Ocala, FL – The $50,000 Barnwalkers National Grand Prix served as the final feature class of Week IV of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Twenty-four horse-and-rider combinations vied for the lion’s share of the prize money, but in the end, it was fan-favorite Tracy Fenney (USA) and MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Kong’s Whopsie) who simply couldn’t be caught. Manuel […]Read More
Ocala, FL – International jumping competition is in full swing at the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Week IV featured the $65,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI2*, which drew a competitive field of 27 horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 nations. Rising to the top was 24-year-old Tanner Korotkin (USA), who could not be caught aboard Sandalwood Farms’ Kinmar Quality Hero (Obos Quality […]Read More
Hunter Derby Friday at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) returned to Indoor I, where Peter Grant designed the tracks for three derbies: the $7,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $5,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $5,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. To conclude the day, Jenni Mcallister prevailed in the $7,500 WEC 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby aboard […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $32,000 IDA Development Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* kicked off Thursday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with 23 horse-and-rider combinations representing eight nations competing for the top prize. Manuel Esparaza designed the track that allowed for a 12-horse jump-off, where Venezuela’s Luis Larrazabal ultimately dominated with Driss Ngadi’s, Belle De Muze by Pensee V x Lando. Larrazabal returned first […]Read More
Ocala, Florida – July 1, 2025 – Mobile dining delivery has arrived at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, making it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite eats without missing a moment of the action. Guests can now get all their favorite dishes from Filo’s Mexican Cantina, Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop, and Viola & Dot’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria delivered to select spots across […]Read More
Ocala, FL — The stands were packed for the highlight event of Week III of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala: the $185,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*. Twenty-five star-studded combinations from 12 different nations battled it out for the lion’s share of the prize money, but the track proved to be quite the challenge. Only five combinations made it […]Read More
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
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
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
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
