Ocala, FL – Spectators packed the stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala tonight to watch the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix. Thirty-two athletes representing 12 different nations put forth their best effort over a technical first round track designed by FEI Level III course designer Kenny Krome (USA). Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) dominated the class taking home first […]Read More

Ocala, FL – On Friday night, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix took over the WEC Grand Arena to allow developing horses and riders the chance to compete under the lights to one day prepare for the Saturday night grand prix. Forty-four up-and-coming combinations representing ten different countries competed over FEI Level III course designer Kenny Krome’s (USA) first round track, but it was Jelmer […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday took over the WEC Stadium once again during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A large field of impeccable horse-and-athlete combinations vied for the top prize in the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Another picturesque afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Ocala set the stage for the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Twenty-three elite horse-and-rider combinations representing eight different nations competed over an intricate track set by FEI Level III course designer Kenny Krome (USA). Round one of competition posed a challenge as only three athletes managed to find the path to a clear […]Read More

Ocala, FL – January 26, 2023 – The 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford is right around the corner. The prestigious event will be held on February 11 during Week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Riders will still have a chance to qualify for the championship until February 5, 2023. Junior athletes must place in at least […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting an array of events this week during week IV of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series including the Ocala Home Show, Food Truck Friday, and on Monday, January 30, The Black Stallion Challenge Cup – A Salute to Literacy. All events are free and open to the public! The World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 […]Read More

January 25, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – The All for the Horses Expo, an all-equine industry tradeshow presented by Ariat International, Inc. will be held on March 3-5, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and feature a carefully curated collection of equestrian and lifestyle vendors selling items from tractors, jewelry, home furnishings, apparel, equine products, and more. The expo will be open to spectators from 9 […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week III of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased thrilling equestrian sport culminating with the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix where ladies dominated the jump-off and Hunter Holloway galloped away with the victory aboard Pepita Con Spita. Earlier in the week, Samantha Schaefer (USA) captured the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance […]Read More

January 24, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – The Dressage VIII and Dressage VIIII shows on January 19-22, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala ran classes from Training Level to FEI Grand Prix. The show is an official qualifying competition for the 2023 Great American/USDF Regional Championships and was sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. The shows were the first rated dressage shows of […]Read More

Ocala, FL – As a canine’s age multiplies by seven years to just one year for humans; the successful growth of VOCAL can be measured in much the same manner as the organization hosts its signature fundraiser to continue the mission of helping homeless animals in Marion County. The 7th Annual Furball gala – “Change in Full Bloom” presented by Lugano Diamonds, gets underway on […]Read More