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

Ocala, FL – The second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased the talent of nearly 100 stunning hunters in the WEC Stadium. Tucker Williams laid the flowing tracks for three hunter 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 […]Read More

CSI Highlights and Weekly Stalls Available at 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will offer more internationally rated jumping competition than ever before and will headline five weeks of the 12-week circuit, which runs January 3 through March 24, 2024. The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series offers more than $6.5 million in prize money, along with opportunities for jumping athletes to earn […]Read More

Partnership Pays Off for Daniel Geitner and Vesta De Lavardin in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling competition. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as 29 top-notch horse-and-rider combinations competed over an intricate track set by FEI Level III course designer Ben Townley (GBR). In a thrilling 10-horse jump-off, Daniel Geitner upped the […]Read More

Tickets Now on Sale for 2024 Winter Spectacular Grand Finale and Longines League of Nations™ Qualifier

Ocala, FL – The grand finale of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, March 19-23, is set to thrill with a week-long showcase of five-star Jumping competition, featuring the highly anticipated North American qualifier for the inaugural Longines League of Nations™ Team Competition.   World Equestrian Center – Ocala will welcome some of the world’s best Jumping athletes to take center stage in the WEC Grand […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – Experience the second week of hunter/jumper competition during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! From now until March 24, 2024, immerse yourself in elite equestrian action every Wednesday through Sunday. This 12-week series is set to showcase top equestrian sport, featuring two World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) weeks, five weeks of exhilarating international show jumping competition, […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week I Highlights 

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is now underway with thrilling hunter/jumper sport through March 24, 2024. The first week of the series saw several familiar faces in the winner’s circle. Samantha Schaefer secured her fourth consecutive victory with In The Know in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and Luis Sabino Goncalves began his week on a high note, earning […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Maya Denis 

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on 20-year-old Maya Denis of Mexico. This talented young athlete made Ocala her home two years ago, and she’s been gathering top placings ever since. She has competed in numerous international classes at WEC, and showcases her true passion for the sport, with the time and energy she puts into her horses. We caught up with […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Pablo Risk It to Win It in $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala witnessed a full house during the inaugural Saturday night event of the 12-week 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix. A field of top-tier athletes from across the world showcased their skills over a challenging track crafted by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA). In a nail-biting jump-off, Dorothy Douglas and […]Read More

Augusta Iwasaki and Fresca Snag the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory 

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix took center stage this afternoon, featuring a competitive field of 20 horse-and-rider combinations navigating a challenging track set by Steve Stephens (USA). Augusta Iwasaki (USA) and her accomplished partner, Fresca (Carambole x Zanesca), snagged the win and galloped away with the top prize.  Out of the 20 combinations, seven successfully completed a faultless round, advancing to […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Impress in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Over 70 jaw-dropping hunters took to the beautifully designed Hunter 1 arena this morning for the first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Crafted by course designer Tom Hern, the magnificent tracks garnered praise from competitors across the three derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital […]Read More