By: VOCAL The 8th Annual VOCAL Furball is set for Friday, February 23, 2024 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The evening of festive fun and fabulous food is also a party with a purpose to raise awareness and generate funds for the prevention of homeless pets in Marion County. The theme for the evening “Paws and Pearls” is a nod to the thousands of furry […]Read More
Wilmington, Ohio – Whether visiting for a weekend or an extended stay, World Equestrian Center – Wilmington has accommodations for everyone. With a variety of on-site lodging options, WEC offers convenience and comfort on the showgrounds for riders, trainers, friends, and families. Reservations remain available at The Wilbur Estate, Home-Away-From-Homes, and Cabin Village for the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series. For those bringing their […]Read More
January 16, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Those interested in media accreditation for the 2024 World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) Winter Spectacular Show Series and the Longines League of Nations™ at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, are reminded to apply now. The Winter Spectacular Show Series is starting its third week of competition on January 17 and continues through March 24, 2024. The […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The grand finale of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, March 19-23, is set to thrill with a week-long showcase of five-star Jumping competition, featuring the highly anticipated North American qualifier for the inaugural Longines League of Nations™ Team Competition. World Equestrian Center – Ocala will welcome some of the world’s best Jumping athletes to take center stage in the WEC Grand […]Read More
Perhaps there is nowhere in Ocala more fitting for luxury retail than The Equestrian Hotel. With an incredible, award-nominated design that features polished marble floors and Swarovski crystal chandeliers, The Equestrian is the logical home for it’s diverse collection of luxe retailers, ranging from the iconic Lugano Diamonds to the eclectic travel boutique, the Debonair Collection. The newest beacon of style to emerge on the […]Read More
Equestrian Collection opened its doors this week as the newest addition to The Equestrian Hotel’s luxe lineup of high-end retail, joining The Debonair Collection, Lugano Diamonds and John Craig Clothier, as well as the whimsical toy shoppe, Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear. Nestled on the northeast end of the hotel, Equestrian Collection offers clients a selection of luxury linens, exquisite furnishings and home décor, all […]Read More
November 15, 2023 – Ocala, FL – Juniper, a leading full-service design, build and management landscape company, is a crucial partner at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), helping make the property one of the most stunning and beautifully landscaped equestrian facilities in North America. Juniper’s design team offers full-service landscape architecture and planning, landscape and irrigation construction, as well as long-term horticulture and agronomy management. […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Joining the World Equestrian Center campus in Ocala, Florida, The Riding Academy Hotel will offer nearly 400 additional suites to visitors looking to stay on-site and experience what has often been called “Disneyland for horse lovers.” While not a five-star experience like The Equestrian Hotel, guests will feel right at home in The Riding Academy Hotel, which offers many similarities to its luxurious […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Ocala presents the monthlong Winter Wonderland, returning for a third year to bring guests and visitors an enchanted celebration of the holiday season. Over one million twinkling lights will illuminate the WEC Grand Plaza, spreading holiday cheer daily from Friday, November 24 through Saturday, December 23, between 5pm and 9pm in the lead-up to Christmas Eve. Families will can bask in […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center – Ocala Board of Directors announced the appointment of two major roles at the WEC – Ocala facility, naming Jon Garner as the Horse Show Manager and Kelly McCabe as the Head Show Secretary. Garner has been a part of the Sport Management team at WEC – Ocala as the FEI Jumping consultant since opening day in January […]Read More
