Derby Friday took over the WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala once again with nearly 90 entries in the $20,000 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. The courses for today’s derbies were designed by Joe Carnicom (USA) and featured stunning natural obstacles. Several entries earned scores into the […]Read More
Wilmington, OH – For Hunter Derby Friday course designer Scott Adler transformed the R+L Arena into a wintertime hunt field featuring a winding track that contained beautifully decorated natural obstacles. The course made use of the large indoor space, encouraging a forward pace that allowed riders to demonstrate their horse’s athletic abilities. Jason Berry’s expertly piloted Willow Wind Llc’s Avila (Casiro I x Jornesse) to […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Entries are now open for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Premier Equitation Cup Championship, an elite equitation competition for junior riders taking place February 12, 2022, during Week VI of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The Premier Equitation Cup Championship will feature three phases: jumping, flat and a test. All entries must be placed by February 2, 2022, through Show Management […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week III’s feature class action of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) created the challenging tracks that saw seven entries produce fault-free first rounds. Ultimately Sharn Wordley and his own Gatsby (Simba x Daisy Cruise) were the […]Read More
Wilmington, OHIO – Week six of the Winter in the Midwest 2022 kicked off with feature jumper class action in the Sanctuary Arena where seventeen athletic horse and rider combinations contested the $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m. Course designer Keith Bollette laid the track for the class, which saw thirteen pairs go clear and inside the time allowed of 84 seconds to advance to the jump-off. […]Read More
The 2022 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series is well underway with thrilling equestrian competition each week. Week III of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series is hosting two, night classes! The $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix will be held at 7pm (tentative) on Friday, January 21. The Futures Prix features 1.35m-1.40m obstacles and is used as a class to prepare horses for larger Grands Prix […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Wilmington welcomes you to Winter in the Midwest’s Winter Classic 6. We wish you the best of luck this week and we thank you for joining us at our premier climate-controlled facility. Check out what’s happening from feature class action to shopping, day spa, restaurants and other amenities to experience this week at Ohio Winter Classic 6. Connect with our Official […]Read More
Week II of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series hosted another exciting week of equestrian sport with Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson capturing the $75,000 Stella Artois Grand Prix brought to you by Tri-Eagle Sales. The week also featured Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple winning the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Week II presented other exciting, featured classes including […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Feature class action during Week II of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series closed out today with the $15,000 WEC Ocala 1.45m Jumper Classic. Thirteen entries took to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for the top prize over a course created by FEI Level III course designer Manuel Esparza (MEX). Three competitors produced double clear rounds, […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Chloe Shea of Louisville, Kentucky. Chloe loves to spend time with her four horses and compete at horse shows. She is seventeen years old and trains with Dana Duke at Brigadoon Farm in Simpsonville, Kentucky. Chloe is a junior in high school and has plans to ride throughout college, potentially joining an equestrian team. Read Chloe’s full interview with […]Read More
