New and Familiar Faces Lead Laps of Honor on First Day of World Equestrian Center September Dressage CDI3*

Ocala, FL – Competing in the climate-controlled, immaculate indoor arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), dressage athletes returned for the WEC September Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. Competition began on Thursday, September 14, 2023, and continues with Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and USEF/USDF-rated classes through Sunday, September 17. Opening the week with a win was Olympian Ashley Holzer (USA) riding Hansel, […]Read More

Olympic, World and European Champion Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Benjamin Werndl Lead December Masterclass at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

September 14, 2023 – Ocala, FL – Marking the next installment of the Masterclass series held at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL, the venue will host Olympic, World and newly crowned 2023 European champion Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and her brother, top Dressage rider and trainer Benjamin Werndl, of Germany. The through the levels Masterclass will be held on December 8-9, 2023, […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – International Dressage competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week for the September Dressage CDI3* competition presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. National Dressage competition will be held in the CaptiveOne Advisors Indoor Arena 1 and UF Health Indoor Arena 2 from Friday-Sunday. Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CDI competition will be held in Indoor Arena 4 from Thursday-Sunday. […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Welcomes Hagyard Equine Medical Institute as Official Show Veterinarian

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is thrilled to announce a partnership with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. For the remainder of the 2023 and 2024 hunter/jumper show series, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will serve as the Official Show Veterinarian at World Equestrian Center. Hagyard is amongst the most recognized and trusted names in equine care. Equipped with a full-service equine medical facility in […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Awarded Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier

September 8, 2023 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL, has been awarded a Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier for the 2024/2025 through 2027/2028 World Cup seasons. WEC – Ocala was one of eight venues selected by the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) at its Board meeting on August 29, 2023, to host Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifiers […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – This week World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting the Summers End Morgan & Saddlebred Horse Show from September 7-10 in Indoor Arena 3 and Festivals of Speed Car Show in Expo 2 on Sunday, September 10. Summers End Morgan & Saddlebred Horse Show highlights include Academy Riders on Saturday afternoon and Handicapped Exceptional Riders Friday at 3pm. For the prize list […]Read More

September Dressage CDI3* Dining Experience Presented by Wheels Up

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala invites you Friday, September 15 at 7pm to watch top-level dressage combinations from across the globe dance to music during the September Dressage CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle with the September Dressage Dining Experience presented by Wheels Up. Enjoy a delicious meal along with an open bar with a premier view of the competition in one of our […]Read More

Entries & Stall Reservations Now Open for World Equestrian Center – Ohio Midwest Indoors & Winter Classic 1

Wilmington, Ohio – Entries and stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center – Ohio Midwest Indoors I, Midwest Indoors II and Winter Classic 1. Midwest Indoors II will play host to the prestigious WEC Medal Finals! Qualifiers will be emailed invitations and qualifying opportunities will continue at all shows leading up to the finals. Come show in our spacious, climate-controlled indoor arenas, overflowing […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine Vol III 2023 Out Now

World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL III 2023 is out now! Grab your FREE copy at either venue or read it online now at wec.net! Our cover story pays tribute to Hannah Serfass, the talented young rider who lost her life in a riding accident in April. During her touching memorial service, Hannah’s family shared a heartfelt message to all: keep riding for Hannah. Scores of […]Read More

Volume III 2023

In this issue we share a collection of stories based on faith, kindness and determination to succeed.   We pay tribute to Hannah Serfass, a talented junior rider taken too soon. Her extraordinary life pays witness to her faith and she will forever provide an inspiration to others through the #rideforhannah movement.  Spend 24-Hours with Daniel Geitner, an inspiring horseman whose dreams became reality through […]Read More