Dorothy Douglas and MTM Lolah LOL Land the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby Victory

Ocala, FL – The fourth Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Summer Series captivated Indoor Arena 1 as a talented field of hunter combinations showcased their skills in three derbies: 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. Tucker Williams designed the courses for the three […]Read More

Tracy Fenney and Can Talk To Me TD MTM Conquer the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – A beautiful, sunny Florida morning set the scene for the Fourth of July and the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Twenty-three horse-and-rider combinations competed over an intricate track designed by FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN), but it was Tracy Fenney (USA) and her up-and-coming eight-year-old Holsteiner mare, Can Talk To Me TD MTM (Catoki x Ocarina), who emerged […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Summer Series is officially underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling hunter/jumper competition Wednesday through Sunday through August 11. Spectators are welcome, there is no charge for admission or parking! Saturday night grand prix events are back! Join us every Saturday night at 7:30pm* for elite show jumping action under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Visit […]Read More

Sports at WEC Unveils Exciting New Offerings

Open Field Fridays (18+), Private Training Sessions and Field Rentals Now Available Ocala, FL – Sports at WEC is expanding their programming with three dynamic, new offerings: Open Field Fridays (18+) for adult pick-up soccer, private soccer training sessions and field rental services. On the heels of two successful, sold-out recreational soccer camps, the Sports at WEC team is bringing additional soccer options to the […]Read More

Stirrups Once Again Named Among the World’s Best Restaurants for Wine 

Ocala, FL — For a second year, Stirrups Restaurant has been honored with the Best of Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.  Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, appropriate to their cuisine and appealing to a broad range of wine […]Read More

Erynn Ballard and Gucci Take Flight in the $62,500 Fresh From Florida Grand Prix CSI2* 

Ocala, FL – International competition during the 2024 Summer Series reached a thrilling conclusion early Sunday morning as 38 horse-and-rider combinations from 15 nations competed for top honors in the $62,500 Fresh From Florida Grand Prix CSI2*. Erynn Ballard (CAN) recently selected to represent Canada at the Paris Olympics, soared to the top aboard Della White’s Gucci (Casall x Carvallo). John Doyle (IRL), an FEI […]Read More

Aaron Vale and Gray’s Inn Deliver in the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*

Ocala, FL – Crowds gathered at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*, eager to witness some of the world’s best competitors vie for top honors under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena. Representing twelve different nations, the field featured 22 horse-and-rider combinations on Saturday night. Hometown hero Aaron Vale (USA) emerged victorious, piloting Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn […]Read More

Partnership Pays Off for Amanda Derbyshire and Cornwall Bh in the $31,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* 

Ocala, FL – A large field of 49 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete under the lights in the $31,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. John Doyle (IRL) set the intricate tracks for 17 different nations, but it was Great Britain’s Amanda Derbyshire who claimed victory aboard her longtime partner, Cornwall Bh, owned by Gochman Sport Horse LLC. Doyle’s first-round course posed […]Read More

Maria Rasmussen and Worthy Show Their Worth in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The third Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Summer Series showcased an impressive lineup of horse-and-rider combinations. Dean Rheinheimer designed the winding tracks for the three derbies: 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. In the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, […]Read More

Andres Soto and Optimus Blue Take the Blue in $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* 

Ocala, FL – The $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* was the highlight event of the evening, featuring 28 horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 different nations competing for top honors. In a thrilling seven-horse jump-off, it was the last to go, Andres Soto (DOM), who claimed the winning title aboard his own Optimus Blue (Chacco Blue x Baloubet De Rouet). Alan Wade (IRL) designed the challenging four-star […]Read More