Jordan Coyle Pilots Centriko Volo to $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix Win

Ocala, FL – Feature class action for the final week of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series opened today with 47 horse-and-rider combinations striving for the win in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) built the complex tracks that allowed numerous entries to achieve clear rounds, but time became a factor. Twelve […]Read More

Sam Pegg and Gluckskeks Top $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m

Wilmington, OH – Week XV’s WEC feature classes launched with the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m in the Sanctuary arena. Micheal Pegg (CAN) built the sinuous tracks that allowed five entries to produce a clean first round and four to ride clear in the jump-off.  Second to last in the order of go and producing two blazing fast and clear performances was Sam Pegg (CAN) […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Welcomes Back International Dressage in April CDI3*

Ocala, FL – International dressage competition, sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, will return to World Equestrian Center – Ocala on April 14-17, 2022. The World Equestrian Center (WEC) Dressage III CDI3* show will also be a USEF/USDF-sanctioned Level 5 competition. World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted three CDI competitions in 2021 to rave reviews. Dressage III CDI 3* | 04/14/22 – 04/17/22 | Prize […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular Week XI Highlights

As we head into the final week of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, we take a look at Week XI highlights including Santiago Lambre snagging the first and third place finish in the $75,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix. Continue reading to see all the featured class highlights from Week XI. Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) and Barbara Disko’s Ivaro N […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Ohio Winter Classic 15

Welcome to World Equestrian Center! Check out what’s happening from amazing vendors to feature class action, the relaxing day spa, restaurants and other amenities to experience during week 15 at the Midwest’s premier indoor show facility.  Our dear friend and longtime WEC competitor, David Beisel, was involved in a devastating riding accident last Saturday. Donations and kind words may be given here: Our 2021 Year-End […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting a wide range of events this week including the Show Stoppers Car Auction, 2022 Spectrum Paso Fino Horse Show, Ocala Home Show and the final week of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The Show Stoppers Car Auction will be held from 11am-6pm on March 25-26 in Expo 2. Show Stoppers Collector Car Auction is a group of […]Read More

Lisa Goldman-Smolen & Ivaro N Conquer $15,000 WEC Ocala 1.45m Jumper Classic

Ocala, FL – Week XI of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series wrapped up today with the $15,000 WEC Ocala 1.45m Jumper Classic. Seventeen horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena on this beautiful Florida day, to try their hand at Alan Wade’s (IRL) complex tracks. Lisa Goldman-Smolen and Barbara Disko’s Ivaro N (Elvaro x Celli) were the only pair to produce a double […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Will Baker; Coast to Coast Equestrian

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Will Baker of West Milford, New Jersey. In 2018 Will established Coast to Coast Equestrian, a hunter/jumper training, boarding, sales and lesson operation. Coast to Coast Equestrian has been competing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in the 12-week 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series. We caught up with Will to learn more about his background in riding and what […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: 27 and Going Strong; Rio the Brazilian Warmblood

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on a very special senior gelding. At twenty-seven years young, the beloved Brazilian Warmblood Rio or Lanciano as he is known in the show ring,  continues to compete. Just this past week, Rio proudly carried twelve-year-old Amanda Huard to top ribbons at WEC. We caught up with Rio’s owner, Michelle Friedman of Dragonfly Farm in Northville, Michigan, to chat about […]Read More

Santiago Lambre & Chacco Blue II Shine in the $75,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted yet another thrilling night of equestrian sport where crowds flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $75,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix. An international list of 41 competitors representing 12 countries vied for the win over renowned course designer Alan Wade’s (IRL) intricate tracks. The time allowed became a factor and just three pairs were […]Read More