Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Sergent Stables LLC’s GFS Mikado. The six-year-old Warmblood stallion debuted in the hunter ring at World Equestrian Center during weeks II and III of the Ocala Summer Series. The young, striking hunter quickly became a fan favorite and stole the spotlight in the $10,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby both weeks with professional athlete Isabela […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competition came to an exhilarating close on Saturday night as a stacked field of the world’s best show jumping athletes spanning 11 different nations vied for the top spot in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*. A thrilling eight horse jump-off had everyone on the edge of their seats, but it was Ashlee Bond (ISR) that dazzled the crowd […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Thirty-five promising horse-and-rider combinations took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala early this morning to compete for the top prize in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. In the feature event, Erynn Ballard (CAN) not only secured her second consecutive victory in the class, but also went home with five top ten placings, capturing first place aboard Fazenda Semilly (Bisquet […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A field of stunning hunters stole the spotlight during Hunter Derby Friday to compete in three different 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. Dean Rheinheimer set the derby tracks that featured an abundance of beautiful natural obstacles including an […]Read More
Ocala, FL – International competition continued early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*. Peter Grant (CAN) crafted the two-part track for 19 top-level horse-and-rider combinations, but it was Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) and Serenity Farm’s Forever SFN (Azteca VDL x Non Stop) that galloped away with the first-place ribbon. Forever SFN has a niche for speed […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A field of the world’s best athletes suited up this evening to tackle Peter Grant’s (CAN) intricate tracks in the $50,000 UF Veterinary Hospital Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Eleven different nations were represented, but at the end of the night, it was Canada’s Angela Covert that flew past the competition aboard her own Hollywood De Rase Z (Hoegie Van’t Bergske x Triomphe […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of events this week including week V of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series, American Ranch Horse Association 2023 World Show and the Citrus County Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show. All events welcome spectators and there is no charge for admission or parking. The American Ranch Horse Association 2023 World Show held from June […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The final week of international competition during the nine-week 2023 Ocala Summer Series opened with a slew of the world’s best athletes vying for the win in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN) crafted the speed tracks where Kristen Vanderveen (USA) piloted Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili (Colandro x Amethist) to an uncatchable time early […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featured an eventful week full of thrilling hunter/jumper action. The penultimate week of FEI CSI3* competition saw new athletes stand atop the podium including Jad Dana (LBN) on Wednesday during the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*, Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) secured first and second in the $50,000 UF […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Camille Maynard Maddrix of Ocala, Florida. The talented professional has dedicated her entire life to the sport and ultimately made Ocala her home base after launching a business. Camille has been a frequent visitor to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights with her small but mighty partner, Jack Straw and never fails to impress […]Read More
