World Equestrian Center – Ocala Welcomes Fresh From Florida 

June 27, 2023 – Ocala, FLORIDA – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to welcome the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” program as a sponsor for the 2023 Ocala Summer Series featuring nine-weeks of premier hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian Federation (USEF) from June 13 through August 13, 2023. The series commences with four weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* […]Read More

Will Simpson Goes Two-for-Two with $50,000 CaptiveOne Advisors National Grand Prix Victory Aboard Chacco P 

Ocala, FL – Feature competition of Week III of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to an exciting close early this morning as 30 top-level competitors vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $50,000 CaptiveOne Advisors National Grand Prix. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) secured his third podium finish of the week, this time aboard Chacco P (Chacco Blue x […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Rachel Turk

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Rachel Turk (USA). The talented amateur rider from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, began her riding journey all around the Midwest until ultimately taking her skills to the next level, relocating to Florida with her top string of horses. Turk made her way to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) to make her first CSI3* debut aboard […]Read More

Déjà Vu for Lauren Balcomb & Verdini D’Houtveld Z with $150,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI3* Win

Ocala, FL – A stunning sunset set the scene for the $150,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix CSI3* during the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-three premier athletes from nine nations battled for the victory over tracks designed by Guilherme Jorge (BRA). Ultimately, pathfinder Lauren Balcomb and her own Verdini D’Houtveld Z (Verdi TN x Caretino 2) laid down a track […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas & Caepten 2 Clinch $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix 

Ocala, FL – The sun rose over the WEC Grand Arena as 39 horse-and-athlete combinations contested the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed the track that saw 16 pairs move onto the immediate short course, but it was Dorothy Douglas (USA) and Caepten 2 (Cayton x Rikkirou) who established an early lead that held throughout the class. Douglas, of MTM Farm, was […]Read More

Something New for Josh Dolan & Something Blue – Winners of the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – A field of elegant hunters gathered at the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1 for the second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Good things come to those who wait proved true for athletes in the $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, where the final derby of the day saw the highest scores of the day, and […]Read More

Pathfinder’s Aaron Vale & Cristo Beech Win $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*

Ocala, FL- Show jumping athletes returned to the WEC Grand Arena bright and early Friday morning to resume international competition with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*. An established field of 23 horse-and-athlete combinations navigated Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) two phase track, though none could best veteran partners, Aaron Vale (USA) and Cristo Beech (It’s The Business x Cantero). Vale, last week’s winner of the […]Read More

Applause for Aaron Vale & I.Adermie R 4 in the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – Eleven nations were represented on Thursday evening during the second $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. In customary fashion, Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s I.Adermie R 4’s performance wowed the crowd and the dynamic pair closed the night with a win.  Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) first round track was inviting, […]Read More

Woo-Hoo! Will Simpson Pilots Whoop De Doo to the $40,000 1.45m Speed FEI CSI3* Win

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed early on Wednesday morning in the WEC Grand Arena as 31 star-studded athletes representing 11 nations vied for the top prize in the $40,000 1.45m Speed CSI3*. Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) surpassed the field aboard Whoop De Doo (Mr. Whoopy x Double Trouble X) owned by 5 Roosters, galloping away with the victory.  World-renowned course designer Guilherme […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The 2023 Ocala Summer Series is well underway and features a full slate of premier national and international equestrian sport. The nine-week hunter/jumper show series held through August 13 features competition of all levels from Wednesday through Sunday each week. Click here to place entries, reserve stalls and view the prize list. Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competition continues this week with thrilling evening classes including […]Read More