Ocala, FL – The 2024 Summer Series is officially underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling hunter/jumper competition Wednesday through Sunday through August 11. Spectators are welcome, there is no charge for admission or parking! Saturday night grand prix events are back! Join us every Saturday night at 7:30pm* for elite show jumping action under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Visit […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The Championship Show 2024 is coming to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from September 6-15. With over $1 million in prize money and awards, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars: entries and stall reservations open August 1-23 (without late fees) through AnEquineProduction.com. The show will feature exciting classes such as the $100,000 NSBA Senior Trail, $35,000 Open […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A beautiful sunny morning set the stage for the $30,000 Golden Ocala National Grand Prix, the final feature event of the first week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Summer Series. Twenty-five top horse-and-rider combinations competed, but it was Paul O’Shea (IRL) who stole the spotlight. Riding Team Eye Candy’s Hellcat (Cassander Van Het Bremhof x Dominica), O’Shea not only produced […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $62,500 Wheels Up & 5×5 Trading Grand Prix CSI2* was the highlight event of the week, welcoming a competitive field of 32 horse-and-rider combinations from 11 different nations to compete over Andy Christiansen’s (ECU) challenging track. At the end of the night, Maya Denis (MEX) and her own Callypso De La Hamente Z (Chellsini Z x Kashmir Van Schuttershof) emerged victorious […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Summer Series welcomed over 50 stunning hunter combinations to compete in three derbies: $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Dean Rheinheimer set the winding tracks that allowed riders to show off their horses’ scope […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Entries and stall reservations open June 15 through Saddlebook.com for the Labor Day Barrel Blast, held from August 28 to September 2 in Indoor Arena 5 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With over $38,000 in added prize money, this event is the perfect opportunity for youth and teens to showcase their skills. The Labor Day Barrel Blast will feature two dedicated categories: Youth […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Top show jumping competition made a thrilling return under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena for the first feature event of the 2024 Summer Series: the $32,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. A star-studded field of 45 horse-and-rider combinations from 11 different nations competed over a challenging course designed by FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU). Fresh off a successful […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The 2024 Summer Series is officially underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling hunter/jumper competition Wednesday through Sunday through August 11. Spectators are welcome, there is no charge for admission or parking! Saturday night grand prix events are back! Join us every Saturday night at 7:30pm* for elite show jumping action under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Visit […]Read More
Ocala, FL – With hurricane season now underway, horse owners are urged to take proactive measures to ensure the safety and health of their animals before the need arises. As in previous seasons, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is prepared to open its doors to evacuees and encourages horse owners to have the necessary health documentation ready before arrival. At WEC, we are committed […]Read More
Ocala, FL – June 3, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Hern as the new Director of Equestrian Operations. With extensive experience managing horse shows and a track record of exceptional leadership, Hern brings a variety of knowledge and expertise to the role. Hern’s resume includes his tenure as Horse Show Manager at Fieldstone Show Park in […]Read More
