Ocala, FL – Show jumping athletes get a change of scenery for week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series as feature competition moves to the large WEC Stadium. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome was the highlight event of the afternoon as 30 international riders representing nine different nations put forth their best effort over tracks built by FEI Level III course designer […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #9 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series kicked off in World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s Sanctuary Arena with the $10,000 Welcome Stake. It was another strong showing by Darby Pease (USA) who piloted Carel Van Donderen (Acolino x Terania Die Hoeghte)to the win besting a field of 13 athletes over a track built by FEI III course designer […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing an array of exciting events this week. Join us for the prestigious 2023 Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford on Saturday, February 11 in the WEC Grand Arena. The stakes are high as more than 100 of the best junior riders in America will face off in the grand arena competing in three phases: jumping, […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #9 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, February 8 to Sunday, February 12. This week of competition will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 Futures Prix […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #8 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, February 5. Nicole Loochtan (USA) earned her second consecutive win aboard It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosqueatiau) in the $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Sanctuary, while Kristjan Good (CAN) stole the hunter spotlight for the second week in a row in the $15,000 […]Read More
Ocala, FL – National hunter/jumper competition resumed last week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as Aaron Vale piloted Cristo Beech to the horse’s very first grand prix win at WEC – Ocala on Saturday night, while Tiffany Cambria scored the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby victory aboard Malibu Ken. Read on for more exciting feature class highlights from the […]Read More
February 6, 2022 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome Kentucky Equine Research to its family of sponsors for the 2023 show season. WEC – Wilmington is proud to partner with organizations that are committed to making a positive contribution to better equestrian sport and equine health. Kentucky Equine Research is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on talented amateur rider Isabel Harbour of Alpharetta, Georgia. Harbour has been competing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala since the inaugural opening during the 2021 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Throughout her time at WEC she has earned numerous top placings during Hunter Derby Fridays. Read on to learn more about her riding career and some […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week V of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series came to an exciting close as 21 top athletes put forth their best effort in hopes of taking home the top prize in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN) built the tracks that only allowed just one rider to produce a double […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Joshua Graves of Hugo, Minnesota. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, the young professional has worked his way up the ranks while earning two college degrees and managing horse shows on the road. Graves has recently found his calling with Arbor Hill Farm in Hugo, Minnesota, and changed his status to professional after graduating college. We caught […]Read More
