Matthew Piccolo & Constellation Prevail in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 10

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

Samantha Schaefer & In The Know Prevail in the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby at WEC – Ocala

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

7th Annual Furball Gala Includes Dancing, Food in Support of VOCAL’s Mission to Help Homeless Pets

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

Izzy Beisel & Diaz Barbotiere Notch $10,000 Welcome Stake Win at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 10

Wilmington, Ohio – The $10,000 Welcome Stake kicked off thrilling show jumping competition of Winter Classic #10. An elite field of athletes attempted Robert Barton’s (USA) track with half moving on to the jump-off round. Izzy Beisel once again sped to the top of the class, piloting her own Diaz Barbotiere (Messire Ardent x Quambera Barbotiere) to the quickest time of the field, adding another […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves & Vick Du Croisy Top the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Week VII of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series is underway with more thrilling hunter/jumper action. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as 23 top-level athletes put forth their best effort over an intricate track built by world-renowned course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) secured the win after he laid down […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Welcomes GGT-Footing to Family of Sponsors

February 16, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center Wilmington is pleased to welcome GGT-Footing to its family of sponsors for the 2023 show season. WEC – Wilmington is thrilled to partner with companies like GGT-Footing who are committed to the well-being of equine athletes and bettering equestrian sport through the use of advanced technologies. “Working with Sponsorship Sales Manager Adam Bray, and the […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #10 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, February 15 to Sunday, February 19. This week 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 and the $30,000 […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of events this week including week VII of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series, our on-site retailer Ariat is hosting an autograph signing with Eventing Olympian Boyd Martin and the AKC Flyball Dog Challenge joins us this weekend. There is no charge for admission or parking. Ariat located in the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week VI Highlights

Ocala, FL – A fantastic Week VI marked the halfway point of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The week featured the highly anticipated 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford where Kate Egan prevailed against a field of 103 top junior athletes to drive away in a brand-new Ford Explorer XLT SUV! Read on for additional highlights from the week. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #9 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #9 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, February 12. Feature competition reached a crescendo as Izzy Beisel (USA) earned her second grand prix win of her career in the $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Sanctuary. While in the R+L Arena, Jennifer Schwartz (USA) dominated the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby taking home […]Read More