What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting several events this week, including week V of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the Rooney’s and the Equestrian Collection Grand Opening Celebration and the Marion County Father-Daughter Dance.  Celebrate the grand opening of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s own luxurious brands, Rooney’s and the Equestrian Collection, located on the first floor of The Equestrian […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues Wednesday, January 31 with Winter Classic 8. Competition will run through Sunday, February 4 and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 EquiJet Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL […]Read More

Entries Due Soon for World Equestrian Center February Dressage CDI3*

January 31, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Entries for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* show presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, which runs February 15-18, 2024, in Ocala, FL, are due on February 7, 2024. The competition features Fédération Equestre International (FEI) sanctioned classes as well as USEF/USDF-rated classes in the new beautiful outdoor arena complex. Riders are advised to be aware that entries are […]Read More

UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC Serves Equine Athletes & Horses from Surrounding Areas

By: UF Veterinary Hospital University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) offers leading-edge care to equine athletes on-site as well as horses from the surrounding area. No matter what brings you to WEC – Ocala, our team of board-certified specialists are here to serve you with an unprecedented array of equine veterinary services.  As we enter the 2024 Winter Spectacular […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week IV Highlights 

Ocala, FL – Week IV of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series saw several familiar faces in the winner’s circle. There were several back-to-back victories on Hunter Derby Friday as Daniel Geitner secured his second win aboard Easy Money in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, and Grace Loughlin piloted Briljant Z to another first-place finish in the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 7 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 7 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, January 24 to Sunday, January 28. Canada’s Sam Pegg swept the $30,000 Grand Prix on Saturday evening, while Claire Austin (USA) sped to the win in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Incredible lived up to his name Friday in the R+L, winning the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Jodie Camberg 

Ocala, FL – This week’s World Equestrian Center – Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Jodie Camberg, a hard-working professional that works for Golden Oaks Farm, in Ocala, Florida. Camberg, who describes herself as the “Assistant Trainer/Barn Manager/Cheerleader” is not only a hardworking professional but also a standout athlete in both the hunter and jumper rings. We had a chance to catch up with Camberg to […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Mindy Coretz

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Mindy Coretz of Eighteen Acres Farm. The professional rider of Tulsa, Oklahoma, made the journey to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first time with her grand prix mount, Nicolina, and a group of talented client and personal horses. Coretz brings a heartwarming light to the sport, with her love for the horses and […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas Scores Second Success in $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix Aboard MTM Pablo 

Ocala, FL – Spectators and exhibitors alike gathered at the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the fourth Saturday night event of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix. Designed by FEI Level III course designer Ken Krome (USA), the intricate track set the stage for top-notch competitors hailing from nine different nations. Ultimately, it was […]Read More

Sam Pegg Sweeps $30,000 Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 7

Wilmington, Ohio – Canada’s Sam Pegg stole the show in the $30,000 Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 7, securing a one-two finish with Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Hauptstutbuch) and Formidable Diamant (Diamant De Semilly x Nobel Lady), respectively. The professional athlete of Ten Sixty Stables rode four entries in the Saturday night class, taking home the lion’s share […]Read More