Call for Volunteers for 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series and Dressage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is seeking volunteers to join us for several equestrian competitions during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series and February Dressage CDI3*.   As we gear up for exciting international competition, we’re looking for dedicated individuals to become an integral part of our team through volunteer service. This February and March, we have several dates available for volunteers to […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves and Scoop De Septon Z Claim the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix Victory 

Ocala, FL – Feature class action during week V of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series kicked off with twenty-five horse-and-rider combinations vying for top in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Piloting Sigma Stables LLC’s Scoop De Septon Z (Hunters Scendro x Kageena Van T Hoogeinde), Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) emerged victorious after an 11-horse jump-off.  FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting several events this week, including week V of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the Rooney’s and the Equestrian Collection Grand Opening Celebration and the Marion County Father-Daughter Dance.  Celebrate the grand opening of World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s own luxurious brands, Rooney’s and the Equestrian Collection, located on the first floor of The Equestrian […]Read More

Entries Due Soon for World Equestrian Center February Dressage CDI3*

January 31, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Entries for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* show presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, which runs February 15-18, 2024, in Ocala, FL, are due on February 7, 2024. The competition features Fédération Equestre International (FEI) sanctioned classes as well as USEF/USDF-rated classes in the new beautiful outdoor arena complex. Riders are advised to be aware that entries are […]Read More

UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC Serves Equine Athletes & Horses from Surrounding Areas

By: UF Veterinary Hospital University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) offers leading-edge care to equine athletes on-site as well as horses from the surrounding area. No matter what brings you to WEC – Ocala, our team of board-certified specialists are here to serve you with an unprecedented array of equine veterinary services.  As we enter the 2024 Winter Spectacular […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week IV Highlights 

Ocala, FL – Week IV of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series saw several familiar faces in the winner’s circle. There were several back-to-back victories on Hunter Derby Friday as Daniel Geitner secured his second win aboard Easy Money in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, and Grace Loughlin piloted Briljant Z to another first-place finish in the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Jodie Camberg 

Ocala, FL – This week’s World Equestrian Center – Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Jodie Camberg, a hard-working professional that works for Golden Oaks Farm, in Ocala, Florida. Camberg, who describes herself as the “Assistant Trainer/Barn Manager/Cheerleader” is not only a hardworking professional but also a standout athlete in both the hunter and jumper rings. We had a chance to catch up with Camberg to […]Read More

Dorothy Douglas Scores Second Success in $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix Aboard MTM Pablo 

Ocala, FL – Spectators and exhibitors alike gathered at the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the fourth Saturday night event of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 UF Health Grand Prix. Designed by FEI Level III course designer Ken Krome (USA), the intricate track set the stage for top-notch competitors hailing from nine different nations. Ultimately, it was […]Read More

Sharn Wordley and Hagelin Best the Field in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix returned to the WEC Grand Arena under the lights to give the future superstars of show jumping a chance to compete in an atmosphere similar to the Saturday night grand prix. Ken Krome (USA) crafted a demanding course, and only four horse-and-rider duos advanced to the jump-off. Sharn Wordley (NZL) snagged the victory aboard North Face […]Read More

Geitner Secures First and Second in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Nearly 90 stunning hunters graced the WEC Stadium during Week IV of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Keith Bollotte crafted the natural and open tracks for the three hunter derbies: $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Daniel Geitner once […]Read More