Ocala, FL – June 3, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Hern as the new Director of Equestrian Operations. With extensive experience managing horse shows and a track record of exceptional leadership, Hern brings a variety of knowledge and expertise to the role. Hern’s resume includes his tenure as Horse Show Manager at Fieldstone Show Park in […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – The $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington was the highlight event of the week during Spring II. Bobby Murphy (USA) designed the intricate course for 18 elite horse-and-rider pairs. In a competitive eight-horse jump-off, Sam Pegg (CAN) secured victory by a full two seconds aboard his rising star mount Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Sanjador). […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – Hunter Derby Friday stole the spotlight once again at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, as a field jaw-dropping hunters gathered at the Main Hunter Arena to vie for the top prize in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby during Spring II. Bobby Murphy (USA) laid the beautiful derby tracks, featuring skinny hedges and a winding wall that allowed athletes to […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – Spring II feature class action at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington began this afternoon in the Main Jumper Ring with the $7,500 Devoucoux Welcome Stake. Twenty-six talented horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over an open track built by Bobby Murphy (USA), but it was Nikko Ritter (USA) who emerged victorious aboard Wendy Peralta’s Kandle (Kannan x Ceska). Nine combinations successfully […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Spring/Summer Series continues this week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with the Spring II horse show. Competition will run through Sunday, June 2, and will feature USEF Premier/Level 3 Jumper competition including the $7,500 Devoucoux Welcome Stake, the $10,000 USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby, the $7,500 Futures Prix, and the $25,000 Grand Prix. After Hours Family Fun Bring […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Competition wrapped up on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Hampton Green Farms WEC May Dressage CDI3* presented by Lugano Diamonds. Winning all three of their classes this week were Justine Boyer (USA) and Campanero HGF in the Junior CDI division. Boyer and Campanero HGF, an 11-year-old PRE gelding by Camaron IX x Adelante owned by Hampton Green Farm, closed out their week with a win […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – Another picturesque spring day set the scene for the highlight event of the week, the $25,000 Dandy Products Grand Prix. A talented field of horse-and-rider combinations showcased their skills over Bobby Murphy’s (USA) technical tracks, but it was Francisco Goyoaga Mollet (ESP) who forged two new successful partnerships to secure podium finishes. Four talented combinations managed to jump clear over Murphy’s first […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Naima Moreira Laliberte (CAN) and Statesman, owned by KML Inc., won their second class in a row in the Grand Prix Special CDI3* on Saturday, May 25, 2024, during the Hampton Green Farms WEC May Dressage CDI3* presented by Lugano Diamonds. The show includes international- and national-level classes and concludes on Sunday, May 26. Laliberte and Statesman scored 70.723% for their Special victory. “My goal […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* presented by Lugano Diamonds was the highlight event on Friday, May 24, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) May Dressage CDI3* at WEC – Ocala. Ariana Chia (CAN) and Guateque IV, owned by Coves Darden Farm, claimed their first freestyle win together. Naima Moreira Laliberte (CAN) and Statesman, owned by KML Inc. topped the Grand Prix for Special […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – On a perfect spring day at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, a field of stunning hunters gathered at the Main Hunter Arena to vie for top honors in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby. Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, crafted the beautifully designed tracks that received praise from the exhibitors. Rachael Herkowitz of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, impressed the judges aboard […]Read More
