Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is switching focus to a beloved equine athlete for this week’s Sunday Spotlight. Gatsby, owned by Olympic rider Sharn Wordley of New Zealand has become a fan-favorite during the Saturday night grands prix and Wordley says, “the Grand Arena is his favorite.” The 18-year-old Irish Sport Horse stallion rises to the occasion every time he enters the […]Read More
Ocala, Fla. – Anna Marek rounded out the weekend’s international competition at the World Equestrian Center November Dressage CDI3*, sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, with a third straight small tour victory aboard Duvel on Sunday, November 20, 2022. This result caps a tremendous week for Marek and Cynthia Davila’s Duvel, and their 75.485% marks a new career-high score for them in the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Feature class action from week II of the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series came to a close early this morning with the $10,000 1.40m Jumper Classic. The 2022 USEF Fall Show Series will resume on December 7 for another two-weeks before we kick-off the 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series on January 4, 2023. Twenty-three top-level athletes competed for the win over […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was filled with buzz tonight as spectators flocked to the stands to watch the $100,000 Ethel M Chocolates National Grand Prix. Thirty-five elite horse-and-rider combinations representing ten different nations vied for victory, but it was Rowan Willis (AUS) and his remarkable partner Blue Movie (Chacco-blue x Showtime) that stole the show and wowed the crowd. World-renowned course […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix returned under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena for the second week of the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The Futures Prix showcases developing horses and riders that are in progress of moving up to the higher levels of competition and to help gain experience, the class was held […]Read More
November 19, 2022 – Ocala, Fla.– The weekend at the World Equestrian Center November Dressage CDI3*, sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage brought more victories, including the Intermediate 1 CDI1* win for Jessica Howington (USA) and her new mount, Indigo TC, on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Howington topped the class with 70.059% over Anna Marek (USA) on her own Donauwelle P, who scored 69.882%. Tina Konyot (USA) […]Read More
November 18, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – On the second day of the World Equestrian Center November Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on Friday, November 18, 2022, two more grand prix victors were awarded. Emily Miles (USA) and Java Dulce rode to the top of the Grand Prix Special CDI3*, while Sarah Tubman (USA) and First Apple won the Grand […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Over 50 stunning hunters took to Hunter 1 to compete for the top prize in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Pat Muskus designed the tracks for today’s derbies that showcased beautifully decorated fences. Grace Debney and Attendu De Lannois Z (Arko III x Caletina V/D […]Read More
November 17, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – International dressage competition at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala began again on Thursday, November 17, 2022, with CDI3* competition in the Stadium Arena, offering a fresh venue for horses and riders with stunning atmosphere. The WEC November Dressage CDI3*, sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, runs through Sunday, November 20, offering international and national opportunities. […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as 22 horse-and-rider combinations competed over a complex track built by FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN). The competitive class finished with Santiago Lambre (BRA) repeating his victory from last week, but this time earning first and second place. Nine of the 22 starters qualified for […]Read More
