September 15, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The WEC September Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage continued competition on Friday, September 15, 2023, with multiple Fédération Equestre International (FEI) classes. Anna Marek (USA) had back-to-back wins in the large tour, taking the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* victory with Cynthia Davila’s Fayvel and winning the Grand Prix for Special CDI3* on Janet Simile’s Fire Fly. Stephanie Pair-Kavitz […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is pleased to announce the addition of six fall dates for open schooling to give horse-and-rider combinations an opportunity to train in our climate-controlled indoor arenas, a chance to ride in a unique atmosphere and welcome those who have not yet had the chance to compete at WEC.  The venue will open five arenas with two […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Competing in the climate-controlled, immaculate indoor arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), dressage athletes returned for the WEC September Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. Competition began on Thursday, September 14, 2023, and continues with Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and USEF/USDF-rated classes through Sunday, September 17. Opening the week with a win was Olympian Ashley Holzer (USA) riding Hansel, […]Read More

September 14, 2023 – Ocala, FL – Marking the next installment of the Masterclass series held at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL, the venue will host Olympic, World and newly crowned 2023 European champion Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and her brother, top Dressage rider and trainer Benjamin Werndl, of Germany. The through the levels Masterclass will be held on December 8-9, 2023, […]Read More

Ocala, FL – International Dressage competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week for the September Dressage CDI3* competition presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. National Dressage competition will be held in the CaptiveOne Advisors Indoor Arena 1 and UF Health Indoor Arena 2 from Friday-Sunday. Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CDI competition will be held in Indoor Arena 4 from Thursday-Sunday. […]Read More

September 8, 2023 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL, has been awarded a Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier for the 2024/2025 through 2027/2028 World Cup seasons. WEC – Ocala was one of eight venues selected by the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) at its Board meeting on August 29, 2023, to host Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifiers […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting the Summers End Morgan & Saddlebred Horse Show from September 7-10 in Indoor Arena 3 and Festivals of Speed Car Show in Expo 2 on Sunday, September 10. Summers End Morgan & Saddlebred Horse Show highlights include Academy Riders on Saturday afternoon and Handicapped Exceptional Riders Friday at 3pm. For the prize list […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala will be closed to the general public on Wednesday, August 30. The facility has reached capacity for equine evacuees for Hurricane Idalia. Please find alternative accommodations and stay safe. Those currently stabled at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, feed & bedding orders can be paid through the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Feed Store. Disclaimer: Arena Horse Shows of Ocala, […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) presents the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) held from January 3-March 24, 2024. WEC – Ocala is pleased to announce weekly stalls/paddocks and entries are now OPEN for the 12-week hunter/jumper circuit featuring Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition and five-weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI) competition. The circuit is slated to be […]Read More

Recently, Ocala locals Lauren Balcomb and our very own Dr. Robin Bell of the UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC traveled to The Netherlands to help Australia qualify its showjumping team for the Olympics in Paris 2024 in the Group G regional qualifier.  The event was held at one of the venues for the Global Champions Tour, Edwina Tops-Alexander’s beautiful facility Stal Tops in Valkenswaard. Riders […]Read More