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

Daniel Geitner and Walk The Moon Land on Top in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – Indoor Arena 1 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) once again played host to Hunter Derby Friday, featuring three exciting classes: 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 Dean Rheinheimer laid out beautifully flowing tracks, featuring natural obstacles including a long hedge wall, […]Read More

Stirrups Named Among Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America

Ocala, Florida – OpenTable and KAYAK debuted a new list of the Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America this week and Stirrups Restaurant at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) has earned a spot among the country’s best.  Recognized alongside just 20 other restaurants in Florida, Stirrups was selected based on the feedback from diner reviews and KAYAK travel insights. The list celebrates culinary excellence based […]Read More

Sharn Wordley Pilots Champion League to Victory in $32,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The $32,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* headlined Thursday morning’s competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, drawing 19 top horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 nations. In a competitive field, it was New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley who secured the win aboard Champion League (Cador 5 x Contendro I). Wordley also claimed third place with Conto Blanco 4 (Cellestial x Kolibri), both of […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Dakota Zehler

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Dakota Zehler of Wellington, Florida. When she’s not showing in the Medium Pony Hunters or the 1.00m Junior Jumpers, Dakota is back in the barn helping the team at Flying Soleau LLC. We caught up with the bright young rider to learn more about her love for the sport and her two mounts, Lost Boy […]Read More

Sharn Wordley Secures Second Consecutive Double Victory in $50,000 The Dutta Corp. National Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 The Dutta Corp. National Grand Prix headlined Sunday morning’s competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) during Week VI of the 2025 Summer Series, which runs through August 10. A field of 29 horse-and-rider combinations contested the class, but it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who continued his winning streak, securing both first and second place for the second consecutive […]Read More

Robert Blanchette Uncorks the Win with Chardonnay in the $130,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – Thirty-one international pairings representing 13 nations stepped into the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the week’s premier event, the $130,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSI3*. After an exciting 10-horse jump-off, it was Robert Blanchette (IRL) who emerged victorious aboard Ridersmith LLC’s Chardonnay (Comme Il Faut 5 x Jus De Pomme). FEI Level IV course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) […]Read More

Izzy Beisel Sweeps Saturday at WEC – Wilmington Summer II

Wilmington, Ohio – A rainy evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) did not stop Izzy Beisel from sweeping the day, claiming the win in the $35,000 Grand Prix aboard David Beisel and Courtney Berling’s, Vegas H. Robert Barton designed the first-round track that allowed six horse-and-rider combinations to return for the jump-off. The rain rolled in as Ramiro Quintana entered aboard the Quintana […]Read More

Ava Barnes & Valentino Capture $12,500 WEC 3’6” Hunter Derby Win at Summer II

Wilmington, Ohio – The $12,500 WEC 3’6” Hunter Derby was the main event Friday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Summer II. Exhibitors crowded the Main Hunter Ring to watch as Ava Barnes captured the win with Rivers Edge’s Valentino (Viscount x Raphael’s Girl). The seasoned group of riders was no match for Barnes as she claimed the blue ribbon with a lead […]Read More