Ocala, FL – It’s Kentucky Derby weekend at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and we have a full lineup of fun family-friendly events in store including the Region XII Arabian and Half Arabian Championship, Festivals of Speed Auto Show, Kentucky Derby Hat Party and a viewing of the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at the WEC Grand Arena.  Don’t miss the best two minutes […]Read More

Ocala, Fla. – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on May 24-28, 2023, offers international- and national-level competition for dressage. Those who wish to compete must enter by May 17, 2023. International competition at the WEC May Dressage CDI3* will be held in the Grand Arena (weather permitting) with The Equestrian Hotel as a stunning backdrop. National competition is […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The nine-week 2023 Ocala Summer Series sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from June 13 through August 13, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala will kick-off with four weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competition. From June 13 through July 9, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is set to host elite show jumping competition in the WEC Grand Arena which includes exciting night classes […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Ocala’s largest Indoor Garage Sale is coming back to the World Equestrian Center – Ocala this weekend April 29-30, 2023 in Expo Center 2. The Super Gigantic Garage Sale has gathered more than 100 sellers for the event! Why waste time or gas driving all over town looking for garage sales – shop at one place and enjoy the cool air conditioning! Find […]Read More

Ocala, FL – At the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center we are proud to offer state-of-the art diagnostic imaging services to our equine clients. Our sports medicine specialists are supported by board-certified veterinary radiologists with specialty certification in equine diagnostic imaging who provide real-time feedback and perform detailed imaging during your horse’s visit, ensuring that we provide the highest quality imaging […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of fun family-friendly events this week including the Ride the Wave Premier Horse Sale, Gypsy Live Spring Event, Cast & Blast Expo and the Great Florida Bigfoot Conference.  Catch the Ride the Wave Premier Horse Sale from April 20-22 from 8am-5pm in Arena 5. Premier Horse Sales presents a professional buying experience showcasing […]Read More

April 16, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – On the final day of the World Equestrian Center April Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on Sunday, April 16, 2023, Olympian Ashley Holzer (USA) and young rider Christian Simonson were victorious at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Scoring a personal best of 79.492% with Zeaball Diawind, an 11-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding by Fürstenball OLD x Zardin Firfod […]Read More

April 15, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Competition continued on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the World Equestrian Center April Dressage CDI3* with classes of all levels for international and national riders. Held at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), the show sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressageconcludes on Sunday, April 16. Anna Marek (USA) and Firefly, owned by Janet Simile, led the lap of honor once […]Read More

April 14, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Before a large, cheering crowd at the Stadium Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) secured his second win in a row with Jewel’s Goldstrike, this time topping the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3*, the highlight class on Friday, April 14, of the World Equestrian Center (WEC) April Dressage CDI3* show sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. […]Read More

April 13, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Internationally rated dressage returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with the WEC April Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Riders and horses were welcomed to the atmospheric Stadium Arena for the first Fédération Equestre International (FEI) competition of the year, and classes will run through Sunday, April 16. Topping the highlight class […]Read More