Ocala, FL – The final week of the 2024 Summer Series kicked off in style this morning with the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Thirty-six athletes vied for top honors, but it was Will Simpson (USA) who claimed victory aboard Elizabeth Phillips’ Imar (Carrera VDL x Dumara). FEI Level II course designer Eric Hasbrouck set a challenging course, and 11 riders managed to navigate […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The 2024 Summer Series concludes on August 11, but the final week of competition is underway with competition held Wednesday through Sunday. Join us for the final Saturday night Grand Prix, the $75,000 UF Health Grand Prix on Saturday, August 10 at 7:30pm. Times are subject to change. Please visit the WEC Calendar for updates. Hunter Derby Friday will take over the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Dressage riders will have two show opportunities at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in August in the Hampton Green Farms WEC Dressage XIV on August 23-24, 2024, and in the WEC Dressage XV on August 25, 2024. Both shows are USEF/USDF Level 3 competitions, and entries are due by August 14, 2024. Classes will be held in Indoor Arena 6 for a comfortable, climate-controlled […]Read More
Ocala, FL— Back for a fourth year, the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala November 1-3. The celebrity-chef-led celebration will feature three days of culinary competition, beer, wine, spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County and the ProStart Program, supporting youth programming in […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The $75,000 R+L Carriers Grand Prix was the highlight of the penultimate week of the 2024 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirteen countries were represented in the field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations, but it was New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley who emerged victorious aboard Della Wordley’s Hagelin (Stolzenberg x Graefin Top) after a thrilling 14-horse jump-off. FEI Level III course […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday took over Indoor Arena 1 once again during the 2024 Summer Series, showcasing three derbies with stunning tracks designed by Andy Christiansen. These included 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, Penny Lombardo secured the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The penultimate week of the 2024 Summer Series saw an impressive turnout of 38 horse-and-rider combinations for the highlight event of the day, the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Sharn Wordley (NZL) continued his winning ways, securing both first place with Hagelin (Stolzenberg x Graefin Top) and third place on Conto Blanco 4 (Cellestial x Kassandra), both owned by Della Wordley. […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce that entries and stall reservations are now open for The Championship Show 2024, an NSBA and AQHA approved competition taking place from September 6-15. Competitors can place entries and reserve stalls through AnEquineProduction.com without incurring late fees through August 23. With over $1 million in prize money and awards up for grabs, this […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 November & December Show Series. The Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition, sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) will host two weeks of shows from November 6-17 and two-weeks of shows from December 3-15. The first week of December will be highlighted by an Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* […]Read More
Ocala, FL – July 29, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce a strategic partnership with OPAV, a premier live event audiovisual production partner, specializing in custom solutions for engaging audiences. OPAV has been selected as the preferred partner to execute production services for WEC clients and events. “We’re thrilled to partner with OPAV to enhance the experience of our clients […]Read More
