Derby Friday saw a change of scenery this week for the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6″ – 3’9″, the $15,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3′ Open and the $15,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3′ Non Pro. The classes took place in the spacious Hunter 1 ring where courses designed by Tucker William of Ocala, Florida, featured stunning natural obstacles. Each course included four high options and handy […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – Feb. 5, 2021, – World Equestrian Center has named FarmVet the Official Mobile Supplier of Equine Health Care Products for the new equestrian sports and multipurpose venue in Ocala, Florida. The multidisciplinary facility opened recently with a 12-week Winter Spectacular hunter/jumper circuit, along with a series of dressage competitions and western shows to begin this spring. The agreement makes FarmVet an Official […]Read More
World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular Week 5 kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m. Twenty six entries took to the course which was designed by Canada’s Peter Grant, an internationally recognized FEI Level 3 course designer. Grant is best known for being a part of the build team at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Canada, since 2004, where he has designed at […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – Feb. 10, 2021, – World Equestrian Center — Ocala is pleased to welcome Kentucky Performance Products to its family of sponsors of the world-class, multipurpose venue. As part of the agreement, Kentucky Performance Products becomes an Official Sponsor and will enjoy branding, digital media and advertising rights at the 378-acre equestrian complex. In 2021, the facility plans to host myriad equestrian events, […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – February 3, 2021 – Entries are open now for the World Equestrian Center Premier Cup Equitation Championships at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The Premier Cup Equitation Championships will take place February 13, 2021, during week 6 of competition at the Winter Spectacular and is open to junior riders who will compete over three phases: flat, fences and a test of the […]Read More
For Immediate Release OCALA, Florida – Feb. 3, 2021 – Exhibitors please mark your calendars for a brand new Summer Horse Show Series featuring top hunter/jumper competition at World Equestrian Center — Ocala. The series gets underway in June and is comprised of 10 dates running throughout the summer and concluding in mid-August. An announcement will be made when stall reservations open and the complete […]Read More
For Immediate Release OCALA, Florida – February 1, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to welcome Lugano Diamonds to its family of sponsors. As part of the multi-year agreement, Lugano Diamonds becomes a Founding Partner of the new equestrian sports and multipurpose venue. Lugano Diamonds also announced plans to open a permanent retail salon in The Equestrian Hotel later this spring. […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Grace Debney. At just 16 years old, Grace is already off to a successful start in her grand prix career, earning top placings over the past month with her horse Zarina de Vidau. This week at the World Equestrian Center — Ocala, Grace earned 10th place in the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m against 43 entries with her new mount, […]Read More
Another thrilling week of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular is in the books. Week 4 of the Winter Spectacular brought recurring victories for several riders and special new prizes in the hunter derbies to reward sportsmanship, style and turnout. Feature class action for Week 4 of the World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular 2021 kicked off on Thursday with 36 entries […]Read More
More than 80 entries took to the WEC Grand Arena today for the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.40m. Courses for today’s classes were designed by Manuel Esparza of Mexico, an FEI Level 3 course designer who has assisted with courses at five Olympic Games including Atlanta, GA, in 1996; Sydney, Australia in 2000; Athens, Greece in 2004; Beijing, China […]Read More
