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

Jad Dana & Fleur-de-lis’ Cherie Race to Victory in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*

Ocala, FL – Three-star international show jumping competition took over the WEC Grand Arena once again during the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. World-renowned course designer Alan Wade (IRL) set the opening tracks, where Jad Dana (LBN) ran away with the win aboard Fleur-de-lis’ Cherie (Clarimo x Lancer II) owned by The Cherie Group.  […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Summer Series Week III Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week III of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featured yet another week of elite hunter/jumper competition. Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition continued on Wednesday with Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson securing top honors with 5 Rooster’s Whoop De Doo in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. Aaron Vale added two international victories to his resume and Lauren Balcomb (AUS) repeated […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Welcomes Fresh From Florida 

June 27, 2023 – Ocala, FLORIDA – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to welcome the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” program as a sponsor for the 2023 Ocala Summer Series featuring nine-weeks of premier hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian Federation (USEF) from June 13 through August 13, 2023. The series commences with four weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* […]Read More

Will Simpson Goes Two-for-Two with $50,000 CaptiveOne Advisors National Grand Prix Victory Aboard Chacco P 

Ocala, FL – Feature competition of Week III of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to an exciting close early this morning as 30 top-level competitors vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $50,000 CaptiveOne Advisors National Grand Prix. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) secured his third podium finish of the week, this time aboard Chacco P (Chacco Blue x […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Rachel Turk

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Rachel Turk (USA). The talented amateur rider from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, began her riding journey all around the Midwest until ultimately taking her skills to the next level, relocating to Florida with her top string of horses. Turk made her way to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) to make her first CSI3* debut aboard […]Read More

Déjà Vu for Lauren Balcomb & Verdini D’Houtveld Z with $150,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI3* Win

Ocala, FL – A stunning sunset set the scene for the $150,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI3* during the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-three premier athletes from nine nations battled for the victory over tracks designed by Guilherme Jorge (BRA). Ultimately, pathfinder Lauren Balcomb and her own Verdini D’Houtveld Z (Verdi TN x Caretino 2) laid down a track […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas & Caepten 2 Clinch $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix 

Ocala, FL – The sun rose over the WEC Grand Arena as 39 horse-and-athlete combinations contested the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed the track that saw 16 pairs move onto the immediate short course, but it was Dorothy Douglas (USA) and Caepten 2 (Cayton x Rikkirou) who established an early lead that held throughout the class. Douglas, of MTM Farm, was […]Read More