Matthew Williams & ABC Quantum Cruise Travel to the Top in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix opened feature class action during Week VII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series as a field of 38 top-notch athletes suited up to compete over challenging tracks set by FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN). In a competitive four-horse jump-off, Olympian Matthew Williams (AUS) surpassed the field aboard ABC Quantum Cruise (O.B.O.S. Quality […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ohio Welcomes Kerrits Performance Equestrian Apparel to Family of Sponsors

July 20, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Ohio is pleased to welcome Kerrits Performance Equestrian Apparel to its family of sponsors for the 2023 show season. WEC – Ohio is committed to partnering with brands that strive to make a positive impact on the equestrian community.  “We are really excited to partner with World Equestrian Center,” said Melissa Hubbard, CEO, Kerrits […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2023 Ocala Summer Series continues with exciting hunter/jumper sport held Wednesday-Sunday each week through August 13. Food Truck Friday returns to the World Equestrian Center – Ocala RV Park on July 21 from 5pm-9pm. There is no charge for parking or admission.  Don’t miss out on the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix on Saturday at […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center Summer II will run from Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23. This week will feature USEF hunter/jumper competition including the $7,500 Kentucky Equine Research Welcome Stake, the $10,000 IDA Development USHJA National Hunter Derby, the $7,500 Futures Prix, and the $25,000 Standlee Grand Prix. All featured classes will take place in the newly renovated, picturesque outdoor arenas. The […]Read More

Standing PET scanner at UF Equine Hospital at WEC offers unique capabilities

One of our equine sports medicine specialist veterinarians, Dr. Robin Bell, recently presented a talk at the first Equine PET symposium. Held at the New Bolton Centre in Kennet Square, PA, this meeting was the first gathering of equine PET users and veterinarians in the world. There were speakers from across the states, including the veterinarian who has pioneered this technology, Dr. Mathieu Spriet, from […]Read More

Upper Echelon Academy and World Equestrian Center – Ocala Announce Partnership

Ocala, Florida – July 19, 2023 – Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, World Equestrian Center- Ocala will offer on-site academic services provided by Upper Echelon Academy (UEA). World Equestrian Center founder and CEO, Roby Roberts, explains, “UEA’s family-focused values and top academics align with our core values of maintaining a family-friendly environment at World Equestrian Center. We have been in conversation with UEA since […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Summer I Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Summer I at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington kicked off competition for the 2023 Summer Series from Wednesday, July 12 to Sunday, July 16. Richard Rinehart (USA) stole the spotlight in the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening, while Catherine Rinehart topped the leaderboard in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby.   Although a stormy day moved competition indoors to the Standlee Sanctuary arena, […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Summer Series Week VI Highlights

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased yet another thrilling week of equestrian sport during the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Tracy Fenney opened up the week with a win in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Daniel Geitner stole the show aboard Coltrane in the $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter derby and Aaron Vale closed the week with […]Read More

Luis Pedro Biraben & Chapeau PS Z Claim the $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic Victory 

Ocala, FL – Week VI of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to a close this afternoon as 22 elite equestrians competed over tracks built by FEI Level II course designer Tucker Williams (USA) in the $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic. Luis Pedro Biraben (ARG) and Miguel Madero’s Chapeau PS Z (Comilfo Plus Z x Calato’s Lady PS Z) snagged the victory by one tenth […]Read More

Kaelyn Stevick & Porfidio Conquer the $2,500 Premier Equestrian Hunter Derby of WEC Ohio Summer I

Featured hunter competition concluded Saturday evening with the $2,500 Non-Pro Hunter Derby sponsored by Premier Equestrian. A field of 28 gathered to jump Joey Rycroft’s (USA) tracks, but it was Kaelyn Stevick and the elegant Porfidio (Quirado x D-La Luna) that conquered all. Stevick piloted Donald Stewart’s 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding to a foot-perfect first round track to secure their place in the handy phase. The […]Read More