By: VOCAL When the doors of the 8th Annual VOCAL Furball open at 6pm on Friday, February 23, 2024, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), guests will enjoy an evening focused on helping animals in Marion County. The annual gala is the main fundraiser for VOCAL. The goal for 2024 is $150,000. This year’s theme, “Paws and Pearls,” reflects the four-legged animals served by the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – International competition resumed on Thursday night under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena as 41 of the world’s best athletes representing 11 different nations vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. The youngest athlete in the field, Tom Wachman of Ireland, saved the best for last, and clinched the […]Read More
February 15, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage held the first classes of competition on Thursday, February 15, 2024, and saw 2023 Pan American Games individual gold medalists Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and Jewel’s Goldstrike return to the winner’s circle in their first competitive outing since the championship. Young professional Quinn Iverson (USA) was victorious […]Read More
February 15, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Throughout Florida, participation in the international and national levels of dressage has increased in recent years in Florida, with the youth divisions experiencing a particularly significant growth. The Florida Youth Dressage Championships (FYDC) has played a key role in this phenomenon. For the second year in a row, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will host the FYDC on […]Read More
Celebrate all things Irish at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party presented by Yellow Pony! Join us on Saturday, March 16 from 4pm to 7pm in front of Exposition 1. This family-friendly event will offer something for everyone, featuring Irish cuisine, traditional beer and fare, and live Irish entertainment for the whole family. Raise a glass to the Irish and indulge in a variety […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is set to host a dynamic lineup of international equestrian events, including the WEC February Dressage CDI3* competition presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage and Week VII of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The WEC February Dressage CDI3* will take place at the new outdoor arena complex located near Barn Y. International […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomes back international Jumping competition this week, marking the beginning of four more exciting international weeks as part of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. This morning, the WEC Grand Arena played host to 40 top-notch athletes representing nine different nations to compete in the 1.40m Speed CSI3*. Colm Quinn (IRL), an FEI Level III course designer crafted […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Hunter and equitation athletes took over the WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala last week for World Champion Hunter Riders week, and the highlight event, the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford. Eleanor Rudnicki drove away in a brand new Ford Explorer XLT SUV after maintaining her lead throughout all three phases of the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A beautiful sunny Florida day set the scene for the $100,000 IDA Development Grand Prix. An elite field of athletes representing 10 different nations gathered at the WEC Stadium early this morning to compete for the winning title over a challenging track set by FEI Level III course designer Joey Rycroft (CAN). In a three-horse jump-off, the dynamic duo of Tracy Fenney […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on second-place winner of the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford, Maddie Tosh of Milton, Georgia. As the daughter of Hunt and Mandy Tosh, the 18-year-old athlete has been immersed in the equestrian industry from a young age. Today, she stands as a highly accomplished hunter, jumper, and equitation athlete. We had […]Read More
