Gonzalo Busca & Classified Claim $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment National Grand Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – A sunny Florida day set the stage for the final feature class of the week, the $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment National Grand Prix. Twenty-five top-level horse-and-rider combinations competed over a challenging track set by Alan Wade (IRL), where only two found a clear first-round effort. Spain and the United States battled it out over the jump-off track where both had one unfortunate […]Read More

Hunter Holloway & Eastern Jam Cruise to Victory in $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – Spectators and exhibitors alike were on the edge of their seats as a field of 32 of the world’s best show jumping talents from across the globe contested the $150,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI3*. At the conclusion, it was Hunter Holloway (USA) and her longtime partner Eastern Jam (Lexicon x Monaco) that stood atop the podium.   Athletes from eleven nations […]Read More

Erynn Ballard & Iranta Notch $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as 43 aspiring horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a track built by FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL). Competition was fierce as the pressure mounted with each athlete faster than the next, but it was Erynn Ballard of Canada that piloted Sydney Levy’s Iranta […]Read More

Jennifer Bliss Plays Her Cards Right with Poker Face in $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Hunters took the spotlight today for the third Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Doug Russell (USA) laid the open tracks for the three 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 […]Read More

Aaron Vale Scores Third Consecutive Win in $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed early this morning with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3* during week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Thirty top show jumpers were invited to test their abilities over Alan Wade’s (IRL) two-phase track, but it was Aaron Vale (USA) that snagged a third consecutive victory aboard Thinkslikeahorse’s Elusive (Rodrigoo x Capfucino).  Athletes were on their A-game this […]Read More

Tipperary Equestrian Becomes Official Partner of World Equestrian Center

June 30, 2023 – Ocala, FLORIDA – World Equestrian Center is pleased to welcome Tipperary Equestrian to its family of sponsors as an Official Partner. As part of the agreement, Tipperary becomes the ‘Official Helmet and Safety Vest’ of the World Equestrian Center and the brand will have a presence at both the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Florida and Wilmington, Ohio venues.  “We are excited […]Read More

Luiz Francisco de Azevedo Lands Double Victory in $50,000 UF Veterinary Hospital Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – A picturesque Florida evening set the stage for the $50,000 UF Veterinary Hospital Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* during Week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Thirty-two esteemed show jumping athletes from ten nations contested a challenging course set by FEI Level IV course designer, Alan Wade (IRL) where just four horse-and-rider combinations managed to find a clear round. Luiz Francisco de […]Read More

VOL II 2023 Equestrian Style: An Authentic American Story Rebecca Ray Designs

Rebecca Ray Designs emerged as Rebecca Smith of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, began individually crafting handbags to find a sense of belonging. As the luxury equestrian brand has expanded, it has grown into its core values of quality and authenticity. Rebecca began her career with an undergraduate degree in political science and constitutional law and a Master’s Degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. […]Read More

Stirrups Named Among the World’s Best Restaurants for Wine

June 29, 2023— Stirrups Restaurant has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. After two years committed to wine curation under the joint guidance of Complex Director of Food and Beverage, Jeremy Gow, and Beverage Director and Master Sommelier, Roland Micu, Stirrups Restaurant has won the prestigious Best of Award of […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting a variety of equestrian events this week including week IV of the hunter/jumper 2023 Ocala Summer Series and the American Ranch Horse Association 2023 World Show. Food Truck Friday returns this week in the RV Park from 5pm-9pm. Visit the WEC Calendar for additional information about each event. All events are free and open to […]Read More