Aaron Vale & Major Prove Unbeatable in $75,000 WEC Grand Prix

The WEC Grand Arena hosted exciting featured jumper action this evening with more than 60 horse and rider combinations contesting courses designed by two-time Olympic course designer, Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela. $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m Tonight’s $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m under the lights included a field of 29 entries representing eight countries. Riders included Olympic medalists and World Games competitors, making for fierce […]Read More

Doug Boyd & Calido’s Son Prevail in the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6″-3’9″

Clear, blue, sunny skies set the perfect backdrop for a day of hunter action as Derby Friday took over the World Equestrian Center Stadium again this week. More than 80 competed in the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6″-3’9″, $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Open and $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Non Pro, contesting elegant courses with beautifully decorated natural obstacles. Each class saw fierce competition with countless […]Read More

Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien Top the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m

Feature class action for Week 8 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021 kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m. The field consisted of 27 entries with eight countries represented over a technical track designed by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios. The course featured 16 jumping efforts winding through the WEC Grand Arena including three double combinations, a […]Read More

World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular #7 Highlights

Week 7 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular brought plenty of thrilling equestrian sport with exciting wins in both the hunter and jumper rings. The highlight of the week was Saturday’s $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m. The jump-off was a true head-to-head race between the top three entries, with placings ultimately separated by just one second. The excitement spanned the entire week […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Equestrian Stylist Ashley Cagle

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on amateur rider and Equestrian Stylist founder, Ashley Cagle. Ashley stepped back into the show ring this week after a two year hiatus with her 19-month-old twins watching from the sidelines. She took time to chat with us about her week at World Equestrian Center, her return to the show ring, her twins and her Equestrian Stylist blog. WEC: How […]Read More

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Prince Of Peace Race to the Win in the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m

Thrilling equestrian sport filled the WEC Grand Arena today for the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.40m. Courses for the classes were designed by Kelvin Bywater and challenged riders’ technical abilities throughout the day. $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m This evening’s $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m featured thrilling equestrian sport under the lights as 42 entries competed for the lion’s […]Read More

Havens Schatt Dominates Derby Friday at World Equestrian Center — Ocala

Derby Friday took over the Stadium at World Equestrian Center — Ocala again this week. A combined 90 entries contested the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6″-3’9″, $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Open and $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Non Pro classes today. Keith J. Bollotte designed stunning courses for the derbies that featured elegant natural obstacles and plenty of opportunities for inside turns in the handy round. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center — Ocala Names E-Z-GO Official Sponsor and Golf Cart Supplier

OCALA, Florida – February 19, 2021 – World Equestrian Center — Ocala has added E-Z-GO to its family of official sponsors at the new competition and multipurpose facility. As the Official Supplier, E-Z-GO will provide a fleet of the industry’s top golf carts for the venue’s staff, exhibitors and guests. “We are tremendously honored and excited to be the official sponsor and golf cart supplier […]Read More

Another $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m Win for Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Divine Fortune

Feature classes for Week 7 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021 kicked off this afternoon in the WEC Grand Arena with the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m. Thirty-seven international entries contested a technical track designed by Kelvin Bywater featuring 16 jumping efforts including a triple combination and a double combination. Ten entries advanced to the jump-off with just four jumping double clear, […]Read More

Antarès Sellier Joins World Equestrian Center — Ocala Family of Sponsors

For Immediate Release OCALA, Florida – February 18, 2021 – World Equestrian Center — Ocala welcomes Antarès Sellier to its family of sponsors at the new venue. As part of the agreement, the Antarès Sellier brand will be prominently displayed and Antarès representatives will be available to World Equestrian Center — Ocala exhibitors and guests. World Equestrian Center — Ocala features facilities for year-round, multidisciplinary […]Read More