An international list of competitors from 10 different countries took to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights on Saturday to contest the $75,000 Ethel M. Chocolates® Grand Prix. FEI Level IV course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral of Portugal designed the technical tracks that featured a difficult triple and double combination that tested many riders throughout the night. Sixteen horse-and-rider combinations managed a clean first […]Read More

Ocala, Fla. – December 11, 2021 – While there were a variety of national and international classes at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) Dressage V CDI-W on Saturday, December 11, 2021, there were standout performances in the Grand Prix Special CDI3*, which awarded the top prize to Jessica Howington (USA) on Cavalia. The show wraps up competition on Sunday, December 12. Howington and her own […]Read More

Ocala, Fla. – December 10, 2021 – Horses and riders took to the ring under the lights in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W in the World Equestrian Center Dressage V show on Friday, December 10, 2021, at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Florida. Ashley Holzer (USA) and Havanna 145 took the win in the class, their fourth straight victory in CDI competition […]Read More

Another Derby Friday has commenced at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Hunter 1 as forty-five stunning hunters vied for the win in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Hunter Derby. Doug Russel designed the natural tracks that featured an abundance of inviting obstacles with three high options. Thirteen gorgeous horse-and-rider combinations took to Hunter 1 this afternoon to […]Read More

Ocala, Fla. – December 9, 2021 – The World Equestrian Center Dressage V CDI-W began with two international-level grand prix classes on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Florida. Ashley Holzer (USA) and Havanna 145 took the top spot in the Grand Prix to Freestyle CDI-W, while Jessica Howington (USA) and Cavalia won the Grand Prix to Special or […]Read More

Forty-three competitive horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena this morning to contest the $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix. FEI Level IV course designer, Bernardo Costa Cabral of Portugal designed the winding tracks that featured multiple new fences including the gorgeous Ethel M. Chocolates vertical and Buckeye Nutrition vertical. The tight time allowed of 77 seconds caught many riders throughout the class, but 17 […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala would like to welcome LifeForce Healthcare, LLC as the facility’s personal on-call primary care service. LifeForce Healthcare will be available to the venue’s exhibitors, visitors and guests for on-call medical provider visits at and around the World Equestrian Center – Ocala facility. LifeForce Healthcare is a family-owned and operated medical practice that provides on-call primary care services to patients. LifeForce […]Read More

World-class equine liberty trainer Sylvia Zerbini is no stranger to performance. She and her stunning team of Andalusian and Arabian horses have wowed audiences all over the world by performing an awe-inspiring, choreographed “equine ballet” where she expertly guides up to 17 loose horses all together through a series of synchronized movements and impressive routines. She has brought the splendor of her act all over […]Read More

The first week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala NSBA Fall Show Series hunter/jumper horse show featured a thrilling week of equestrian sport. The week included Olympian Will Simpson capturing two featured class wins in the $15,000 WEC Ocala Welcome Prix and $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Week I also included wins from familiar faces including Megan Young and Comanche in the $10,000 […]Read More

The 2021 Ocala Fall Show Series kicked off last week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling hunter/jumper competition. The second week of the Ocala Fall Show Series begins on Wednesday, December 8. The Ocala Fall Show Series exciting feature classes include the $12,500 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 1.40 Jumper Classic, the Saturday night $75,000 Ethel M. Chocolates Grand Prix, and so much more. […]Read More