Sharn Wordley Closes the 2023 Ocala Summer Series with Second Consecutive $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic Victory

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic closed out the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala early this morning. Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Della Wordley’s Brin D’or De Haute Melen Z (Bamako De Muze x Perle D’or De Saulieu) bested a field of twenty-nine horse-and-rider combinations to capture their second consecutive victory of the series.  Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed the closing […]Read More

An Apple a Day Keep the Victories Coming for Tracy Fenney in $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The grand finale of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to an exhilarating close as 45 of the world’s best show jumping athletes from 12 nations suited up to compete in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. Crowd favorites Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple once again claimed victory, bringing a packed house of spectators to their feet to celebrate a […]Read More

Abigail McArdle & I&H Boogy Woogy Are Electric in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix saw a promising field of 29 horse-and-rider combinations compete this afternoon with the hopes of securing the top spot on the leaderboard. Ultimately, it was Abigail McArdle who piloted her own veteran partner I&H Boogy Woogy (Faldo x I&H Vanilla Fudge) to the win.  FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set the elaborate tracks […]Read More

Lauren Schweppe & Cataumet Prevail in $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series invited a field of stunning hunters to compete in three competitive 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. Andy Christiansen (ECU) designed the closing derby tracks that featured a […]Read More

Woo-Hoo! Will Simpson & Whoop De Doo Claim Second $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix Victory 

Ocala, FL – The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix kicked off the final week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala early this morning as 41 star-studded combinations competed over a challenging track set by FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA). Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) piloted 5 Roosters’ Whoop De Doo  (Mr. Whoopy x Double Trouble […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Don’t miss the final week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Elite hunter/jumper competition will be held through Sunday with exciting night classes on Friday and Saturday at 7pm in the Grand Arena.  The $2,000 Medium Junior/Amateur Jumper 1.30m-1.35m will take over the WEC Grand Arena at 7pm Friday, August 11 to give up-and-coming athletes a chance to compete in a unique […]Read More

Save the Date: World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series

August 9, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series will take place from January 3-March 24, 2024 and offer 12 weeks of world-class hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and the Fédération Equestre International (FEI). Slated to be the best winter circuit yet, exhibitors can expect exciting additions to the schedule and facility, with seven additional […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Ocala Summer Series Week IX Highlights

The penultimate week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series saw several firsts for a handful of riders. Dorothy Douglas took home a much-deserved win aboard MTM Pablo in the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Erika Moore piloted her new partner Chacco Ricco to the $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby victory and Jordan Lubow secured her first WEC derby win aboard […]Read More

The Equestrian Hotel Awarded AAA Four Diamond Designation, Now Offering Special Rate for AAA Members

The Equestrian Hotel has received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation and is now offering AAA members a special booking rate. This is the first time The Equestrian Hotel has attained this prestigious honor since opening in 2021.  “We are pleased to receive the AAA Four Diamond designation,” said Justin Garner, Director of Hotel and Hospitality Operations. “We provide every guest with exceptional hospitality throughout […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Jennifer Bliss

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on professional hunter rider Jennifer Bliss of Wellington, Florida. Bliss began riding at an early age and shortly after she finished her junior career she became a professional, opening Harris Hill Farm, LLC. Bliss is not only an accomplished hunter rider and trainer, but she is also a Large R Hunter and Equitation judge. We caught […]Read More