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A picture-perfect Friday afternoon set the stage for the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center, drawing 40 junior and amateur riders to compete for top honors. Augusta Iwasaki and Reilly’s Small Love (Chacco Blue x Wisilvia) delivered a standout performance to capture the win.

The WEC Stadium came alive as the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby opened the day’s competition, welcoming 20 horse-and-rider combinations to the ring. Among the competitive field, Jennifer Jones guided Cece Williamson’s Endgame to a commanding performance and top honors.

Friday’s hunter action concluded on a high note with the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, where 28 top-caliber entries took to the ring in a competitive showcase of quality and style. Rising to the top was Jennifer Jones, who capped off a successful day by guiding Firstlee Farm’s Chivalrous to a milestone victory—the first big derby win of the gelding’s career at the 3’6”-3’9” level.

Hunter Derby Friday kicked off the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala under clear skies and ideal conditions, welcoming nearly 70 hunter combinations across three marquee classes.

Victoria Colvin delivered a performance for the history books on Saturday evening, August 16, 2025, capturing the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship with Dicoblue PS during the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Emerson Nolte emerged victorious in the $12,500 USHJA National Non-Pro Hunt-N-Go Derby, guiding her own Blue Jay Way to the top of the leaderboard from a field of 22 horse-and-rider combinations.

Lauren Underhill delivered a standout performance at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington during the Christmas in the Midwest competition, guiding Emily Sweeney’s Innamorato to victory in the $15,000 Relyne by Hagyard USHJA National Hunt-N-Go Derby in the R+L Arena.

Lauren Schweppe captured a highlight victory at the HITS Ocala Holiday Festival, guiding Cataumet to first place in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby with two composed and well-executed rounds that set them apart from a competitive field.From the outset, the pair impressed with a classic round that emphasized quality and correctness.