Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 November Show Series took over the WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, drawing hunter riders to compete for top honors in three 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 […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Entries, weekly stall reservations, and the prize list are now available for the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, which boasts over $10 million in prize money. Running from January 1 through March 23, 2025, this highly anticipated circuit features world-class hunter/jumper competition, sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Exhibitors and spectators can […]Read More
November 3, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds wrapped up today, closing out a fabulous weekend at World Equestrian Center. The three-day culinary celebration brought a talented lineup of celebrity chefs to Ocala, including Chef Lorena Garcia, Marc Murphy, Esther Choi, Pitmaster Rashad Jones and Pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond. Junior Chef Michael Seegobin also joined […]Read More
October 29, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Competition is heating up as many of the country’s top junior equitation riders aim to qualify for the 2025 World Equestrian Center (WEC) Premier Equitation Cup Championship, which will take place at WEC – Ocala on February 8 during the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. More than 50 riders have already qualified, but further spots are available. The qualification period […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Campbell Brown. Riding out of Ashwood Farm, Campbell has been a frequent competitor in all three rings at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) with a talented string of horses. We caught up to Campbell to learn more about her journey in the sport, her horses at Fall Classic V and her riding goals. WEC: […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors crowded the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the final $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix of the 2024 Fall Classic Series. Anderson Lima (BRA) set a challenging track for the field of international horse-and-athlete combinations allowing only four to qualify for the jump-off. Francisco Goyoaga Mollet (ESP) and The Diamant Rose Z (Toulon x Diamant […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington commenced in the R+L Arena where 20 combinations met for the $15,000 GGT Footing USHJA National Hunter Derby. Tammy Provost impressed with Angela Pietig Brown’s Mariner, securing their second career derby win together. “This is only his third derby and he has won two of […]Read More
October 22, 2024 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) hosted its October US Equestrian (USEF)/U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF)-rated dressage show presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage on October 19-20, 2024. The classes offered an early opportunity for qualification for the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships in the fall of 2025. Adam Steffens-Smienk traveled four hours to WEC – Ocala from his base […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Plain Bay Farm, owned and operated by Katie and Henri Prudent. Both recognized among show jumping’s most successful athletes, the Prudents have produced numerous international riders through the top ranks of the sport. After a two week visit to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, we caught up with Katie to learn more about Plain Bay, […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Tiffany Hammack (USA) returned to the top of the podium Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Fall Classic IV after she bested a field of 40 internationally acclaimed horse-and-athlete combinations in the $60,000 Grand Prix. Exhibitors filled the stands in the Standlee Sanctuary to watch only eight partnerships to move onto the jump-off phase, where the ladies were unstoppable […]Read More
