Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is pleased to announce that Dover Saddlery will be opening a flagship store in the new luxury outdoor shopping venue, The Shoppes Off 80th in 2026. Situated adjacent to The Riding Academy Hotel and The Equestrian Manor, The Shoppes Off 80th will effectively double the property’s existing retail with 28 new units. Visitors and guests will […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Thirty-five horse-and-rider combinations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena on Sunday morning to vie for top honors in the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix. In a thrilling 10-horse jump-off that saw a sudden shift in weather, it was Saturday night’s winner Aaron Vale (USA) who once again rose to the occasion—this time aboard another talented up-and-comer in his string, Messbluecento PS (Messenger […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The stands were packed with eager exhibitors and spectators for the first international grand prix of the 2025 Summer Series: the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI2* at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Thirty-eight top-level athletes representing 16 countries gave it their all in hopes of taking home the lion’s share of the prize money. In the end, it was […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) welcomed more than 55 stunning hunters to Indoor Arena 1 to compete in three exciting classes: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Tucker Williams […]Read More
Ocala, FL – International show jumping is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). A picture-perfect Florida day set the scene for the $32,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*, where 46 horse-and-rider combinations representing 16 nations contested the top spot on the leaderboard. In the end, it was Brazil’s Celso Ariani and San Marino Stables’ Jip Van T&L Z (James […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The first Saturday night Grand Prix of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) brought 50 horse-and-rider combinations to the WEC Grand Arena for the $16,999 Golden Ocala Regional Grand Prix. In the end, it was Sharn Wordley (NZL) who returned to WEC in winning form, capturing the top spot aboard Della Wordley’s Hagelin (Stolzenberg x Graefin Top) […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) kicked off inside the cool, air-conditioned comfort of Indoor Arena 1, where competitors vied for top honors in the $5,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Hunter Derby. Course designer Dean Rheinheimer set the tone for the season with a fresh, nature-inspired track featuring deep […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is proud to recognize Shelley Page, Equestrian Operations Assistant, who has been appointed Eventing Manager for the FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025, set to take place November 24 – December 7 at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya, Thailand. The FEI Asian Championships are held every four years and are the premier equestrian event for […]Read More
May 25, 2025 – Ocala, FL – It was another impressive performance in the Grand Prix Special CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic as Christian Simonson (USA) and Indian Rock, owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center, took their second victory in their first international competition. The class was a highlight of Saturday evening, May 24, 2025, during the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton […]Read More
May 24, 2025 – Ocala, FL – In just their third freestyle performance, Benjamin Ebeling (USA) and Bellena, owned by Vantage Equestrian Group, set a new high score together of 76.190% for victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* presented by The Fix Aesthetic Clinic. The class was a highlight of Saturday evening during the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm at World […]Read More
