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

World Equestrian Center – Ocala presents the monthlong Winter Wonderland, returning for a third year to bring guests and visitors an enchanted celebration of the holiday season. Over one million twinkling lights will illuminate the WEC Grand Plaza, spreading holiday cheer daily from Friday, November 24 through Saturday, December 23, between 5pm and 9pm in the lead-up to Christmas Eve. Families will can bask in […]Read More

Tour one of the largest and most successful Clydesdale operations in the world when you stay at The Equestrian Hotel. The Equestrian Hotel at World Equestrian Center – Ocala has a brand new package featuring a stay in luxury at The Equestrian Hotel and a tour of the award-winning Grandview Clydesdales farm. During the tour, guests can explore the show, training, and breeding barns, meet […]Read More

The third annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds is returning to World Equestrian Center – Ocala on November 3-5, 2023 and now guests can access even more of the fun.  By popular request, a limited number of tickets are now on sale for the kickoff event on the evening of November 3. The three-day festival weekend begins with the Barbecue, Bourbon […]Read More

October 10, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The Equestrian Hotel has been named among the winners of Northstar Meetings Group’s 7th Annual Stella Awards, the meetings industry’s highest honor. The Equestrian Hotel has placed in three categories: Voted on and judged by meeting planners, the Stella Awards recognize the world’s best hotels, airlines, convention and conference centers, cruise lines, destination marketing organizations and destination management companies. A […]Read More