Ocala, FL – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 November & December Show Series featuring four-weeks of Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF). The series consists of two-weeks of national level hunter/jumper competition from November 8-19 and new for 2023, the December Series will host two weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* from […]Read More

August 1, 2023 – Ocala, FL – Organizers from the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL, are proud to announce that the venue has been chosen by the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) as the only North American site of the Longines League of Nations™ qualifier for 2024 through 2027. The qualifier is one of only four events in the world as part of […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week VIII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series came to a close this afternoon as 25 horse-and-rider combinations competed over Catsy Cruz’s (MEX) classic tracks in the $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic. Cruz’s challenging tracks stumped many, and not one rider was able to produce a double clear effort, but Andrea Torres Guerreiro (COL) and her own Fifty Shades (Call Me Number […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on MTM Pablo owned by Davenport Farms and ridden by Dorothy Douglas. MTM Pablo has become a figure on Saturday nights for his stunning looks and electric jumping style. The 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding by Perigueux and Celina kicked off his career as a seven-year-old at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with Douglas and through the nearly […]Read More

Ocala, FL – As the storm clouds vanished over the WEC Grand Arena, 32 elite show jumpers representing 13 nations gathered to contest the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Tonight’s jump-off was blistering, with first and second place separated by just two hundredths of a second, but it was Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) that experienced an enjoyable case of déjà vu with Vick Du […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Twenty-four developing horse-and-rider combinations took center stage this afternoon to compete in the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Catsy Cruz (MEX) set the tracks for the future stars of show jumping where an even eight jumped their way to the short course. Ultimately, Dominique Damico and Amberfax Farm, Inc’s Jamaica (Plot Blue x Utah SZ) galloped away with the win and a […]Read More

Ocala, FL – A highlight of Week VIII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series, Hunter Derby Friday showcased three highly competitive derbies; $12,500 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby where a stunning field of hunters attempted natural tracks designed by Pat Muskus and several […]Read More

Ocala, FL – National show jumping competition resumed early this morning during Week VIII of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A thrilling ten horse jump-off made for an electric competition with placings separated by just tenths of a second. Last to go in the order, Tracy Fenney (USA) and Nina Koloseike’s MTM McIntosh (Crowntano Z x Butterfly […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is eager to welcome back junior riders for the 2024 Premier Equitation Cup Championship during Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series on February 10, 2024. As a reminder, riders must accumulate 150 points to compete in the 2024 championship. The qualifying period for the championship began February 1, 2023 and remains open through February […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of exciting equestrian events this week including the All-Star Reining Stakes from July 23-30 in Indoor Arena 5 and the 2023 Ocala Summer Series continues with three more weeks of top-level hunter/jumper sport.  The All-Star Reining Stakes takes over Indoor Arena 5 all week! Spectators are encouraged to come and watch the best […]Read More