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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Ocala, FL – Junior equitation riders still have the chance to qualify for the 2024 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship, set to take place at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on February 10, 2024. To secure a spot in this prestigious event, riders must accumulate a total of 150 points by participating in the WEC Premier Cup Qualifier class. Several opportunities remain to qualify for […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Ocala presents the monthlong Winter Wonderland, returning for a third year to bring guests and visitors an enchanted celebration of the holiday season. Over one million twinkling lights will illuminate the WEC Grand Plaza, spreading holiday cheer daily from Friday, November 24 through Saturday, December 23, between 5pm and 9pm in the lead-up to Christmas Eve. Families will can bask in […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala has an exciting lineup of family-friendly events this week, featuring the Ocala International Horse Show, our inaugural Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest, and a Halloween Celebration to get everyone in the spooky holiday spirit! The Ocala International Horse Show returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from October 24-28 in Indoor Arena 4 and the WEC Grand […]Read More
