Ocala, FL — May 6, 2024 — World Equestrian Center – Ocala is thrilled to announce the launch of Sports at WEC, a new sports organization based out of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s premier multipurpose facility.  Sports at WEC will offer a variety of diverse sports training programs to the greater Ocala area, starting with the Academy 54 recreational youth soccer camp beginning the […]Read More

Ocala, Florida – The Riding Academy Hotel is now open in Ocala, Florida. As the newest asset to come online at World Equestrian Center, The Riding Academy Hotel offers 390 upscale studios and suites for guests at America’s largest equestrian complex.  Opening ahead of schedule and just in time for the Longines League of Nations™ international qualifier March 19-23, The Riding Academy Hotel will welcome […]Read More

Ocala, FL – The excitement doesn’t end with the Longines League of Nations™ Team Competition during the grand finale week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series! On Thursday, March 21, spectators can witness an exhilarating event as top-ranked athletes take to the arena for the $330,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSIO5* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.   Brace yourself to be wowed by the highest level […]Read More

A new era lies ahead for World Equestrian Center – Ocala as The Riding Academy Hotel begins accepting reservations online for 2024. The 390-suite hotel is the newest addition to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, joining The Equestrian Hotel which currently offers 248 luxury rooms and suites to guests at the world-class equestrian complex.  The Riding Academy Hotel’s spacious accommodations will feature a range of […]Read More

Are you a planner looking for an experience that can’t be produced anywhere else? Having debuted in 2020, World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, has officially hit its stride as one of the top venues in the Southern United States. WEC – Ocala offers a unique blend of top-notch facilities, unparalleled ambiance, and a host of amenities that make it an ideal choice for events […]Read More

Perhaps there is nowhere in Ocala more fitting for luxury retail than The Equestrian Hotel. With an incredible, award-nominated design that features polished marble floors and Swarovski crystal chandeliers, The Equestrian is the logical home for it’s diverse collection of luxe retailers, ranging from the iconic Lugano Diamonds to the eclectic travel boutique, the Debonair Collection.  The newest beacon of style to emerge on the […]Read More

Equestrian Collection opened its doors this week as the newest addition to The Equestrian Hotel’s luxe lineup of high-end retail, joining The Debonair Collection, Lugano Diamonds and John Craig Clothier, as well as the whimsical toy shoppe, Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear. Nestled on the northeast end of the hotel, Equestrian Collection offers clients a selection of luxury linens, exquisite furnishings and home décor, all […]Read More

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, this event will be moved to the lobby of Indoor Arena 2. Celebrate the re-release of an exclusive-edition Breyer® in a WEC-branded box honoring America’s War Horse, featuring Author Robin Hutton and Artist Jocelyn Russell   World Equestrian Center will unveil an exclusive-edition Breyer® Model Horse of Staff Sergeant Reckless in a World-Equestrian-Center-branded box during a free event on December 10, […]Read More

The third iteration of the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds came to a close this weekend after three days of extraordinary culinary celebration. But the festival is about more than just enjoying the best food and fine wine—it’s about giving back and inspiring the next generation of culinarians.  Before the official start of the festival weekend, all four celebrity chefs—Lorena Garcia, […]Read More

Ocala, FL – Joining the World Equestrian Center campus in Ocala, Florida, The Riding Academy Hotel will offer nearly 400 additional suites to visitors looking to stay on-site and experience what has often been called “Disneyland for horse lovers.” While not a five-star experience like The Equestrian Hotel, guests will feel right at home in The Riding Academy Hotel, which offers many similarities to its luxurious […]Read More