Woo-Hoo! Will Simpson Pilots Whoop De Doo to the $40,000 1.45m Speed FEI CSI3* Win

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed early on Wednesday morning in the WEC Grand Arena as 31 star-studded athletes representing 11 nations vied for the top prize in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) surpassed the field aboard Whoop De Doo (Mr. Whoopy x Double Trouble X) owned by 5 Roosters, galloping away with the victory.  World-renowned course designer Guilherme […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2023 Ocala Summer Series is well underway and features a full slate of premier national and international equestrian sport. The nine-week hunter/jumper show series held through August 13 features competition of all levels from Wednesday through Sunday each week. Click here to place entries, reserve stalls and view the prize list. Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competition continues this week with thrilling evening classes including […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Summer Series Week II Highlights

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2023 Summer Series kicked off last week with elite hunter/jumper competition. Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition begun Wednesday morning with Tracy Fenny and MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Willemoes) claiming the win in the $40,000 1.45m Speed FEI CSI3*. Sean Jobin (CAN) and Kaitlin Campbell (USA) stole the spotlight in both the $150,000 IDA Development Grand Prix […]Read More

Exciting Friday Night Additions for the 2023 Ocala Summer Series 

Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) 2023 Summer Series is underway with top-level hunter/jumper action. The nine-week series includes some new and exciting additions to the schedule on Friday nights beginning on July 14, 2023.  During weeks VI, VIII and X, the $2,000 Medium Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.30m-1.35m will be held under the lights on Friday night to allow junior and amateur […]Read More

Kaitlin Campbell & Kaiser Van Het Lambroeck Prevail in the $50,000 IDA Development National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – Top level athletes returned to the WEC Grand Arena early Sunday morning to contest the $50,000 IDA Development National Grand Prix. Twenty-four horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a first-round course that mirrored the international grand prix track from Saturday night. Roles were reversed with Kaitlin Campbell (USA) standing atop the podium after yielding a superb effort aboard Kaiser Van […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Chloe Reid

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines USA’s Chloe Reid. Reid, based in Ocala, Florida, has been a frequent competitor under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena with her talented string of horses. The decorated young professional has mastered her craft and has been selected to compete in numerous Nations Cup™ events representing the United States. We caught up with Reid to […]Read More

Sean Jobin & Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z Rise to Top in $150,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – Featured competition for the first week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series reached a pinnacle as twenty-three athletes representing eight nations met under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Exhibitors and equine enthusiasts alike flocked to the stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) to watch as the elite group of athletes contested FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen’s […]Read More

Aaron Vale & Elusive Are Uncatchable in the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – The $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3* closed out competition on Friday as 23 elite athletes competed over an intricate two-phase track designed by FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU). Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Elusive (Rodrigoo x Capfucino) set an uncatchable pace early on in the order to ultimately earn the victory.  Nine nations were represented in the class […]Read More

Jennifer Bliss & Poker Face Capture $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The $12,500 WEC 3’6-3’9 Hunter Derby sponsored by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club stole the spotlight at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Friday afternoon. A field of seasoned hunter athletes vied for the win in the prestigious class over Doug Russell’s (USA) elegant tracks. Ultimately, it was Jennifer Bliss (USA) and her longtime mount Poker Face (Tangelo Van De Zuutheve x […]Read More

Jacqueline Ruyle & San Chano Notch $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* Victory

Ocala, FL – International athletes from eight different nations took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Renowned course designer, Andy Christiansen of Ecuador set the tracks for 19 top-level horse-and-rider combinations, where Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) and her own San Chano (Sandro Boy x Chacco-blue) rose to the top of the leaderboard and galloped away […]Read More