Tour one of the largest and most successful Clydesdale operations in the world when you stay at The Equestrian Hotel. The Equestrian Hotel at World Equestrian Center – Ocala has a brand new package featuring a stay in luxury at The Equestrian Hotel and a tour of the award-winning Grandview Clydesdales farm. During the tour, guests can explore the show, training, and breeding barns, meet […]Read More
The third annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds is returning to World Equestrian Center – Ocala on November 3-5, 2023 and now guests can access even more of the fun. By popular request, a limited number of tickets are now on sale for the kickoff event on the evening of November 3. The three-day festival weekend begins with the Barbecue, Bourbon […]Read More
October 12, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The 2023 November and December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala is set to host a distinguished lineup of globally acclaimed course designers who will design the show jumping courses within the prestigious WEC Grand Arena. This four-week series will feature Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competitions approved by US Equestrian, taking place from November 8-19, 2023, […]Read More
October 10, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The Equestrian Hotel has been named among the winners of Northstar Meetings Group’s 7th Annual Stella Awards, the meetings industry’s highest honor. The Equestrian Hotel has placed in three categories: Voted on and judged by meeting planners, the Stella Awards recognize the world’s best hotels, airlines, convention and conference centers, cruise lines, destination marketing organizations and destination management companies. A […]Read More
Attention Ocala job-seekers! Bring your résumé October 10-12 and be considered for a host of openings at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With three dates on the calendar, the upcoming job fairs in Exposition Center 2 will offer candidates the opportunity to stop by anytime from 10am to 7pm to be interviewed on-the-spot for a range of open positions in the travel, tourism and hospitality […]Read More
WILMINGTON, Ohio – October 3, 2023 – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2024 Winter in the Midwest series, featuring 16 weeks of USEF Premier/Level 4 jumpers. The indoor circuit runs from December 6, 2023, through April 16, 2024, and offers more than $4 million in prize money and prizes. World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is an ideal […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) presents the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) held from January 3-March 24, 2024. WEC – Ocala is pleased to announce weekly stalls/paddocks and entries are now OPEN for the 12-week hunter/jumper circuit featuring Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition and five-weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI) competition. The circuit is slated to be […]Read More
June 29, 2023— Stirrups Restaurant has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. After two years committed to wine curation under the joint guidance of Complex Director of Food and Beverage, Jeremy Gow, and Beverage Director and Master Sommelier, Roland Micu, Stirrups Restaurant has won the prestigious Best of Award of […]Read More
June 6, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to announce the addition of Dimples® Horse Treats to its family of sponsors for the 2023 competition season. WEC – Wilmington is thrilled to partner with organizations that recognize that all horses deserve a healthy homemade treat. “Dimples Horse Treats is excited to team with WEC as we cater to the same […]Read More
OCALA, Florida — The Equestrian Hotel is pleased to partner with The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park, one of Ocala’s top local attractions to bring guests premier access to quintessential area experiences through a new hotel stay package promotion. Starting in May of 2023, guests can book a stay in one of The Equestrian Hotel’s luxurious, equestrian-inspired rooms or suites and choose to experience […]Read More
