Samantha Schaefer Headlines with Her Second Victory of the Day in $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed on Friday afternoon in the WEC Grand Arena with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*. A slew of top-notch horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a two-phase track built by FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA). Samantha Schaefer saved the best for last, and stole the win aboard Bonne Vie LLC’s Frasier (Carambole x […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Can’t Be Beat in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The CaptiveOne Advisors Indoor Arena 1 played host to first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Tucker Williams (USA) crafted the hunter tracks for three derbies: $12,500 Golden Ocala 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.  Samantha Schaefer and […]Read More

Luis Larrazabal and Belle De Muze Snag $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* Victory

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* was the highlight event of the evening as 26 international athletes representing 11 different nations vied for the top prize over tracks set by FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA). In a competitive 10 horse jump-off, last to go, Luis Larrazabal (VEN) snagged the win aboard Belle De Muze, a 13-year-old Belgian […]Read More

World Cup Week Begins With Kohmann Victory at World Equestrian Center December Dressage CDI-W

December 7, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) December Dressage CDI-W sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage began on Thursday, December 7, 2023, with victory in the Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI-W for Kevin Kohmann (USA) and Dünensee, owned by Diamante Farms. In the Prix St. Georges CDI1*, Benjamin Ebeling (USA) and Escona 8 owned by ACR Enterprises Inc. and Hof Kasselman took the […]Read More

Grace Debney Opens 2023 December Show Series with a Win in $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomed international athletes, both new and familiar to the WEC Grand Arena to kick-off the first week of the 2023 December Show Series. Nineteen-year-old, Grace Debney (GBR) captured the first international victory of the series in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3* with Zarina De Vidau (Diamant De Semilly x Coeur De Nuit), owned by Temple Equestrian […]Read More

A Global Celebration of Team Jumping Excellence: Introducing the 10 Confirmed Nations of the Longines League of Nations™ 2024                             

By: Fédération Équestre Internationale The highly-anticipated Longines League of Nations™ series proudly unveils the ten equestrian nations set to compete in this brand-new international team Jumping spectacle. This groundbreaking series, set to kick off in Abu Dhabi (UAE) in February 2024, reimagines the storied history of the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ with a unique, unified, and global format. The revamped series is set to make […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing two international and national equestrian events this week including Week I of the 2023 December Show Series, a Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper and FEI CSI3* competition and the WEC December Dressage CDI-W presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage.  Join us this week for exciting competition held under the lights! Spectators are welcome!  Thursday, December […]Read More

The Equestrian Hotel Unveils Equestrian Collection: A New Home Store Inspired by the Design at World Equestrian Center

Equestrian Collection opened its doors this week as the newest addition to The Equestrian Hotel’s luxe lineup of high-end retail, joining The Debonair Collection, Lugano Diamonds and John Craig Clothier, as well as the whimsical toy shoppe, Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear. Nestled on the northeast end of the hotel, Equestrian Collection offers clients a selection of luxury linens, exquisite furnishings and home décor, all […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – Winter Wonderland is underway, bringing merriment and cheer to all from 5pm to 9pm through Saturday, December 23 in the lead-up to Christmas Eve. Families can bask in the magic of the holidays with festive lights throughout the week and weekends full of special holiday entertainment. To find out all the details this holiday season, visit wecwinterwonderland.com. ‘Tis the season for Breakfast with Santa, […]Read More

Impressive List of International Course Designers Named for 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – An impressive list of international course designers has been named for the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, FL, which runs for 12 weeks from January 3 through March 24. The series features USEF-rated Premier and Level 6 Jumpers every week plus five weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI)-rated competition. The slate of course designers […]Read More