Ocala, FL – Olympian Richard Vogel (GER) triumphed through a breezy afternoon to top a 15-strong jump-off field aboard Phenyo van het Keysersbos, owned by Belam S.R.O., to win the $32,000 The Dutta Corp. Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. There were 64 entries in the opening round competing over a course set by Olympic designer Alan Wade (IRL). Vogel returned early in the jump-off in the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – It was Nicola Philippaerts of Belgium who claimed victory in the $63,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO5*-LLN on opening day of the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala event at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Wednesday, March 19, in Ocala, FL. Ocala serves as the second stop on the prestigious Longines League of Nations™ series and is the only event held […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $125,000 IDA Development Grand Prix was the highlight event of the week and brought a change of scenery at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, as 30 horse-and-rider combinations gathered under the lights at the WEC Stadium to vie for the win. In a thrilling five-horse jump-off, it was Ireland’s Jordan Coyle who took the celebratory victory ahead of the holiday with […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Friday brought gorgeous weather and a competitive field of 100 horse-and-rider combinations to Hunter 1 for four thrilling hunter derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunt & Go Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby, the $7,500 USHJA National 3’ Jr Hunter Derby, and the $7,500 USHJA National 3’ Am Hunter Derby. Patrick Rodes designed flowing, technical tracks that allowed riders […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the May Day Barrel Bonanza, set for May 14-18, 2025, in Indoor Arena 5 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With $41,500 in added prize money on the line, the competition will be fierce as riders chase top honors. From May 16-18, the event will feature three thrilling days of barrel racing, where horse-and-rider duos […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Series, featuring an expanded indoor schedule to help competitors stay cool. Running from June 4 to August 10, hunter/jumper competition will be held weekly, Wednesday through Sunday, primarily in the air-conditioned Indoor Arenas. Enhancing the indoor experience, Indoor Arena 5 now features upgraded GGT footing, increasing the total number of […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Everything came together for Luis Pedro Biraben as the Argentinian rider steered his own Chacco Bumpy (Chacco-Blue x Too Bumpy II) to victory in the $40,000 Ste Michelle Grand Prix on Sunday. The class saw 27 horse-and-rider combinations compete over Catsy Cruz’s (MEX) first track, but only six managed to jump clear to qualify for the jump-off. The first to go in […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena was electric on Saturday night as a packed crowd gathered under the lights to witness top-tier Jumping in the $120,000 Alltech Grand Prix CSI3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With 36 elite competitors from 12 nations vying for the win, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. In the end, it was Simon McCarthy (IRL) and Gotcha (Stakkato […]Read More
Ocala, FL – International dressage competition continued at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, during the WEC March Dressage CDI4* presented by Hampton Green Farms. In the Intermediate 1 CDI1* Benjamin Albright (USA) and DSP Dominy, owned by The DSPD Group, added expression to their test and rose to the top for victory. Originally from Frederick, MD, Albright worked for […]Read More
March 7, 2025 – Ocala, FL – The Grand Prix Freestyle CDI4* presented by Dover Saddlery was the highlight of the week on Friday, March 7, 2025, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) during the WEC March Dressage CDI4* presented by Hampton Green Farms. Victory in the class went to Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and Jewel’s Goldstrike, his Olympic partner that he owns with […]Read More
