Canada’s Sam Pegg & Gin Tonic 158 Score Back-to-Back Wins in the $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 12

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 12 welcomed elite show jumping athletes to the Sanctuary Arena Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Course designer Robert Barton (USA) set a challenging track for the seasoned field of athletes, but it was Sam Pegg (CAN) and Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Sanjador) that returned in top form to earn their […]Read More

Richard Spooner & Halcon Capture the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-three developing combinations contested the track built by FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL), where Richard Spooner (USA) and Halcon owned by Molly Ohrstrom rose to the occasion to secure the win. “It was a good course today. They are using […]Read More

Jason Berry Secures Double Victory in the $15,000 CWD USHJA Open 3’ Hunter Derby at WEC Winter Classic 12

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 12 culminated today in the spacious R+L Arena with the $15,000 CWD USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. A decorated group of professionals showed their horse’s athleticism and brilliance over courses designed by Joseph Carnicom (USA), but none could best Jason Berry who laid down two picturesque performances to earn the highest […]Read More

Daniel Geitner Conquers World Equestrian Center – Ocala Hunter Derby Friday

Ocala, FL – Ninety entries gathered at Hunter 1 today to vie for top honors in the $20,00 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter and $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Tucker William (USA) crafted the open tracks that allowed competitors to show off their horse’s style and quality. Competition was fierce as professional […]Read More

Aaron Vale Earns Second Consecutive Win with I Adermie R 4 in the $40,000 1.45m CSI3* Two Phase Special

Ocala, FL – International competition began early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $40,000 1.45m CSI3* Two Phase Special. World-renowned course designer Alan Wade of Ireland set the two-phase track for 24 elite athletes where nine pairs found fault-free rounds. Aaron Vale (USA) secured his second victory of the week with Lori Osterstock’s I Adermie R 4 (Den Ham Blue R x […]Read More

Jacqueline Steffens Daly Pilots Freaky to Victory in the $50,000 Wheels Up Welcome Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – Fifty-one equestrian athletes representing ten nations took center stage this evening to compete in the $50,000 Wheels Up Welcome Prix CSI3* over a track built by course designer Alan Wade of Ireland. Canada’s Jacqueline Steffens Daly delivered a thrilling performance as she and Freaky (Darco x Litho X) owned by Eye Candy Jumpers flew through the timers besting second place by more […]Read More

Charlotte Clark & Kinsella Earn Sweet Victory in the $10,000 Welcome Stake at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 12

Wilmington, Ohio – Sixteen elite athletes met in the Sanctuary Arena Thursday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $10,000 Welcome Stake. The star-studded lineup attempted Robert Barton’s (USA) tracks with seven partnerships qualifying for the immediate jump-off phase. None could catch Charlotte Clark (USA) and her own Kinsella (Capitalist x Jerpoint Mist) as they claimed a sweet victory in the first featured […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL I 2023 Out Now

World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL I 2023 is out now! Grab your FREE copy at either venue or read it online now at wec.net! In this issue we share a collection of stories based on hope, incredible kindness and selfless service to others. We meet people who driven by a passion for horses, uproot themselves and with great dedication and determination change their lives to focus […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – International competition resumes this week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during week IX of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The week also features World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s inaugural All for the Horses, an all-equine industry tradeshow presented by Ariat International Inc. and Pat Parelli returns with the Parelli Natural Horsemanship team for Horse-Man-Ship Simplified. FEI CSI3* competition is currently […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #12 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, March 1 to Sunday, March 5. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 CWD USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 CWD Futures Prix and […]Read More