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Equestrian Arenas
Competition Venues in Ocala
World Equestrian Center — Ocala delivers world-class facilities for hunter/jumper events, dressage championships and breed showcases. State-of-the-art arenas meet the highest standards for horses and riders, featuring all-weather footing outdoors, climate-controlled environments indoors, dedicated warm-up areas and convenient stabling options.
The Grand Outdoor Arena
Setting a global standard for equestrian competition, this 128,000 sq. ft. arena features all-weather footing, covered grandstands on both sides, and a top-tier sound system with dual 30′ x 60′ LED walls for live streaming. The venue includes judging booths, a flag court entrance, VIP alfresco dining, grass parking for 400 vehicles and exhibitor access to the Lugano Warm-up Arena.
The Grand Outdoor Arena
Setting a global standard for equestrian competition, this 128,000 sq. ft. arena features all-weather footing, covered grandstands on both sides, and a top-tier sound system with dual 30′ x 60′ LED walls for live streaming. The venue includes judging booths, a flag court entrance, VIP alfresco dining, grass parking for 400 vehicles and exhibitor access to the Lugano Warm-up Arena.
Ideal for international equestrian championships
Seats up to 1,500 spectators
Dedicated announcer’s room with full A/V capabilities
All-weather footing with built-in irrigation
Ideal for international equestrian championships
Seats up to 1,500 spectators
Dedicated announcer’s room with full A/V capabilities
All-weather footing with built-in irrigation
Hunter Land: World Equestrian Center Stadium, Hunter 3 & Hunter 4
Located on the west side of the Ocala venue, the hunter competition centers around the World Equestrian Center Stadium, featuring all-weather footing, a dedicated warm-up area and two adjacent rings. The Stadium is surrounded by covered grandstand seating, integrated concession stands, and both north and south press boxes for comprehensive media coverage. It also includes a 38′ x 22′ LED wall for live streaming and grass parking for up to 400 vehicles.
Hunter Land: World Equestrian Center Stadium, Hunter 3 & Hunter 4
Located on the west side of the Ocala venue, the hunter competition centers around the World Equestrian Center Stadium, featuring all-weather footing, a dedicated warm-up area and two adjacent rings. The Stadium is surrounded by covered grandstand seating, integrated concession stands, and both north and south press boxes for comprehensive media coverage. It also includes a 38′ x 22′ LED wall for live streaming and grass parking for up to 400 vehicles.
Ideal for professional hunter competitions
Seats up to 6,500 spectators
Dedicated announcer’s room with full A/V capabilities
All-weather footing
Ideal for professional hunter competitions
Seats up to 6,500 spectators
Dedicated announcer’s room with full A/V capabilities
All-weather footing
Jumper Village: Jumper 1 & Jumper 2
The dedicated show-jumping zone, known as Jumper Village, is located on the north side of the venue. It features two outdoor arenas with all-weather footing, along with covered seating and designated viewing areas for the comfort of spectators.
Jumper Village: Jumper 1 & Jumper 2
The dedicated show-jumping zone, known as Jumper Village, is located on the north side of the venue. It features two outdoor arenas with all-weather footing, along with covered seating and designated viewing areas for the comfort of spectators.
Ideal for professional and international show jumping competitions
Seats up to x spectators
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All-weather footing
Ideal for professional and international show jumping competitions
Seats up to x spectators
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All-weather footing
Indoor Arenas 1-4
Designed to provide uninterrupted competition opportunities, our facility boasts multiple fully climate-controlled indoor arenas. Each arena spans 90,630 sq. ft. with premium GGT footing and a 38′ x 22′ LED wall for comprehensive event coverage.
Indoor Arenas 1-4
Designed to provide uninterrupted competition opportunities, our facility boasts multiple fully climate-controlled indoor arenas. Each arena spans 90,630 sq. ft. with premium GGT footing and a 38′ x 22′ LED wall for comprehensive event coverage.
Ideal for year-round competitions
Seats up to 1,324 spectators
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GGT Footing
Ideal for year-round competitions
Seats up to 1,324 spectators
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GGT Footing
Indoor Arena 5
Indoor Arena 5 is specially outfitted with sand-clay footing to accommodate Western disciplines. Spanning 75,840 sq. ft., the arena is climate-controlled and features a 38′ x 22′ LED wall for live streaming and integrated concession stands.
Indoor Arena 5
Indoor Arena 5 is specially outfitted with sand-clay footing to accommodate Western disciplines. Spanning 75,840 sq. ft., the arena is climate-controlled and features a 38′ x 22′ LED wall for live streaming and integrated concession stands.
Ideal for western riding competitions and reining events
Seats up to 3,400 spectators
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Sand-clay footing
Ideal for western riding competitions and reining events
Seats up to 3,400 spectators
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Sand-clay footing
Indoor Arena 6
Indoor Arena 6 is purpose-built for dressage, spanning 108,000 square feet with a climate-controlled environment. Featuring GGT footing, integrated 38′ x 22′ LED wall for live streaming, and a specialized design to showcase the artistry of dressage performances.
Indoor Arena 6
Indoor Arena 6 is purpose-built for dressage, spanning 108,000 square feet with a climate-controlled environment. Featuring GGT footing, integrated 38′ x 22′ LED wall for live streaming, and a specialized design to showcase the artistry of dressage performances.
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Seats up to 1,300 spectators
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GGT footing
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Seats up to 1,300 spectators
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GGT footing
On-Site Catering
Keep your riders, teams and guests fueled and focused with convenient, high-quality catering. Whether it’s a single-day event or a full competition week, offering food and drink on-site creates a more enjoyable event for everyone.