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

Ocala, FL – Feature competition wrapped up this afternoon during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. A top-level field consisting of 15 horse-and-rider combinations set out to challenge the closing tracks built by Anderson Lima (BRA) in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Harold Chopping and the Rein Family LLC’s Quadrant 3 (Quadros x O-Carlotta) emerged victorious at the […]Read More

Ocala, FL – An international field of thirty athletes gathered to contest the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) built the elaborate tracks, where the ladies dominated the jump-off and Hunter Holloway (USA) galloped away with victory aboard Hays Investment Corporation’s Pepita […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Feature competition resumed this afternoon during week III of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series as 28 starters contested FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) first round track in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix with the hopes of qualifying for the immediate jump-off. Jelmer Hoekstra (NED) and Eyckenhoeve Sales LLC’s Harold (Dallas VDL x Wajomien) started early in the […]Read More

Ocala, FL – A picturesque sunny Florida day set the stage for the third Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Nearly 100 magnificent horse-and-rider combinations set out to challenge the elegant tracks built by Tucker Williams (USA) 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 […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Elite show jumping competition resumed this afternoon as a field of the world’s best contested the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) built the opening tracks for 22 starters representing seven different nations, but it was Samantha Schaefer (USA) and her new partner James Bond HX (Douglas x Trezebees) owned by Bonne Chance LLC […]Read More