Portugal’s Luis Sabino Goncalves and Scoop De Septon Z Snag the $130,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – International three-star competition took center stage Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), where the grandstands were packed on a picture-perfect Florida evening. Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 nations came forward for the $130,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix CSI3*. After a thrilling 12-horse jump-off that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats, it was Luis Sabino Goncalves […]Read More

Fenney, Prusso, and Muscari Take Top Honors at Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships

Ocala, FL – The Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships took center stage in the WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), showcasing three highly competitive hunter derbies: the $12,500 Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championship – Open, Junior, and Amateur. Riders aimed to impress a distinguished panel of judges, with Panel One comprising Irving Evans and Don Sheehan, and Panel […]Read More

Back-to-Back Wins for Maria Rasmussen and SVF Changeup in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Derby Friday came early this week as World Equestrian Center – Ocala adjusted the schedule to accommodate Friday’s much-anticipated Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships. Course designer Tommy Brawley set elegant, flowing tracks in the WEC – Stadium for more than 70 top hunters competing across three exciting classes: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open […]Read More

Gabriella Curry Pilots Esto De Viscourt to Win in $32,000 1.45m Grand Prix CSIU25

Ocala, FL – The young stars of show jumping took center stage late Thursday morning in the $32,000 1.45m Grand Prix CSIU25, where athletes aged 25 and under competed for top honors. Fifteen horse-and-rider combinations tackled the challenging track, but it was Gabriella Curry (USA) aboard GA Stables LLC’s Esto De Viscourt (Qlassic Bois Margot x Mozart Des Hayettes) who emerged victorious. Renowned course designer […]Read More

Ireland’s Robert Blanchette and Carnlea Premier Balou Top the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – Thirty-one elite international combinations representing 10 countries took to the WEC Grand Arena early Thursday morning to contest the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Ireland’s Robert Blanchette continued his impressive form, securing the win aboard Ridersmith LLC’s Carnlea Premier Balou (Balou Du Rouet x Cavalier Royale). FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil set the challenging track for […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Announces Dover Saddlery Flagship Store at The Shoppes Off 80th 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center  – Ocala (WEC) is pleased to announce that Dover Saddlery will be opening a flagship store in the new luxury outdoor shopping venue, The Shoppes Off 80th in 2026.  Situated adjacent to The Riding Academy Hotel and The Equestrian Manor, The Shoppes Off 80th will effectively double the property’s existing retail with 28 new units. Visitors and guests will […]Read More

Aaron Vale Scores Back-to-Back Wins on Father’s Day, Taking $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix with Messbluecento PS

Ocala, FL – Thirty-five horse-and-rider combinations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena on Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix. In a thrilling 10-horse jump-off that saw a sudden shift in weather, it was Saturday night’s winner Aaron Vale (USA) who once again rose to the occasion—this time aboard another talented up-and-comer in his string, Messbluecento PS (Messenger […]Read More

Aaron Vale and Rising Star Helios Du Moulin Clinch $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The stands were packed with eager exhibitors and spectators for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Summer Series: the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI2* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Thirty-eight top-level athletes representing 16 countries gave it their all in hopes of taking home the lion’s share of the prize money. In the end, it was […]Read More

SVF Changeup Shines with Maria Rasmussen in $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomed more than 55 stunning hunters to Indoor Arena 1 to compete in three exciting classes: 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 $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Tucker Williams […]Read More

Brazil’s Celso Ariani and Jip Van T&L Z Best the Field in $32,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – International show jumping is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). A picture-perfect Florida day set the scene for the $32,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*, where 46 horse-and-rider combinations representing 16 nations contested the top spot on the leaderboard. In the end, it was Brazil’s Celso Ariani and San Marino Stables’ Jip Van T&L Z (James […]Read More