Stirrups Once Again Named Among the World’s Best Restaurants for Wine 

Ocala, FL — For a second year, Stirrups Restaurant has been honored with the Best of Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.  Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, appropriate to their cuisine and appealing to a broad range of wine […]Read More

Erynn Ballard and Gucci Take Flight in the $62,500 Fresh From Florida Grand Prix CSI2* 

Ocala, FL – International competition during the 2024 Summer Series reached a thrilling conclusion early Sunday morning as 38 horse-and-rider combinations from 15 nations competed for top honors in the $62,500 Fresh From Florida Grand Prix CSI2*. Erynn Ballard (CAN) recently selected to represent Canada at the Paris Olympics, soared to the top aboard Della White’s Gucci (Casall x Carvallo). John Doyle (IRL), an FEI […]Read More

Aaron Vale and Gray’s Inn Deliver in the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*

Ocala, FL – Crowds gathered at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*, eager to witness some of the world’s best competitors vie for top honors under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena. Representing twelve different nations, the field featured 22 horse-and-rider combinations on Saturday night. Hometown hero Aaron Vale (USA) emerged victorious, piloting Thinkslikeahorse’s Gray’s Inn […]Read More

Partnership Pays Off for Amanda Derbyshire and Cornwall Bh in the $31,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2* 

Ocala, FL – A large field of 49 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete under the lights in the $31,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. John Doyle (IRL) set the intricate tracks for 17 different nations, but it was Great Britain’s Amanda Derbyshire who claimed victory aboard her longtime partner, Cornwall Bh, owned by Gochman Sport Horse LLC. Doyle’s first-round course posed […]Read More

Maria Rasmussen and Worthy Show Their Worth in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The third Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Summer Series showcased an impressive lineup of horse-and-rider combinations. Dean Rheinheimer designed the winding tracks for the three 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. In the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, […]Read More

Andres Soto and Optimus Blue Take the Blue in $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* 

Ocala, FL – The $62,500 Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* was the highlight event of the evening, featuring 28 horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 different nations competing for top honors. In a thrilling seven-horse jump-off, it was the last to go, Andres Soto (DOM), who claimed the winning title aboard his own Optimus Blue (Chacco Blue x Baloubet De Rouet). Alan Wade (IRL) designed the challenging four-star […]Read More

Join Us for Afternoon Tea in the Paris Room

An enchanting teatime awaits in the Paris Room at The Equestrian Hotel on the last Sunday of every month from 12pm to 2pm from July 29 through December 29. Indulge in the English tradition of afternoon tea with an array of teas and gourmet creations, including savory finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and sweet treats. Full tea service is complemented by a glass of brut sparkling […]Read More

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run’s Faustino De Tili Storm to Victory in the $31,500 1.45m Speed CSI4*

Ocala, FL – International competition is in full swing this week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The highlight event on Wednesday was the $31,500 1.45m Speed CSI4*, where an elite field of horse-and-rider combinations competed over a winding track designed by FEI Level IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL). Kristen Vanderveen (USA) took an early lead aboard Bull Run Jumpers Five LLC’s Bull Run’s […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Summer Series is officially underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling hunter/jumper competition Wednesday through Sunday through August 11. Spectators are welcome, there is no charge for admission or parking! Saturday night grand prix events are back! Join us every Saturday night at 7:30pm* for elite show jumping action under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Visit […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Welcomes Back Dressage for Hampton Green Farms July National Competition

June 26, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Dressage returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the Hampton Green Farms WEC July Dressage Show on July 13-14, 2024, for USEF/USDF Level 3 competition. Entries are due by July 3, 2024. For the first time ever, WEC plans to host equestrian competition in Indoor Arena 6. The expansive arena will be able to hold all dressage competition […]Read More