Tag: World Equestrian Center

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 […]

Eduardo Menezes & H5 Kontador Conquer the Jackpot in Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 29, 2025 – Eduardo Menezes got off to the perfect start on Wednesday to kick off CSI 4* action at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) on Wednesday. The outstanding brazilian triumphed in the $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 4* aboard H5 Kontador. Going up […]

Hunter Holloway & Nortje vd Windheuvel Show their Winning Form in the $40,000 Barnwalkers Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 –  The cold spell finally gave way to sunshine in Central Florida on Sunday, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of top-tier competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Nineteen horse-and-rider combinations stepped into the Grand Arena to contest the […]

Beat Mändli & Dijon Terdoorn Z Thrive Under Pressure in the $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 25, 2025 – The chilly weather didn’t deter the crowd at World Equestrian Center – Ocala from gathering for the highlight event of the week, the $120,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirty-one elite horse-and-rider combinations from 13 nations vied for the top prize, […]

Aaron Vale & Gray’s Inn Impressive Performance Tops the $62,500 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*.

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 23, 2025 – Featured three-star competition began this morning in the WEC Grand Arena with the $62,500 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn (Cannavaro x Oscar) secured the win, edging out the competition by just seven-tenths of […]

Teenage Sensation Isabella Erlick & Toucare KDW Z Best the Rest in the $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – The $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix brought an exciting conclusion to feature competition during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Seventeen-year-old Isabella Erlick (CAN) emerged victorious aboard her own Toucare KDW Z (Toulon x Caretino), besting a competitive field […]

Gonzalo Busca Roca & Cristiano Obolensky Supreme in the $65,000 Yeti Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – Twenty-nine international competitors braved the rain late Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the final international class of the week, the $65,000 YETI Grand Prix CSI 2*. After an exhilarating eight-horse jump-off, Gonzalo Busca (ESP) claimed both first and third […]

Kent Farrington is Unstoppable in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 18, 2025 – A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI 4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric with anticipation as some of the sport’s fastest […]

Martin & Totale de Res Nova Show their Will to Win the $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 17, 2025 – The $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* was the highlight event of the morning during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Nineteen-year-old Will Martin (CAN) demonstrated skill beyond his years, piloting Totale De Res Nova (Comme II Faut […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Resume their Winning Ways in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 16, 2025 – Thirty-three top horse-and-rider combinations from 10 nations competed in the $117,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4*. After an intense jump-off, Kent Farrington (USA) saved the best for last, claiming victory with his accomplished partner, Orafina (For Fashion x Caturo), owned […]

Will Simpson & Keminko N Taste Victory in the $130,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 11, 2025 – Ocala buzzed with excitement for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI 3*. Saturday night’s field featured some of the world’s top equestrians, but it was 2008 Olympic Gold […]

Paul O’Shea Powers Past the Competition in the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – December 05, 2024 – International competition is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 December Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, 61 horse-and-rider combinations from 17 nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves & Vick Du Croisy Victorious Again in the $75,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – November 09, 2024  â€“ Saturday night Grand Prix action thrilled crowds once again at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 November Show Series. Spectators flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to witness top-level competition in the $75,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand […]

Francisco Goyoaga Mollet Shines Bright Like a Diamond in the $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix

Wilmington, Ohio – October 26, 2024 – Exhibitors crowded the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the final $60,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix of the 2024 Fall Classic Series. Anderson Lima (BRA) set a challenging track for the field of international horse-and-athlete combinations allowing only four […]

Will Simpson & Imar Impress the Most in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – August 08, 2024 – The final week of the 2024 Summer Series kicked off in style this morning with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Thirty-six athletes vied for top honors, but it was Will Simpson (USA) who claimed victory aboard Elizabeth Phillips’ Imar (Carrera […]

Sharn Wordley & Hagelin Go Two-for-Two with the Win in the $75,000 R+L Carriers Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – August 03, 2024 – The $75,000 R+L Carriers Grand Prix was the highlight of the penultimate week of the 2024 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirteen countries were represented in the field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations, but it was New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley […]

Sharn Wordley Continues His Winning Ways in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida – August 01, 2024 – The penultimate week of the 2024 Summer Series saw an impressive turnout of 38 horse-and-rider combinations for the highlight event of the day, the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Sharn Wordley (NZL) continued his winning ways, securing both first place with Hagelin […]

Peter Petschenig & Ennebel Van Het Posthuijs Taste Victory in the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix 

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 27, 2024 – Crowds gathered at the WEC Grand Arena for the week’s highlight event, the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Thirty-one elite combinations from 11 different nations showcased their talents over a technical track designed by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA). […]

Sharn Wordley Pilots Brin d’Or de Haute Melen Z to a New Gear in the $75,000 Lemieux Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 20, 2024   The WEC Grand Arena once again played host to the week’s feature event, the $75,000 LeMieux Grand Prix. Twenty-five horse-and-rider combinations representing eight different nations vied for the top spot on the leaderboard, but it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who galloped away with […]

Sweet Victory for Rodrigo Lambre & J’Adore van het Klinkhof in the $75,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 13, 2024 – Spectators and exhibitors flocked to the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Saturday night for the highly anticipated $75,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix. Twenty-four horse-and-rider combinations from nine nations competed for a podium finish, but it was […]

Sharn Wordley & Hagelin Show their Supremacy in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 11, 2024 – The fifth week of the 2024 Summer Series is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Early this morning in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix, 28 horse-and-rider combinations showcased their skills over a welcoming track built by FEI […]

Erynn Ballard & Gucci Take Flight to Stardom in the $62,500 Fresh From Florida Grand Prix CSI 2* 

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 30, 2024 – International competition during the 2024 Summer Series reached a thrilling conclusion early Sunday morning as 38 horse-and-rider combinations from 15 nations competed for top honors in the $62,500 Fresh From Florida Grand Prix CSI 2*. Erynn Ballard (CAN) recently selected to represent […]

Aaron Vale & Gray’s Inn Deliver the Winning Performance in the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 29, 2024 – Crowds gathered at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*, eager to witness some of the world’s best competitors vie for top honors under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena. Representing twelve different […]

Partnership Pays off for Amanda Derbyshire & Cornwall BH in the $31,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 28, 2024 – A large field of 49 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete under the lights in the $31,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*. John Doyle (IRL) set the intricate tracks for 17 different nations, but it was […]

Andres Soto & Optimus Blue Show their Prime Power to Win the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 27, 2024 – The $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* was the highlight event of the evening, featuring 28 horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 different nations competing for top honors. In a thrilling seven-horse jump-off, it was the last to go, Andres Soto (DOM), who claimed […]

Kristen Vanderveen & “Frosty’s” Flawless “Flight” Tops the $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 26, 2024 – International competition is in full swing this week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The highlight event on Wednesday was the $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI 4*, where an elite field of horse-and-rider combinations competed over a winding track designed by […]

Canada’s Erynn Ballard Can’t Be “Beat” in the $40,000 Yeti National Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 23, 2024 – The $40,000 YETI National Grand Prix was the highlight event on Sunday morning, featuring 39 horse-and-rider combinations competing for top honors. Fresh off last night’s $125,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3* victory, Erynn Ballard (CAN) continued her success by claiming first place […]

Erynn Ballard & Coconet Shine the Brightest in the $125,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 23, 204 – The second Saturday night Grand Prix of the 2024 Summer Series drew crowds to the WEC Grand Arena, where 32 top horse-and-rider combinations competed for victory in the $125,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 3*. Thirteen different countries were represented in Saturday […]

Kristen Vanderveen Cruises to Victory in the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 20, 2024 – A perfect Florida night set the stage for the $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*, featuring 42 top Jumping combinations from 13 nations. FEI Level IV course designer, Guilherme Jorge (BRA), crafted the winding tracks for the tonight’s qualifier which […]

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 […]