OCALA, Florida – June 8, 2023 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) management is closely monitoring the current situation in the United States as air quality is widely impacted by wildfires spreading throughout Canada.  In accordance with guidance from US Equestrian, WEC management is proactively consulting with state and local health authorities, and monitoring information from government agencies and weather experts to gauge the air quality and determine […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Spookala returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from June 9-11 in Expo 1. Meet A-list celebrities, see movie props, shop mysterious vendors, enjoy live entertainment and more! General Admission and VIP tickets are available online at Spookala.com.  The 2023 Ocala Summer Series begins next week! Exhibitors and spectators alike, can enjoy top-level hunter/jumper action spanning nine different arenas from June 13 – […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center is closely monitoring the Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) situation in California, our thoughts go out to the affected horses and their owners, trainers and caregivers. We look forward kicking off our summer hunter/jumper show circuit on June 13 safely with enhanced biosecurity protocols in place to protect all equine athletes. In accordance with guidance provided by US Equestrian (USEF), World […]Read More

Check out Volume II 2023 of our magazine. In this issue, we meet extraordinary people who have taken many different pathways to finding and defining their mission in life. Sometimes those journeys are direct and straightforward, sometimes they are winding and require a restart or a leap of faith. In the end, it is often the experiences of the journey that help define the mission. Read More

Ocala, FL – It’s National Donut Day on Friday, June 2 and World Equestrian Center – Ocala is celebrating with a weekend of specialty donuts created by our Executive Pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond. Guests can purchase a variety of six custom donut flavors at Emma’s Patisserie located within The Equestrian Hotel on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3. If you are a pet […]Read More

May 28, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Anna Marek (USA) closed out the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage in the best way with victory once again in the small tour, winning the Intermediate 1 Freestyle CDI1* with Cynthia Davila’s Duvel on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Marek and Duvel added another victory to their list of accomplishments after placing […]Read More

May 27, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Katherine Bateson Chandler (USA) and Haute Couture captured another victory during the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage in the Grand Prix Special CDI3* on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). After their win on Friday in the Grand Prix for Special CDI3*, Bateson Chandler regrouped with Haute Couture and felt she was able […]Read More

May 26, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and Jewel’s Goldstrike repeated their winning performance in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* on Friday, May 26, 2023, during the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Starting out the day, Katherine Bateson Chandler (USA) made a new partnership a winning one with Haute Couture, owned by Bateson Chandler […]Read More

Ocala, Fla. – Dressage riders were welcomed once again to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. Competition began on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in the Grand Arena, which will host Fédération Equestre International (FEI) classes through Sunday, May 28. Scoring a victory in the Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI3* were Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of premier equestrian events this week including the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage and the Paso Fino Extravaganza.  The May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage will take over the WEC Grand Arena, CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1, UF Health Arena 2 and Indoor […]Read More