Ocala, FL – This first Sunday Spotlight of the 2023 November & December Show Series, shines on show jumping icon, Richard Spooner of the United States. Boasting an impressive record of over 100 grand prix victories and nearly 70 international wins, Spooner is a well-known name in the industry, often referred to as the ‘Master of Faster’. His extensive global career includes 15 World Cup™ Finals, […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Kimberley Bird (NZL) was the fastest of only two double clear rides in the $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic to close out Week I of the 2023 November & December Show Series. Over a winding track designed by Peter Grant (CAN), Bird found the fastest route with her own Cera Cassina (Cassini II x Caletta) in 41.870 seconds. David Cameron (AUS) and […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The first Saturday night show jumping competition of the 2023 November & December Show Series started off with a bang, bringing in huge crowds of spectators and exhibitors to revel in the thrill of top-level equestrian sport. Portugal’s Luis Sabino Goncalves had the packed house on their feet at the end of an exhilarating nine-horse jump-off in the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida […]Read More
Ocala, FL – On Friday evening, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix returned to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights to give aspiring and developing horse-and-rider combinations a chance to compete in an atmosphere that resembles the Saturday night grand prix. A field of 35 combinations vied for the top prize, but it was Penny Brennan (GBR) that saved the best for last and […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 November & December Show Series lived up to expectations, with impressive scores soaring into the high 90s. A field adorned with beautifully presented horse-and-rider pairs gathered at Hunter 1 to compete in three derbies: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Luis Sabino Goncalves of Portugal and Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick Du Croisy jump started the 2023 November & December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with an exhilarating win in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A competitive field of 29 star-studded athletes representing eight different nations made their way back to the WEC Grand Arena and picked up right […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Dressage competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala will take a step up in 2024 with an expanded schedule and new, dedicated facilities on the nearly 400-acre venue. With five-star accommodations, on-site dining options and unparalleled shopping choices alongside the finest arenas and most comfortable stabling available for horses, both dressage competitors and fans will find the best setting for dressage in […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Exciting national hunter/jumper competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week! Join us for the 2023 November & December Show Series from November 8-19 and December 6-17 for thrilling equestrian sport. For the next two weeks, enjoy two exciting events held under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena at 7pm including the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix on Friday […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala invites equestrian fans to enjoy an exquisite dining experience under the stars every Saturday night at The Grand Prix Dining Experience presented by Wheels Up during the 2023 Ocala November and December Series, running for four weeks from November 8-19 and December 6-17. Starting at 7 pm, savor the thrill of top-level show jumping action from the most exclusive […]Read More
The third iteration of the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds came to a close this weekend after three days of extraordinary culinary celebration. But the festival is about more than just enjoying the best food and fine wine—it’s about giving back and inspiring the next generation of culinarians. Before the official start of the festival weekend, all four celebrity chefs—Lorena Garcia, […]Read More
