Rowan Willis and Wellington Grey Goose Fly to First Place in $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*

Ocala, FL – The second week of international show jumping competition during the 2023 December Show Series opened with the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-two of the world’s best athletes representing ten different nations competed over an intricate track built by FEI Level III course designer Catsy Cruz (MEX). Rowan Willis of Australia piloted his longtime partner Wellington Grey […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – It’s the final week of the 2023 December Show Series, come out to cheer on equestrian athletes and check out all the events World Equestrian Center – Ocala has to offer this holiday season such as Winter Wonderland and Passport to Champagne, the final event in the 2023 Stirrups Wine Series presented by Wheels Up.   Join us this week for thrilling […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 December Show Series Week I Highlights  

Ocala, FL – Week I of the 2023 December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomed Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competitors from all over the world to the WEC Grand Arena. Beat Mändli (SUI) and Amiro B Z dazzled the crowd in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*. Samantha Schaefer headlined the week with two victories, trading out her shadbelly after […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Lucy Deslauriers

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight features accomplished show jumping athlete, Lucy Deslauriers, hailing from New York, New York. With renowned international grand prix riders Mario and Lisa Deslauriers as her parents, Deslauriers found her passion in the realm of show jumping. Boasting a string of notable victories worldwide, the young professional continues to make a mark in the equestrian world. We had the […]Read More

Stephanie Pair-Kavitz Closes Out World Equestrian Center December Dressage CDI-W with Freestyle Performance

Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) December Dressage CDI-W sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage closed competition on Sunday, December 10, 2023, with the final CDI classes, including the Intermediate I Freestyle CDI1*, where Stephanie Pair-Kavitz (USA) and Gridante were the top pair. The judging panel of Michael Osinski (USA), Carlos Lopes (POR) and Clive Halsall (GBR) awarded Pair-Kavitz a score of 67.167% for her […]Read More

Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple Take the Win in $50,000 Lugano Diamonds National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – On a radiant and picturesque morning in Florida, the scene was set for the $50,000 Lugano Diamonds National Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The intricate tracks for today’s competition were crafted by FEI Level IV course designer, Guilherme Jorge from Brazil. The class unfolded with a riveting seven-horse jump-off, ultimately culminating in Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple (Favorit […]Read More

Beat Mändli and Amiro B Z Dazzle in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – Holiday lights and packed stands set the stage for the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* during Week I of the 2023 December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A field of elite show jumping athletes representing 10 different nations competed over tracks built by FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA), but it was Olympian Beat Mändli (SUI) […]Read More

Marek and Fire Fly Lead Special Lap of Honor at World Equestrian Center December Dressage CDI-W

Ocala, FL – International dressage competition continued on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) December Dressage CDI-W sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. Anna Marek (USA) and Fire Fly, owned by Janet Simile, rode to the top of the class in the Grand Prix Special CDI3*. One day of competition remains on Sunday, December 10, for the WEC December Dressage show, which […]Read More

Katie Eppinger and Chaccos Cherry PS Top the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – Thirty-four aspiring stars of show jumping took to the WEC Grand Arena early this morning to compete in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Katie Eppinger (USA) and her own Chaccos Cherry PS (Chaccos Blue x Gold Cherry) set the pace early in the order, and couldn’t be caught to ultimately gallop away with the lion’s […]Read More

Career-First Freestyle Win for Kohmann at World Equestrian Center December Dressage CDI-W

December 7, 2023 – Ocala, FL – It was a full day of competition on Friday, December 8, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) December Dressage CDI-W sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. Capturing victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W along with coveted FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final qualifying points was Kevin Kohmann (USA) riding Dünensee, owned by Diamante Farms. Jan Ebeling (USA) and Jubi’s Tenacity, owned […]Read More