A Night of Firsts – Richard Spooner and Halcon Fly to Victory in $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – A unseasonable chilly Florida night didn’t keep the spectators from gathering at the WEC Grand Arena for the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) set the challenging track for a field of the world’s best athletes. In a nail-biting four-horse jump-off, Richard Spooner (USA) guided Molly Ohrstrom’s Halcon (Con Air […]Read More

Junior Riders Dominate in Wilmington – Izzy Beisel Wins the $30,000 Grand Prix at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – The junior athletes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington dominated the $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary. In a four-horse jump-off, it was Izzy Beisel (USA) that claimed the win with the second of her two mounts, Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah). Beisel led the way in Joe Carnicom’s (USA) short course with her first horse, Diaz Barbotiere, and […]Read More

Daniel Geitner Secures Hat Trick with $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Victory 

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as a field of talented horse-and-rider combinations competed over FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (MEX) intricate tracks. Ultimately, it was Daniel Geitner (USA) who secured a hat trick after winning the class aboard November Hill’s Jalanne (Dynamo x Alanne).  Only four athletes managed to answer all the […]Read More

Daniel Geitner Lands Double Victory on Hunter Derby Friday During Week III of 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series 

Ocala, FL – Hunter 1 welcomed nearly 90 stunning hunter combinations to vie for the top prize in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Dean Rheinheimer crafted the derby tracks that allowed athletes to show off their horse’s adjustability and brilliance. In the final hunter derby […]Read More

Melissa Donnelly & Corlando 49 Top the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – Friday evening in the R+L Arena showcased 20 top notch horse-and-rider combinations for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby. After a competitive handy round, it was the dynamic duo, Melissa Donnelly and Corlando 49 (Cartani x Olanda I) that came out on top. Having won many derbies in their career together, Donnelly discussed the strict routine that ‘Corey’ follows at every […]Read More

New World Championship Hunter Rider Opportunities at 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – For the first time, the Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will offer World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) opportunities. The 2024 circuit, which runs for 12 weeks from January 3 through March 24, will have two weeks of WCHR competition, offering hunter riders at all levels the chance to gain valuable points for year-end awards in this […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves and Vick Du Croisy Conquer the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix 

Ocala, FL – Feature competition kicked off this afternoon with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) built the welcoming tracks for a field of top-notch competitors, but it was Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) and Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick Du Croisy (Lord Carthago x Merveille Ducroisy) that took the lead.  Luis Sabino Goncalves piloted both his mounts, […]Read More

Go Beyond Boardrooms at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida

Are you a planner looking for an experience that can’t be produced anywhere else? Having debuted in 2020, World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, has officially hit its stride as one of the top venues in the Southern United States. WEC – Ocala offers a unique blend of top-notch facilities, unparalleled ambiance, and a host of amenities that make it an ideal choice for events […]Read More

One-Two Finish for Amy Krebs in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – Junior rider Amy Krebs picked up right where she left off Thursday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, scoring a one-two finish with her own Jabantos (Carsari Van De Helle x Cassima) and Ike (Spartacus x Twister), respectively, in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake. Since her win in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 5, Krebs is on a […]Read More

Plan Your Stay at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series

Wilmington, Ohio – Whether visiting for a weekend or an extended stay, World Equestrian Center – Wilmington has accommodations for everyone. With a variety of on-site lodging options, WEC offers convenience and comfort on the showgrounds for riders, trainers, friends, and families. Reservations remain available at The Wilbur Estate, Home-Away-From-Homes, and Cabin Village for the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series. For those bringing their […]Read More