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World Equestrian Center – Ocala Unveils 2021 Guide to Winter Spectacular Featuring $9 Million in Prize Money and Prizes Offered


OCALA, Florida – Oct. 27, 2020 – The World Eques- trian Center is pleased to present the Guide to World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular in ad- vance of the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility in January 2021. The Guide contains highlights of the 12-week


winter


hunter/jumper horse show circuit, which runs January 6 through March 28, along with associated prize money, special classes and events and other important information. Entries for the Winter Spectacular will open November 16, 2021. Two weeks of the


World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular competition are CSI3* USEF premier rated (pend- ing approval) and the re- maining 10 weeks will be sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA), an organization with nearly 40 years of equestrian sport gover- nance.


“We have all been an-


ticipating the World Eques- trian Center – Ocala facility opening and I promise it is going to be amazing,” said Roby Roberts. “We’ve cre- ated a schedule that will


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sented in the U.S. and has been creating a truly “unparalleled show jumping ex- perience” for competitors, sponsors and spectators alike. Competing in the SRJT is unlike any other American horse show experience. SRJT competi- tions offer top prize money, extravagant awards, and numerous first-class amenities not typically found at any other horse show. Sunday’s schedule also included


the $5,000 Horseflight 1.40m Junior/Amateur Final which was won by Chasen Scott Boggio on CoPilot with second place going to Kristin


give our exhibitors from lead line to the Grand Prix levels a top quality compe- tition experience at a facility that is second to none.”


Jumper Competition Highlights The jumper competition schedule includes: 13 CSI3* classes, 12 WEC Grand Prix classes and 180 Jumper Classics throughout the cir- cuit. The weekly competi- tion snapshot includes:


$250,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix (Week 12) $150,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix (Weeks 1, 4-11) $100,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix (Weeks 2-3)


$20,000 Futures Prix 1.35m (Weeks 1-12) $20,000-$3,500 Jumper Classics for every level (Weeks 1-12)


Glover on Eyecatcher. The Aiken International CSI2*


featured a full schedule of show jump- ing classes ranging in height from .85m to 1.45m with classes for juniors, ama- teurs and top professionals. The sched- ule included three FEI classes, highlighted by the $100,000 1.45m FEI Grand Prix. The Aiken International CSI2*


concludes the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s 2020 schedule but the show jumping world should get ready for new events and more excitement in 2021. “We have some really exciting things planned for next year,” added Braun. “The Split Rock Jumping Tour is going to be taking things to a whole new level so I invite everyone to get


Hunter Competition High- lights


The World Equestrian


Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular features a World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) week and hunter competition opportu- nities for all levels includ- ing: World Champion Hunter Rider Week (Week 2) $30,000 USHJA Interna- tional Hunter Derby (Week 2, WCHR)


ready for what is going to be an incredible 2021!” SRJT would like to thank


the corporate partners and ad- vertisers who are making the Split Rock Jumping Tour a truly unparalleled experience! Aiken Saddlery • Animo • CWD • Dalman Jump Co • Dinsmore • ESI Footing • Far- mVet • Hoffman International Properties, Inc. • Horseflight • Hyaluronex


• John Deere/NTRA • Lisa Seger In-


$30,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Week 2, WCHR) $100,000 WEC 3’ Open and Non-Pro Derbies (Week 12) $100,000 3’6” Hunter Der- bies (Week 12) 54 WEC Hunter Derbies from 2’6” to 3’6” (Weeks 1- 12) 300 $6,000-$500 Hunter Classics (Weeks 1-12)


WEC Premier Cup Re- turns in Ocala


surance • PonyApp • Restylane • Roeckl • Vitalize Alimend • In 2020, SRJT has


adopted Green is the New Blue operating standards to prioritize green practices at all Split Rock Jumping Tour events. Additional information is


available at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s website at www.SplitRockJumpingTour.c om.


Equitation riders can


qualify for the WEC Pre- mier Equitation Cup com- petition during Week six, where the winner receives prizes including a brand- new car. New this year is a $100,000 trainer bonus for the equitation class.


2021 Schedule World Equestrian Center Ocala #1 - NSBA Rated - January 6-10 World Equestrian Center Ocala #2 - CSI 3*/USEF Premier/USEF 6*/WCHR - January 13-17 World Equestrian Center Ocala #3 - CSI 3*/USEF Premier/USEF 6* - January 20-24 World Equestrian Center Ocala #4 - NSBA Rated - January 27-31


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Restylane® Leading Rider Holly Shepherd (c) Winslow Photography LLC


extremely important story about the Stampede and our community at this time,” says Steve McDonough, First Vice-Chairman of the Calgary Stampede Board of Directors. “Youth poster artists were asked to com- municate, through their art- work, their impressions on what the Calgary Stampede means to them personally and to our community. To- gether we are weathering a significant storm, and it’s important to find the silver linings and optimism in what we are experiencing and I believe Lexi has cap- tured that in her painting.” With the health


and safety of our commu- nity a top priority, the Stam- pede is planning and preparing to adapt to all public health orders to safely welcome our com- munity back to our annual celebration. “We’re very ex-


Richie Moloney (center) with Abigail McArdle (right) and Doug Payne (left) with Split Rock Jumping Tour Founder and CEO Derek Braun (c) Winslow Photography LLC


Horseflight Fist Pump Winner Aaron Vale. (c) Winslow Photography LLC


cited to take this first step in sharing the poster. While we don’t have all the details about Stampede 2021 at this time, what we can tell you is that we are here for our community when they are ready to ride again. And when we can once again


World Equestrian Center Ocala #5 - NSBA Rated - February 3-7 World Equestrian Center Ocala #6 - NSBA Rated/WEC Premier Cup - February 10-14 World Equestrian Center Ocala #7 - NSBA Rated - February 17-21 World Equestrian Center Ocala #8 - NSBA Rated - February 24-28 World Equestrian Center Ocala #9 - NSBA Rated - March 3-7 World Equestrian Center Ocala #10 - NSBA Rated - March 10-14 World Equestrian Center Ocala #11 - NSBA Rated - March 17-21 World Equestrian Center Ocala #12 - NSBA Rated - March 24-28 (SERIES FI- NALE)


About the National Snaf- fle Bit Association Established in 1983, the Na- tional Snaffle Bit Associa- tion (NSBA) has expanded from its roots of the pleas- ure horse to recognize vari- ous disciplines along with eight breed associations in competition. NSBA’s mis- sion is to grow the show horse community through various equine programs and events where every ac- tivity benefits horses, breed- ers, owners and exhibitors alike. For more information please visit www.nsba.com.


For more information please visit www.wec.net.


gather together to celebrate, it will be that much more meaningful,” says McDo- nough.


Tickets are now


on sale for the 2021 Calgary Stampede at calgarystam- pede.com, with flexible and fully refundable options. Stay up to date with all Cal- gary Stampede news and be in the know about 2021 de- tails by signing up for the Stampede Insider.


About the Calgary Stam- pede


The Calgary


Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede con- tributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Al- berta through our world- renowned


Stampede,


year-round facilities, west- ern events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and com- munity spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and fa- cilities.


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