World Equestrian Center – Ocala Featured in TIME’s Annual List of the World’s Greatest Places 

Ocala, Florida—Today, TIME reveals the annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay worldwide. World Equestrian Center – Ocala is one of 50 hotels and resorts to make the annual list and the only Florida resort featured on the stay list. Just 13 U.S. hotels and resorts are included this year. Recognized for its oak-lined campus in […]Read More

Save the Date for the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – July 24, 2024 – Join us this winter at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series. The 16-week series will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumpers and USEF National/Level 4 Jumpers from December 4, 2024, through April 6, 2025, offering more than $4 million in prize money and awards. WEC – Wilmington is the ideal destination […]Read More

WEC Oktoberfest Bringing Bavarian Fun on Back-to-Back Saturdays in October 

Get ready to prost! Saturday, October 5 and 12 from 11am to 4pm  Ocala, FL— Back for another year, WEC Oktoberfest powered by Gary Yeomans Ford will celebrate Bavarian culture and festivities in World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s Exposition Center 1 on October 5 and 12. Tickets are on sale now for the two, back-to-back Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. Attendees can break out the […]Read More

Save the Date: World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series 

World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is excited to announce that the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series will now take place from January 1 to March 23, 2025. This highly anticipated series offers a full winter circuit of world-class hunter/jumper competition, sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). In addition, two weeks of USEF-rated competition will be added from March 26 to […]Read More

Save the Date for the 2024 Fall Classic Series & Midwest Indoors Series at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – July 9, 2024 – Join us this fall at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) for the 2024 Fall Classic Series and the 2024 Midwest Indoors Series. The Fall Classic Series will feature five weeks of elite USEF-rated hunter/jumper competition, bringing top horse-and-athlete combinations and internationally acclaimed course designers to Wilmington. The 2024 Midwest Indoors Series will feature three weeks of USEF […]Read More

Sports at WEC Unveils Exciting New Offerings

Open Field Fridays (18+), Private Training Sessions and Field Rentals Now Available Ocala, FL – Sports at WEC is expanding their programming with three dynamic, new offerings: Open Field Fridays (18+) for adult pick-up soccer, private soccer training sessions and field rental services. On the heels of two successful, sold-out recreational soccer camps, the Sports at WEC team is bringing additional soccer options to the […]Read More

Stirrups Once Again Named Among the World’s Best Restaurants for Wine 

Ocala, FL — For a second year, Stirrups Restaurant has been honored with the Best of Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.  Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, appropriate to their cuisine and appealing to a broad range of wine […]Read More

Exciting Hunter Derby Opportunities at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Summer III

Wilmington, OHIO – June 28, 2024 – Entries and stall reservations remain open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Summer III horse show set to take place from August 7- August 11, 2024. Summer III will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumpers and nearly $300,000 in total prize money and awards and will host new, exciting opportunities with increased prize money in the hunter […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Welcomes Merck Animal Health to Family of Sponsors

June 26, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is pleased to welcome Merck Animal Health to its family of sponsors. WEC is proud to partner with a leader in the business of global animal health and join forces to promote the importance of the well-being of the equine athlete. “We are excited to partner with World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, a […]Read More

You’re Invited to the Sports at WEC Open House!

When: Friday, June 28, 2024 from 6pm – 8pmWhere: World Equestrian Center – OcalaWEC Exposition Center 21598 NW 87th Ct. Rd.Ocala, FL 34482 You’re invited to attend a free open house for Sports at WEC! Mark your calendars for Friday, June 28 from 6pm to 8pm to explore the world-class venue currently tailored for indoor soccer. The open-door evening is dedicated to introducing the Ocala […]Read More