OCALA, Florida – August 4, 2021 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) announced today that it has acquired the iconic Ocala Jockey Club. The nearly 1000-acre facility has a rich history in hosting top equestrian events and in hospitality with an event space that offers unparalleled views of the rolling hills and incomparable Ocala sunsets. Moving forward, the facility will be known as The World Equestrian Jockey Club. […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Ocala – July 27, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala features three more weeks of our Summer Series NSBA hunter/jumper horse shows, and we are committed to safety and wellbeing of all equine and human athletes at our facilities. Considering the recent positive case of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to EHV-1 at the Sonoma Horse Park in California, World […]Read More
In this issue, we celebrate the opening of the stunning Equestrian Hotel at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. In the style of a fabulous French chateau, the hotel is the crown jewel of the venue, with beautifully appointed suites and guest rooms, a luxury day spa, a whimsical toy store, the elegant Stirrups Restaurant and relaxed Yellow Pony pub. Top it off with amazing views […]Read More
Come join us at The Championship Show as a VENDOR this fall! Special discounted pricing for all Championship Show vendors: $2500 flat fee for ALL booth sizes for the duration of the show: September 29 – October 24. Vendor locations are tentatively set to be in Indoor Arenas 3 & 4 with a climate controlled environment. Come and be part of this exciting inaugural event […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on amateur Jumper rider Kady Abrahmson, winner of last night’s $30,000 WEC Grand Prix aboard her own Banco Du Moulin. The young champion is a force to be reckoned with, in and out of the show ring. Kady’s love and dedication for horses has been strong throughout her life – it is what truly sets her apart from the rest. […]Read More
World Equestrian Center management has decided that beginning May 3rd, all 2021 competitions at our Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida, venues will be sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). As a competition organizer we have experienced incredible support from the NSBA and their executives. For our exhibitors, in addition to being an affordable choice, the NSBA offers many benefits including transparency, safe and […]Read More
Reserve your stalls now for A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featuring more than $360,000 in added prize money. A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity show starts on April 23, 2021, and runs through May 1, 2021, and hosts a mix of Western and Hunter competition. View Prize List Book Stall Reservations Book Lodging Lodging at World Equestrian Center […]Read More
Ocala, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala opened its doors to international dressage competitors on Thursday, April 15, and will host the World Equestrian Center Dressage III CDI3*, through April 18, 2021. The World Equestrian Center Dressage III CDI3* is the first international competition sanctioned by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) to be held at the new World Equestrian Center – Ocala venue. The […]Read More
Feature class action continued this afternoon with an international field of 17 entries taking to the Sanctuary arena to contest the Grand Prix course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Only five competitors qualified to return for the jump off where just one day after his birthday, Kevin McCarthy and his trusted partner Catch A Star HSS flew through the course for the win. […]Read More
Vendors interested in partnering with World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the upcoming World Equestrian Center Dressage III CDI3* may apply now to be a part of the superior shopping experience that will be available to all exhibitors. The inaugural international competition, sanctioned by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), is slated to take place at World Equestrian Center – Ocala from April 15-18, 2021. Online […]Read More
