Ocala, FL – This week, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting an array of exciting events, including the Brick City Anime Festival, Grandview World Nights and Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The Brick City Anime Festival held in Expo 1 on February 10-11, welcomes all anime enthusiasts! Attendees have the chance to meet beloved voice actors, engage with content creators, […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week V of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series showcased yet another exhilarating week of equestrian sport. Daniel Coyle (IRL) flew to the top on Saturday night securing first and second place in the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Daniel Geitner proved to be untouchable scoring his third-consecutive victory in the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby and the win in the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Charlie Jones, a partner at Stone Ridge Sport Horses with Bretton Chad. Together, the pair own a thriving training and sales business located in Calgary, Canada. This is Jones second week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and he has already become a fan-favorite, particularly with a standout horse who he calls, ‘Speedy Pete.’ We […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala was brimming with spectator and exhibitors alike to watch the $100,000 Wheels Up Grand Prix. Thirty of the world’s best athletes representing nine different nations vied for the winning title over tracks built by FEI Level IV course designer, Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Daniel Coyle (IRL), fresh off two European World Cup™ victories, continued his winning streak by […]Read More
Ocala, FL – On a picturesque Florida afternoon, the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix unfolded as a field of talented horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a technical track set by FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Andre Thieme (GER) returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala right where he left off, taking home his first feature class victory of the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Week VI of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala is set to commence on Wednesday, February 7, featuring World Champion Hunter Riders (WCHR) and the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship powered by Gary Yeomans Ford. Below are important details regarding schooling opportunities for the week. New Offering: Ticketed schooling sessions will be available in the WEC […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Nearly 100 impressive hunters convened at Hunter 1 for the fifth Hunter Derby Friday during the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The four hunter derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Junior Hunter Derby, and $15,000 USHJA National 3′ […]Read More
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
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
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
