Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Samuel Overton

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Australia’s Samuel Overton of Overton Showjumping. The hardworking professional athlete juggles his incredible showjumping career while also running a business designing, manufacturing and installing sleeper cab air conditioners on the road. He stopped at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with his 14-year-old Warmblood gelding, Oaks Cassanova, to jump indoors and prepare for their debut at […]Read More

Sean Jobin & Sterrehof’s Edinus Prevail in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic

Ocala, FL – Week X of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala came to a close this afternoon with the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Canada’s Sean Jobin bested a top-level field of show jumpers for the win aboard Antrim Equestrian’s Sterrehof’s Edinus (Padinus x Idylle). The athletes gave their all over Catsy Cruz’s (MEX) classic […]Read More

Aaron Vale & Prescott Run Away with the $100,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – The energy level was at an all-time high at World Equestrian Center – Ocala this evening as a slew of the world’s top show jumping athletes put forth their best efforts in hopes of securing the $100,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix victory. With thousands of spectators cheering them on, trailblazers Aaron Vale (USA) and his longtime partner Prescott (Lordanos x Bb Carvallo) […]Read More

Lani Hutchison & Iconic Seize the Win in the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Products Grand Prix at WEC Ohio

Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors flocked to the Sanctuary Arena Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Products Grand Prix. International course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) built the track that proved challenging for the field with just a lone combination posting a clear jumping effort. Lani Hutchison (USA) prevailed to stand atop the podium for her first ever grand prix […]Read More

Taylor Flury Dominates the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as a field of elite contenders competed over a challenging course set by Catsy Cruz (MEX). Aliboo Farm Inc.’s Taylor Flury dominated by securing three of the top ten spots on the leaderboard. The first-round track proved to be a challenge as only seven entries managed to find their […]Read More

Melissa Donnelly & Corlando 49 Impress to Earn the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby Win at WEC Ohio

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to a notable field of hunter riders for the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby Friday evening. Twenty-three combinations tried their hand at Joseph Carnicom’s (USA) track, designed to allow riders to showcase their horse’s style and scope. Melissa Donnelly (USA) played to her horse’s strengths, strategically piloting Corlando 49 […]Read More

Matt Martin Pilots Diamant’s Legacy to the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby Victory

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted yet another successful Hunter Derby Friday as more than 90 horse-and-rider combinations took to Hunter 1 to compete 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. Keith Bollotte laid the stunning tracks for today’s courses […]Read More

Dragonfly Academy Open Now at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

March 10, 2023 – WILMINGTON, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome students back to Dragonfly Academy. Dragonfly Academy is a private school and tutoring center designed to provide student athletes with a customized educational support program that recognizes their demanding equestrian sports schedule. Dragonfly collaborates with accredited schools nationally and worldwide to accommodate a variety of student needs. Tailored to […]Read More

Celebrate the Season in Ocala at WEC Spring Festival powered by Gary Yeomans Ford

Family-friendly festival features Daisy Dash 5K race, pancake breakfast and farmer’s market on May 13 Ocala, Fla. – WEC Spring Festival powered by Gary Yeomans Ford, formerly enjoyed as the WEC Blueberry Festival, is an outdoor celebration of all things spring that will be held at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Grand Plaza on May 13, 2023 from 8am to 4pm. The day’s family-friendly activities […]Read More

Sam Pegg & Gin Tonic 158 Prove Unbeatable in $10,000 Kentucky Performance Products Welcome Stake at WEC Ohio

Wilmington, Ohio – Featured show jumping competition of Winter Spring Forward got underway Thursday evening with the $10,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products. International course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) crafted the tracks for the field of horse-and-athlete combinations, where Sam Pegg (CAN) and new top mount, Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Sanjador) came out on top once again. Pegg, of Ten Sixty […]Read More