What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing two international and national equestrian events this week including Week I of the 2023 December Show Series, a Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper and FEI CSI3* competition and the WEC December Dressage CDI-W presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage.  Join us this week for exciting competition held under the lights! Spectators are welcome!  Thursday, December […]Read More

The Equestrian Hotel Unveils Equestrian Collection: A New Home Store Inspired by the Design at World Equestrian Center

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

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Winter Wonderland is underway, bringing merriment and cheer to all from 5pm to 9pm through Saturday, December 23 in the lead-up to Christmas Eve. Families can bask in the magic of the holidays with festive lights throughout the week and weekends full of special holiday entertainment. To find out all the details this holiday season, visit wecwinterwonderland.com. ‘Tis the season for Breakfast with Santa, […]Read More

Impressive List of International Course Designers Named for 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – An impressive list of international course designers has been named for the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, FL, which runs for 12 weeks from January 3 through March 24. The series features USEF-rated Premier and Level 6 Jumpers every week plus five weeks of Fédération Equestre International (FEI)-rated competition. The slate of course designers […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Celebrates the Re-Release of an Exclusive-Edition Breyer® in a WEC-Branded Box 

Celebrate the re-release of an exclusive-edition Breyer® in a WEC-branded box honoring America’s War Horse, featuring Author Robin Hutton and Artist Jocelyn Russell   World Equestrian Center will unveil an exclusive-edition Breyer® Model Horse of Staff Sergeant Reckless in a World-Equestrian-Center-branded box during a free event on December 10, 2023 starting at 3:30pm on the Grand Plaza (Arena 4 side). As a collector’s item, to-date only […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – This Friday, Winter Wonderland returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala in 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 can bask in the magic of the holidays with festive lights throughout […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 November Show Series Week II Highlights

Ocala, FL – Week II of the 2023 November Show Series showcased several repeat victories. Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) secured himself his second consecutive $100,000 Grand Prix triumph aboard Vick Du Croisy, and Samantha Schaefer had a banner week with wins in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix and $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby. Read on for additional highlights from the week.  David […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Jordan Lubow

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight features Jordan Lubow, a seasoned professional who owns Jordan Lubow Sporthorses and serves as the Rider/Trainer at Opening Bell Farms in Ocala, Florida. Having embarked on her riding journey from a young age, Lubow now plays a pivotal role in managing two thriving equestrian businesses. We had the opportunity to connect with Lubow and delve into her […]Read More

Bursese Leads the Way in Freestyles at WEC November Dressage CDI3*

November 19, 2023 – Ocala, FL – On the final day of the World Equestrian Center (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, amateur rider Amina Bursese (USA) captured two freestyle wins. Bursese, of Jupiter, FL, and C Discreto, her own nine-year-old PRE stallion by Machin x Carbonero V, won the Intermediate I Freestyle […]Read More

David Cameron & Beijing Ls La Silla Are Successful in the $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic

Ocala, FL – The $10,000 THIS 1.40m Jumper Classic rounded out the two-week 2023 November Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Oscar Soberon (USA) set the closing tracks for 24 top-level competitors, but it was David Cameron (AUS) that stole the lead by two tenths of a second aboard Laura Sloey’s Beijing Ls La Silla (Quintero x Carrera La Silla).  With a track […]Read More