Celso Ariani and Jip Van T&L Z Snag the $32,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* Victory

Ocala, FL – The final week of the 2025 Summer Series is underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), and the $32,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* kicked off feature class action with a strong international field. Thirty-five horse-and-rider combinations representing 17 nations took to the ring, but it was Brazil’s Celso Ariani who rose to the top aboard Jip Van T&L Z […]Read More

Celebrate Fall at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with Two Spooktacular Free Events 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is celebrating the season with two exciting community events this October, both free and open to the public.   On Saturday, October 25 WEC will bring back the signature Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest. In its third year, this popular free event is a chance to dress your pup in their Halloween best and compete for cash […]Read More

Double Podium Finish for Sharn Wordley in $50,000 Coors Banquet National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 Coors Banquet National Grand Prix welcomed 27 horse-and-rider combinations to the WEC Grand Arena on Sunday morning. Sharn Wordley (NZL) once again topped the leaderboard, claiming the win aboard Hagelin (Stolzenberg x Graefin Top) and also securing third place with Valentine Car (Son Of Juan Car x Sofia Car), both owned by Della Wordley. Catsy Cruz set a technical course […]Read More

Lauren Balcomb and Verdini D’houtveld Z Prove Unbeatable in $65,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The penultimate grand prix of the 2025 Summer Series drew a packed house of spectators and exhibitors for the week’s main event: the $65,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix CSI2*. Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations representing 17 nations came ready to compete, each aiming for a share of the prize money. In the end, it was Australia’s Lauren Balcomb who once again proved unbeatable […]Read More

Lauren Patterson and FPF Idefix Shine in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – The second-to-last Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Summer Series took over the WEC Stadium, giving top hunter pairs a valuable opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive and International Hunter Derby Championships. Course designer Joe Carnicom set beautifully designed tracks for the three competitive derbies: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital […]Read More

Lauren Hough and Clarisall Junior Dominate the $32,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – Feature class action during the penultimate week of the 2025 Summer Series kicked off early Thursday morning with the $32,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* in the WEC Grand Arena. Thirty-one top horse-and-rider combinations representing 15 different nations competed for top honors, but it was Olympian Lauren Hough (USA) who emerged victorious aboard her own Clarisall Junior, finishing nearly two seconds […]Read More

World Equestrian Center VOL II 2025 Out Now

Each year, World Equestrian Center (WEC) welcomes athletes and spectators from across the globe to our renowned circuits in Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida. United by a shared passion for equestrian sport, our community has helped shape WEC into the world’s premier destination for excellence in competition and hospitality. Our Equestrian Profile features Bud Lyon, a seasoned Western performance horse trainer. Lyon shares a glimpse […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala and GGT Footing® Continue Strategic Partnership

OCALA, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is proud to continue its valued partnership with GGT Footing®, a leading provider of premium arena footing solutions. For several years, GGT Footing® has supplied high-quality textile additives to World Equestrian Center venues in both Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida. This ongoing collaboration supports World Equestrian Center’s commitment to delivering exceptional footing for equestrian sport at every […]Read More

Leave-Outs Lead to a Win for Todd Minikus and Kiekeboe Spirit in the $50,000 Stella Artois National Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – A beautiful, sunny Florida morning set the scene for the $50,000 Stella Artois National Grand Prix, where 20 horse-and-rider combinations vied for top honors. In a nail-biting 12-horse jump-off, it was Todd Minikus (USA) who piloted Spirit Group’s Kiekeboe Spirit (Darius x Lolita Mh) to a blazing fast victory. Ireland’s Colm Quinn once again laid the tracks in the WEC Grand Arena. […]Read More

Ireland’s Paul O’Shea Cruises to Victory Aboard Hellcat in $65,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI2*

Ocala, FL – Spectators and exhibitors once again flocked to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the highlight event of Week VII of the 2025 Summer Series: the $65,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI2*. Riders from thirteen nations contested Saturday night’s feature class, but it was Ireland’s Paul O’Shea who saved the best for last, piloting Team Eye Candy’s Hellcat (Cassander Van Het Bremhof […]Read More