OCALA, Florida – Feb. 17, 2021 – Entries are now open for the A Sudden Impulse NSBA and Futurity, which takes place April 23-May 1, 2021 at the new World Equestrian Center — Ocala. A Sudden Impulse NSBA and Futurity horse show is managed by Peak-Equine Productions and sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). It will feature more than 160 classes in 16 […]Read More

Nearly 100 entries took to the Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for Week 11’s Derby Friday to contest the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6″-3’9″, $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Open and $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Non Pro. Courses for today’s classes were designed by Patrick Rodes and featured fences that emulated natural hunt field obstacles including hedges, stone walls and hay bales. $20,000 WEC […]Read More

Feature classes for Week 11 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular kicked off this afternoon with 36 entries vying for the win in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix. An international field of riders representing 8 countries contested the course designed by Alan Wade of Ireland, an FEI Level 4 course designer. The track featured multiple liverpool fences and three combinations, along with […]Read More

Week 10 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular brought another exciting week of equestrian sport with repeat wins for several riders in feature classes. Feature jumper classes incorporated courses designed by FEI Level 4 course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral of Portugal, while feature hunter classes displayed courses designed by Scott Alder of Michigan. The week included a special $75,000 Grand Prix sponsored […]Read More

For Immediate Release OCALA, Florida – March 15, 2021 – World Equestrian Center has acquired Mona’s Monograms, a company with 25 years of experience in customized embroidery, printing and engraving for the equestrian industry. Mona’s Monograms mobile shop has been a fixture at premiere horse shows earning a reputation for quality custom farm and stable branding, personalized equestrian products and clothing, and unique horse show […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on junior rider Izzy Beisel. At just 13 years old, Izzy is making a name for herself in the jumper ring, winning back-to-back $7,500 Futures Prix classes at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, besting a field of professionals including her father and trainer, David Beisel. Izzy cherishes the time she spends with her horse-centric family, both at horse shows and […]Read More

The WEC Grand Arena hosted thrilling equestrian sport today for the $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix. Courses for the classes were designed by FEI Level 4 course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral of Portugal and featured inviting tracks with multiple combinations. $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Grand Prix Thirty entries took to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights for this evening’s $75,000 […]Read More

Week 10’s Derby Friday took over the Stadium today as more than 75 entries contested the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6″-3’9″, $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Open and $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Non Pro. Courses for today’s classes were designed by Scott Alder of Michigan and featured a track of inviting natural obstacles. Handy rounds in each class offered several opportunities for inside turns, allowing entries […]Read More

Clear, sunny skies and warm temperatures set the perfect backdrop for another week of exciting equestrian sport as we kicked off Week 10 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021. Feature classes began this afternoon with a field of 22 entries vying for the win in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix. The class featured a technical course designed by Bernardo Costa Cabral […]Read More

Abby and Mike Holsomback were the first couple to say, “I do,” at the new World Equestrian Center – Ocala on February 27, 2021. The bridal party spent the morning getting ready and taking portraits at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club before heading to World Equestrian Center – Ocala for their ceremony. The couple chose to say their vows in the Chapel, located at […]Read More