Ocala, FL – September 2, 2022 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala has elected to cancel The Championship Show 2022 all-around western competition due to lack of entries. The National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) event was scheduled for September 29 – October 16 and offered $1.5 million in cash and prizes. All stabling and entries fees paid will be reimbursed. Cancelled lodging reservations will be […]Read More
August 30, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – Dressage horses and riders took to the indoor arenas at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala on August 26-28, 2022, for national competition at the Dressage XIV and XV shows, presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. The climate-controlled arenas made it possible for junior, amateur and open riders to showcase their talented horses from Intro […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Come indulge in a variety of delicious food and shop at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With the upcoming holiday, there are no events happening this week, but we have a full line up of family-friendly events during the month of September. Visit the WEC Calendar to see what events are coming up. Please note that our outlet restaurants are closed on […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Entries and weekly stall reservations are now open for the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The 12-week series is comprised of United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition running consecutively from January 4, 2023 through March 26, 2023. Week IX, February 28, 2023 through March 5, 2023 will showcase Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI3* competition. The Premier Equitation Cup […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomes back nationally-rated dressage competition this weekend. The Dressage XIV & XV competition sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage will be held in the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1, UF Health Arena 2 and Arena 4 from August 26 – 28. Click HERE to view the daily ride times. Visit Dressage at WEC – Ocala for additional information. This […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala would like to thank everyone for another great summer circuit. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our exhibitors, spectators, sponsors, retailers, vendors and guests. We hope to welcome you all back for the 2022 Fall Show Series and 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series, both sanctioned by United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). 2022 Fall Show Series […]Read More
The final week of the 2022 USEF Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted another jam-packed week of thrilling equestrian sport. The week was filled with new names taking home the top prize in feature classes. Todd Minikus and Amex Z scored the final Saturday night grand prix victory of the Summer Series. The finale of the 2022 USEF Summer Series at World […]Read More
This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on three-time Pan American medalist and Team USA Olympic rider Lauren Hough. Hough’s extended list of successes began early, earning numerous championships in the hunter, jumper and equitation rings as a junior rider. From then on, she represented the USA at seven FEI World Cup Finals, the Olympics in Sydney, Australia, over 40 Nations Cup appearances and winning three […]Read More
Ocala, FL – On Saturday afternoon, the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix brought together 36 starters from 13 countries to vie for the top prize. Ultimately it was Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) and Sigma Stables LLC’s Amstrong De Moyon (Rock’n Roll Semilly x Opaline De Moyon) who found the fastest track and the top spot on the leaderboard. FEI Level IV course designer, Guilherme Jorge […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight rider shines on Leigha Schrader of Woodbine, Maryland. Leigha began volunteering at Days End Farm Horse Rescue when she was just 12-years-old. After spending years learning the ropes and earning thousands of volunteer hours, she rose through the ranks and now works as an assistant trainer within the organization. Her role consists of training rehabilitation horses and preparing them for adoption, […]Read More
