Victoria Colvin Lands Double Victory in $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – The WEC Stadium played host to Hunter Derby Friday once again during the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Dean Rheinheimer built the natural flowing tracks for three competitive derbies: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby.  Victoria Colvin made a strong return […]Read More

Nayel Nassar and Donvier Snag the $32,000 Juniper Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* Win

Ocala, FL – The $32,000 Juniper Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* was the highlight of Friday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), where 29 horse-and-rider combinations representing 13 nations put forth their best efforts in hopes of taking home the win. In a jump-off where placings were separated by mere hundredths of a second, it was Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Evergate Stables LLC’s Donvier […]Read More

Sports at WEC to Offer Elite Training with MLS Pro Erik Hurtado

Ocala, FL – Sports at WEC will work with MLS pro forward Erik Hurtado to launch elite soccer player development programs at World Equestrian Center this summer. With more than a decade of professional experience and MLS appearances for clubs like the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Sporting Kansas City and D.C. United, Hurtado brings top expertise and high-level training to players in the Greater Ocala area. In […]Read More

Jake Endicott and Kariludine S Speed to Victory in $32,000 1.45m Grand Prix CSIU25

Ocala, FL – Twenty-one talented rising star Jumping athletes, all ages 25 and under, vied for the win in the $32,000 1.45m Grand Prix CSIU25 during Week III of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2025 Summer Series. Ultimately, it was Jake Endicott (USA) and Weslands Farm’s Kariludine S (Dallas x Mermus R) who claimed the top spot after a blisteringly fast jump-off. FEI Level […]Read More

Lauren Balcomb and Verdini D’houtveld Z Make Triumphant Return in $63,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*

Ocala, FL – The $63,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4* welcomed 34 top horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 countries to compete for top honors. Ultimately, it was the pathfinding duo of Lauren Balcomb (AUS) and her longtime partner Verdini D’houtveld Z (Verdi Tn X Caretino 2) who emerged victorious. World-renowned course designer Alan Wade (IRL) built the winding and complex track for Thursday’s qualifier, which […]Read More

Sharn Wordley and Hagelin Prove Uncatchable in the $50,000 LeMieux National Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena hosted 38 horse-and-rider combinations on Sunday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the $50,000 LeMieux National Grand Prix. In the end, it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who couldn’t be caught aboard Della Wordley’s Hagelin, securing their second grand prix victory of the 2025 Summer Series. Renowned course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set a track that […]Read More

Portugal’s Luis Sabino Goncalves and Scoop De Septon Z Snag the $130,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – International three-star competition took center stage Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), where the grandstands were packed on a picture-perfect Florida evening. Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations representing 11 nations came forward for the $130,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix CSI3*. After a thrilling 12-horse jump-off that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats, it was Luis Sabino Goncalves […]Read More

Fenney, Prusso, and Muscari Take Top Honors at Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships

Ocala, FL – The Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships took center stage in the WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), showcasing three highly competitive hunter derbies: the $12,500 Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championship – Open, Junior, and Amateur. Riders aimed to impress a distinguished panel of judges, with Panel One comprising Irving Evans and Don Sheehan, and Panel […]Read More

Back-to-Back Wins for Maria Rasmussen and SVF Changeup in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Derby Friday came early this week as World Equestrian Center – Ocala adjusted the schedule to accommodate Friday’s much-anticipated Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships. Course designer Tommy Brawley set elegant, flowing tracks in the WEC – Stadium for more than 70 top hunters competing across three exciting classes: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open […]Read More

Gabriella Curry Pilots Esto De Viscourt to Win in $32,000 1.45m Grand Prix CSIU25

Ocala, FL – The young stars of show jumping took center stage late Thursday morning in the $32,000 1.45m Grand Prix CSIU25, where athletes aged 25 and under competed for top honors. Fifteen horse-and-rider combinations tackled the challenging track, but it was Gabriella Curry (USA) aboard GA Stables LLC’s Esto De Viscourt (Qlassic Bois Margot x Mozart Des Hayettes) who emerged victorious. Renowned course designer […]Read More