OCALA, Florida – March 7, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala management was made aware in the late evening of Saturday, March 6 that a horse in Barn D was presenting with a high fever. The team proactively had the horse removed from the grounds and sent to the University of Florida for testing, isolation and observation. The WEC management team, our on site […]Read More
Thrilling equestrian sport filled the WEC Grand Arena today for the $75,000 Grand Prix sponsored by Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club and the $7,500 Futures Prix. Courses for the classes were designed by Catsy Cruz of Mexico and featured winding tracks with multiple combinations and jump-offs that rewarded a steady, accurate ride. $75,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club Grand Prix This evening’s $75,000 […]Read More
Seventy entries filled the Stadium at World Equestrian Center today for Derby Friday, featuring the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6″-3’9″, $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Open and $15,000 WEC Derby 3′ Non Pro. Each derby featured a stunning natural course designed by Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida, all including four high options and several opportunities for inside turns in the handy rounds. $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Brian Hafner, J.T. Burnley and Kassandra Barteau were all winners at the third dressage show hosted at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) from February 26 to 28, 2021, in Ocala, FL. The World Equestrian Center Dressage VIII show, held February 26-28 in Ocala, FL, featured competition from USEF Training Level through Grand Prix that offered GAIG/USDF qualifying. In Saturday’s FEI […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – March 5, 2021 – World Equestrian Center welcomes C. Jarvis Insurance Agency, Inc. to its family of official sponsors at both the new competition and multipurpose facility in Ocala and its flagship Ohio venue. Founded in 1946, C. Jarvis Insurance Agency of Aurora, Ohio, is a national and international, family-owned company that provides customized and comprehensive equine, liability, ranch, farm, and personal […]Read More
Feature classes for Week 9 of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular kicked off this afternoon with 22 entries vying for the win in the $20,000 WEC Welcome Prix. The course for the class was designed by Catsy Cruz of Mexico and featured a winding track that included a triple bar and two combinations. Just three entries managed to jump double clear with […]Read More
For Immediate Release OCALA, Florida – March 3, 2021 – The FEI announced March 1 that competition has been cancelled until March 28 in 10 European countries including France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Germany and Slovakia due to the outbreak of the equine herpes virus. As the virus has now been identified in Ocala and out of an abundance of caution, World Equestrian Center […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – March 2, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala management has been made aware that a horse in the Ocala area has tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). There have been no positive cases at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. As we continue to closely monitor the situation, the World Equestrian Center management recommends that all exhibitors follow a heightened hygiene protocol […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on junior dressage rider Kayley Knollman of Lebanon, Ohio. Kayley is a true inspiration, extending her love for the sport of dressage through her organization, Tri State Youth Dressage Group, which aims to help youth riders gain knowledge, experience and a sense of connection within the industry. Kayley competed at the World Equestrian Center Dressage XIII this weekend and took […]Read More
Week 8 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021 saw thrilling equestrian sport with exciting wins throughout the week. Feature jumper classes incorporated courses designed by two-time Olympic course designer, Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela, making for tough competition. One of the many highlights of the week was the win in the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix by Aaron Vale and Sleepy P Ranch […]Read More
