Tag: WEC

Woo-Hoo! Will Simpson Pilots Whoop de Doo to Victory in the $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* 

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 21, 2023 – 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 […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Back on Top Winning the $40,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 17, 2023 – The $40,000 Two Phase Special CSI 3* 1.45m closed out competition on Friday as 23 elite athletes competed over an intricate two-phase track designed by FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU). Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Elusive (Rodrigoo […]

Jaqueline Ruyle & San Chano Notch $50,000 UF Health Qualifier CSI 3* at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 16, 2023 – International athletes from eight different nations took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Renowned course designer, Andy Christiansen of Ecuador set the tracks for 19 top-level horse-and-rider combinations, where Jacqueline […]

Sean Jobin & Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z Conquer the $150,000 IDA Developement Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 17, 2023 – Featured competition for the first week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series reached a pinnacle as twenty-three athletes representing eight nations met under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Exhibitors and equine enthusiasts alike flocked to the stands at […]

Kady Abrahamson Dominates to Win $30,000 Dandy Products Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – April 15, 2023 – Feature competition for the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded with the $30,000 Dandy Product Grand Prix of the Winter Classic 18. Sixteen horse-and-athlete combinations rounded out the series over international course designer Michael […]

Marcello Ciavaglia & HST Cartouche Make Dreams Come True in the $250,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix

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 […]

Aaron Vale & Prescott Take off to the Top in the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 18, 2023 –The $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix capped off the penultimate week of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series where an elite field of 38 athletes representing 13 different nations contested a challenging track set by FEI Level IV course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral […]

Samantha Schaefer & James Bond HX Claim the Crown Jewel of the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 04, 2023 – Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition culminated on Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $150,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*. Spectators were on the edge of their seats as 31 equestrian athletes representing ten nations put forth their best […]

Second Consecutive Win by Aaron Vale & I Adermie R 4 in the $40,000 Two-Phase CSI 3* at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2023 – International competition began early this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI 3*. World-renowned course designer Alan Wade set the two-phase track for 24 elite athletes where nine pairs found fault-free rounds. Aaron […]

Jacqueline Steffens Daly is Freaky Fast to Win $50,000 Wheels Up Welcome Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 02, 2023 – Fifty-one equestrian athletes representing ten nations took center stage this evening to compete in the $50,000 Wheels Up Welcome Prix CSI 3* over a track built by course designer Alan Wade of Ireland. Canada’s Jacqueline Steffens Daly (CAN) delivered a thrilling performance […]

Aaron Vale & I Adermie R 4 Show their Wings in $40,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 01, 2023 – The opening day of Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI 3* competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala opened with a heartfelt victory for Aaron Vale (USA) and I Adermie R 4 (Den Ham Blue R x Namelus R) owned by […]

Santiago Lambre & Chacco Blue II Harvest the Win in $100,000 Hampton Greens Farms Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 25, 2023 – The atmosphere was electric tonight as spectators crowded the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix. An elite field of show jumping athletes representing nine different nations contested the challenging track built by FEI Level III course […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick du Croisy Lead the Pack in the $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – It was a packed house tonight as spectators near and far surrounded the WEC Grand Arena to watch the $100,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-eight elite show jumping athletes representing ten nations put forth their […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Go Two-for-Two Winning the $100,000 Budweiser Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

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 […]

Two Aces Up His Sleeve! A “Double Victory” by Aaron Vale at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 09, 2023 – Show jumping athletes get a change of scenery for week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series as feature competition moves to the large WEC Stadium. The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome was the highlight event of the afternoon as 30 […]

Aaron Vale & Cristo Beech Best the Field in the $100,000 Alltech Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 04, 2023 –It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $100,000 Alltech Grand Prix during week V of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The night culminated with local fan-favorite Aaron Vale (USA) piloting Alise Carrico and Thinks Like A […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Bemol des Champs are the Champions of the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 28, 2023 – Spectators packed the stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Saturday night to watch the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix. Thirty-two athletes representing 12 different nations put forth their best effort over a technical first round […]

All Gold for the Girls! Hunter Holloway & Pepita Con Spita Top the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 21, 2022 – An international field of thirty athletes gathered to contest the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) built the elaborate […]

Santiago Lambre & Chacco Blue II Steal the Spotlight in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services Jumper Classic

Ocala, Florida, USA – National show jumping competition during week II of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series closed this afternoon with the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Twenty elite show jumpers set out to challenge an intricate track built by FEI Level III course designer Ben […]

Will Simpson &Whoop De Doo Navigate to Top Finish with in $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurace Welcome Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 13, 2023 – It was another action-packed day during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala as an impressive field of 24 competitors from six different nations vied for the ultimate prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis […]

Santiago Lambre Pilots The Diamant Rose Z to Victory in the $100,000 Coors Light Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 08, 2023 – It was a full house at World Equestrian Center – Ocala tonight as spectators gathered to enjoy the first grand prix of the 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The $100,000 Coors Light Grand Prix saw 31 of the world’s best show […]

Third Time Is a Charm for Darby Pease & Carel Van Donderen in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – December 17, 2022 – Jumper competition stole the spotlight Saturday at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington during Winter Classic III. At the conclusion of the special Gamblers Choice classes, top-notch athletes were welcomed back into the Sanctuary for the $30,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix. […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple are the Aces in $100,000 Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 17, 2022 – Crowds flocked to World Equestrian Center – Ocala last Saturday to watch the finale of the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series. The series came to a thrilling close as 26 international contenders representing nine different countries competed for the ultimate […]

Kady Abrahamson & Palina de L’Escaut Rise to the Occasion in $50,000 Ride for David Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – April 9, 2022 –The final Grand Prix competition of the 2022 WEC Winter Classic series took place tonight in honor and support of recently injured showjumper David Beisel (USA). A record-breaking 404 entries were nominated to ride in the $50,000 Ride for David Grand […]

Save the Date for World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Summer Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Series Featuring FEI 3* Competition

The World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Summer Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Series schedule includes: Summer Series II: June 15-19 – USEF Premier “AA” & Jumper Level 6 Summer Series III: June 21-26 – CSI3* USEF Premier “AA” & Jumper Level 6 Summer Series IV: June 28-July 3 – CSI3* USEF […]

The Sky is the Limit for Skylar Wireman after Triumph in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – April 03, 2022 – It was a special day as competitors in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix and $10,000 Futures Prix wore purple ribbons on their jacket lapels in support of fellow showjumper David Beisel who is working toward recovery from a devastating fall […]

Kevin McCarthy & Catch a Star HSS Return to Win $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – March 25, 2022 – Finale feature class action wrapped up week XV of WEC Wilmington’s Winter Classic horse show series in the Sanctuary arena. Micheal Pegg (CAN) designed the challenging tracks that allowed only two entries to advance to the jump-off and just a […]

Andre Thieme & Conacco Conquer the $200,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix at WEC Ocala

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 […]

Jordan Coyle Pilots Centriko Volo to Victory in $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 24, 2022 – Feature class action for the final week of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series opened today with 47 horse-and-rider combinations striving for the win in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson […]

Richard Rinehart Races to Victory in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – March 19, 2022 – Week XIV of the Winter Classic series closed out with the $30,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix. It was a full house for tonight’s event as the crowd cheered excitedly for their favorite athletes.  The tracks were built by Michael Pegg […]