Amy Krebs & Ike Prevail in $30,000 Grand Prix of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) played host to the $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 6 Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary. FEI Level III course designer Ben Townley (GBR) laid the first-round track that allowed eight horse-and-rider combinations to move onto the jump-off phase, where Amy Krebs (USA) ultimately prevailed aboard her own, Ike (Spartacus x Twister). Krebs felt nervous […]Read More

Kelsey Epperson & Didgereedoo VDL Claim $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Victory at Winter Classic 6

Wilmington, Ohio – Kelsey Epperson returned to victory Friday evening in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Winter Classic 6. Aboard her tried-and-true Didgereedoo VDL (Zavall VDL x Pheminka), Epperson bested 18 horse-and-rider combinations in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby. Epperson favored Scott Alder’s tracks, finding room to show off her three entered mounts. “I really liked it. I […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Are Back on Top in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The third Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series returned to Hunter 1, featuring the series’ three staple events: $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 National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Dean Rheinheimer crafted flowing tracks with unrelated distances, providing riders the opportunity […]Read More

Canada’s Will Martin and Totale De Res Nova Are Uncatchable in the $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*

Ocala, FL – The $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* was the highlight event of the morning during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Nineteen-year-old Will Martin (CAN) demonstrated skill beyond his years, piloting Totale De Res Nova (Comme II Faut x Verdi) to a time early in the jump-off order that proved unbeatable.   Anderson Lima’s expertly designed course saw 15 combinations […]Read More

Kent Farrington and Orafina Resume Their Winning Ways in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*

Ocala, FL – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned by Kent Farrington LLC.   FEI Level IV course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) crafted a flowing track that allowed horses to jump […]Read More

Enter Now for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala January CDI3* and National Dressage Show 

Ocala, FL – Dressage riders are reminded to submit their entries by January 20, 2025, for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) January Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm  on January 30 – February 2, 2025. The Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and USEF/USDF-rated competition offers $15,000 in prize money for the CDI classes, and national classes offer qualifying opportunities at all levels.  January’s dressage show […]Read More

VOCAL Furball Celebrates a Decade of Service Preventing Homeless Pets 

The theme “Tails & Teal” for the 9th Annual VOCAL Furball presented by Lugano Diamonds blends the black-tie optional event with the mission of raising funds to help with the prevention of homeless pets in the area. The Furball is the principal fundraiser each year for the Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL).  Everyone attending the 2025 Furball is encouraged to wear teal, the organization’s signature […]Read More

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Celestial Reach for the Stars in $40,000 Juniper Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $40,000 Juniper Grand Prix took center stage on Sunday afternoon, with 22 horse-and-rider combinations vying for the top prize. The thrilling competition culminated in a six-horse jump-off, where Kristen Vanderveen (USA) secured victory aboard her new partner, Bull Run’s Celestial (Cicero Z Van Paemel x Celeste), owned by Bull Run Jumpers, Inc. Course designer Ben Townley (GBR) crafted a challenging track, […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Riece Locke

Wilmington, Ohio – The first Wilmington Sunday Spotlight of 2025 shines on Riece Locke of Ontario, Canada. Riece wears all the hats that the sport has to offer as a rider, groom and manager at Ten Sixty Stables (TSS). The young athlete has been widely recognized at the facility for her work ethic and top care of the string of horses at TSS. We caught […]Read More

Will Simpson and Keminko N Taste Victory in the $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala buzzed with excitement for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*. Saturday night’s field featured some of the world’s top equestrians, but it was 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) who captured a sweet victory aboard Keminko N, owned by Will Simpson Stables, […]Read More