Reminder for Media Accreditation During 2024 Longines League of Nations™ and Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

January 16, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Those interested in media accreditation for the 2024 World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) Winter Spectacular Show Series and the Longines League of Nations™ at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, are reminded to apply now. The Winter Spectacular Show Series is starting its third week of competition on January 17 and continues through March 24, 2024. The […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 5 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 5 featured World Championship Hunter Rider Week (WCHR) at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington as well as top show jumping competition from Wednesday, January 10 to Sunday, January 14. Richard Rinehart returned to the top of the leaderboard in the $10,000 Welcome Stake Thursday evening. Anna Schierholz stole the spotlight during WCHR week with her second consecutive win in the […]Read More

VOL IV 2023 Chef’s Corner: Moving Up the Line with Alex Lynch: WEC – Wilmington Director of Food & Beverage

Family dinner around the kitchen table was a symbol of love and happiness for Alex Lynch during her childhood. Ending the day with a full plate surrounded by her loved ones was only the beginning of her passion for cooking. In her hometown of Groveport, Ohio, Alex was placed into her very first food and beverage job at a local family-owned pizzeria. She quickly became […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Malibu Ken 

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Malibu Ken, a stylish hunter owned by Kym K Smith. Smith and her trainer Tiffany Cambria ride the adorable 10-year-old Warmblood gelding, turning heads in the hunter ring. We caught up with trainer, Tiffany Cambria to learn more about the impressionable gelding and how he became a star in the derby ring. WEC: Tell us how […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Amy Krebs

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Amy Krebs. The junior rider of Franklin, Tennessee, has been a fierce competitor in the open jumper classes at WEC – Wilmington since the 2023 season with her own Jabantos, and claimed her first career grand prix win at Winter Classic 5. The 16-year-old is a force to be reckoned with and has gained the […]Read More

How About Them Apples – Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple Snag $100,000 Juniper Grand Prix Victory 

Ocala, FL – Crowds flocked to World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the second Saturday night event during the 12-week 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Juniper Grand Prix. Twenty-nine of the world’s best show jumping athletes vied for the top prize over a challenging track crafted by FEI Level III course designer Ben Townley (GBR). In a thrilling 11-horse jump-off, Tracy Fenney had […]Read More

Amy Krebs Captures Inaugural Grand Prix Win in the $30,000 Tribute Grand Prix at Winter Classic 5

Wilmington, Ohio – The crowd in the Standlee Sanctuary cheered loudly as 16-year-old Amy Krebs (USA) earned her first ever grand prix win in the $30,000 Grand Prix sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 5. Krebs, the youngest rider in the field, and her own Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima) bested an eight-horse jump-off of nearly all professional […]Read More

Megan Wexler and Doo-Wop Prevail in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix 

 Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, featuring 22 emerging stars of show jumping competing over a complex track set by Ben Townley (GBR). Megan Wexler (USA) piloted Golden Oaks Farm, LLC’s Doo-Wop (Camaro M x Hilda) to a smooth and fast track to claim victory.  Out of the starting […]Read More

Anna Schierholz Scores Back-to-Back Wins in $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at Winter Classic 5 WCHR

Wilmington, Ohio – World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington culminated with the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Friday evening in the R+L Arena. The field of experienced hunter athletes and competitive horses were impressing the judges with many scores separated by half a point. Ultimately, Anna Scheirholz scored her second consecutive win with Sloane Silberman’s Star Struck (Bisquet […]Read More

Amanda Steege and Lafitte De Muze Shine in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased the talent of nearly 100 stunning hunters in the WEC Stadium. Tucker Williams laid the flowing tracks for three hunter derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 USHJA […]Read More