Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Amazing to the Core in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix 

Ocala, FL – National show jumping competition resumed early this morning during Week VI of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level II course designer Tucker Williams (USA) crafted the elaborate tracks for 31 top notch competitors, but none could best perennial favorites Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Kong’s Whopsie).  The eight horse […]Read More

Oktoberfest Returns This Fall to WEC!

Tickets on sale now for September 30 and October 7, 2023. Celebrate Oktoberfest 2023 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala!  It’s that time of year again when we bring the spirit of Germany to World Equestrian Center – Ocala! We are excited to announce the return of our annual WEC Oktoberfest event, now in its third year. Join us for two back-to-back Saturdays of German-themed fun on September 30 […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2023 Ocala Summer Series continues with five more weeks of Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition. Watch top-level equestrian sport spanning nine different arenas Wednesday through Sunday each week through August 13.  Don’t miss out on the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 Tipperary Equestrian Grand Prix on Saturday at 7pm in the WEC Grand Arena.  On July 14, July 28 […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Summer Series Week V Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week V of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased the final week of FEI CSI3* competition. The ladies stole the show the entire week and on Saturday night during the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* where Ashlee Bond (ISR), Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Erynn Ballard (CAN) all took their rightful spots atop the podium. Read […]Read More

Erynn Ballard & Kristal Brillante Prove Invincible in the $50,000 Lugano Diamonds National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 Lugano Diamonds National Grand Prix was the highlight event of the morning as 26 elite show jumping competitors competed over a challenging track set by FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN). Erynn Ballard of Canada proved invincible as she piloted Ilan Ferder’s Kristal Brillante (Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve x Brillante Dansante) to the only double-clean effort.   With a […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: GFS Mikado

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

Ashlee Bond & Donatello 141 Shine Bright in the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* 

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

Double Victory for Erynn Ballard in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

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

Maria Rasmussen & Worthy Best the Field in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

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

Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen & Forever SFN Dominate the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*

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