May 21, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The 2024 World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) Summer Series has an exciting addition to the Week II schedule, running from June 19-23. The South Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional Championship is coming to WEC – Ocala and will feature three hunter derbies: open, junior and amateur, each boasting $12,500 in prize money. Set in the prestigious WEC Stadium, this […]Read More

Join World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Saturday nights during the 2024 Summer Series with two unmatched experiences. Choose from the Grand Prix Dining Experience presented by Wheels Up and the Grand Prix Reception Experience, each offering remarkable views and world-class hospitality.  Grand Prix Dining Experience Presented by Wheels Up  With a table offering the most coveted view of the Grand Arena, you can […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing the May Day Barrel Bonanza this weekend in Indoor Arena 5! Join us for exciting action as barrel racers compete for a chance to qualify for the Super Sunday Finals!  Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18: 9am-3pmSuper Sunday Finals: 10am-2pm There is no charge for admission or parking. Please note, times may vary. If […]Read More

May 14, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Of the many exciting equestrian sporting events held at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), the Grand Prix Dressage Freestyle is one of the most appreciated by fans and newcomers to the sport alike. Experience the elegance, precision and beauty of the Hampton Green FarmsGrand Prix Freestyle CDI3* presented by Lugano Diamonds, which will be held on Friday, May 24, at […]Read More

By: UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC In the last several years, the popularity of using aqua treadmills for health and fitness has increased, becoming more common than swimming. Aqua therapy exploits the properties of water to improve musculoskeletal function.   How does aqua treadmill therapy exert an influence on the equine athlete? The water properties of interest employed in this therapy include buoyancy, resistance, hydrostatic pressure […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala launched Sports at WEC, a new sports organization out of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s premier multipurpose facility. Sports at WEC will offer a variety of diverse sports training programs to the greater Ocala area, starting with the Academy 54 recreational youth soccer camp beginning the week of June 17. The indoor soccer camp is geared toward […]Read More

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 […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Join World Equestrian Center – Ocala for a week of exciting events, featuring the Region 12 Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship, the 2024 Festivals of Speed car show, and the Kentucky Derby Hat Party.  Saturday, May 4, watch the 150th “Run for the Roses” at World Equestrian Center during the Kentucky Derby Hat Party on The Equestrian Hotel terrace from 5pm to 7:30pm. […]Read More

April 29, 2024 – Ocala, FL – For athletes who want to gain valuable international ranking points, there are three opportunities to compete in Fèdèration Equestre International (FEI) divisions this summer at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL. The 2024 Summer Series offers nine weeks of Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition including national grand prix classes on June 11-August 11, with the […]Read More

Ocala, FL –  The penultimate day of A Sudden Impulse showcased the highly anticipated $40,000 NSBA Open Trail Challenge. A competitive field of some of the nation’s best horse-and-rider combinations maneuvered a challenging pattern, but it was Chad Evans who took home the victory aboard Kathy Huspeni’s Sugaray, while also earning his rightful spot in the NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club. Evans spoke about the talented […]Read More