Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series played host to yet another exhilarating week of equestrian sport. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) galloped away with two victories in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix aboard Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick Du Croisy. Samantha Schaefer and In The Know added yet another win to their […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on an extraordinary stallion that wows the crowd with his impressive jumping style and huge presence. Despite being blind in one eye, Chacco Blue II (Chacco-blue x Naiti Rouge) has had a storybook career having competed at some of the world’s most prestigious international events. He is so popular, he even has his own social media. […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series came to a close this afternoon as a strong field of top-level competitors vied for the win in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Pathfinder Kyle Dewar (CAN) and his tried-and-true mount Clever Van De Helle (Clearway x Mira VII) captured the win after the pair posted a blistering time […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Emma Crawford of Promise Hill Farm in Elgin, Illinois. The ten-year-old junior rider has piloted jumpers and hunters around World Equestrian Center – Wilmington since she was four years old, but she is infamous for her unique trick riding with her beloved pony, Gabby. Crawford has performed in the Sanctuary Arena during the National Anthem […]Read More
Ocala, FL – It was a packed house tonight as spectators near and far surrounded the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-eight elite show jumping athletes representing ten nations put forth their best efforts over a complex track built by world-renowned course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Ultimately it was pathfinder Luis Sabino […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The stands were packed in the Sanctuary Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington as show jumping competition came to a head with the $30,000 CWD Grand Prix of Winter Classic 10. In the end, it was Megan Bash (USA) and Jackson VDL (Zirocco Blue VDL x Design O) that galloped away with a grand applause as the only duo to jump […]Read More
Ocala, FL – On Friday night, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix returned to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights for the second time during the 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The class invites developing horses and riders to compete under the lights with more atmosphere, helping to prepare them for the Saturday night grand prix-type competition. Nearly 40 up-and-coming competitors challenged an […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena saw a total of 57 brilliant horse-and-athlete combinations Friday evening for the hunter derbies of Winter Classic #10. Scott Alder (USA) designed the elegant tracks that allowed riders to showcase the athleticism and natural talent of their mounts. Matthew Piccolo and Constellation (Cellestial) galloped away with top honors in the competitive $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, besting […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Nearly 100 elegant hunters gathered at the beautifully decorated WEC Stadium for Hunter Derby Friday to contest 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. Competitors raved about the quality of the courses set by Canada’s Peter Grant. Twenty of the sport’s best […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Get ready to dance the night away during the 7th Annual Furball Gala on February 25, 2023 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The Furball, presented by Lugano Diamonds, has become one of Ocala’s premiere events of the season featuring great entertainment, delicious food all aimed at raising funds for VOCAL — Voices of Change Animal League to help homeless pets in […]Read More
