Santiago Lambre & Chacco Blue II Boldly Claim $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – The atmosphere was electric tonight as spectators crowded the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. An elite field of show jumping athletes representing nine different nations contested the challenging track built by FEI Level III course designer Colm Quinn (IRL) where Olympian Santiago Lambre (BRA) and Chacco Blue II (Chacco-blue x Naiti Rouge) boldly claimed victory. […]Read More

Richard Rinehart & Vincent Top the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Another beautiful day at World Equestrian Center – Ocala set the stage for the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. A roster of elite athletes gathered to compete over Colm Quinn’s (IRL) tracks with Richard Rinehart (USA) and Ron Caraway’s Vincent (Van Gogh x Nirande) ultimately emerging victorious. Nine horse-and-rider combinations found the path to a clear first round, but only four were […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer & In The Know Score Back-to-Back Wins in the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – It was another perfect sunny Florida day at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as more than 100 gorgeous hunters gathered at Hunter 1 to compete for the top prize in the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Peter Grant (CAN) built the […]Read More

An Apple a Day Keep the Victories Coming for Tracy Fenney in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Another picturesque afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Ocala set the stage for 22 top athletes in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Colm Quinn (IRL) laid the welcoming tracks for today’s class where six entries managed to find the path to a clear first round. Last to go, Tracy Fenney (USA) piloted crowd favorite MTM […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Join us this week for top equestrian competition and a variety of family-friendly events spread throughout the World Equestrian Center – Ocala facility. The 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series heads into week VIII of hunter/jumper competition, WEC – Ocala February Dressage competition gets underway presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, while the popular Stirrups Wine Series continues with Passport to […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Adds Straight Arrow Products To Ocala Sponsor Lineup

February 22, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center welcomes Straight Arrow Products, Inc., known for its innovative grooming products, as a sponsor at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Straight Arrow Products, Inc. is the sponsor of the hunter and jumper Groom’s Classes during the Winter Spectacular Show Series. Creator of the Original Mane ‘n Tail Conditioner, Straight Arrow Products expanded its grooming product […]Read More

Schneiders Joins List of Esteemed Sponsors at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center (WEC) is pleased to welcome Schneiders, a family-owned company that provides owners with everything they need to care for their horse, to the list of esteemed sponsors at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Schneiders is known for its dedication to value, product quality, innovation, customer service and a love and commitment to the equestrian industry. Its commitment to customers […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week VII Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series played host to yet another exhilarating week of equestrian sport. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) galloped away with two victories in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix aboard Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick Du Croisy. Samantha Schaefer and In The Know added yet another win to their […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Chacco Blue II

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on an extraordinary stallion that wows the crowd with his impressive jumping style and huge presence. Despite being blind in one eye, Chacco Blue II (Chacco-blue x Naiti Rouge) has had a storybook career having competed at some of the world’s most prestigious international events. He is so popular, he even has his own social media. […]Read More

Kyle Dewar & Clever Van De Helle Capture the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic Win at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series came to a close this afternoon as a strong field of top-level competitors vied for the win in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Pathfinder Kyle Dewar (CAN) and his tried-and-true mount Clever Van De Helle (Clearway x Mira VII) captured the win after the pair posted a blistering time […]Read More