Ocala, FL – The inaugural World Champion Hunter Rider week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series attracted the nation’s best hunter athletes to vie for top honors. During this special edition of Hunter Derby Friday, nearly 150 stunning combinations competed in four derbies: the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Junior Hunter Derby, $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Jumping athletes got a change of scenery during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series with top-level competition held in the WEC Stadium. An elite field of horse-and-rider combinations vied for the top prize in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix over a welcoming track built by FEI Level III course designer Joey Rycroft (CAN). Daniel Coyle (IRL) proved […]Read More

February 8, 2024 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) announces Gary Yeomans Ford is returning as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship. The championship will be held as the highlight Saturday night event during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series on February 10 at WEC – Ocala in Ocala, FL. The winner of the WEC […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting an array of exciting events, including the Brick City Anime Festival, Grandview World Nights and Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series.  The Brick City Anime Festival held in Expo 1 on February 10-11, welcomes all anime enthusiasts! Attendees have the chance to meet beloved voice actors, engage with content creators, […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week V of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased yet another exhilarating week of equestrian sport. Daniel Coyle (IRL) flew to the top on Saturday night securing first and second place in the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Daniel Geitner proved to be untouchable scoring his third-consecutive victory in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and the win in the […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Charlie Jones, a partner at Stone Ridge Sport Horses with Bretton Chad. Together, the pair own a thriving training and sales business located in Calgary, Canada. This is Jones second week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and he has already become a fan-favorite, particularly with a standout horse who he calls, ‘Speedy Pete.’ We […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with spectator and exhibitors alike to watch the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Thirty of the world’s best athletes representing nine different nations vied for the winning title over tracks built by FEI Level IV course designer, Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Daniel Coyle (IRL), fresh off two European World Cup™ victories, continued his winning streak by […]Read More

Ocala, FL – On a picturesque Florida afternoon, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix unfolded as a field of talented horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a technical track set by FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Andre Thieme (GER) returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala right where he left off, taking home his first feature class victory of the […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala is set to commence on Wednesday, February 7, featuring World Champion Hunter Riders (WCHR) and the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford. Below are important details regarding schooling opportunities for the week.  New Offering: Ticketed schooling sessions will be available in the WEC […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Nearly 100 impressive hunters convened at Hunter 1 for the fifth Hunter Derby Friday during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The four hunter derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Junior Hunter Derby, and $15,000 USHJA National 3′ […]Read More