Costume Gamblers Choice Classes Steal Spotlight at WEC – Wilmington Fall Classic 5!

Wilmington, Ohio – Riders, trainers and families alike were in the Halloween spirit Friday evening the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington! Traditional equestrian sport mixed with decked out Halloween costumes brought exhibitors together for a full night of jumper fun for the $2,500 Costume Gamblers Choice .90-1.0m and the $3,500 Costume Gamblers Choice 1.10-1.15m, designed by course designer Anderson Lima (BRA). The […]Read More

Chance Carries Havens Schatt to Victory in the $15,000 USHJA GGT Footing National Open Hunter Derby at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Chance would be a fine thing during Fall Classic 5, as Havens Schatt once again topped Scott Alder’s (USA) winding tracks in the R+L Arena for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby sponsored by GGT Footing.  Schatt and her own Chance (Connect x Paloma S) scored their second consecutive derby win together Friday at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington to conclude […]Read More

Myriad Services at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC – Ocala Keep Your Equine Athlete in Top Condition

From state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging capabilities to leading-edge rehabilitation therapies, located on site next to Barn W, the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala offers a wide array of services to keep your equine athlete performing at its best. As we approach the winter season, we welcome the opportunity to work with you and your horse. This is a great time […]Read More

Speed Machines – Izzy Beisel & Diaz Barbotiere Win $15,000 CWD Welcome Stake of Fall Classic 5 at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) set the opening tracks for the final week of the 2023 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Twenty-seven athletes gathered for the $15,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by CWD, but junior rider Izzy Beisel (USA) surpassed the class with her own speed machine, Diaz Barbotiere (Messire Ardent x Quambera Barbotiere). Beisel, of […]Read More

Calling All Junior Equitation Athletes! Qualify for the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Junior equitation riders still have the chance to qualify for the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship, set to take place at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on February 10, 2024. To secure a spot in this prestigious event, riders must accumulate a total of 150 points by participating in the WEC Premier Cup Qualifier class. Several opportunities remain to qualify for […]Read More

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

Wilmington, Ohio – Fall Classic 5 will conclude the 2023 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Wednesday, October 25 through Sunday, October 29. This week will feature USEF Premier/Level 5 Jumper competition including the $15,000 Welcome Stake, $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, $10,000 Futures Prix and the $75,000 Grand Prix. Two special classes will take place Friday in the Standlee Sanctuary! […]Read More

WEC Winter Wonderland Returns to Ocala Starting November 24

World Equestrian Center – Ocala presents the monthlong Winter Wonderland, returning for a third year to bring guests and visitors an enchanted celebration of the holiday season. Over one million twinkling lights will illuminate the WEC Grand Plaza, spreading holiday cheer daily from Friday, November 24 through Saturday, December 23, between 5pm and 9pm in the lead-up to Christmas Eve. Families will can bask in […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala has an exciting lineup of family-friendly events this week, featuring the Ocala International Horse Show, our inaugural Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest, and a Halloween Celebration to get everyone in the spooky holiday spirit! The Ocala International Horse Show returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from October 24-28 in Indoor Arena 4 and the WEC Grand […]Read More

Kerrigan Gluch Lands Five Wins and Laura Graves Showcases Rising Star at World Equestrian Center October Dressage

Ocala, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted the latest in its popular series of rated dressage shows on October 21-22, 2023. Sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, there were USEF/USDF-rated classes from Training Level to FEI Grand Prix. In addition to national-level competition, the Iberian Spectacular showed the popular Spanish breed horses with demonstrations on Friday, October 20, and various horses were recognized throughout […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Classic 4 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Featured competition at Fall Classic 4 concluded Saturday evening with Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) conquering the $75,000 Standlee Grand Prix with Ivaro N (Elvaro x Celli). Havens Schatt topped the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby sponsored by Standlee, while Kiera Phlipot claimed victory in the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro Hunter Derby on Friday evening. Simon McCarthy (IRL) claimed the first featured win […]Read More