May 7, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Entries are open and riders are reminded to enter for the Hampton Green Farms May Dressage CDI3* show presented by Lugano Diamonds, which runs May 22-26, 2024, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, FL. Entries are due by May 15, 2024. The competition features Fédération Equestre International (FEI) sanctioned classes in the WEC Grand Arena as well as USEF/USDF-rated classes in Indoor Arenas 2 and 3.
Entries are now accepted through FoxVillage.com.
The Hampton Green Farms WEC May Dressage show, presented by Lugano Diamonds includes CDI3*, CDI2*, and CDI1* divisions, along with internationally rated divisions for Pony, Children’s, Junior, Young Riders, Under 25, Amateur and Young Horses. The CDI classes will offer $40,000 in prize money. The CDI judges include Sarah Geikie (USA), Agnieszka Majewska (POL), Kari McClain (USA), Sandra Smith (ARG), Peter Storr (GBR) and Kerry Swan-Bates (AUS).
National competition is USEF/USDF Level 5 rated and offers official qualifying classes for the 2024 Great American/USDF Regional Championships and Para Dressage division. International competition offers qualifying opportunities for the 2024 Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships, the 2024 FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Horses and USEF National Championships in Children’s, Pony, Junior, Young Rider, Young and Developing Horse, Intermediaire I, Grand Prix and Young Adult Brentina Cup divisions.
Grand Prix Dressage Freestyle Dining Experience
The Grand Prix Dressage Freestyle Dining Experience will be held on Friday, May 24, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., offering premium views from the terrace of The Equestrian Hotel during the Hampton Green Farms Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* presented by Lugano Diamonds. The dining experience includes a dinner menu designed by WEC Executive Chef Bryan Thoman and access to a complimentary full bar of beer, wine and spirits as some of the world’s top dressage combinations dance in the WEC Grand Arena under the lights.
The WEC – Ocala 2024 dressage schedule includes:
May 22-26: CDI3*/USEF/USDF competition
July 13-14: USEF/USDF competition
August 23-25: Two USEF/USDF competitions
September 19-22: Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships
October 19-20: USEF/USDF competition
November 14-17: CDI3*/USEF/USDF competition
December 11-15: CDI-W/USEF/USDF competition
All prize lists, ride times and results will be posted and published on the 2024 dressage schedule page HERE. For all questions regarding upcoming dressage competition, contact Teresa.Uddo@wec.net.
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These exclusive facilities comprise state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers. An abundance of lodging options and luxury accommodations are conveniently located on-site, along with shopping and dining throughout each property.
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