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 […]
OCALA, Florida – Nov. 23, 2020 – The World Equestrian Center today named Agricon Equipment / Kubota Superstore the Official Agricultural Equipment Provider for the new equestrian sports and multipurpose venue, which is slated to open in January 2021. The five-year agreement makes Kubota the Official Tractor of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala, a 678-acre facility that will host year-round equestrian sports events in […]
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on junior rider Averi Malec of Brighton, Michigan. Averi grew up watching her sister show, but, for the majority of her life, Averi’s severe horse allergy prohibited her from pursuing her passion for horses. After years of allergy shots, Averi is chasing her dreams right into the Junior Hunters with her handsome Selle Français gelding, Enzo. This week, Averi took […]
Just in time for the holidays, World Equestrian Center’s own A Sudden Impulse boutique is available to browse online. A Sudden Impulse boutique features a collection of carefully curated items inspired by the equestrian lifestyle including popular WEC-branded apparel, fine jewelry, pet items and luxurious gifts. To order, email kasey.mahaffey@wec.net with the item name, size and color that you would like to purchase. Holiday orders […]
OCALA, Florida – November 16, 2020 – The World Equestrian Center — Ocala welcomes Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) to its family of founding sponsors. As part of a multi-year agreement, Coke Florida becomes a founding sponsor and the exclusive beverage provider for the Center, including all equestrian sports and multipurpose venues, which are slated to open in January 2021. The World Equestrian Center […]
This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on Addie Oderkirk of Grand Rapids, Michigan. At just 11 years old, Addie is successfully making her way around the 2’6″ with her adorable OOTB mare. Addie took time this week to chat with us about the start of her riding career in the UK, the horses she has owned and the goals she has set for herself over the […]
Save the date! “A Sudden Impulse” NSBA Show and Futurities Friday, April 23rd thru Saturday, May 1st, 2021 More info to post soon at www.wec.net Approximately $350,000 in prize money Stall Reservations start on January 1st, 2021 – More Information coming soon to reserve! Vendors and Sponsorships Call: Christy Baxter at 561-252-4510 Join us for an exciting opportunity to show at the brand new World […]
November 13, 2020 To our valued exhibitors: The health and safety of our equine and human athletes is of the utmost importance to us at World Equestrian Center. Our state of the art facility was built from the ground up to be the safest, most modern venue in the industry. We have assembled a group of industry professionals experienced in show management, competition support and […]
November 11, 2020 Dear World Equestrian Center Exhibitors: We recently released a Guide to World Equestrian Center – Ocala hunter/jumper competition for the 2021 show season. The 12 week show series featured USEF events, FEI events, a robust prize money offering, a schedule filled with numerous specialty events and 10 weeks of competition featuring a “New Way to Go” with sanctioning through the National Snaffle […]
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on 15-year-old Sophie Miller of Powell Ohio. Sophie had great success as a young rider in the pony ring with her ponies Whoopi and Miley and is now moving up (pun intended) to her new, nearly-17-hand lease Elton. Sophie took time to chat with us this week about her previous pony career, her excitement for her future with Elton and […]