Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala was buzzing with energy as exhibitors and spectators gathered for the $75,000 Barnwalkers Grand Prix during Week II of the 2024 November Show Series. A thrilling seven-horse jump-off had the crowd on the edge of their seats, culminating in a dramatic finish when last-to-go Richard Spooner (USA) clinched the win aboard Molly […]Read More
November 16, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Just 0.1 percentage points separated the U.S. riders Jennifer Williams and Charlotte Jorst in the Grand Prix Special on Saturday, November 16, at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farms. Williams presided in the tussle to top the leaderboard on Joppe Partners LLC’s Rousseau 10-year-old, Joppe K with 68.064%, repeating their […]Read More
November 16, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The experienced Jan Ebeling (USA) sat atop the leaderboard in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* on Friday, November 15, at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farms. Ebeling rode to a new freestyle compilation of Madonna and Celine Dion made by Karen Robinson to rise to the top of Friday evening’s Grand Prix […]Read More
Ocala, FL – A picturesque sunny Florida day set the scene for the second Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 November Show Series. Tucker Williams designed inviting tracks for the three competitive hunter derbies: $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, Josh […]Read More
November 14, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Karen Lipp (USA) and her long-time partner Infinity were the day’s big winners with a new career high score in the Grand Prix CDI3* for Freestyle on Thursday, November 14, the opening day of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farms. The pair has been competing at the level for less […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The All for the Horses Expo, an all-equine industry tradeshow, will be held on Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16, 2025 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Exposition Center 1. The event is planned for 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 2pm on Sunday. Returning for a third year, the All for the Horses Expo will bring back top […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Saturday night Grand Prix action thrilled crowds once again at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during Week I of the 2024 November Show Series. Spectators flocked to the WEC Grand Arena to witness top-level competition in the $75,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix, where 26 accomplished horse-and-rider combinations navigated challenging courses designed by FEI Level III course designer Peter Grant (CAN). After […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 November Show Series took over the WEC Stadium at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, drawing hunter riders to compete for top honors in 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. Course designer […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Entries, weekly stall reservations, and the prize list are now available for the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, which boasts over $10 million in prize money. Running from January 1 through March 23, 2025, this highly anticipated circuit features world-class hunter/jumper competition, sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Exhibitors and spectators can […]Read More
November 3, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds wrapped up today, closing out a fabulous weekend at World Equestrian Center. The three-day culinary celebration brought a talented lineup of celebrity chefs to Ocala, including Chef Lorena Garcia, Marc Murphy, Esther Choi, Pitmaster Rashad Jones and Pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond. Junior Chef Michael Seegobin also joined […]Read More
