The WEC Grand Arena hosted thrilling equestrian sport today for the $75,000 Calluna Spa Grand Prix and the $10,000 WEC Ocala Futures Prix. A familiar face in the winner’s circle, Aaron Vale of Williston, FL, once again led the grand prix victory gallop with Major, owned by Sleepy P Ranch LLC. Earlier in the day, Erato M and Carlo Graziani were awarded winners in the […]Read More
More than fifty beautiful hunters took to the CaptiveOne Indoor Arena this Derby Friday contest the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6” – 3’9” Hunter Derby and the $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center in Ocala. Doug Russell designed the elegant, winding course that contained natural fences and abundant greenery mimicking the hunt field and allowing riders to demonstrate their horse’s best abilities. […]Read More
Fifty-one competitive horse and rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena this evening to contest the $15,000 WEC Welcome Prix, and ultimately it was Jordan Petersen and Derek Petersen’s, Diamant’s Legacy who jumped to the win. Olympic level course designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil created the technical course this evening that featured several combinations, including a complex triple. Nineteen entries managed a clear first […]Read More
Week I of the inaugural World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Series hunter/jumper horse show brought an exciting schedule of classes and some thrilling equestrian sport. The week included a $50,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club and Royal Shell Real Estate Grand Prix, four Hunter derbies, $15,000 Welcome Prix, and a $7,500 Futures Prix. Thursday’s $15,000 WEC Welcome Prix kicked off the feature competition […]Read More
OCALA, Florida, June 15 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala has kicked off its inaugural 2021 NSBA Summer Series hunter/jumper shows and is adding additional prize money for the next three weeks June 16-20, June 23-27, and June 30-July 4 in celebration and appreciation of the outstanding support the Series has received. View Prize List View Lodging Options View Entries and Stall Reservations View the […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Anna Christina Gansauer. Anna owns Kandor Farm, LLC located right here in Ocala, Florida. Anna is a true lover of the equestrian sport. Anna cherishes the time she spends with all her horses and her client’s horses, both in the show ring and at home. Anna took the time out of her busy show and training schedule this week […]Read More
Exciting equestrian sport filled the WEC Grand Arena on Saturday for the $50,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club and Royal Shell Real Estate Grand Prix and the $7,500 WEC Ocala Futures Prix. Eighteen-year-old Catalina Peralta of Geneva, FL, rode Conti to her first career Grand Prix win, while Karl Beyer of Ocala, FL, and Emeraldo captured the top prize in the Futures Prix. There […]Read More
Ocala, FL – June 11, 2021 – Friday marked the first Derby Day of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Series. More than 50 horse-and-rider combinations took to the Captive One Indoor Arena to be awarded $22,500 between two derbies: the $12,500 WEC 3’6” – 3’9” Hunter Derby and the $10,000 WEC 3’ Hunter Derby. Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida, designed the courses for […]Read More
Ocala, FL – June 10, 2021 – Feature competition kicked off the 2021 Ocala Summer Series with the $15,000 WEC Welcome Prix. Jenni McAllister of Dunnellon, FL, and her own Escada V S sped to victory besting a field of 42 competitors in the class. Jumping a course designed by Manuel Esparza, seven horse-and-rider pairs produced fault-free rounds to qualify for the jump-off. McAllister and […]Read More
OCALA, Florida, June 9 – Reservations are now available at The Equestrian Hotel at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With its central location, guests will find accommodations at this five-story retreat both luxurious and convenient. The addition of dining, shopping and spa amenities are ideal for the ultimate, lavish getaway. The Equestrian Hotel boasts a stunning 248 rooms; many overlooking World Equestrian Center – Ocala […]Read More
