This March 14th to 17th, the renowned and prestigious equestrian tournament, Live Oak International, comes to the distinguished grounds of Live Oak Stud in Ocala, Florida.
Now in its 33rd year, the tournament continues to grow in popularity and prestige – the 2023 event featured over 200 horses from more than 20 countries and drew crowds of more than 16,000. Chloe D. Reid, Co-President of Live Oak International, “Every edition, we strive to surpass our previous years’ achievements. Our world-class facility is truly exceptional, and with our fantastic team, we’re determined to share this experience with as many competitors, sponsors, and spectators as possible.”
This tournament is North America’s largest international-level combined driving and show jumping tournament, famous for delivering the ultimate outdoor equestrian entertainment experience. Spectators will witness world-class riders in both Show Jumping and Combined Driving competitions.
Live Oak International more than justifies its place as one of the eight prestigious CSI4*-W Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Qualifiers in North America, holding special significance as it represents the last opportunity for U.S. riders to secure a spot in the 2024 Longines FEI World Cup
Final, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As for the events to look out for; particularly exciting will be the CSI4*-W $200,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Ocala presented by Lugano Diamonds, to be held on Sunday 17th at 2:00 PM.
Ocala, Florida native, Chester C. Weber (of Live Oak Combined Driving) will be attempting to win his 21st career title for USEF Driving National Championship for Four-in-Hand.
Also, the event organizers are delighted and excited to welcome the KWPN Dutch Harness Horse Competition. Six Dutch Harness horses will compete for the first ever ‘KWPN-NA Fine Harness Trophy,’ a classic in Dutch Fine Harness sports that’s driven in traditional attire and truly spectacular to watch.
The Live Oak International Youth Driving Division – featuring 12 youngsters under the age of 16 – returns for the third time. This division is growing in popularity, affording emerging talent the unique opportunity to compete on a world-class stage with expenses paid thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Tournament.
Away from the excitement of the competition, there’s plenty more for all to enjoy! Kids can enjoy the AdventHealth Ocala KidZone with a bouncy house, sand pile, face painting and more. For the grown-ups playtime, there is the NetJets mock airplane to fire the imagination, a bustling vendor row, food trucks, the Biergarten is open for the duration, Thursday through Sunday. What could be nicer than kicking back under the oak trees with a cocktail? Or top of the weekend with a treat of experiencing the VIP tent for a top-notch experience!
Tickets and VIP packages can be found by visiting liveoakinternational.com
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