Ocala, FL – Top level athletes returned to the WEC Grand Arena early Sunday morning to contest the $50,000 IDA Development National Grand Prix. Twenty-four horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a first-round course that mirrored the international grand prix track from Saturday night. Roles were reversed with Kaitlin Campbell (USA) standing atop the podium after yielding a superb effort aboard Kaiser Van […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $40,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3* closed out competition on Friday as 23 elite athletes competed over an intricate two-phase track designed by FEI Level III course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU). Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Elusive (Rodrigoo x Capfucino) set an uncatchable pace early on in the order to ultimately earn the victory.  Nine nations were represented in the class […]Read More

Ocala, FL – International athletes from eight different nations took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Renowned course designer, Andy Christiansen of Ecuador set the tracks for 19 top-level horse-and-rider combinations, where Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) and her own San Chano (Sandro Boy x Chacco-blue) rose to the top of the leaderboard and galloped away […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The 2023 Ocala Summer Series begins this week! Exhibitors and spectators alike can enjoy top-level hunter/jumper action spanning nine different arenas from June 13 – August 13 with competition held Wednesday through Sunday. Click here to place entries, reserve stalls and view the prize list. Grand prix show jumping action returns to the WEC Grand Arena on Saturday nights at 7pm from June […]Read More

OCALA, Florida – June 8, 2023 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) management is closely monitoring the current situation in the United States as air quality is widely impacted by wildfires spreading throughout Canada.  In accordance with guidance from US Equestrian, WEC management is proactively consulting with state and local health authorities, and monitoring information from government agencies and weather experts to gauge the air quality and determine […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Spookala returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from June 9-11 in Expo 1. Meet A-list celebrities, see movie props, shop mysterious vendors, enjoy live entertainment and more! General Admission and VIP tickets are available online at Spookala.com.  The 2023 Ocala Summer Series begins next week! Exhibitors and spectators alike, can enjoy top-level hunter/jumper action spanning nine different arenas from June 13 – […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center is closely monitoring the Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) situation in California, our thoughts go out to the affected horses and their owners, trainers and caregivers. We look forward kicking off our summer hunter/jumper show circuit on June 13 safely with enhanced biosecurity protocols in place to protect all equine athletes. In accordance with guidance provided by US Equestrian (USEF), World […]Read More

Check out Volume II 2023 of our magazine. In this issue, we meet extraordinary people who have taken many different pathways to finding and defining their mission in life. Sometimes those journeys are direct and straightforward, sometimes they are winding and require a restart or a leap of faith. In the end, it is often the experiences of the journey that help define the mission. Read More

Ocala, FL – It’s National Donut Day on Friday, June 2 and World Equestrian Center – Ocala is celebrating with a weekend of specialty donuts created by our Executive Pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond. Guests can purchase a variety of six custom donut flavors at Emma’s Patisserie located within The Equestrian Hotel on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3. If you are a pet […]Read More

May 28, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Anna Marek (USA) closed out the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage in the best way with victory once again in the small tour, winning the Intermediate 1 Freestyle CDI1* with Cynthia Davila’s Duvel on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Marek and Duvel added another victory to their list of accomplishments after placing […]Read More