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

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is seeking volunteers to join us for several equestrian competitions during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series and February Dressage CDI3*.   As we gear up for exciting international competition, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to become an integral part of our team through volunteer service. This February and March, we have several dates available for volunteers to […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Feature class action during week V of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off with twenty-five horse-and-rider combinations vying for top in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Piloting Sigma Stables LLC’s Scoop De Septon Z (Hunters Scendro x Kageena Van T Hoogeinde), Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) emerged victorious after an 11-horse jump-off.  FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting several events this week, including week V of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the Rooney’s and the Equestrian Collection Grand Opening Celebration and the Marion County Father-Daughter Dance.  Celebrate the grand opening of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s own luxurious brands, Rooney’s and the Equestrian Collection, located on the first floor of The Equestrian […]Read More

January 31, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Entries for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* show presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, which runs February 15-18, 2024, in Ocala, FL, are due on February 7, 2024. The competition features Fédération Equestre International (FEI) sanctioned classes as well as USEF/USDF-rated classes in the new beautiful outdoor arena complex. Riders are advised to be aware that entries are […]Read More

By: UF Veterinary Hospital University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) offers leading-edge care to equine athletes on-site as well as horses from the surrounding area. No matter what brings you to WEC – Ocala, our team of board-certified specialists are here to serve you with an unprecedented array of equine veterinary services.  As we enter the 2024 Winter Spectacular […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week IV of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series saw several familiar faces in the winner’s circle. There were several back-to-back victories on Hunter Derby Friday as Daniel Geitner secured his second win aboard Easy Money in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, and Grace Loughlin piloted Briljant Z to another first-place finish in the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter […]Read More