Santiago Lambre & Chacco Blue II Emerge Victorious in the $75,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The atmosphere was electric in the WEC Grand Arena as fans filled the stands and an international field of competitive athletes representing ten countries gathered to contest the $75,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix. Two-time Olympic Games course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) set the intricate tracks that featured an imposing triple bar in a triple combination that challenged many riders throughout the […]Read More

Richard Spooner & Chatinus Reunite for Victory in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased a special $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix under the lights on Friday evening. Nearly 50 horse-and-ride combinations competed over an ornate track designed by FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Twelve combinations achieved a clean first round and eight jumped double clear, but it was Richard Spooner and his own […]Read More

Morgan Ward Earns Second $20,000 WEC Ocala 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby Win Aboard Comissario

Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series hosted another exciting Derby Friday in the WEC Stadium. Tucker Williams designed the open tracks that encouraged riders to show off their horse’s adjustability and brilliance. Competition was fierce in all three classes, with scores soaring into the 90s. Morgan Ward and her own Comissario (Calido x Amabilita) bested a field of fifteen horse-and-rider […]Read More

Florida Coast Equipment Confirms Multi-Year Official Sponsorship with World Equestrian Center – Ocala

OCALA, Florida – February 18, 2022 – Florida Coast Equipment’s recent acquisition of the Agricon Equipment/Kubota Superstore has secured their position as the Official Agricultural Equipment Provider for World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The company celebrates this weekend with the $75,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix on Saturday evening at 7pm under the lights in the Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. “Florida […]Read More

Sharn Wordley & Gatsby Prevail in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week VII’s feature class action opened with the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Two-time Olympic Games course designer Leopoldo Palacious (VEN) set the tracks where six of the 22 entries managed clear first rounds. Two managed faultless jump-off rounds but it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) and his own Gatsby that prevailed. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular Week VI Highlights

World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series is halfway through showcasing thrilling equestrian sport each week. Week VI of the Winter Spectacular Show Series hosted the Premier Equitation Cup Championship and $20,000 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Skylar Wireman of Bonsall, California drove away in a brand-new SUV after winning the Premier Equitation Cup […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

The 2022 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series is officially past the the halfway mark with Week VII underway offering thrilling equestrian sport including TWO night classes! The $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix will be held at 6:30pm on Friday, February 18. The Futures Prix features 1.35m-1.40m obstacles and is used as a class to prepare horses and riders for larger Grands Prix under the lights. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala & Hampton Green Farm Announce Iberian Showcase Young Horse Challenge

Ocala, FLORIDA – February 16, 2022- World Equestrian Center – Ocala and Hampton Green Farm announce World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s first Iberian Showcase Weekend to be held March 11 -13. Special events have been planned for owners, riders, and enthusiasts of Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) horses during the National World Equestrian Center – Ocala Dressage I competition presented by Hampton Green Farm. The Iberian […]Read More

WEC Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Kyla Makhloghi

This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Kyla Makhloghi, owner of Rosemont Farm, LLC in East Windsor, Connecticut. Kyla and her talented young student Tessa P. Brown came to World Equestrian Center – Ocala to compete in the WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship. Brown earned eighth place, out of a competitive field of 84 Junior Equitation Riders in the WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship and […]Read More

Santiago Lambre & Comtess 202 Prove Unstoppable in the $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix

Week VI of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series wrapped up with the $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix this morning in the WEC Stadium. An international field of forty-five competitors vied for the win over tracks built by FEI Level III course designer, Joey Rycroft (CAN). Sixteen entries found success over Rycroft’s first track and eleven delivered double clear rounds, but it was Santiago Lambre (BRA) […]Read More