Tickets Now On Sale for the Fourth Annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival

Ocala, FL— Back for a fourth year, the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala November 1-3. The celebrity-chef-led celebration will feature three days of culinary competition, beer, wine, spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County and the ProStart Program, supporting youth programming in […]Read More

Sharn Wordley and Hagelin Go Two-for-Two With the Win in the $75,000 R+L Carriers Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – The $75,000 R+L Carriers Grand Prix was the highlight of the penultimate week of the 2024 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Thirteen countries were represented in the field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations, but it was New Zealand’s Sharn Wordley who emerged victorious aboard Della Wordley’s Hagelin (Stolzenberg x Graefin Top) after a thrilling 14-horse jump-off. FEI Level III course […]Read More

Penny Lombardo Pilots Party Started to Victory in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Hunter Derby Friday took over Indoor Arena 1 once again during the 2024 Summer Series, showcasing three derbies with stunning tracks designed by Andy Christiansen. These included the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. In the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, Penny Lombardo secured the […]Read More

Sharn Wordley Continues His Winning Ways in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – The penultimate week of the 2024 Summer Series saw an impressive turnout of 38 horse-and-rider combinations for the highlight event of the day, the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Sharn Wordley (NZL) continued his winning ways, securing both first place with Hagelin (Stolzenberg x Graefin Top) and third place on Conto Blanco 4 (Cellestial x Kassandra), both owned by Della Wordley. […]Read More

Entries & Stall Reservations Now Open for The Championship Show 2024 with over $1 Million in Prize Money & Awards

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce that entries and stall reservations are now open for The Championship Show 2024, an NSBA and AQHA approved competition taking place from September 6-15. Competitors can place entries and reserve stalls through AnEquineProduction.com without incurring late fees through August 23.  With over $1 million in prize money and awards up for grabs, this […]Read More

Entries and Stall Reservations Now Open for the 2024 November and December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

Ocala, FL – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2024 November & December Show Series. The Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition, sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) will host two weeks of shows from November 6-17 and two-weeks of shows from December 3-15. The first week of December will be highlighted by an Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI3* […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Announces Partnership with OPAV

Ocala, FL – July 29, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce a strategic partnership with OPAV, a premier live event audiovisual production partner, specializing in custom solutions for engaging audiences. OPAV has been selected as the preferred partner to execute production services for WEC clients and events. “We’re thrilled to partner with OPAV to enhance the experience of our clients […]Read More

Peter Petschenig and Ennebel Van Het Posthuijs Taste Victory in the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix 

Ocala, FL – Crowds gathered at the WEC Grand Arena for the week’s highlight event, the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Thirty-one elite combinations from 11 different nations showcased their talents over a technical track designed by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA). In an exciting eight-horse jump-off, Peter Petschenig (AUT) claimed victory aboard Ennebel Van Het Posthuijs (Numero Uno x Annebel), […]Read More

Maria Rasmussen and Worthy Score Second Consecutive Victory in the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – In preparation for the upcoming Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships and the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship, World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted the three derbies in the WEC Stadium. The derbies included the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. The world-class atmosphere of […]Read More

Will Simpson and Keminko N Best the Rest in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix 

Ocala, FL – A strong field of horse-and-rider combinations competed in the WEC Grand Arena this morning, aiming for top honors in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA) crafted a challenging track, but it was Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson (USA) and Keminko N (Grand Slam VDL x Deminka N) who found the path to success. […]Read More