Ocala, FL – It was a full house at World Equestrian Center – Ocala tonight as spectators gathered to enjoy the first grand prix of the 12-week 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The $100,000 Coors Light Grand Prix saw 31 of the world’s best show jumping athletes from seven countries seize the opportunity to challenge the intricate tracks built by FEI Level II course designer […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Elite show jumping competition continued in the WEC Grand Arena this afternoon as 38 top horse-and-rider combinations gathered to contest FEI Level II course designer Tucker Williams (USA) first round track in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Penny Brennan (GBR) snagged the victory in a competitive 14 horse jump-off aboard her own Vertigo Delorme (Chacco Blue x Frentana). Brennan and the […]Read More
Ocala, FL – More than 70 stunning hunters took to Hunter 1 on this picturesque sunny Florida day for the first Hunter Derby Friday of the 2023 USEF Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The day brought the best-of-the-best to the hunter arena to compete for the ultimate prize in the $20,000 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, […]Read More
January 6, 2023 – Ocala, Fla. – Entries for the Dressage VIII and IX shows presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on January 19-20 and January 21-22, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will close on January 11, 2023. Riders are reminded to turn in their entries soon in order to participate in the national-level shows that feature US Equestrian (USEF)/United […]Read More
Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series opened this week with 12-weeks of elite hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF). Feature class action premiered this afternoon as 27 top-level athletes competed for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run Jumpers Five LLC’s Bull Run’s […]Read More
New York, N.Y. and Ocala, Fla. – January 5, 2023 – Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP), the leading brand in private aviation, and World Equestrian Center (WEC) today announced a partnership naming Wheels Up the official private aviation partner and hospitality sponsor of WEC for all Grand Prix VIP shows and other events throughout the year at the Ocala, Florida venue. With no commercial flight […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series is officially underway with 12 consecutive weeks of top-level hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian. Competition of all levels takes place across ten arenas from Wednesday through Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Visit Show Management System to see the daily class schedule, estimated start times, locations, orders of go, live […]Read More
SPECIAL Pre-Circuit Health Paper Check-in Station Hours in the Lobby of Arena 1:12/31/22 & 1/1/2023 | 12pm-5pm1/2/2023 | 8am-5pm*Outside of the days specified above, Health Paper Check-In will follow the Show Office schedule World Equestrian Center – Ocala has placed the following health and safety protocols for all horses showing during the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. To facilitate the inspection process by World Equestrian […]Read More
December 22, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – The media accreditation application is now available for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series, which will run for 12 weeks from January 4 through March 26, 2023, at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. The hunter/jumper circuit is sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and there will be Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* competition […]Read More
Ocala, FL – Join us December 22-24 from 5pm-9pm for the final three days of our enchanted Winter Wonderland. With twinkling lights, Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and good cheer to all. The halls of the Grand Plaza will be decked with all the traditional regalia of the season and will feature mesmerizing larger-than-life ornaments, a glittering 45-foot tall Christmas tree, festive entertainment and […]Read More
