This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on junior rider Izzy Beisel. At just 13 years old, Izzy is making a name for herself in the jumper ring, winning back-to-back $7,500 Futures Prix classes at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, besting a field of professionals including her father and trainer, David Beisel. Izzy cherishes the time she spends with her horse-centric family, both at horse shows and […]Read More
The WEC Grand Arena hosted thrilling equestrian sport today for the $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix. Courses for the classes were designed by FEI Level 4 course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral of Portugal and featured inviting tracks with multiple combinations. $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix Thirty entries took to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights for this evening’s $75,000 […]Read More
Week 10’s Derby Friday took over the Stadium today as more than 75 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. Courses for today’s classes were designed by Scott Alder of Michigan and featured a track of inviting natural obstacles. Handy rounds in each class offered several opportunities for inside turns, allowing entries […]Read More
Clear, sunny skies and warm temperatures set the perfect backdrop for another week of exciting equestrian sport as we kicked off Week 10 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021. Feature classes began this afternoon with a field of 22 entries vying for the win in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix. The class featured a technical course designed by Bernardo Costa Cabral […]Read More
Abby and Mike Holsomback were the first couple to say, “I do,” at the new World Equestrian Center – Ocala on February 27, 2021. The bridal party spent the morning getting ready and taking portraits at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club before heading to World Equestrian Center – Ocala for their ceremony. The couple chose to say their vows in the Chapel, located at […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – March 9, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala management this evening received a negative EHV-1 test result from the State of Florida veterinarian on the horse sent to the University of Florida recently from Barn D at the venue. Based on the negative test result, the State of Florida, World Equestrian Center – Ocala veterinarians and management have lifted the quarantine […]Read More
Week 9 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021 saw thrilling equestrian sport with exciting wins throughout the week. Feature jumper classes incorporated courses designed by Catsy Cruz of Mexico, while feature hunter classes displayed courses designed by Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida. The week included a special $75,000 Grand Prix sponsored by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, as well as […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on 15-year-old Lawson Whitaker. Lawson has shown at World Equestrian Center – Ocala since Week 2 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular and has found great success with all three of her mounts. She took time this week to chat with us about how she got into riding and about her experience at World Equestrian Center – […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – March 7, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala management was made aware in the late evening of Saturday, March 6 that a horse in Barn D was presenting with a high fever. The team proactively had the horse removed from the grounds and sent to the University of Florida for testing, isolation and observation. The WEC management team, our on site […]Read More
Thrilling equestrian sport filled the WEC Grand Arena today for the $75,000 Grand Prix sponsored by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club and the $7,500 Futures Prix. Courses for the classes were designed by Catsy Cruz of Mexico and featured winding tracks with multiple combinations and jump-offs that rewarded a steady, accurate ride. $75,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club Grand Prix This evening’s $75,000 […]Read More
