Ocala, FL – Derby Friday came early this week as World Equestrian Center – Ocala adjusted the schedule to accommodate Friday’s much-anticipated Standlee/USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional South Championships. Course designer Tommy Brawley set elegant, flowing tracks in the WEC – Stadium for more than 70 top hunters competing across three exciting classes: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Thirty-one elite international combinations representing 10 countries took to the WEC Grand Arena early Thursday morning to contest the $32,000 Dover Saddlery Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Ireland’s Robert Blanchette continued his impressive form, securing the win aboard Ridersmith LLC’s Carnlea Premier Balou (Balou Du Rouet x Cavalier Royale). FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil set the challenging track for […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The stands were packed with eager exhibitors and spectators for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Summer Series: the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI2* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Thirty-eight top-level athletes representing 16 countries gave it their all in hopes of taking home the lion’s share of the prize money. In the end, it was […]Read More

May 25, 2025 – Ocala, FL – It was another impressive performance in the Grand Prix Special CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic as Christian Simonson (USA) and Indian Rock, owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center, took their second victory in their first international competition. The class was a highlight of Saturday evening, May 24, 2025, during the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Two grand prix classes were held under the lights in the  WEC Stadium on Friday, May 23, 2025, on the opening day of the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). In the first class, the Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic, the winner’s blanket was placed on Bellena, […]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 – Saturday wrapped up Spring Quarter Horse competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The final day of A Sudden Impulse featured a strong lineup of classes, including the $10,000 NSBA Maturity Open & Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle, $10,000 NSBA Maturity Open & Limited Open Western Pleasure, $10,000 NSBA Non-Pro 3-Year-Old Open & Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure, and the $500 NSBA Open English […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The second-to-last day of A Sudden Impulse at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featured some of the most anticipated classes of the show. Headlining the day were the $30,000 NSBA Open Trail Challenge, $25,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old & Over Limited Horse Open & Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle, $10,000 NSBA Senior Ranch Riding, $10,000 NSBA Junior Ranch Riding, $10,000 NSBA Junior Trail, $10,000 […]Read More

Ocala, FL – A Sudden Impulse continued into day three with a strong roster of competition and an exciting schedule of featured classes, including the $25,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old & Over $2,500 Limited Horse Open & Limited Open Western Pleasure, $10,000 NSBA Senior Open Trail & Limited Senior Trail, $10,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old Open & Limited Open Western Pleasure, $5,000 NSBA Open Hunter Derby, $2,000 NSBA Non-Pro […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is excited to announce its partnership with The Fix Aesthetic Clinic, Ocala’s premier provider of non-surgical rejuvenation and aesthetic treatments. The Fix, led by NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant Haley von Haven, specializes in a full range of aesthetic treatments, including injectables, lasers, bioregenerative treatments, and medical-grade skincare. With a reputation for natural-looking results and individualized care, The […]Read More