Katie Duerrhammer and Paxton Set Personal Best to Win Grand Prix CDI3* at World Equestrian Center Dressage III

April 14, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – International dressage returned to World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Fla., on Thursday, April 14, 2022, with CDI3* competition. Triumphing with a personal best score of 73.217%, Katie Duerrhammer (USA) and Paxton came away with their first large tour victory in the Grand Prix CDI3*. In a field of 26 entries, Duerrhammer and Paxton, an 11-year-old Westphalian gelding […]Read More

Winter Classic Wrap Up

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center extends our greatest appreciation to all who showed their horses, attended as guests and supported the events online through the 2022 Winter in the Midwest Winter indoor horse show circuit. We took a fun look at some of the numbers associated with the shows. Throughout the 17-week long Winter Classic series: ● 3,880 horses were in attendance ● 41 […]Read More

Riders Prepare for the National Collegiate Equestrian Association National Championship at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

April 12, 2022 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala will host the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) National Championship on April 14-16, 2022. This is the first year the event will take place at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, which has also been selected as the venue for 2023 and 2024. The NCEA is composed of 21 teams of female student-athletes from […]Read More

Florida Youth Dressage Championships Cancelled

Show management at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and Discover Dressage regrettably announce the suspension of this year’s Florida Youth Dressage Championship due to low registration numbers. We want to thank those who did apply, but the decision was made that the overall participation this year will be insufficient to hold a championship event.  Late establishment of the show date may have contributed to not […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to host a wide range of fun family-friendly events this week including the  National Collegiate Equestrian Association National Championships and World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s Dressage III CDI 3*. This week will also showcase the Peruvian Paso Horse World Show, Autism Awareness Car & Truck Show, and an Easter Celebration. The NCEA College Equestrian National Championship is taking place April 14-16 in Arena […]Read More

NCEA National Championship set for this week in Ocala

NCEA Communications WACO, Texas – Twelve teams are preparing for the biggest state of the year as the 2022 NCEA National Championship is just three days away. The 2022 National Championship is set for April 14-16 in Ocala, Fla. at the World Equestrian Center. 2022 National Dual Bracket2022 National Single Bracket2022 National Fan Guide On the Dual Discipline side, Oklahoma State earned the No. 1 […]Read More

Kevin McCarthy Sweeps $15,000 Futures Prix and $15,000 1.40 Jumper Stake

Saturday afternoon feature class action opened with twenty-four entries all vying to win the $15,000 Futures Prix 1.30m. The tracks were carefully designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, and featured fourteen efforts and several trying elements which tested the horse-and-riders athletic ability alike.  The Futures Prix showcases riders or horses who are moving up to the higher levels of competition and aids in developing […]Read More

Kady Abrahamson & Banco Du Moulin Seize $50,000 ‘Ride for David’ Grand Prix Victory

Wilmington, Ohio – The final Grand Prix competition of the 2022 WEC Winter Classic series took place tonight in honor and support of recently injured showjumper David Beisel. A record-breaking 404 entries were nominated to ride in the $50,000 Ride for David Grand Prix. While only twenty-four riders were actually set to compete, equestrians from all walks of life entered virtually to support the cause. […]Read More

Oakley Clark Pilots Billy Irish to $10,000 USHJA Hunter Derby Victory

Wilmington, OH – Fifty-two stylish hunters graced the R+L Arena for the final ‘Derby Friday’ of the 2022 Winter in the Midwest horse show circuit at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington.  Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky set the beautiful courses which featured brilliant natural details, long approaches to fences and plenty of options for riders to show off their horse’s bold, athletic abilities and handiness.  […]Read More

Inaugural ‘Ride the Wave’ Western Horse Sale at WEC | High Sellers Soar to $250,000  

Cowboy hats, spurs and mighty-fine horses took over Arena 5 during the first ‘Ride the Wave’ horse auction on March 19,2022 hosted by Premier Horse Sales at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.  Congratulations to the lucky buyers, trainers and horses who found new homes during this exciting event that sold over sixty top-tier western performance and versatility horses from across the United States. Buyers in-person […]Read More