WEC – Ocala Partners with The Wild Horse Refuge to Support Wild Horse Conservation

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is proud to announce a partnership with The Wild Horse Refuge (TWHR), owned and operated by The Wild Animal Sanctuary and dedicated to the conservation and rewilding of wild horses. This collaboration represents a meaningful step forward in advancing TWHR’s mission to provide a natural, free-roaming sanctuary for mustangs on 30,000 acres of open range. Through this […]Read More

Save the Date: All For The Horses Expo Returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala February 13-15, 2026 

Ocala, FL – The All for the Horses Expo, an all-equine industry expo, is set to return for a fourth year at World Equestrian Center – Ocala February 13-15. The 2026 expo will be held in Indoor Arena 5 on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 from 9am to 4pm, and Sunday, February 15 from 9am to 2pm.   The All for the Horses Expo […]Read More

Tickets Now On Sale for the 2025 Ocala Food & Wine Festival at WEC 

Ocala, FL — Tickets are now available to attend the 2025 Ocala Food & Wine Festival, returning to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) from November 7-9, 2025. In its fifth year, the annual chef-led festival features three days of culinary celebration, including chef demonstrations and competition, beverage tastings, beer, wine and spirits education, and samples of extraordinary cuisine, all supporting the Public Education Foundation […]Read More

US Equestrian Announces Location of 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship will take place at World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Fla., from May 13-17, 2026. The USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship will offer the opportunity for qualified combinations to test themselves in the exciting atmosphere of the Grand Arena at WEC – Ocala and compete for the title […]Read More

Vicente Guillen & Evolene De Carles Close Out Summer Series on Top in $50,000 AdventHealth National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The 2025 Summer Series concluded in thrilling fashion on Sunday at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with the $50,000 AdventHealth National Grand Prix. Twenty-eight top horse-and-rider combinations entered the ring, each hoping to secure one final victory for the summer. In the end, it was Vicente Guillen (VEN) who claimed the win aboard his longtime partner, Evolene De Carles (Kannan x Rafale […]Read More

Luis Pedro Biraben & Vasco 109 Score A Sweet Victory in the $130,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – The grand finale of the 2025 Summer Series drew packed stands at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the week’s highlight event, the $130,000 MARS Equestrian™ Grand Prix CSI3*. Forty-two elite international combinations representing 16 nations vied for the last summer title, but it was Argentina’s Luis Pedro Biraben who claimed victory after a season of consistent podium finishes aboard his own […]Read More

Jenni McAllister and Shalako Take Top Honors in $7,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Summer Series brought a strong finish to the summer season inside Indoor Arena 1, where competitors turned out for three highly anticipated classes: the $7,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $5,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $5,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Course designer Lynn Mullins […]Read More

Celso Ariani and Jip Van T&L Z Snag the $32,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* Victory

Ocala, FL – The final week of the 2025 Summer Series is underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), and the $32,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* kicked off feature class action with a strong international field. Thirty-five horse-and-rider combinations representing 17 nations took to the ring, but it was Brazil’s Celso Ariani who rose to the top aboard Jip Van T&L Z […]Read More

Celebrate Fall at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with Two Spooktacular Free Events 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is celebrating the season with two exciting community events this October, both free and open to the public.   On Saturday, October 25 WEC will bring back the signature Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest. In its third year, this popular free event is a chance to dress your pup in their Halloween best and compete for cash […]Read More

Double Podium Finish for Sharn Wordley in $50,000 Coors Banquet National Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 Coors Banquet National Grand Prix welcomed 27 horse-and-rider combinations to the WEC Grand Arena on Sunday morning. Sharn Wordley (NZL) once again topped the leaderboard, claiming the win aboard Hagelin (Stolzenberg x Graefin Top) and also securing third place with Valentine Car (Son Of Juan Car x Sofia Car), both owned by Della Wordley. Catsy Cruz set a technical course […]Read More