Check out what’s happening this week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! The beautiful Ocala facility has so much to offer including fun events, live music, shopping, and amazing food. This week, the American Paint Horse Association – Eastern National Championship Show will be running from Wednesday, September 16 – 19 in Arena 4. The show will begin at 7am and run all day holding […]Read More
August 31, 2021 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) is pleased to announce the opening of a new online store featuring WEC branded merchandise, clothing and accessories. Visitors to WEC who have enjoyed shopping at the A Sudden Impulse boutique at both WEC venues will now have the opportunity to shop their favorite styles along with new releases, WEC gift cards and items available exclusively online. […]Read More
Ocala, FL –World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce that the facility has been chosen as host venue for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) National Championships. The championships are set to take place at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on April 14-16, 2022, April 2023 and April 2024. This year’s event will feature a Dual Discipline Team Championship and […]Read More
Ocala, Fla. – Aug. 16, 2021 – Circuit stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular horse show series featuring the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) sanctioned hunter/jumper competition. Below you will find the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular stall reservation process for the 12-week circuit. The Winter Spectacular circuit stall duration begins Dec. 27, 2021 […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on two junior rider siblings from New England. Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Kennedy and fourteen-year-old Aidan Kennedy traveled nearly fourteen hours to join us for their first ever WEC show! These two junior riders have been atop horses since they were both three years old and have had much success since then in the show ring. Elizabeth and Aiden’s parents, Cormac and […]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
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on thirteen-year-old Maelyn Taule, a talented junior rider from Cincinnati, Ohio. Maelyn is fresh onto the Hunter/Jumper scene, as she grew up showing and competing on the Quarter Horse circuit. We sat down to chat with Maelyn about her many show ring accomplishments, the transitions from stock horses to Warmbloods, her hobbies, and showing at World Equestrian Center. WEC: Tell […]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
The final week of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular brought another thrilling schedule of equestrian sport with several exciting finale classes. The week included a $200,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix, three $75,000 hunter derbies and even a $10,000 2’6″ hunter derby, along with countless additional finale classes. Thursday’s $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix saw a field of 35 entries contest a technical course. […]Read More
We had a fantastic time during the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021 and we loved spending time with all of our exhibitors. Throughout the 12 weeks, our exhibitors shared their experiences with us on social media via Instagram. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the show through the eyes of our World Equestrian Center – Ocala exhibitors. Thank […]Read More
