Ocala, FL – Sports at WEC will work with MLS pro forward Erik Hurtado to launch elite soccer player development programs at World Equestrian Center this summer. With more than a decade of professional experience and MLS appearances for clubs like the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Sporting Kansas City and D.C. United, Hurtado brings top expertise and high-level training to players in the Greater Ocala area. In […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center  – Ocala (WEC) is pleased to announce that Dover Saddlery will be opening a flagship store in the new luxury outdoor shopping venue, The Shoppes Off 80th in 2026.  Situated adjacent to The Riding Academy Hotel and The Equestrian Manor, The Shoppes Off 80th will effectively double the property’s existing retail with 28 new units. Visitors and guests will […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Registration is now open for Sports at WEC’s Recreational Youth Indoor Soccer Camps at World Equestrian Center – Ocala this summer. World Equestrian Center’s Exposition Center Two will be outfitted once again with premium artificial turf to provide the perfect indoor sporting climate for cool summer fun.  After a popular start in 2024, Sports at WEC will bring back the Recreational Youth Indoor Soccer […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Fans can now purchase tickets to witness five-star Jumping during the final week of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, March 18-23. The week will feature the highly anticipated return of the Longines League of Nations™ qualifier on Saturday, March 22, 2025. For a second year, World Equestrian Center – Ocala will welcome the world’s 10 best teams as they return to […]Read More

Ocala, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Brooks as Senior Director of Hospitality. With over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Brooks brings a wealth of expertise in hotel operations, sales, marketing and team development. Brooks’ distinguished career includes significant tenures with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he specialized in opening new hotels […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Tickets are now available for the evening of Saturday, February 15, 2025, to witness the $300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala featuring the world’s top horses and riders competing under the lights of the Grand Arena. This prestigious event will bring Olympic-level talent to Ocala for an unforgettable night of five-star competition. About the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala World Equestrian Center – […]Read More

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is excited to welcome AdventHealth Ocala as the presenting sponsor of the month-long Winter Wonderland holiday festival of lights. AdventHealth Ocala is a leader in providing individualized, whole-person care for body, mind and spirit through compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services for children and adults. “AdventHealth Ocala is thrilled to partner with World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The All for the Horses Expo, an all-equine industry tradeshow, will be held on Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16, 2025 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Exposition Center 1. The event is planned for 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 2pm on Sunday. Returning for a third year, the All for the Horses Expo will bring back top […]Read More

November 3, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds wrapped up today, closing out a fabulous weekend at World Equestrian Center. The three-day culinary celebration brought a talented lineup of celebrity chefs to Ocala, including Chef Lorena Garcia, Marc Murphy, Esther Choi, Pitmaster Rashad Jones and Pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond. Junior Chef Michael Seegobin also joined […]Read More

Provided by UF Health Ocala, FL — UF Health officials and World Equestrian Center leaders on Wednesday celebrated the completion of a new 10,000-square-foot medical facility that continues the system’s push to expand its nationally recognized health care services for people living in or visiting the Marion County area. The location features eight exam rooms, two procedure rooms, a retail pharmacy, and X-ray imaging. “We are excited to […]Read More