OCALA, Florida – Jan. 18, 2021 – Entries are now open for the A Sudden Impulse NSBA and Futurity, which takes place April 23-May 1, 2021 at the new World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A Sudden Impulse NSBA and Futurity horse show is managed by Peak-Equine Productions and sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). It will feature more than 160 classes in 16 […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on multifaceted amateur Brandi Cyrus. Brandi keeps busy performing as a DJ, hosting podcasts and keeping up with her Style Native blog, but she always makes time for her number-one passion: horses. Brandi caught the riding bug at a young age, learning to ride from her father, Billy Ray Cyrus. She has dabbled in all corners of the equestrian industry, […]Read More
This afternoon brought plenty of excitement to the WEC Grand Arena for the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.40m. While there was an impressive roster of international riders in the field, two riders dominated the top 12 placings in the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m in a battle for 1st place, while earlier in the day the $7,500 Futures Prix […]Read More
For Immediate Release January 16, 2021 Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center Dressage VI was the first-ever dressage competition at the newly opened, state-of-the-art World Equestrian Center — Ocala facility. The World Equestrian Center Dressage VI show ran January 8-10 and featured competition from USEF Training Level through Grand Prix that offered GAIG/USDF qualifying. Dressage competition at World Equestrian Center — Ocala continues on […]Read More
Nearly 90 entries took to the Stadium for what has aptly been nicknamed “Derby Friday” at World Equestrian Center — Ocala to compete in the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6″ – 3’9″, the $15,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3′ Open and the $15,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3′ Non Pro. The courses for today’s classes were designed by Joe Carnicom of Toledo, Ohio, and featured inviting natural […]Read More
Our jumper feature classes for Week 2 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021 kicked off this afternoon with an impressive 1st and 3rd place finish by Tracy Fenney in the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m. Fenney of MTM Farm in Flower Mound, Texas, bested a field of 22 international entries, setting a tough time to beat early in the class aboard MTM […]Read More
The World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular kicked off last week with a full slate of hunter and jumper competition along with eight exciting feature classes. Exhibitors and visitors enjoyed delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks at our four on-site restaurants. Live music filled the Grand Plaza both Friday and Saturday evenings, adding to the excitement of the show. Feature classes ranged from 2’6″ […]Read More
For Immediate Release January 11, 2021 World Equestrian Center – Ocala Launches Official App Ocala, Florida, – January 11, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala has launched its official app for the venue, available to download on iOS and Google Play App Stores. This premier app is designed to streamline and enhance the exhibitor experience, providing all relevant information on one platform. The app […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on the Savannah Show Stables, LLC team. Three generations of horsemen and women make up the team at Savannah Show Stables, LLC including amateur Savannah Unger, Savannah’s mother and trainer, Monique Kent, and Savannah’s grandfather, Donald Kent. The trio have dedicated their lives to equestrian sports, building their business on the principles of love and support. Savannah and Monique took […]Read More
More than 50 entries took to the WEC Grand Arena this afternoon to contest the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m and $7,500 Futures Prix 1.40m. Each class saw four double clear entries, making time the determining factor for the tracks designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Aaron Vale claimed the top two spots in the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m aboard Thinkslikeahorse’s Elusive (Rodrigoo […]Read More
