Ocala, FL – Another beautiful sunny day at World Equestrian Center – Ocala set the scene for the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix for week V of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN) built the opening tracks for 23 top-level combinations from six different nations, but none could best Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and her tried-and-true mount, […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Mermaid, a beautiful American Staffordshire Terrier, is ready to greet guests decked out in formal attire during the 7th Annual Furball, presented by Lugano Diamonds at the World Equestrian Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Mermaid is the official Furball Ambassador and is available for adoption through VOCAL. Furball guests are able to spend some time with the adorable 3-year-old pooch in […]Read More

The equine veterinarians at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) are board-certified in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation, are well-versed in the demands of each individual sport horse and can provide a range of rehabilitative treatments and programs to ensure your horse performs or recovers at its best. Rehabilitation therapy may be used to treat a variety of […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing an array of fun family-friendly events including week V of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series, Food Truck Friday, 2023 Marion County Father Daughter Dance, Alltech Lunch & Learn and Festivals of Speed. The 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala continues with eight more weeks of elite hunter/jumper competition featuring events at […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted another exhilarating week of equestrian sport during week IV of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Jelmer Hoekstra (NED) snagged his second consecutive win in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix, this time under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena aboard Origi Van’t Roosaker. The highlight event of the week, the $100,000 UF Health Grand […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on accomplished show jumping and hunter rider, Samantha Schaefer of Westminster, Maryland. Schaefer has dominated the sport ever since she was a junior rider, taking home numerous impressive titles at premier shows across the continent. We caught up with Schaefer to learn more about her incredible career and three of her top mounts. WEC: Tell us […]Read More

Ocala, FL – National show jumping competition for week IV of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala culminated this afternoon as an elite field of horse-and-rider combinations competed for the top prize in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Kenny Krome (USA) set the closing tracks where Santiago Lambre and his own The Diamant Rose Z […]Read More

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