What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues Wednesday, February 14 with Winter Classic 10. Competition will run through Sunday, February 18 and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL IV […]Read More

Youth Riders in Command: Florida Youth Dressage Championships Will Spark Excitement at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

February 15, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Throughout Florida, participation in the international and national levels of dressage has increased in recent years in Florida, with the youth divisions experiencing a particularly significant growth. The Florida Youth Dressage Championships (FYDC) has played a key role in this phenomenon. For the second year in a row, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will host the FYDC on […]Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Returns to Ocala for a Third Year

Celebrate all things Irish at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party presented by Yellow Pony! Join us on Saturday, March 16 from 4pm to 7pm in front of Exposition 1. This family-friendly event will offer something for everyone, featuring Irish cuisine, traditional beer and fare, and live Irish entertainment for the whole family. Raise a glass to the Irish and indulge in a variety […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – This week, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is set to host a dynamic lineup of international equestrian events, including the WEC February Dressage CDI3* competition presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage and Week VII of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The WEC February Dressage CDI3* will take place at the new outdoor arena complex located near Barn Y. International […]Read More

Belgium’s Emilie Conter Opens International Competition at 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomes back international Jumping competition this week, marking the beginning of four more exciting international weeks as part of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. This morning, the WEC Grand Arena played host to 40 top-notch athletes representing nine different nations to compete in the 1.40m Speed CSI3*. Colm Quinn (IRL), an FEI Level III course designer crafted […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – Hunter and equitation athletes took over the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala last week for World Champion Hunter Riders week, and the highlight event, the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford. Eleanor Rudnicki drove away in a brand new Ford Explorer XLT SUV after maintaining her lead throughout all three phases of the […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 9 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 9 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, February 7 to Sunday, February 11. Devin Milan (USA) scored two featured wins in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Nicole Loochtan (USA) clinched the win in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Kristjan Good (CAN) stole the spotlight in the $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More

Find the Perfect Gift for Your Valentine at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

February 13, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Featuring numerous locally owned small businesses, tack stores, boutique retail shops, and an old-fashioned candy store, Vendor Village at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is the perfect place to find your valentine the ideal gift. In addition, the WEC-branded A Sudden Impulse, located in the R+L Hallway, will be offering special Valentine’s Day deals during Winter Classic […]Read More

Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple Are Victorious in $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – A beautiful sunny Florida day set the scene for the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix. An elite field of athletes representing 10 different nations gathered at the WEC Stadium early this morning to compete for the winning title over a challenging track set by FEI Level III course designer Joey Rycroft (CAN). In a three-horse jump-off, the dynamic duo of Tracy Fenney […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Maddie Tosh

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on second-place winner of the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford, Maddie Tosh of Milton, Georgia. As the daughter of Hunt and Mandy Tosh, the 18-year-old athlete has been immersed in the equestrian industry from a young age. Today, she stands as a highly accomplished hunter, jumper, and equitation athlete. We had […]Read More