World Equestrian Center – Ocala and GGT Footing® Continue Strategic Partnership

OCALA, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is proud to continue its valued partnership with GGT Footing®, a leading provider of premium arena footing solutions. For several years, GGT Footing® has supplied high-quality textile additives to World Equestrian Center venues in both Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida. This ongoing collaboration supports World Equestrian Center’s commitment to delivering exceptional footing for equestrian sport at every […]Read More

Leave-Outs Lead to a Win for Todd Minikus and Kiekeboe Spirit in the $50,000 Stella Artois National Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – A beautiful, sunny Florida morning set the scene for the $50,000 Stella Artois National Grand Prix, where 20 horse-and-rider combinations vied for top honors. In a nail-biting 12-horse jump-off, it was Todd Minikus (USA) who piloted Spirit Group’s Kiekeboe Spirit (Darius x Lolita Mh) to a blazing fast victory. Ireland’s Colm Quinn once again laid the tracks in the WEC Grand Arena. […]Read More

Ireland’s Paul O’Shea Cruises to Victory Aboard Hellcat in $65,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI2*

Ocala, FL – Spectators and exhibitors once again flocked to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the highlight event of Week VII of the 2025 Summer Series: the $65,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI2*. Riders from thirteen nations contested Saturday night’s feature class, but it was Ireland’s Paul O’Shea who saved the best for last, piloting Team Eye Candy’s Hellcat (Cassander Van Het Bremhof […]Read More

Daniel Geitner and Walk The Moon Land on Top in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – Indoor Arena 1 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) once again played host to Hunter Derby Friday, featuring three exciting classes: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Dean Rheinheimer laid out beautifully flowing tracks, featuring natural obstacles including a long hedge wall, […]Read More

Stirrups Named Among Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America

Ocala, Florida – OpenTable and KAYAK debuted a new list of the Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America this week and Stirrups Restaurant at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) has earned a spot among the country’s best.  Recognized alongside just 20 other restaurants in Florida, Stirrups was selected based on the feedback from diner reviews and KAYAK travel insights. The list celebrates culinary excellence based […]Read More

Sharn Wordley Pilots Champion League to Victory in $32,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The $32,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* headlined Thursday morning’s competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, drawing 19 top horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 nations. In a competitive field, it was New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley who secured the win aboard Champion League (Cador 5 x Contendro I). Wordley also claimed third place with Conto Blanco 4 (Cellestial x Kolibri), both of […]Read More

Sharn Wordley Secures Second Consecutive Double Victory in $50,000 The Dutta Corp. National Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 The Dutta Corp. National Grand Prix headlined Sunday morning’s competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) during Week VI of the 2025 Summer Series, which runs through August 10. A field of 29 horse-and-rider combinations contested the class, but it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who continued his winning streak, securing both first and second place for the second consecutive […]Read More

Robert Blanchette Uncorks the Win with Chardonnay in the $130,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – Thirty-one international pairings representing 13 nations stepped into the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the week’s premier event, the $130,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSI3*. After an exciting 10-horse jump-off, it was Robert Blanchette (IRL) who emerged victorious aboard Ridersmith LLC’s Chardonnay (Comme Il Faut 5 x Jus De Pomme). FEI Level IV course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) […]Read More

Victoria Colvin Continues Summer Success with Southern Night in $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday returned to Indoor Arena 1 during Week VI of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Course designer Tucker Williams set beautifully flowing tracks for three featured classes: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. […]Read More

Gonzalo Busca & Cristiano Obolensky Shine in the $32,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – A picturesque, sunny Florida morning set the scene on Thursday for the highlight event of the day, the $32,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Twenty-five horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 countries vied for top honors, but it was Spain’s Gonzalo Busca who emerged victorious aboard his own Cristiano Obolensky (Cornet Obolensky x Stakkato). FEI Level IV course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) set a […]Read More