Timothy Maddrix and Hayley Waters Wear Score Wins in the Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships

Ocala, FL – The Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships took over the WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, featuring two highly competitive hunter derbies: the $20,100 Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championship – Open and the $20,100 Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championship – Junior/Amateur. Hoping to impress an esteemed panel of judges, including Richard Slocum, Dianne Grod, Joy […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL II 2024 Out Now

As we move into the summer season at World Equestrian Center, we share a collection of stories that embody devotion, determination and an unwavering love for the horse. We meet remarkable individuals that are driven by their passion and have dedicated their lives to the equestrian industry, each in their own unique way. Explore the digital issue or grab a copy at either World Equestrian […]Read More

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Hesed Soar to the Top in the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – A perfect Florida night set the stage for the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*, featuring 42 top Jumping combinations from 13 nations. FEI Level IV course designer, Guilherme Jorge (BRA), crafted the winding tracks for the tonight’s qualifier which culminated in an exciting 13-horse jump-off.  Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run Jumpers, Inc.’s Bull Run’s Hesed (Christian 25 x Lord Z) clinched […]Read More

Back-to-Back Wins for Victoria Colvin in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The three hunter derbies experienced a change of scenery and schedule during Week II of the 2024 Summer Series, as the South Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional Championships are set to take over the WEC Stadium on Hunter Derby Friday.  Today, World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ […]Read More

Rodrigo Lambre and J’adore Van Het Klinkhof Capture the $31,500 1.45m Speed CSI3* Victory

Ocala, FL – Three-star competition kicked off early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena, with the $31,500 1.45m Speed CSI3* event highlighting the day. Twenty-six elite horse-and-rider pairs competed over a challenging speed track designed by FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA). Rodrigo Lambre (BRA) emerged victorious, delivering a lightning-fast round on Ilan Ferder’s J’adore Van Het Klinkhof (Thunder Vd Zuuthoeve x […]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

Mark Your Calendars for the AQHA and NSBA Approved Championship Show 2024 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The Championship Show 2024 is coming to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from September 6-15. With over $1 million in prize money and awards, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars: entries and stall reservations open August 1-23 (without late fees) through AnEquineProduction.com.  The show will feature exciting classes such as the $100,000 NSBA Senior Trail, $35,000 Open […]Read More

Paul O’Shea and Hellcat Cruise to Victory in the $30,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – A beautiful sunny morning set the stage for the $30,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix, the final feature event of the first week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Summer Series. Twenty-five top horse-and-rider combinations competed, but it was Paul O’Shea (IRL) who stole the spotlight. Riding Team Eye Candy’s Hellcat (Cassander Van Het Bremhof x Dominica), O’Shea not only produced […]Read More

Maya Denis and Callypso De La Hamente Z Soar to the Top in the $62,500 Wheels Up & 5×5 Trading Grand Prix CSI2* 

Ocala, FL – The $62,500 Wheels Up & 5×5 Trading Grand Prix CSI2* was the highlight event of the week, welcoming a competitive field of 32 horse-and-rider combinations from 11 different nations to compete over Andy Christiansen’s (ECU) challenging track. At the end of the night, Maya Denis (MEX) and her own Callypso De La Hamente Z (Chellsini Z x Kashmir Van Schuttershof) emerged victorious […]Read More

Victoria Colvin Sweeps the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Summer Series welcomed over 50 stunning hunter combinations to compete in three derbies: $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. Dean Rheinheimer set the winding tracks that allowed riders to show off their horses’ scope […]Read More