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

World Equestrian Center – Ocala, The Equestrian Hotel and More Recognized as Gold Winners in the 2024 Best of the 352

The Best of the 352 is back for another year and World Equestrian Center – Ocala is proud to be among the winners! We’ve swept top placements across a range of categories, thanks to the support of all those who voted for us this year.  The Best of the 352 celebrates the best businesses and services in our community, based on the votes of local […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Announces Sports at WEC’s Academy 54 Player Development Program for Elite Soccer Training

Ocala, FL – A new program from Sports at WEC is available for competitive soccer players in the Ocala area this summer season. The Academy 54 Player Development Program is designed to provide elite soccer training for competitive youth players from the comfort of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s climate-controlled, indoor soccer fields in Exposition Center 2.  The Academy 54 Player Development Program is tailored […]Read More

Save This Summer Season With Competition Opportunities at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – May 7, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is thrilled to debut exciting, affordable opportunities at its centrally located, premier facility. WEC will introduce a new Schooling Show Series this summer and continues to offer the Young Horse Incentive at every show through Fall Classic #3. With five weeks of horse show opportunities, exhibitors can compete in the state-of-the-art outdoor […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Launches Newest Venture: Sports at WEC

Ocala, FL — May 6, 2024 — World Equestrian Center – Ocala is thrilled to announce the launch of Sports at WEC, a new sports organization based out of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s premier multipurpose facility.  Sports at WEC will offer a variety of diverse sports training programs to the greater Ocala area, starting with the Academy 54 recreational youth soccer camp beginning the […]Read More

International Jumping Competition Offered in 2024 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

April 29, 2024 – Ocala, FL – For athletes who want to gain valuable international ranking points, there are three opportunities to compete in Fèdèration Equestre International (FEI) divisions this summer at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Ocala, FL. The 2024 Summer Series offers nine weeks of Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition including national grand prix classes on June 11-August 11, with the […]Read More

Stall and Entry Reminder for 2024 Spring/Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, OHIO – April 25, 2024 – Entries and stall reservations remain open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) 2024 Spring/Summer Series. The Spring I and II and Summer I and II horse shows will feature USEF rated hunter/jumper competition and nearly $100,000 in prize money and awards. WEC offers classes for everyone from cross rails to grand prix. Exhibitors can look forward to […]Read More