This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on multifaceted horsewoman Amy Hassinger. Not only is Amy the CEO of three widely recognizable industry brands including Hassinger Equine Spots Medicine & Rehabilitation, she also owns and shows her (self-proclaimed) “small collection” of horses in various disciplines. Amy was at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with Hassinger Equine Spots Medicine & Rehabilitation this week for the Tom Powers Triple […]Read More

This week brings a special edition of the Sunday Spotlight highlighting Cody Parrish of Parrish Quarter Horses. Cody is a third-generation horseman, running Parrish Quarter Horses alongside his father, Brett Parrish, and mother, Candy Parrish. Cody has made the trip from Pavo, Georgia, to World Equestrian Center — Ocala to compete in the Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity this week. He took the time to […]Read More

OCALA, Florida – Dec. 8, 2020 – The World Equestrian Center has named Communications Direct, Inc./A Motorola Solutions Provider as the Official Communications Provider for the new equestrian sports and multipurpose venue in Ocala, Florida. The facility will open in January 2021. The five-year agreement makes Communications Direct, Inc./A Motorola Solutions Provider the Official Communications Provider for the World Equestrian Center — Ocala, a 678-acre […]Read More

Ocala, Florida – World Equestrian Center has announced seven dates for dressage competition of varying levels to take place at their new facility in Ocala, FL, during 2021. The events will span the year from January through December, and will include Level II, National and CDI-rated competition. For prize list and entries visit horseshowoffice.com. “Hosting competition for all equestrian disciplines is a key part of […]Read More

OCALA, Florida, Dec. 7, 2020 – Join us April 30 through May 1 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the inaugural Festivals of Speed celebration. This event follows our much-anticipated, 2021 opening as a world-class, luxury event destination. Visitors will experience the exquisite hospitality and exhibition space our venue has to offer, coupled with classic automotive designs courtesy of Festivals of Speed. Saturday, the […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Britney Barnes of Zeeland, Michigan. Britney rides with her mom at Topcrest Stable and has an affinity for rescue horses. She took the time this week to chat with us about her two mounts, training with her mom and her new Corgi puppy. WEC: How did you get into riding? Britney: My mom is a trainer, so I was […]Read More

Ocala, Florida – December 4, 2020 – Vendors interested in partnering with World Equestrian Center — Ocala for its inaugural winter show season may apply now to be a part of the superior shopping experience that will be offered for all exhibitors and guests starting in January 2021. With more than 100,000 square feet of retail space at its new facility, World Equestrian Center — […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on junior Sarah Newman of White Lake Michigan. Sarah just moved up from the pony ring last year and is well on her way to showing in the Junior Hunters and Equitation next season. Sarah took time this week to chat with us about her new mount, Nexton, her hopes for riding in college and her love for nature photography. […]Read More

In the hustle and bustle of the horse world, it is sometimes easy to forget how lucky we are to participate in equestrian sports. Whether we are trail riding or showing at national finals, each of us are truly blessed to have our beloved horses in our lives every day. In the spirit of gratitude on Thanksgiving, Jessica Sulkers shares the comeback story of her […]Read More

The World Equestrian Center — Ocala will host multiple horse shows through the year, starting with the Tom Powers Futurity in December and the 2021 World Equestrian Center Winter Spectacular running running January through April. Shows and events are planned throughout the year and are held both indoors and outdoors. The initial sign up phase will be completed by clicking on the links below. The […]Read More