UF Veterinary Hospital’s Dr. Robin Bell and rider Lauren Balcomb travel to The Netherlands, help Australia’s showjumping team qualify for 2024 Olympics

Recently, Ocala locals Lauren Balcomb and our very own Dr. Robin Bell of the UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC traveled to The Netherlands to help Australia qualify its showjumping team for the Olympics in Paris 2024 in the Group G regional qualifier.  The event was held at one of the venues for the Global Champions Tour, Edwina Tops-Alexander’s beautiful facility Stal Tops in Valkenswaard. Riders […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Join us this weekend for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala August Dressage competition presented by Hampton Green Farm & Discover Dressage from August 25-27 in the CaptiveOne Advisors Indoor Arena 1, UF Health Indoor Arena 2 and Indoor Arena 4. Click HERE for the prize list and daily ride times.  Mark your calendars for the remaining Dressage events in 2023:  September […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – On Saturday, August 19 watch the Last Chance Paso Fino Horse Show in Arena 5 with no charge for admission or parking! Visit their website at https://pfha.org/event/last-chance/ for more information about the event.  Guests can also come indulge in a variety of delicious foods at one of our several onsite restaurants and shop at many of our onsite retailers. Read World Equestrian Center Magazine […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Summer Series Week X Highlights 

Ocala, FL – The nine-week 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to a thrilling close last week. Fan favorites, Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple took home the final grand prix win of the series in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. Lauren Schweppe and Cataumet prevailed in the $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and Josh Dolan secured a hat […]Read More

Dressage Headlines World Equestrian Center – Ocala This Year and Into 2024

Ocala, FL – Dressage will headline at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) this year and into 2024 with world-class competition, breed exhibitions, expanded facility options, and clinic learning opportunities. As WEC expands its commitment to dressage, riders and spectators alike will find a wide variety of highlights on the calendar. Pirouette Through 2023 Dressage returns to WEC – Ocala on August 24-27 with US […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Verdini D’houtveld Z 

Ocala, FL – The final Sunday Spotlight of the World Equestrian Center 2023 Ocala Summer Series shines on Verdini D’houtveld Z (Verdi TN x Caretino 2). Owned and ridden by Lauren Balcomb of Australia, the 12-year-old Zangersheide gelding has become a popular competitor during the Saturday night Grand Prix with spectators recognizing the dynamic bay gelding for his diminutive stature and explosive jumping style. We caught […]Read More

Sharn Wordley Closes the 2023 Ocala Summer Series with Second Consecutive $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic Victory

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic closed out the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala early this morning. Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Della Wordley’s Brin D’or De Haute Melen Z (Bamako De Muze x Perle D’or De Saulieu) bested a field of twenty-nine horse-and-rider combinations to capture their second consecutive victory of the series.  Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed the closing […]Read More

An Apple a Day Keep the Victories Coming for Tracy Fenney in $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The grand finale of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to an exhilarating close as 45 of the world’s best show jumping athletes from 12 nations suited up to compete in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. Crowd favorites Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple once again claimed victory, bringing a packed house of spectators to their feet to celebrate a […]Read More

Abigail McArdle & I&H Boogy Woogy Are Electric in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix saw a promising field of 29 horse-and-rider combinations compete this afternoon with the hopes of securing the top spot on the leaderboard. Ultimately, it was Abigail McArdle who piloted her own veteran partner I&H Boogy Woogy (Faldo x I&H Vanilla Fudge) to the win.  FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set the elaborate tracks […]Read More

Lauren Schweppe & Cataumet Prevail in $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series invited a field of stunning hunters to compete in three competitive derbies; $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Andy Christiansen (ECU) designed the closing derby tracks that featured a […]Read More