Banner Week Continues for Samantha Schaefer at World Equestrian Center – Ocala November II

Ocala, FL – The second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 November & December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomed a strong field of impressive combinations. Doug Russell designed the tracks for three hunter derbies: $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Samantha Schaefer is a force […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer & Frasier Prevail in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – Come rain or shine, a field of 32 top-notch athletes gathered at the WEC Grand Arena to contest the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix during week II of the 2023 November & December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. In a competitive 13-horse jump-off, Samantha Schaefer (USA) and Bonne Vie LLC’s Frasier (Carambole x Bloem) posted an uncatchable time to […]Read More

Koschel and Zarembowicz Take Home Day One Wins at WEC November Dressage CDI3*

November 16, 2023 – Ocala, FL – Despite the rainy weather, dressage riders showed up to compete in the WEC Stadium and smiles abounded when the first two classes of the World Equestrian Center (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage were held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Christoph Koschel (GER) on Masahiro Kosaka’s Eddieni won the Grand Prix […]Read More

Gear Up for the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

November 16, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala is gearing up to be the most exciting yet, promising a range of new enhancements in the coming weeks of 2024 as well as more than $6.5 million in prize money. The 12-week series, which runs January 3 through March 24, 2024, caters to equestrians of […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a slew of top-level equestrian events this week including week II of the 2023 November & December Show Series, a Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition and the November Dressage CDI3* competition presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage. The week also includes the 2023 Ocala Holiday Craft Show held November 18-19 in Expo 1. The […]Read More

Juniper Helps Build and Maintain Stunning Landscaping at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

November 15, 2023 – Ocala, FL – Juniper, a leading full-service design, build and management landscape company, is a crucial partner at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), helping make the property one of the most stunning and beautifully landscaped equestrian facilities in North America. Juniper’s design team offers full-service landscape architecture and planning, landscape and irrigation construction, as well as long-term horticulture and agronomy management. […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – The first week of the 2023 November Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomed some new and familiar faces to the winner’s circle. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) was the star of the week securing the win in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix with his impressive mare Vick Du Croisy. Samantha Schaefer, […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Richard Spooner

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

Kimberley Bird & Cera Cassina Top the $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic

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

Luis Sabino Goncalves Proves Unstoppable with $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Victory

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