Tag: WEC

Rodrigo Lambre & J’Adore van het Klinkhof Claim the $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 19, 2024 – Three-star competition kicked off early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena, with the $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 3* event highlighting the day. Twenty-six elite horse-and-rider pairs competed over a challenging speed track designed by FEI Level IV course designer […]

Maya Denis & Callypso de La Hamente Z Soar to the Top in the $62,500 Wheels Up & 5×5 Trading Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2024 – The $62,500 Wheels Up & 5×5 Trading Grand Prix CSI2* was the highlight event of the week, welcoming a competitive field of 32 horse-and-rider combinations from 11 different nations to compete over Andy Christiansen’s (ECU) challenging track. At the end of the night, Maya […]

Paul O’Shea in Heaven after Hellcat Propels Him to Win the $30,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2024 – A beautiful sunny morning set the stage for the $30,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix, the final feature event of the first week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Summer Series. Twenty-five top horse-and-rider combinations competed, but it was Paul […]

Sam Pegg Closes Season in Grand Fashion Winning the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix of Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – April 13, 2024 – Show jumping action of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded with a thrilling 11-horse jump-off in the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix, crafted by course designer Bobby Murphy (USA). Canada’s Sam Pegg (CAN) ultimately ended the […]

Team Ireland are the Stars of the €700,000 Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ – Ocala CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 23, 2024 – In a competition that was as unpredictable as it was exciting, Ireland came out on top with a superb team effort at the second leg of the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ staged at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida […]

Cian O’Connor & Fermoy Fly to First in the $62,500 LeMieux Winning Round CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 22, 2024 – Ireland’s Cian O’Connor (IRL) emerged victorious in the $62,500 LeMieux Winning Round CSIO 5* held Friday, March 22, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL. The top-10 placed riders from the original starting field of 34 entries returned for an […]

Martin Fuchs & Leone Jei Rise to Stardom in the $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 21, 2024 – Martin Fuchs (SUI) emerged victorious from a star-studded field to win the $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO 5* on Thursday, March 21, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL. The best Jumping athletes in the world have converged […]

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Welcomes Jumping’s Best for the Longines League of Nations CSIO 5*!

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 20, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomes athletes, media and fans from around the world as CSIO5* competition begins on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in the final week of the Winter Spectacular Show Series, which features the Longines League of […]

Simon Delestre Dashes to Beat the World’s Best in the $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Qualifier CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 20, 2024 – International show jumping competition got underway on Wednesday, highlighted by the $62,500 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO 5*. While all 40 athletes competing in the Longines League of Nationsâ„¢ are guaranteed a starting spot in Thursday evening’s $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 21, 2024 – It’s showtime for showjumping and the second leg of the 2024 Longines League of Nations CSIO 5*. Regarded by many riders as North America’s best equestrian venue, World Equestrian Center (WEC) will be the center of attention for showjumping fans around […]

Sharn Wordley Blazes the Trail in the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 16, 2024 – The penultimate Saturday night event of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series featured the highly anticipated $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. It marked a historic occasion as the event took place for the first time under the lights of the WEC […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Chili Add their Spice to the $65,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 10, 2024 – International competition came to a close on Sunday morning with a field of 31 talented horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 different nations vying for victory in the $65,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2*. Seven-time Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), led the charge aboard Artemis […]

Andre Thieme & DSP Chakaria Supreme in the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 09, 2024 – It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Saturday night for the highly anticipated event of Week X, the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*. Amid a star-studded lineup of the world’s best horse-and-rider combinations it […]

Richie Moloney & Rocksy Music Prance & Dance their Way to the Top at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 09, 2024 – An elite group of horse-and-rider combinations vied for top honors in the $31,500 Winning Round CSI 4* Saturday afternoon at the WEC Grand Arena. Gregory Bodo (FRA) and Pieter Viste (BEL) crafted the tracks that asked several questions, but it […]

Aaron Vale & Carissimo 25 Conquer the Contest in the $62,500 LeMieux Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 07, 2024 – It was an evening of excitement at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Thursday, March 7, 2024, for the $62,500 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. From the impressive field of thirty horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 nations, it was […]

Amy Millar & Jagger HX Jump to Stardom at the World Equestrian Center CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 06, 2024 – The $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI4* stole the spotlight this afternoon for the first Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI4*/CSI2* week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Top athletes from nine different nations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete over Gregory […]

Lillie Keenan & Lezaro Light Up in the $50,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2024 – The $50,000 MARS Equestrian National Grand Prix stole the spotlight this morning, featuring a strong lineup of competitors tackling yet another challenging course crafted by Catsy Cruz (MEX). In an exciting three-horse jump-off, Lillie Keenan (USA), riding McLain Ward’s Lezaro (Böckmann’s Lord […]

Molly Ashe-Cawley & Berdien Best the Field in the $35,000 The Dutta Corporation CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 01, 2024 – The $35,000 The Dutta Corporation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* took center stage as the premier event on Thursday evening, featuring a field of star-studded horse-and-rider pairs showcasing their skills under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena. Molly Ashe Cawley (USA) […]

Daniel Coyle Caps Off Winning Week with One-Two Finish in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 25, 2024 –  Competition continued early Sunday morning with a fresh set of top-notch horse-and-rider combinations from 10 different nations vying for top honors in the $50,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix. Irishman Daniel Coyle (IRL) capped off his week with yet another spectacular win, claiming […]

Luck of the Irish Strikes Again for Daniel Coyle in the $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 24, 2024 – The atmosphere was electric for what possibly was the most thrilling grand prix yet during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $100,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI3* drew spectators and exhibitors alike to the WEC Grand […]

Daniel Coyle Continues His Winning Ways in the $35,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 22, 2024 – A strong field of star-studded athletes representing 10 different nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena to compete under the lights in the $35,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. At the end of the night, Daniel Coyle (IRL) continued […]

Carlos Hank Guerreiro & H5 Porthos Maestro WH Z Taste Victory in the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2024 – The rain couldn’t stop the crowds from gathering to watch athletes give it their all Saturday evening for the inaugural international grand prix of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirty-two top […]

Daniel Coyle’s Incredible Performance Tops the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 03, 2024 – Jumping athletes got a change of scenery during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series with top-level competition held in the WEC Stadium. An elite field of horse-and-rider combinations vied for the top prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis […]

Daniel Coyle in Double Dosage in the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 03, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with spectator and exhibitors alike to watch the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Thirty of the world’s best athletes representing nine different nations vied for the winning title over tracks built by FEI Level IV […]

Dorothy Douglas & MTM Pablo Find their Groove Again in the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 27, 2023 – Spectators and exhibitors alike gathered at the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the fourth Saturday night event of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix. Designed by FEI Level III course designer […]

Richard Spooner & Halcon Rise to the Occasion in the $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 20, 2024 – A unseasonable chilly Florida night didn’t keep the spectators from gathering at the WEC Grand Arena for the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 Lifeforce Grand Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) set the challenging track for a […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Back on Top in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2024 – Feature competition kicked off this afternoon with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (MEX) built the welcoming tracks for a field of top-notch competitors, but it was Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) and Sigma Stables […]

How about Them Apples! Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Thrive in the $100,000 Juniper Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – Crowds flocked to World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the second Saturday night event during the 12-week 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Juniper Grand Prix. Twenty-nine of the world’s best show jumping athletes vied for the top prize over a challenging track crafted […]

Luis Sabino Soars to the Top at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 05, 2023 – The highly anticipated 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series is underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix kicked off elite competition as a field of 20 horse-and-rider combinations competed over a complex track set by FEI […]

Sharn Wordley & Mick Jagger Show their Moves in the $40,000 Special Two-Phase CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida – December 15, 2023 – The $40,000 Two-Phase Special CSI 3* 1.45m was the highlight event of the morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Catsy Cruz (MEX) laid the intricate two-phase track for a field of top-level show jumping athletes. Competition was fierce, with the […]