Paul O’Shea Saves the Best for Last with Imerald Van’t Voorhof in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic fans cheered on 43 top horse-and-rider combinations from 14 different nations. In a dramatic finale, Paul O’Shea of Ireland, aboard Imerald […]Read More

Patricio Rodriguez & Icarus Come Out on Top in $30,000 Magnawave Grand Prix of Winter Classic 2

Wilmington, Ohio – Twenty horse-and-athlete combinations met Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 Magnawave Grand Prix of Winter Classic 2. FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed an appropriate, technical track for the esteemed field of riders, allowing six combinations to jump-off. As the second to go in the short course, Patricio Rodriguez (ARG) […]Read More

Jennifer Schwartz Pilots Pura Vida to Win the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Winter Classic 2

Wilmington, Ohio – The $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby was the highlight event of the evening in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC), where the top three athletes fought for the leading prize, posting scores just half a point apart. After a competitive handy round, Jennifer Schwartz rose to the top of the leaderboard with Sarah North’s 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood […]Read More

Megan Young and Malito Make Memories in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”- 3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 December Show Series brought skilled hunter combinations to the WEC Stadium for an exciting lineup of three competitive derbies: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Kenny Krome set flowing tracks that showcased each horse’s rideability […]Read More

Paul O’Shea and Squirt Gun Soar to Victory in the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – International competition is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 December Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, 61 horse-and-rider combinations from 17 nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* winning title. In the end, it was Ireland’s Paul O’Shea who soared to the top […]Read More

Media Accreditation Open for 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, Longines League of Nations™ and FEI Jumping World Cup™ at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

December 5, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Media accreditation is now available for the 2025 World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) Winter Spectacular Show Series and its featured events. The circuit runs for 12 weeks from January 1 through March 23 at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL, and boasts more than $10 million in prize money.  This highly anticipated circuit features world-class hunter, jumper […]Read More

AdventHealth Ocala Joins as Sponsor of Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is excited to welcome AdventHealth Ocala as the presenting sponsor of the month-long Winter Wonderland holiday festival of lights. AdventHealth Ocala is a leader in providing individualized, whole-person care for body, mind and spirit through compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services for children and adults. “AdventHealth Ocala is thrilled to partner with World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the […]Read More

An Evening of “Tails & Teal” To Help Prevent Homeless Pets 

Plans are underway for the upcoming 9th Annual VOCAL Furball “Tails & Teal” presented by Lugano Diamonds at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL. Save the date of February 21, 2025 from 6-10pm to enjoy an evening centered on raising awareness and funds to assist the Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) in their mission to prevent pets from becoming homeless in the community. The elegant […]Read More

Expand Your Equine Knowledge at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC – Free Lecture Series Starting January 22

Join us for an enlightening lecture series at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at WEC, focusing on topics that impact the equine athlete. What: Gain insights from leading experts in the equine veterinary field as they cover a range of vital topics. When: Wednesday at 6 PM, starting January 22, 2025 Where: UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC (across from Barn W) Registration: Free – […]Read More

Richard Rinehart & The Diamant Rose Z Forge Partnership with $30,000 Grand Prix Win at Thanksgiving in the Midwest

Wilmington, Ohio – Fifteen starters met for the $30,000 Grand Prix at the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening of WEC – Wilmington Thanksgiving in the Midwest to conclude November’s featured competition. Canada’s Michael Pegg designed the track that moved seven horse-and-athlete combinations onto the jump-off phase, but Richard Rinehart ultimately piloted The Diamant Rose Z (Toulon x Diamant Z) to the first grand prix win of […]Read More