The United States Equestrian Federation (“USEF”) and World Equestrian Center Ocala (“WEC”) are pleased to announce that they have agreed to work together on a plan for WEC to host USEF sanctioned competitions in the future. USEF and WEC agree that it is in the best interest of the sport for them to work collaboratively. Formulating this plan will require some time for both USEF and […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Britney Barnes of Zeeland, Michigan. Britney rides with her mom at Topcrest Stable and has an affinity for rescue horses. She took the time this week to chat with us about her two mounts, training with her mom and her new Corgi puppy. WEC: How did you get into riding? Britney: My mom is a trainer, so I was […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on junior Sarah Newman of White Lake Michigan. Sarah just moved up from the pony ring last year and is well on her way to showing in the Junior Hunters and Equitation next season. Sarah took time this week to chat with us about her new mount, Nexton, her hopes for riding in college and her love for nature photography. […]Read More
In the hustle and bustle of the horse world, it is sometimes easy to forget how lucky we are to participate in equestrian sports. Whether we are trail riding or showing at national finals, each of us are truly blessed to have our beloved horses in our lives every day. In the spirit of gratitude on Thanksgiving, Jessica Sulkers shares the comeback story of her […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on junior rider Averi Malec of Brighton, Michigan. Averi grew up watching her sister show, but, for the majority of her life, Averi’s severe horse allergy prohibited her from pursuing her passion for horses. After years of allergy shots, Averi is chasing her dreams right into the Junior Hunters with her handsome Selle Français gelding, Enzo. This week, Averi took […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on Addie Oderkirk of Grand Rapids, Michigan. At just 11 years old, Addie is successfully making her way around the 2’6″ with her adorable OOTB mare. Addie took time this week to chat with us about the start of her riding career in the UK, the horses she has owned and the goals she has set for herself over the […]Read More
November 13, 2020 To our valued exhibitors: The health and safety of our equine and human athletes is of the utmost importance to us at World Equestrian Center. Our state of the art facility was built from the ground up to be the safest, most modern venue in the industry. We have assembled a group of industry professionals experienced in show management, competition support and […]Read More
November 11, 2020 Dear World Equestrian Center Exhibitors: We recently released a Guide to World Equestrian Center – Ocala hunter/jumper competition for the 2021 show season. The 12 week show series featured USEF events, FEI events, a robust prize money offering, a schedule filled with numerous specialty events and 10 weeks of competition featuring a “New Way to Go” with sanctioning through the National Snaffle […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on 15-year-old Sophie Miller of Powell Ohio. Sophie had great success as a young rider in the pony ring with her ponies Whoopi and Miley and is now moving up (pun intended) to her new, nearly-17-hand lease Elton. Sophie took time to chat with us this week about her previous pony career, her excitement for her future with Elton and […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Taylor Roby. Taylor’s love of horses was passed down to her and her sister, Sydney, from their mother, making their passion a true family affair. Taylor is lucky to ride with her sister nearly every day. This week, Taylor took time to chat with us about her family’s affinity for horses, her sweet horse Bullwinkle and her riding goals. […]Read More
