unwavering commitment to delivering premium solutions for equestrian facilities worldwide. Renowned for its superior craftsmanship, Barnwalkers specializes in elegant stalls and state-of-the-art horse walkers, manufactured after European quality and popular designs. Their distinctive stall fronts are offered in a variety of styles that can […]Read More

Isabella Erlick and Toucare KDW Z Best the Rest in the $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix brought an exciting conclusion to feature competition during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Seventeen-year-old Isabella Erlick (CAN) emerged victorious aboard her own Toucare KDW Z (Toulon x Caretino), besting a competitive field of seasoned professionals.   Anderson Lima’s American Standard tracks challenged the 20 horse-and-rider combinations, but only five advanced to the jump-off, […]Read More

Gonzalo Busca and Cristiano Obolensky Are Built to Win in the $65,000 YETI Grand Prix CSI2* 

Ocala, FL – Twenty-nine international competitors braved the rain late Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the final international class of the week, the $65,000 YETI Grand Prix CSI2*. After an exhilarating eight-horse jump-off, Gonzalo Busca (ESP) claimed both first and third place, winning aboard his own Cristiano Obolensky (Cornet Obolensky x Stakkato) and securing third with Steven Bluman’s Pinot Gris Di Fer […]Read More

Kent Farrington is Unstoppable With Toulayna in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI4*

Ocala, FL – A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric with anticipation as some of the sport’s fastest athletes and most decorated Olympians prepared to compete. In a heart-stopping three-horse jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) capped off an incredible week […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Are Back on Top in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The third Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series returned to Hunter 1, featuring the series’ three staple events: $20,000  Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Dean Rheinheimer crafted flowing tracks with unrelated distances, providing riders the opportunity […]Read More

Canada’s Will Martin and Totale De Res Nova Are Uncatchable in the $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* was the highlight event of the morning during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Nineteen-year-old Will Martin (CAN) demonstrated skill beyond his years, piloting Totale De Res Nova (Comme II Faut x Verdi) to a time early in the jump-off order that proved unbeatable.   Anderson Lima’s expertly designed course saw 15 combinations […]Read More