Ocala, Florida, USA – June 30, 2023 – International competition resumed early morning at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Friday with the $40,000 1.45m Two-Phase Special Challenge CSI 3* during week IV of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series. Thirty top show jumpers were invited to test […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – June 14, 2023 – Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition kicked off early Wednesday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as riders gathered for the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3*. The sun was shining over the WEC Grand Arena for the beginning of the […]
Saugerties, New York, USA – May 26, 2023 – The new Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium hosted its first feature event of the year on Friday during the $25,000 Hits Grand Prix. New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) jumped to victory on his own Wordley Martin footing, besting an […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 4, 2023 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili were the quickest double-clears of the day in Thursday’s $30,000 ProElite Welcome Stake, stopping the timers in 33.633 seconds to earn the win out of 40 entrants. VanderVeen and […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 25, 2023 – The $250,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix was the highly anticipated finale of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Spectators near and far flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to watch 42 of the world’s best show […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 12, 2023 – An international lineup led the leaderboard during Sunday’s $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. New Zeland’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) piloted Valentine Car to victory, besting a 10-horse jump-off with his speedy partner. Australia’s Rowan Willis (AUS) was […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 26, 2023 – The sixth week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit was all about Hunter Holloway (USA). After winning Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix with Dana de Kerglenn, she returned on Sunday to top the $75,000 John Deere Grand Prix aboard Eastern Jam. […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 19, 2023 – Germany’s Andre Thieme (GER) is back at Hits Ocala and already dominating the leaderboard, capturing Sunday’s victory in the $100,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix aboard Conacco. The veteran duo bested a 12-horse jump-off with a double clear effort that was […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – Obi Wan proved that he is officially back in top form, winning his second grand prix of the week with Aaron Vale (USA) during the $75,000 Showcase Properties Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. Saving the best for last, Vale and Obi […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – Forty of the world’s best athletes closed week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series early this morning in the WEC Stadium. An even ten nations were represented in the class, and all were determined to gallop away with […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 29, 2023 – New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) set an unbeatable target with Mick Jagger on Sunday during the $50,000 Voltaire Design Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. He was the first to return during the jump-off, and with a quick and clear effort […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 22, 2023 – A 10-year partnership proved to be the key to winning for Francois Lamontagne (CAN) and Chanel du Calvaire during Sunday’s $50,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. Besting a seven-horse jump-off, Lamontagne was able to use his veteran partner’s quick turns […]
Myakka City, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A beautiful but absolutely brisk sky set the scene for the penultimate day of the 2023 Sarasota Winter Classic. Competition started early as the $5,000 1.15m Open Classic kicked off the Grand Prix Ring at the TerraNova Equestrian Center […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 8, 2022 – Lauren Balcomb (AUS) took the win in the $75,000 John Deere Greenville Turf & Tractor Grand Prix CSI 2* astride Verdini D’Houtveld Z, owned by Balcomb herself and partner Sharn Wordley, with an impressive time of 39.95 seconds. Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) course challenged […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 26, 2022 – The highly anticipated $200,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix commenced on Saturday night with stands of the WEC Grand Arena packed with spectators for the finale of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series. FEI Level III designer, Anderson Lima (BRA), renowned builder Bobby […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2022 – The 2022 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit is coming to a close, with nine weeks of competition now complete. This past week, Ocala Winter Celebration, featured FEI CSI2* competition, a $100,000 HITS Grand Prix, a $10,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix, and preparations […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2022 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week VII’s feature class action opened with the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Two-time Olympic Games course designer Leopoldo Palacious (VEN) set the tracks where six of the 22 entries managed […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 21, 2022 – The 41st Hits Ocala Winter Circuit kicked off this past week with the Ocala January Classic. Horses and riders brought their best to the new year, with plenty of highlights for Jumpers and Hunters alike. Read on for a recap of the […]
Ocala, Florida, USA — January 09, 2022 — The first week of the AIR Show Jumping Winter Classic concluded with the most anticipated event, the $30,000 Grand Prix of Ocala. Riders of the hunter, jumper, and equitation disciplines bustled about the Florida Horse Park throughout the first week of […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 09, 2022 – The WEC Grand Arena hosted an exhilarating Saturday night grand prix as 33 entries vied for the win in the $75,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club Grand Prix. The challenging tracks for Week I’s Saturday night grand prix were designed by […]
Lexington, Kentucky – October 21, 2021 –Â After holding onto a strong lead throughout the Hagyard Rider Challenge Series, New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley (NZL) ultimately took home the Leading Rider Award after earning a total of 540 points. The Hagyard Rider Challenge was a four-part series of premier show-jumping […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – August 01, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala saw another exhilarating night of equestrian sport on Saturday as 44 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to contest the $75,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix. Tucker Williams designed the technical tracks that featured three double […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – July 25, 2021 – The WEC Grand Arena hosted another exhilarating Saturday night grand prix as 39 entries vied for the win in the $75,000 Stella Artois Grand Prix brought to you by Tri-Eagle Sales. FEI Level III course designer, Catsy Cruz, designed the technical tracks that […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 5, 2021 – Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Donatello 141 flew to win the $137,000 Cleghorn Gun Club Grand Prix CSI 3* under the lights during the fifth week of the Tryon Spring Series at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC). […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 22, 2021 – As the penultimate day of the Kentucky Spring Classic drew to a close, a total of 55 international athletes took to the Rolex Arena with their respective mounts to contend for the top prize in the highly-anticipated $137,000 Mary Rena Murphy Grand Prix […]
Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 16, 2021 – The final day of the Kentucky Spring Horse Show took place Sunday, May 16, welcoming athletes for the $35,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington. The conclusion to show jumping competition at the Kentucky Horse Park this week […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 05, 2021 – Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Gatsby got off to a great start on Wednesday during the first week of the Tryon Spring Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC). The New Zealander his own 2004 Irish […]
Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 8, 2021 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Prince of Peace announced their arrival at the Tryon Spring Series with a win in the $75,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC), VanderVeen and the […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 20, 2021 – Thrilling equestrian sport filled the WEC Grand Arena today for the $75,000 Agricon Kubota Superstore Grand Prix. FEI Level 4 course designer Alan Wade (IRL) designed the technical tracks for the classes, which featured multiple combinations, along with jump-off courses […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 13, 2021 –Thirty entries took to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights for this evening’s $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix. The class saw fierce competition with 13 entries advancing to the jump-off and six jumping double clear, but it was Sharn Wordley […]
