Déjà Vu for Luis Sabino Goncalves & Vick Du Croisy in the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – As the storm clouds vanished over the WEC Grand Arena, 32 elite show jumpers representing 13 nations gathered to contest the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Tonight’s jump-off was blistering, with first and second place separated by just two hundredths of a second, but it was Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) that experienced an enjoyable case of déjà vu with Vick Du […]Read More

Dominique Damico & Jamaica Take Flight in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix 

Ocala, FL – Twenty-four developing horse-and-rider combinations took center stage this afternoon to compete in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Catsy Cruz (MEX) set the tracks for the future stars of show jumping where an even eight jumped their way to the short course. Ultimately, Dominique Damico and Amberfax Farm, Inc’s Jamaica (Plot Blue x Utah SZ) galloped away with the win and a […]Read More

Maria Rasmussen & Goodfella Are Great in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – A highlight of Week VIII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series, Hunter Derby Friday showcased three highly 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 where a stunning field of hunters attempted natural tracks designed by Pat Muskus and several […]Read More

Tracy Fenney & MTM McIntosh Kick Into a New Gear in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix  

Ocala, FL – National show jumping competition resumed early this morning during Week VIII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A thrilling ten horse jump-off made for an electric competition with placings separated by just tenths of a second. Last to go in the order, Tracy Fenney (USA) and Nina Koloseike’s MTM McIntosh (Crowntano Z x Butterfly […]Read More

Qualify for the 2024 Premier Equitation Cup Championship at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is eager to welcome back junior riders for the 2024 Premier Equitation Cup Championship during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series on February 10, 2024. As a reminder, riders must accumulate 150 points to compete in the 2024 championship. The qualifying period for the championship began February 1, 2023 and remains open through February […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of exciting equestrian events this week including the All-Star Reining Stakes from July 23-30 in Indoor Arena 5 and the 2023 Ocala Summer Series continues with three more weeks of top-level hunter/jumper sport.  The All-Star Reining Stakes takes over Indoor Arena 5 all week! Spectators are encouraged to come and watch the best […]Read More

VOL II 2023: 24 Hours in the Life of Rodrigo Pessoa 

Son of five-time Olympian, Nelson Pessoa, Rodrigo’s decorated career started at an early age with his first Olympic Games appearance at 19. Since then, the Brazilian athlete has continued to compete, develop horses and serve the sport in many ways including as the Senior Performance Coach of the Irish Show Jumping team, which he led to a string of successes in three years.  “For the […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Summer Series Week VII Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series welcomed a slew of top-notch athletes and they did not disappoint with blistering speed in jump-off rounds and sublime hunter rounds. Olympian Mattew Williams (AUS) opened the week with a victory aboard ABC Quantum Cruise in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Josh Dolan earned superior scores of a 96 and 97 with […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Presents The Shoppes Off 80th

An Upscale Outdoor Retail Opportunity Opening 2025 OCALA, Florida – July 24, 2023 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to introduce The Shoppes Off 80th a grand new 80,000-square-foot outdoor shopping venue currently under construction and slated to open in 2025. With pre-lease options currently available, retailers now have the opportunity to bring their business to World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s multipurpose event facility where thousands […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Anna Ermlich

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on amateur hunter and jumper rider Anna Ermlich from Ocala, Florida. Anna is not only a talented athlete, but also a PharmD, and an incredible braider. Her horse Freddie, named after Freddie Mercury, rocks a tiara from time to time or a unicorn horn. Once other athletes caught wind of Anna’s fun braids, she’s been flooded […]Read More