The 7th Annual Furball Gala Seeks to Raise Funds to Address Issue of Homeless Pets in Ocala/Marion County

Ocala, FL – Mermaid, a beautiful American Staffordshire Terrier, is ready to greet guests decked out in formal attire during the 7th Annual Furball, presented by Lugano Diamonds at the World Equestrian Center on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Mermaid is the official Furball Ambassador and is available for adoption through VOCAL. Furball guests are able to spend some time with the adorable 3-year-old pooch in […]Read More

UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Equine Rehabilitative Services Up and Running

The equine veterinarians at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) are board-certified in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation, are well-versed in the demands of each individual sport horse and can provide a range of rehabilitative treatments and programs to ensure your horse performs or recovers at its best. Rehabilitation therapy may be used to treat a variety of […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing an array of fun family-friendly events including week V of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series, Food Truck Friday, 2023 Marion County Father Daughter Dance, Alltech Lunch & Learn and Festivals of Speed. The 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala continues with eight more weeks of elite hunter/jumper competition featuring events at […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #8 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, February 1 to Sunday, February 5. This week of competition will feature thrilling hunter and hunter and jumper classes including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #7 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #7 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, January 29. Competition was fierce in both the hunter and jumper rings throughout the week with impressive wins in each feature class. Megan Bash (USA) and FF Dior amazed the crowd in the Sanctuary with their win in the $30,000 Grand Prix while Kristjan Good (CAN) swept the $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week IV Highlights

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted another exhilarating week of equestrian sport during week IV of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Jelmer Hoekstra (NED) snagged his second consecutive win in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix, this time under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena aboard Origi Van’t Roosaker. The highlight event of the week, the $100,000 UF Health Grand […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Congratulates 2022 Year-End Winners

World Equestrian Center is pleased to recognize our hard-working exhibitors with year-end championship awards. Exhibitors accumulated points based on placings at World Equestrian Center shows at both the Wilmington and Ocala venues throughout the 2022 competition season. Championship prizes and ribbons have been awarded up to sixth place in nearly 200 divisions. Year-end awards may be picked up at either facility.  Click below to see […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Samantha Schaefer

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on accomplished show jumping and hunter rider, Samantha Schaefer of Westminster, Maryland. Schaefer has dominated the sport ever since she was a junior rider, taking home numerous impressive titles at premier shows across the continent. We caught up with Schaefer to learn more about her incredible career and three of her top mounts. WEC: Tell us […]Read More

Santiago Lambre & The Diamant Rose Z Notch the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic Victory

Ocala, FL – National show jumping competition for week IV of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala culminated this afternoon as an elite field of horse-and-rider combinations competed for the top prize in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Kenny Krome (USA) set the closing tracks where Santiago Lambre and his own The Diamant Rose Z […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Barney & Olivia Jacob

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the father-daughter amateur duo, Barney and Olivia Jacob. The Jacobs, originally from Lake Angelus, Michigan, share a growing love for the sport and continue to show alongside each other throughout the competition season. Olivia, a recent University of Kentucky graduate, rides and trains out of Indigo Show Stables in Lexington, Kentucky while Barney rides and […]Read More