Experience Premier Hospitality at the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is proud to unveil an exceptional lineup of hospitality experiences during the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, running from January 1 through March 23, 2025. Promising guests an unforgettable way to enjoy world-class equestrian competition, these offerings include fine dining under the lights, relaxed Sunday brunches, and lively afterparties.  Pre-Event Entertainment in the Grand Plaza Start your […]Read More

Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple Snag the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix Victory

Ocala, FL – Sunday afternoon, the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted the $50,000 YETI National Grand Prix, where 23 horse-and-rider combinations competed for the win. In the end, it was Tracy Fenney (USA) aboard the famous MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Kong’s Whopsie) who claimed victory.   Catsy Cruz (MEX) designed a challenging course to wrap up Week I of the […]Read More

Paul O’Shea Saves the Best for Last with Imerald Van’t Voorhof in the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3*

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena sparkled with holiday spirit on Saturday night at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the $120,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI3* took center stage during the WEC Winter Wonderland, presented by AdventHealth. A packed house of enthusiastic fans cheered on 43 top horse-and-rider combinations from 14 different nations. In a dramatic finale, Paul O’Shea of Ireland, aboard Imerald […]Read More

Megan Young and Malito Make Memories in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”- 3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 December Show Series brought skilled hunter combinations to the WEC Stadium for an exciting lineup of three competitive derbies: 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. Course designer Kenny Krome set flowing tracks that showcased each horse’s rideability […]Read More

Paul O’Shea and Squirt Gun Soar to Victory in the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – International competition is in full swing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 December Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, 61 horse-and-rider combinations from 17 nations gathered at the WEC Grand Arena, all vying for the $63,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* winning title. In the end, it was Ireland’s Paul O’Shea who soared to the top […]Read More

Media Accreditation Open for 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, Longines League of Nations™ and FEI Jumping World Cup™ at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

December 5, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Media accreditation is now available for the 2025 World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) Winter Spectacular Show Series and its featured events. The circuit runs for 12 weeks from January 1 through March 23 at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL, and boasts more than $10 million in prize money.  This highly anticipated circuit features world-class hunter, jumper […]Read More

AdventHealth Ocala Joins as Sponsor of Winter Wonderland at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is excited to welcome AdventHealth Ocala as the presenting sponsor of the month-long Winter Wonderland holiday festival of lights. AdventHealth Ocala is a leader in providing individualized, whole-person care for body, mind and spirit through compassionate and comprehensive healthcare services for children and adults. “AdventHealth Ocala is thrilled to partner with World Equestrian Center – Ocala as the […]Read More

An Evening of “Tails & Teal” To Help Prevent Homeless Pets 

Plans are underway for the upcoming 9th Annual VOCAL Furball “Tails & Teal” presented by Lugano Diamonds at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL. Save the date of February 21, 2025 from 6-10pm to enjoy an evening centered on raising awareness and funds to assist the Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) in their mission to prevent pets from becoming homeless in the community. The elegant […]Read More

Expand Your Equine Knowledge at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC – Free Lecture Series Starting January 22

Join us for an enlightening lecture series at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at WEC, focusing on topics that impact the equine athlete. What: Gain insights from leading experts in the equine veterinary field as they cover a range of vital topics. When: Wednesday at 6 PM, starting January 22, 2025 Where: UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC (across from Barn W) Registration: Free – […]Read More

World Cup Qualifying, CDI Divisions and National Show at World Equestrian Center December Dressage Show

Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) December Dressage CDI-W show presented by Hampton Green Farms, will be held on December 11-15, 2024, in Ocala, FL. The show features CDI divisions, a full schedule of national classes and the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by MARS Equestrian™ in which riders gain qualifying points for the 2025 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Basel, Switzerland. Entries are open online […]Read More