World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week VII Highlights

Ocala, FL – The first week of international competition at the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series welcomed new talent from around the globe. Emilie Conter from Belgium showcased her skill by clinching victories in the 1.40m Speed CSI3* and the $15,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*.  The youngest athlete in the field, Tom Wachman (IRL) claimed the victory aboard Cathalina S in the $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix […]Read More

Exhibitor Update: World Equestrian Center – Wilmington EHV – 1 Precautions

February 19, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Out of an abundance of caution, World Equestrian Center encourages all exhibitors to implement the proper EHV – 1 best practices. While reports have stated that an affected horse was at a facility in Ohio over 200 miles from our location, there have been NO positive cases or reports of horses with symptoms at either venue of World […]Read More

Easter Celebration Hops Back to World Equestrian Center – Ocala March 31

Ocala, FL – The popular Easter Celebration at World Equestrian Center – Ocala is returning in 2024 for another year of free Easter fun. The event will be open to the general public and take place on Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 10am to 2pm. This free, family friendly event will feature Easter egg and cookie decorating courtesy of Signature Brands, along with spring crafts, […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Daniel Coyle

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Ireland’s Daniel Coyle, who is currently ranked 14th on the Longines Jumping Ranking list. The talented 30-year-old Irishman has been a dominating force in the international Jumping world, claiming World Cup™ and five-star victories around the globe. He’s made World Equestrian Center – Ocala his winter destination and we had the chance to catch up […]Read More

David Cameron and Beijing Ls La Silla Best the Field in the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – On Sunday morning, a strong field of athletes hailing from 11 different nations took to the WEC Grand Arena to culminate the week with the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix. Colm Quinn (IRL) laid the intricate tracks, leading to a nine-horse jump-off, and ultimately seeing, David Cameron (AUS) galloping away with the victory aboard Beijing Ls La Silla.  Sharn Wordley (NZL) set […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Emma Linton

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the 17-year-old rider from Columbus, Ohio, Emma Linton. The junior athlete is a frequent competitor in the Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with her top jumper mounts, Jenni’s Chance (Clinton x Florida S.C.H) and Victory Rw Broekkant Z (Vigo D’arsoullies x Evolution). We caught up with the young rider to learn more about […]Read More

Carlos Hank Guerreiro and H5 Porthos Maestro Wh Z Taste Victory in $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – The rain couldn’t stop the crowds from gathering to watch athletes give it their all Saturday evening for the inaugural international grand prix of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*. Thirty-two top athletes from nine nations took on the challenging course designed by FEI Level III course designer Colm Quinn (IRL). Among them, Carlos […]Read More

Jessica Howington and Serenade MF Forge Partnership with Special Victory at World Equestrian Center February Dressage CDI3*

February 17, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The feature class on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage was the Grand Prix Special CDI3*. In their first CDI together, Jessica Howington (USA) and Serenade MF led the lap of honor. The WEC February Dressage CDI3* concludes on Sunday, February 18, with Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and […]Read More

Amy Krebs & Jabantos Claim the $30,000 Grand Prix Win of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 10

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix stole the spotlight Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, where Michael Pegg (CAN) set a first-round track that saw four horse-and-athlete combinations move onto the jump-off. Ultimately, the only junior rider in the field, Amy Krebs (USA) came out on top. Aboard her own, Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima), the pair is no stranger […]Read More

Exhibitor Notice: World Equestrian Center – Wilmington EHV – 1 Precautions

February 17, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Following the report of a positive EHV-1 case at a local Ohio horse show facility, World Equestrian Center (WEC) extends its thoughts and prayers to the affected horses and their owners, trainers and caregivers. While no horses have tested positive for EHV – 1 at WEC – Wilmington, horses that have traveled to another competition venue in Ohio […]Read More