Tag: World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Sophie Hinners & Viva Las Vegas W Hit the Jackpot in the $85,000 The Dutta Corp. Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 23, 2025 – Victory on the final day of the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala CSIO 5* belonged to young German talent Sophie Hinners (GER) and Viva Las Vegas W. The pair topped a starting field of 40 entries to win the […]

Team USA puts a Winning Display in the $700,000 League of Nations™ – Ocala CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 22, 2025 – Robert Ridland called upon a quartet of experienced athletes to secure a home victory in the second leg of the 2025 Longines League of Nations™ Series in Ocala (USA) Saturday evening. Lillie Keenan (USA) & Argan de Beliard, Aaron […]

Nicola Philippaerts & Derby de Riverland Return to the Top in the $120,000 Winning Round CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, United States, – March 21, 2025 – Hot off a victory in Wednesday’s Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier, Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and Derby de Riverland returned to the winner’s circle following the $120,000 Winning Round CSIO 5* at the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala at World Equestrian Center […]

Olympic Champion Christian Kukuk Claims the $350,000 Crown Jewel of the Lugano Grand Prix CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 21, 2025 – Current Olympic champion Christian Kukuk (GER) reigned supreme once again by winning the $350,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSIO 5* at the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala event at World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala on Thursday evening, March 20, in Ocala, FL. […]

Richard Vogel Blazes Past the Competition in the $32,000 Dutta Corp. Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 21, 2025 – Olympian Richard Vogel (GER) triumphed through a breezy afternoon to top a 15-strong jump-off field aboard Phenyo van het Keysersbos, owned by Belam S.R.O., to win the $32,000 The Dutta Corp. Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. “There was no real tactic,” […]

Nicola Philippaerts Powers Past the Competition in the $63,000 Lugano Qualifier CSIO 5*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2025 – It was Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) who claimed victory in the $63,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSIO5* on opening day of the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala event at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Wednesday. Ocala serves as the second […]

Jordan Coyle Claims the Jackpot of the $125,000 IDA Development Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 15, 2025 – The $125,000 IDA Development Grand Prix was the highlight event of the week and brought a change of scenery at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, as 30 horse-and-rider combinations gathered under the lights at the WEC Stadium to vie for the […]

Caitlin Boyle & Prianti Van Het Mikkenhof are the Masters of the $62,500 Alltech Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 06, 2025 – An impressive field of 51 competitors representing 13 nations took to the WEC Grand Arena on Thursday morning for the $62,500 Alltech Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. In the end, it was Caitlin Boyle (USA) who emerged victorious aboard Beyaert Farm’s […]

Philip McGuane & Linguini De La Pomme Stir Things Up in the $65,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – March 02, 2025 – The $65,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix CSI 2* was the thrilling finale of Week IX at the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirty-four combinations representing 10 nations battled for the lion’s share of the prize money, […]

Farrington on Fire! Kent Thrives with Toulayna in the $200,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 01, 2025 – Some of the world’s biggest stars were out to compete for top honors on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the highlight event of the week, the $200,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*. Crowds filled the WEC […]

Richard Vogel & Viva Las Vegas W Roll the Dice in the $32,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 28, 2025 – Friday morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala kicked off with a stellar performance from 2024 Paris Olympian Richard Vogel (GER), who claimed his second win of the week in the $32,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. Riding his own […]

Richard Vogel Blazes Past Two Americans in the $32,000 Two-Phase Special CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 26 , 2025 – World No. 8 Richard Vogel (GER) got off the perfect start at the World Equestrian Center (WEC), teaming up with Phenyo Van Het Keysersbos for victory in the feature class of the week at the renowned venue, the $32,000 […]

Kara Chad & Sloane Coles Share the Win in the $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 23, 2025 – The $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2* was the highlight event of the morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, where 26 international combinations battled for top honors. After an exciting 13-horse jump-off, the competition ended in a rare tie between […]

Brian Moggre & MTM Vivre Le Reve Make the Dream Come True in the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 22, 2025 – Another night of top sport unfolded under the lights of the World Equestrian Center Grand Arena, where the $200,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4* took center stage. A packed crowd created an electric atmosphere as some of the world’s […]

Jessica Springsteen & Naomi VH Keizershof Notch Victory in the $117,000 Florida Coast Equipment Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 20, 2025 – The $117,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* took center stage Thursday morning during Week VIII of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A competitive field of 30 horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 nations […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple are the Masters in the $80,000 GoRentals Grand Prix at HITS Ocala

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 15, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued at full speed, drawing top riders to Hits Post Time Farm for another exciting week of show jumping. Week 5, the Ocala Winter Festival, reached its peak with Saturday’s $80,000 GoRentals Grand […]

Nina Mallevaey & My Clementine Team Up for More Magical Moments & Third Win in the $62,500 Speed Challenge CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 15, 2025 – In an astonishing performance, 25-year-old Nina Mallevaey (FRA) and My Clementine, owned by Rein Family and Tara Dow-Rein, won their third class of the week, this time taking the win in the $62,500 1.50m Speed CSI5*-W. They raced through the […]

An All-Irish Podium! Cian O’Connor Leads the Pack in the $300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 15, 2025 – As Cian O’Connor (IRL) watched the jump-off unfold in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala, he found himself inspired by his Irish teammates. “When there’s so many Irish in the jump-off, and I knew they’d go so hard, […]

My Clementine Gives Nina Mallevaey the Perfect Valentine’s Gift: Victory in the $62,500 Winning Round CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 14, 2025 – Five-star week continued during the Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Friday, February 14, 2025. International riders returned to the ring to contest the $62,500 Winning Round CSI5*-W – 1.50m, but it was […]

Daniel Coyle’s Final Gallop with Farrel Secures the Win in the $117,000 Lugano Diamondos GP Qualifier CSI 5*-W

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 13, 2025 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomed a world-class field of horses and riders on Thursday, February 13, to compete in the $117,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5*-W, part of the first five-star event of the 2025 season during […]

Nina Mallevaey Goes All Out to Score Victory in the $32,000 Two-Phase Special

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 12, 2025 – Competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the first five-star event of the 2025 season began on Wednesday, February 12, during the Winter Spectacular Show Series. The week culminates with the $300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ […]

Ilan Bluman & Acajou Ride Grand Prix Victory Momentum Claiming the $32,000 Winning Round CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 07, 2025 – Ilan Bluman (COL) and Acajou have had their breakout moment this season competing at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala. After winning the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix CSI 4* six days before the dynamic duo proved that they […]

Andre Thieme & Paule S Snag the Win in the $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 09, 2025 – Another stunning day set the scene for top Jumping competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The $200,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 4* was the highlight event on Sunday, drawing spectators and exhibitors to watch a competitive international field battle for […]

Carly Campbell Cooper & Qornet VD Bisschop Conquer the $32,000 Buckeye Nutrition Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 06, 2025 – Canada’s Carly Campbell Cooper (CAN) and John Jamieson’s Qornet VD Bisschop (Cornet Obolensky x Kashmir Van Schuttershof) rose to the top in the $32,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, besting a competitive field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations representing 13 […]

Aaron Vale & Gray’s Inn Gallop for the Gold in the $117,000 LeMieux Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 06, 2025 – The $117,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* brought 40 top international athletes from 13 nations to the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for top honors. In the end, it was Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn (Cannavaro x Oscar) […]

Ilan Bluman & Acajou Are the Aces of the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 01, 2025 – Ocala celebrated 250 years of the United States Marine Corps with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of tribute and top sport at the $200,000 Armed Services Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by the Marine […]

Déjà Vu! Eduardo Menezes & H5 Kontador Claim the Jackpot Again in the $32,000 Winning Round CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 31, 2025 – Déjà Vu! Eduardo Menezes (BRA) and H5 Kontador conquered another victory, their second one in as many days, keeping their hot streak alive at World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida, USA. Their second speeding to victory came in the […]

Alise Oken “Lets the Cat out of the Bag” to Win the $32,000 Budweiser Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 31, 2025 –  International competition kicked off early Friday morning in the WEC Grand Arena, with the spotlight on the $32,000 Budweiser Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. Thirty-two elite horse-and-rider combinations from 11 nations battled for top honors, but it was Alise Oken (USA), last […]

Back to Winning Ways! Michael Duffy Dares to Go Fast in Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – Ireland is always well represented by its riders all over the world and it was no different on Thursday at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala. As in many occasions, the fight for first place was between Ireland and […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Top the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 30, 2025 – A picture-perfect Florida day set the stage for the $117,000 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*, where 34 world-class combinations representing 11 nations vied for top honors. In the end, it was Kristen Vanderveen (USA) who clinched the win […]