World Equestrian Center – Ocala Appoints Doug Brooks as Senior Director of Hospitality

Ocala, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Brooks as Senior Director of Hospitality. With over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Brooks brings a wealth of expertise in hotel operations, sales, marketing and team development. Brooks’ distinguished career includes significant tenures with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he specialized in opening new hotels […]Read More

Countdown to the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

Ocala, FL – The wait over—the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series is underway! From January 1 to March 23, 2025, exhibitors and spectators will enjoy 12 weeks of premier hunter/jumper competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, featuring ten weeks of international competition.   This year’s series brings even more international competition, including the five-star Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala CSI5*-W from February 11-16 and […]Read More

International Competition Highlights the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is set to deliver an unparalleled Jumping experience during the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, offering more internationally rated competition than ever before. Running from January 1 through March 23, 2025, the 12-week circuit features 10 weeks of international competition and boasts more than $10 million in prize money.   Highlights for international competitors include three CSI3* weeks, […]Read More

2025 World Equestrian Center – Ocala Dressage Competition Calendar Confirmed With Eleven Competitions

Ocala, FL – The 2025 dressage competition calendar, sponsored by Hampton Green Farms at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), has been confirmed with all seven Fédération Equestre International (FEI)-rated events approved. The year will include shows in all but one month, allowing dressage riders and horses to compete and improve throughout the year with climate-controlled environments for stabling and riding no matter what kind of weather. The […]Read More

Tickets Now Available for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala CSI5*-W

Ocala, FL – Tickets are now available for the evening of Saturday, February 15, 2025, to witness the $300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala featuring the world’s top horses and riders competing under the lights of the Grand Arena. This prestigious event will bring Olympic-level talent to Ocala for an unforgettable night of five-star competition. About the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala World Equestrian Center – […]Read More

Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple Cap Off the Year on a Sweet Note in $75,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was alive with excitement as the final grand prix of 2024 unfolded amid an enchanting Winter Wonderland. Thirty-seven horse-and-rider combinations representing 13 nations competed for top honors in the $75,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix. Fresh off a national grand prix victory from last week, Tracy Fenney (USA) and her fan-favorite partner, MTM Apple (Favorit Ask x Kong’s […]Read More

Marek and Fayvel Add Second Win at WEC December Dressage

December 14, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Anna Marek (USA) rode Cynthia Davila’s Fayvel to a second victory during the WEC December Dressage CDI-W presented by Hampton Green Farms at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Marek and Fayvel led the Grand Prix Special CDI3* with a score of 71.213%. Kevin Kohmann (USA) and Giulietta, a 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare by Bordeaux […]Read More

Double Helix Victories for Lyle at World Equestrian Center – Ocala December Dressage CDI-W Show

December 13, 2024 – Ocala, FL – U.S. Olympians Adrienne Lyle and Helix added a second victory for the week to their tally as they led the way in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by MARS Equestrian™ on Friday, December 13, 2024, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) during the December Dressage CDI-W presented by Hampton Green Farms. It was a solid win for the […]Read More

Erica Quinn and Magic In The Making Conjure Victory at the $12,500 Golden Ocala Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The final Hunter Derby Friday of 2024 brought a stunning lineup of Hunters to the WEC Stadium once again, featuring 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. Tucker Williams designed the flowing courses where horses showcased their style. Erica Quinn, from Wellington, Florida, claimed […]Read More

Strong Performances Highlight Opening Day at World Equestrian Center – Ocala December Dressage CDI-W Show

Ocala, FL – The final dressage show of 2024 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) opened on Thursday, December 12, at the December Dressage CDI-W presented by Hampton Green Farms. Three CDI classes were featured on the day’s schedule with familiar faces leading the victory gallops. U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Adrienne Lyle (USA) led the 15-entry strong Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI-W class riding […]Read More