Samantha Schaefer & In The Know Take Top Honors in $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – The first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 November & December Show Series lived up to expectations, with impressive scores soaring into the high 90s. A field adorned with beautifully presented horse-and-rider pairs gathered at Hunter 1 to compete 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 […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves & Vick Du Croisy Snag the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix Victory

Ocala, FL –  Luis Sabino Goncalves of Portugal and Sigma Stables LLC’s Vick Du Croisy jump started the 2023 November & December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with an exhilarating win in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. A competitive field of 29 star-studded athletes representing eight different nations made their way back to the WEC Grand Arena and picked up right […]Read More

Expanded Schedule, Dedicated Facilities Highlight 2024 Dressage Competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

Ocala, FL – Dressage competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala will take a step up in 2024 with an expanded schedule and new, dedicated facilities on the nearly 400-acre venue. With five-star accommodations, on-site dining options and unparalleled shopping choices alongside the finest arenas and most comfortable stabling available for horses, both dressage competitors and fans will find the best setting for dressage in […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – Exciting national hunter/jumper competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week! Join us for the 2023 November & December Show Series from November 8-19 and December 6-17 for thrilling equestrian sport. For the next two weeks, enjoy two exciting events held under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena at 7pm including the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix on Friday […]Read More

Buy Now to Discover Equestrian Excellence With Special Hospitality Offerings This Fall at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala invites equestrian fans to enjoy an exquisite dining experience under the stars every Saturday night at The Grand Prix Dining Experience presented by Wheels Up during the 2023 Ocala November and December Series, running for four weeks from November 8-19 and December 6-17. Starting at 7 pm, savor the thrill of top-level show jumping action from the most exclusive […]Read More

The Third Annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival Presented By Lugano Diamonds Finishes on a Sweet Note

The third iteration of the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds came to a close this weekend after three days of extraordinary culinary celebration. But the festival is about more than just enjoying the best food and fine wine—it’s about giving back and inspiring the next generation of culinarians.  Before the official start of the festival weekend, all four celebrity chefs—Lorena Garcia, […]Read More

Dressage Riders Reminded To Enter for World Equestrian Center November Dressage CDI3*

Ocala, FL – Dressage riders are reminded to turn in their entries for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* show presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, which runs November 16-19, 2023. Entries are due November 8, 2023. The competition features Fédération Equestre International (FEI)-rated classes in the facility’s stunning WEC Stadium as well as USEF/USDF-rated classes in outdoor arenas in order to enjoy Florida’s beautiful […]Read More

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

Ocala, FL – The third annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds returns to World Equestrian Center this weekend November 3-5! The 2023 event is a celebrity-chef-led celebration featuring three days of culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. Led by celebrity Chef Lorena Garcia, Timothy Hollingsworth, Ocala’s favorite pitmaster Rashad Jones and our very own pastry chef […]Read More

The Riding Academy Hotel at WEC Welcomes Guests in Spring 2024

Ocala, FL – Joining the World Equestrian Center campus in Ocala, Florida, The Riding Academy Hotel will offer nearly 400 additional suites to visitors looking to stay on-site and experience what has often been called “Disneyland for horse lovers.” While not a five-star experience like The Equestrian Hotel, guests will feel right at home in The Riding Academy Hotel, which offers many similarities to its luxurious […]Read More

Myriad Services at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC – Ocala Keep Your Equine Athlete in Top Condition

From state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging capabilities to leading-edge rehabilitation therapies, located on site next to Barn W, the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala offers a wide array of services to keep your equine athlete performing at its best. As we approach the winter season, we welcome the opportunity to work with you and your horse. This is a great time […]Read More