Ocala, FL – As a canine’s age multiplies by seven years to just one year for humans; the successful growth of VOCAL can be measured in much the same manner as the organization hosts its signature fundraiser to continue the mission of helping homeless animals in Marion County. The 7th Annual Furball gala – “Change in Full Bloom” presented by Lugano Diamonds, gets underway on […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Feature competition wrapped up this afternoon during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. A top-level field consisting of 15 horse-and-rider combinations set out to challenge the closing tracks built by Anderson Lima (BRA) in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Harold Chopping and the Rein Family LLC’s Quadrant 3 (Quadros x O-Carlotta) emerged victorious at the […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This weeks Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on 26-year-old Devin Milan of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The talented young professional spent four years at Michigan State University before turning her focus back to the sport, where she now produces young horses through the jumper ranks, training out of multiple sport-horse operations. Milan brings a unique enthusiasm and dedicated energy to the industry and channels […]Read More
Ocala, FL – An international field of thirty athletes gathered to contest the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) built the elaborate tracks, where the ladies dominated the jump-off and Hunter Holloway (USA) galloped away with victory aboard Hays Investment Corporation’s Pepita […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The grand Sanctuary Arena played host to top jumper athletes Saturday evening for the penultimate day of feature competition of Winter Classic #6 of the Winter in the Midwest Series. Exhibitors flocked to the stands for the $30,000 Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington as riders tried their hand at Robert Barton’s (USA) towering track. However, none silenced the crowd […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Feature competition resumed this afternoon during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series as 28 starters contested FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) first round track in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix with the hopes of qualifying for the immediate jump-off. Jelmer Hoekstra (NED) and Eyckenhoeve Sales LLC’s Harold (Dallas VDL x Wajomien) started early in the […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – As the Winter in the Midwest indoor horse show circuit Winter Classic #6 commenced a field of 22 brilliant hunter athletes gathered in the R+L Arena for Hunter Derby Friday. Scott Alder (USA) designed the elegant track that rewarded athletes for demonstrating forward pace, rhythm and brilliance over the natural fences. Ultimately, it was Kathleen Caya and Copa Du Cache (Cooper VD […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A picturesque sunny Florida day set the stage for the third Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Nearly 100 magnificent horse-and-rider combinations set out to challenge the elegant tracks built by Tucker Williams (USA) 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 […]Read More
January 20, 2022 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome Shires Equestrian to its family of sponsors for the 2023 show season. WEC – Wilmington is proud to partner with companies that are committed to making a positive contribution to better equestrian sport. Shires Equestrian is a globally recognized brand in the equestrian world that manufacturers well-priced, good quality […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Elite show jumping competition resumed this afternoon as a field of the world’s best contested the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) built the opening tracks for 22 starters representing seven different nations, but it was Samantha Schaefer (USA) and her new partner James Bond HX (Douglas x Trezebees) owned by Bonne Chance LLC […]Read More
