Ocala, FL – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the 2023 Ocala Summer Series featuring nine-weeks of elite hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from June 13 – August 13, 2023. In addition to the nine-weeks of the Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting four-weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competition from June 13 – July […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center – Ocala Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Baxter to Director of Equestrian Operations, a newly created role. Since 2020, Baxter has been establishing and managing strategic partnerships for World Equestrian Center – Ocala and most recently drove the concepting, logistics and management around the successful All for the Horses Expo sponsored by […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of fun events this week including an Easter Celebration, Masters Tournament Viewing Party at the Yellow Pony, the Orange Blossom Miniature Horse Club Show and the Special Olympics Florida State Equestrian Championship. From 10am to 2pm in Indoor Arena 4, you can celebrate Easter at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with spring crafts, […]Read More

OCALA, Florida – April 4, 2023 – At the close of a successful Winter Spectacular 2023 horse show circuit, World Equestrian Center Board of Directors has announced the departure of World Equestrian Center – Ocala Director of Operations, Vinnie Card. With the appreciation and support of the Board, Card leaves to pursue other opportunities. The Roberts family expressed their gratitude for Vinnie’s innumerable contributions to […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The Ocala Arabian & Half Arabian Horse Show returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from March 31 through April 2. This exciting show will showcase magnificent Arabian horses in Sport Horse and Dressage in the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1 and Working Western, Halter and Performance classes in Indoor Arena 4. This event is free and open to the public. For more […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The final week of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series was unforgettable! Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple opened the week with their third $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix victory. A trio of top athletes including Samantha Schaefer riding In the Know, Dorothy Douglas riding MTM Exceptional and Augusta Iwasaki riding Small Moments secured $75,000 Hunter Derby victories. Dreams came true for […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series came to a close this afternoon as a top-level field of athletes vied for the final win in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Kevin Holowack (CAN) set the closing classic tracks, where 18-year-old Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (USA) captured the victory aboard Gut Einhaus, LLC’s Chanyon (Chacco-blue x Lisanna) and galloped away […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Con L’Anima owned and ridden by Josh Dolan. This 13-year-old Westphalian mare has competed in the .70m Jumpers for most of her life until recently, when Josh Dolan piloted the talented mare to consistent scores in the high 80s and 90s in the 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derbies. We caught up with Dolan to learn more about […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $250,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix was the highly anticipated finale of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Spectators near and far flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to watch 42 of the world’s best show jumping athletes representing 12 nations battle it out for the lion’s share of the prize money. Only five combinations advanced […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The final $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series saw a large field of 41 up-and-coming combinations compete for top honors. Kevin Holowack (CAN) set the elaborate tracks that featured special new fences that will be included in tonight’s $250,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix. Olympic Gold Medalist William Simpson (USA) snagged the fastest time aboard Quentin VA […]Read More