Top Performances From Mendoza Loor, Bateson Chandler and Marek on Friday at World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3*

May 26, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and Jewel’s Goldstrike repeated their winning performance in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* on Friday, May 26, 2023, during the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Starting out the day, Katherine Bateson Chandler (USA) made a new partnership a winning one with Haute Couture, owned by Bateson Chandler […]Read More

Mendoza Loor and Von Martels Open World Equestrian Center May Dressage CDI3* with Victories

Ocala, Fla. – Dressage riders were welcomed once again to World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) for the WEC May Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. Competition began on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in the Grand Arena, which will host Fédération Equestre International (FEI) classes through Sunday, May 28. Scoring a victory in the Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI3* were Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is showcasing a variety of premier equestrian events this week including the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage and the Paso Fino Extravaganza.  The May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage will take over the WEC Grand Arena, CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1, UF Health Arena 2 and Indoor […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Come indulge in a variety of delicious food and shop at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. No special events are happening this week, but next week will showcase an array of equestrian events including the May Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm & Discover Dressage with international competition in the WEC Grand Arena and national competition in the UF Health Indoor […]Read More

New for 2023 Ocala Summer Series: Three USHJA Hunter Derbies

Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce the addition of exciting new hunter derby classes that allow exhibitors to earn points toward United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) programs at the 2023 Ocala Summer Series, which runs June 13 through August 13, 2023. These new additions include three popular USHJA hunter derbies: the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, the […]Read More

UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC – Ocala Celebrates One Year of Excellence

Ocala, FL – This month, the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at WEC celebrates one year of service since its grand opening, providing excellence in patient care for equine athletes and companion animals on site as well as from the surrounding community.  With support from the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and WEC, our equine hospital continues to build its bench of expertise, with three […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The WEC Spring Festival powered by Gary Yeomans Ford is almost here! Bring the family to the WEC Grand Plaza from 8am-4pm on May 13 as we roll out an outdoor celebration of spring with live music, yard games, a kid’s zone and more. Enjoy the freshest seasonal fare and shop at the artisanal farmer’s market with a wide-ranging assortment of handmade […]Read More

Renowned Course Designers Set Tracks for 2023 Ocala Summer Series

May 9, 2023 – Ocala, FL – An international roster of the world’s best course designers is set to lay the tracks in the WEC Grand Arena for the 2023 Ocala Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). The nine-week hunter/jumper show series sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) begins June 13 and runs through August 13, kicking off with four weeks of Fédération Equestre […]Read More

Celebrate the Life of Hannah Serfass

The Serfass family invites you to join in a celebration of life for their beloved Hannah at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Monday, May 8 in Expo Center 1. Visitation: 10:00am – 11:30am Service: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Luncheon and Celebration of Life: 1:30pm – 3pmCemetery Departure: 4pm (subject to change) For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live streamed on clipmyhorse.tv and […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – It’s Kentucky Derby weekend at World Equestrian Center – Ocala and we have a full lineup of fun family-friendly events in store including the Region XII Arabian and Half Arabian Championship, Festivals of Speed Auto Show, Kentucky Derby Hat Party and a viewing of the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at the WEC Grand Arena.  Don’t miss the best two minutes […]Read More