World Equestrian Center – Ocala Appoints Christina Baxter to Newly Created Director of Equestrian Operations Position

Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center – Ocala Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Baxter to Director of Equestrian Operations, a newly created role. Since 2020, Baxter has been establishing and managing strategic partnerships for World Equestrian Center – Ocala and most recently drove the concepting, logistics and management around the successful All for the Horses Expo sponsored by […]Read More

WEC – Ocala Job Fair to Offer On-the-Spot Interviews for Immediate Hospitality Openings | April 10, 11 & 12 

Still searching for your dream job? Looking for a career in Ocala? Bring your résumé April 10, 11 and 12 and be considered for openings on the world-class hospitality team at World Equestrian Center. The WEC – Ocala Job Fair in Exposition Center 1 from 11am to 4pm will offer the opportunity for candidates to stop by for on-the-spot interviews for a range of open […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of fun events this week including an Easter Celebration, Masters Tournament Viewing Party at the Yellow Pony, the Orange Blossom Miniature Horse Club Show and the Special Olympics Florida State Equestrian Championship. From 10am to 2pm in Indoor Arena 4, you can celebrate Easter at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with spring crafts, […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Announces Leadership Change

OCALA, Florida – April 4, 2023 – At the close of a successful Winter Spectacular 2023 horse show circuit, World Equestrian Center Board of Directors has announced the departure of World Equestrian Center – Ocala Director of Operations, Vinnie Card. With the appreciation and support of the Board, Card leaves to pursue other opportunities. The Roberts family expressed their gratitude for Vinnie’s innumerable contributions to […]Read More

2023 Ocala Summer Series featuring FEI CSI3* & USEF Premier Hunters/ Level 6 Jumpers Prize List & Entries Online NOW at Horseshowing.com

Ocala, FL – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the 2023 Ocala Summer Series featuring nine-weeks of elite hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from June 13 through August 13, 2023. In appreciation for our exhibitors and acknowledgement of a successful winter circuit and current economic challenges, World Equestrian Center has waived stall deposits. Reserve Stalls Now at Horseshowing.com Exhibitors planning to […]Read More

Calluna Spa at The Equestrian Hotel Announces New Website 

Ocala, Fla. – Calluna Spa, World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s luxurious spa and salon on the second floor of The Equestrian Hotel, has recently launched a new website. At callunaspaocala.com, users can explore the state-of-the-art spa services and easily book an appointment at Calluna Spa online. “Being able to give our guests a luxury experience before they even step foot in the spa is something we […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The Ocala Arabian & Half Arabian Horse Show returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala from March 31 through April 2. This exciting show will showcase magnificent Arabian horses in Sport Horse and Dressage in the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1 and Working Western, Halter and Performance classes in Indoor Arena 4. This event is free and open to the public. For more […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week XII Highlights

Ocala, FL – The final week of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series was unforgettable! Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple opened the week with their third $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix victory. A trio of top athletes including Samantha Schaefer riding In the Know, Dorothy Douglas riding MTM Exceptional and Augusta Iwasaki riding Small Moments secured $75,000 Hunter Derby victories. Dreams came true for […]Read More

Ansgar Holtgers Jr. & Chanyon Close Out the 2023 Winter Spectacular with $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic Victory

Ocala, FL – The 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series came to a close this afternoon as a top-level field of athletes vied for the final win in the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic. Kevin Holowack (CAN) set the closing classic tracks, where 18-year-old Ansgar Holtgers Jr. (USA) captured the victory aboard Gut Einhaus, LLC’s Chanyon (Chacco-blue x Lisanna) and galloped away […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Con L’Anima

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Con L’Anima owned and ridden by Josh Dolan. This 13-year-old Westphalian mare has competed in the .70m Jumpers for most of her life until recently, when Josh Dolan piloted the talented mare to consistent scores in the high 80s and 90s in the 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derbies. We caught up with Dolan to learn more about […]Read More