Excitement Builds Among Junior Riders Ahead of 2025 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship

October 29, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Competition is heating up as many of the country’s top junior equitation riders aim to qualify for the 2025 World Equestrian Center (WEC) Premier Equitation Cup Championship, which will take place at WEC – Ocala on February 8 during the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. More than 50 riders have already qualified, but further spots are available. The qualification period […]Read More

Adam Steffens-Smienk Achieves Goals Inside and Outside the Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s October Dressage Show

October 22, 2024 – Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) hosted its October US Equestrian (USEF)/U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF)-rated dressage show presented by Hampton Green Farms and Discover Dressage on October 19-20, 2024. The classes offered an early opportunity for qualification for the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Championships in the fall of 2025.  Adam Steffens-Smienk traveled four hours to WEC – Ocala from his base […]Read More

Two Weeks to Go Until the Ocala Food & Wine Festival

Calling all foodies, wine enthusiasts and weekend warriors! Mark your calendars for three full days of exceptional flavors, celebrity chefs, and unforgettable experiences at the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds, November 1-3, 2024 at World Equestrian Center.  Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County ProStart Program, supporting youth development in the culinary and hospitality industries […]Read More

Winter Wonderland Lights Up World Equestrian Center – Ocala Starting November 29

It’s the best time of the year again at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, as the enchanting, monthlong Winter Wonderland holiday celebration returns for guests and visitors. This year, we’re bringing back both new and beloved favorites to make the season even more magical for all who attend. November 29 through December 23, Winter Wonderland is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, with […]Read More

One Month Until Jumping Returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Jumping returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the November and December Show Series beginning November 6, 2024. The four-week series features US Equestrian (USEF) Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumpers as well as a CSI3* show during the December I show on December 3-8. Saturday night grand prix events return to the Grand Arena, and spectators are welcome to attend and […]Read More

National Dressage Coming in October at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – National-level dressage returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on October 19-20 in the Hampton Green Farms WEC October Dressage XIV. The show is a USEF/USDF Level 3 competition, and entries are due by October 8, 2024. Classes will be held in Indoor Arena 6 for a comfortable, climate-controlled riding experience. WEC Hampton Green Farms October Dressage is an official qualifier for the […]Read More

CANCELED: World Equestrian Center – Ocala Announces Fall Open Hunter/Jumper Schooling Weekend in October 

Due to Hurricane Milton, the open schooling hunter/jumper weekend on Friday, October 11 and Saturday October 12 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala has been canceled. For those who have registered, the Ocala Show Office will reach out regarding your refund. If you have any questions, feel free to contact ocalashowoffice@wec.net. CANCELED – World Equestrian Center – Ocala invites horse-and-rider combinations to take advantage of […]Read More

Age Is No Barrier For Evergreen Fiti AL in 2024 USDF Region 3 Championship at WEC – Ocala 

By: United States Dressage Federation September 25, 2024 – Lexington, KY – The 2024 Great American Insurance Group (GAIG)/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) was held at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) on September 18-22. Held for the first time at WEC – Ocala, Region 3 riders competed to qualify through to the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in […]Read More

The Championship Show 2024; Saturday, September 14, 2024 Featured Class Highlights 

Ocala, FL – Twenty-six talented horse-and-rider combinations took center stage under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena in hopes of winning the highly anticipated $100,000 NSBA Senior Trail Finals at The Championship Show 2024. At the end of the night, the crowd erupted in applause as Blake Weis and Hot Lopin Lily (RL Best Of Sudden x Shes A Lopin Machine), owned by the […]Read More

The Championship Show 2024; Thursday, September 12, 2024 Featured Class Highlights

Ocala, FL – Bud Lyon of Whitesboro, Texas, scored a hat trick at The Championship Show 2024, taking home three featured class wins in Ranch Riding. Tonight, Lyon finished off his successful trip to World Equestrian Center – Ocala with a tie for first in the $35,000 Open Ranch Riding Challenge. Lyon competed tonight in the WEC Grand Arena alongside 29 other top-tier professionals. He […]Read More