Ocala, FL – Another picturesque Florida day set the scene for Hunter Derby Friday at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Nearly 60 horse-and-rider combinations gathered at Hunter 1 today to vie for the top prize in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Tucker Williams created the stunning natural tracks […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix was the highlight event of the evening as 29 athletes took to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for the lion’s share of the prize money. World-renowned FEI Level IV course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) crafted the evening’s inviting tracks where was Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Cristo Beech (Its The Business x Ragua) […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Hunter/Jumper action returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week amidst an enchanted Winter Wonderland. In addition to Winter Wonderland and the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting the Taekwon-Do Christmas Championship and the Never Give Up on Country benefit concert for the Travis Mills Foundation featuring Jimmie Allen. The 2022 USEF Fall Show Series […]Read More

Ocala, Fla. – Riders interested in competing at the Dressage V show on December 15-18, 2022, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala are reminded to send in entries soon as the closing date is December 7, 2022. Presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, the national-level Dressage V show will feature US Equestrian (USEF)/United States Dressage Federation-rated (USDF) classes and be a qualifying competition […]Read More

The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC offers leading-edge care to equine athletes on site as well as horses from the surrounding area, dogs and cats. No matter what events or activities bring you to WEC, our team of board-certified specialists are here to serve you. On the cusp of the 2022 Fall Show Series, we wanted to highlight some of the key services and expertise […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Celebrate the holidays at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! Winter Wonderland is underway bringing merriment and cheer to all. The halls of the Grand Plaza are decked with all the traditional regalia of the season, along with larger-than-life ornaments and a Christmas tree maze, a glittering 45-foot-tall walk-through Christmas tree and plentiful holiday décor. Winter Wonderland will be held through December 24 […]Read More

November 30, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to welcome internationally acclaimed course designers to the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The 12-week series has United States Equestrian (USEF) Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition running consecutively from January 4, 2023, through March 26, 2023. The international roster of designers includes Bobby Murphy (USA), Ben Townley (GBR), Anderson Lima (MEX), […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center – Ocala begins November 25! With millions of twinkling lights, Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and good cheer to all. The halls of the Grand Plaza will be decked with all of the traditional regalia of the season, along with larger-than-life ornaments and a Christmas tree maze, a glittering, 45-foot-tall walk-through Christmas tree, a giant […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Week II of the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala showcased more exhilarating equestrian sport. The 2022 USEF Fall Show Series will resume December 7 for another two-weeks before we kick-off the 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Highlights from last week include Rowan Willis (AUS) and Blue Movie besting an international field of 35 riders to […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is switching focus to a beloved equine athlete for this week’s Sunday Spotlight. Gatsby, owned by Olympic rider Sharn Wordley of New Zealand has become a fan-favorite during the Saturday night grands prix and Wordley says, “the Grand Arena is his favorite.” The 18-year-old Irish Sport Horse stallion rises to the occasion every time he enters the […]Read More