Melissa Donnelly & Corlando 49 Return to the Top in the $10,000 Kentucky Equine Research USHJA National Hunter Derby

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunters took the spotlight for the $10,000 Kentucky Equine Research USHJA National Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I Friday afternoon under the sun. Out of 15 horse field, Melissa Donnelly ultimately returned to the top with her tried-and-true Corlando 49 (Cartani x Olanda I). Bobby Murphy designed the flowing track that allowed numerous riders to reach scores into […]Read More

Kady Abrahamson & Kupardie Set the Pace in the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* at WEC – Wilmington Spring I

Wilmington, Ohio – International competition kicked off bright and early at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC), where 27 athletes took on FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade’s (IRL) track in the $32,000 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* during Spring I. As the first duo to go clear, Kady Abrahamson (USA) ultimately led the way to take the win aboard Nicole Carter’s Kupardie. “I just […]Read More

Aqua Treadmill Therapy Provides a Wealth of Benefits for Horse Health

By: UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC In the last several years, the popularity of using aqua treadmills for health and fitness has increased, becoming more common than swimming. Aqua therapy exploits the properties of water to improve musculoskeletal function.   How does aqua treadmill therapy exert an influence on the equine athlete? The water properties of interest employed in this therapy include buoyancy, resistance, hydrostatic pressure […]Read More

Save the Date for the 2025 Ocala Food & Wine Festival

Back for its fifth year, the Ocala Food & Wine Festival returns to World Equestrian Center November 7-9, 2025 for three unforgettable days of bold flavors and big fun! This hallmark fall event features celebrity chefs, expert-led tastings, culinary competitions, and live demos—all celebrating the best in food, wine, beer and spirits. The annual festival kicks off the first full weekend in November and offers […]Read More

EquiTrace® EventPass System Enhances Health and Safety at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to introduce a new partnership with EquiTrace®, the Official Verified Horse Health Records provider of US Equestrian (USEF), for the 2025 Summer Series. As part of this initiative, all hunter/jumper exhibitors will be required to use EquiTrace’s EventPass to upload and verify horse health documentation prior to arrival. Creating an EventPass account is free and […]Read More

A Sudden Impulse; Saturday, April 26 Feature Class Highlights 

Ocala, FL – Saturday wrapped up Spring Quarter Horse competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The final day of A Sudden Impulse featured a strong lineup of classes, including the $10,000 NSBA Maturity Open & Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle, $10,000 NSBA Maturity Open & Limited Open Western Pleasure, $10,000 NSBA Non-Pro 3-Year-Old Open & Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure, and the $500 NSBA Open English […]Read More

A Sudden Impulse; Friday, April 25 Featured Class Highlights

Ocala, FL – The second-to-last day of A Sudden Impulse at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featured some of the most anticipated classes of the show. Headlining the day were the $30,000 NSBA Open Trail Challenge, $25,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old & Over Limited Horse Open & Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle, $10,000 NSBA Senior Ranch Riding, $10,000 NSBA Junior Ranch Riding, $10,000 NSBA Junior Trail, $10,000 […]Read More

A Sudden Impulse; Thursday, April 24 Featured Class Highlights

Ocala, FL – A Sudden Impulse continued into day three with a strong roster of competition and an exciting schedule of featured classes, including the $25,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old & Over $2,500 Limited Horse Open & Limited Open Western Pleasure, $10,000 NSBA Senior Open Trail & Limited Senior Trail, $10,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old Open & Limited Open Western Pleasure, $5,000 NSBA Open Hunter Derby, $2,000 NSBA Non-Pro […]Read More

A Sudden Impulse; Wednesday, April 23 Featured Class Highlights

Ocala, FL – Day two of A Sudden Impulse brought a strong lineup of featured classes. The day kicked off with the $10,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old Open & Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle, followed by the $10,000 NSBA Maturity Non-Pro & Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure. The afternoon continued with the $5,000 NSBA 4-Year-Old Open & Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle and wrapped up with the $10,000 […]Read More

Sports at WEC Indoor Soccer Programs Kick Off This May at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

Ocala, FL — The first of three Sports at WEC’s indoor soccer programs at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will begin Saturday, May 3. Building on last summer’s success, Sports at WEC will relaunch its core soccer programs—offering twice-weekly open field pickup games for adults, indoor soccer field rentals, and four weeks of recreational youth indoor soccer camps. Soccer players of all abilities are […]Read More