Gonzalo Busca and Cristiano Obolensky Are Built to Win in the $65,000 YETI Grand Prix CSI2* 

Ocala, FL – Twenty-nine international competitors braved the rain late Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the final international class of the week, the $65,000 YETI Grand Prix CSI2*. After an exhilarating eight-horse jump-off, Gonzalo Busca (ESP) claimed both first and third place, winning aboard his own Cristiano Obolensky (Cornet Obolensky x Stakkato) and securing third with Steven Bluman’s Pinot Gris Di Fer […]Read More

Kent Farrington is Unstoppable With Toulayna in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI4*

Ocala, FL – A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric with anticipation as some of the sport’s fastest athletes and most decorated Olympians prepared to compete. In a heart-stopping three-horse jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) capped off an incredible week […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Are Back on Top in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The third Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series returned to Hunter 1, featuring the series’ three staple events: $20,000  Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Dean Rheinheimer crafted flowing tracks with unrelated distances, providing riders the opportunity […]Read More

Canada’s Will Martin and Totale De Res Nova Are Uncatchable in the $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* was the highlight event of the morning during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Nineteen-year-old Will Martin (CAN) demonstrated skill beyond his years, piloting Totale De Res Nova (Comme II Faut x Verdi) to a time early in the jump-off order that proved unbeatable.   Anderson Lima’s expertly designed course saw 15 combinations […]Read More

Kent Farrington and Orafina Resume Their Winning Ways in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*

Ocala, FL – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned by Kent Farrington LLC.   FEI Level IV course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) crafted a flowing track that allowed horses to jump […]Read More

Enter Now for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala January CDI3* and National Dressage Show 

Ocala, FL – Dressage riders are reminded to submit their entries by January 20, 2025, for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) January Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm  on January 30 – February 2, 2025. The Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and USEF/USDF-rated competition offers $15,000 in prize money for the CDI classes, and national classes offer qualifying opportunities at all levels.  January’s dressage show […]Read More

VOCAL Furball Celebrates a Decade of Service Preventing Homeless Pets 

The theme “Tails & Teal” for the 9th Annual VOCAL Furball presented by Lugano Diamonds blends the black-tie optional event with the mission of raising funds to help with the prevention of homeless pets in the area. The Furball is the principal fundraiser each year for the Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL).  Everyone attending the 2025 Furball is encouraged to wear teal, the organization’s signature […]Read More

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Celestial Reach for the Stars in $40,000 Juniper Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $40,000 Juniper Grand Prix took center stage on Sunday afternoon, with 22 horse-and-rider combinations vying for the top prize. The thrilling competition culminated in a six-horse jump-off, where Kristen Vanderveen (USA) secured victory aboard her new partner, Bull Run’s Celestial (Cicero Z Van Paemel x Celeste), owned by Bull Run Jumpers, Inc. Course designer Ben Townley (GBR) crafted a challenging track, […]Read More

Will Simpson and Keminko N Taste Victory in the $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala buzzed with excitement for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*. Saturday night’s field featured some of the world’s top equestrians, but it was 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) who captured a sweet victory aboard Keminko N, owned by Will Simpson Stables, […]Read More

Amanda Steege and Lafitte De Muze Return Victorious in $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – Nearly 90 horse-and-rider combinations competed in the WEC Stadium for the second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Canadian course designer Meghan Rawlins crafted beautifully decorated and unique tracks for the three derbies: the $20,000  Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter […]Read More