World Equestrian Center – Ocala December 2022 Fall Show Series Week I Highlights

Ocala, FL – Hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) returned to World Equestrian Center – Ocala last week amidst an enchanted Winter Wonderland. Highlights include Samantha Schaefer and In The Know receiving impressive scores of 93 and 89 to take the top prize in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby. Santiago Lambre and The Diamant Rose Z, wowed the crowd and secured victory […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Welcomes IDA Development as Official Partner

December 12, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center is pleased to welcome IDA Development as an Official Partner and the Official Poured Rubber Surface of both locations in Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida. In addition, IDA Development will be named title sponsor of a grand prix during the World Equestrian Center 2023 show season as part of the partnership. IDA Development is the […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Zosia Mamet

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Zosia Mamet, a talent on screen and in the show ring. Zosia has been riding her entire life and has had a few amazing partnerships along the way. We caught up with her this week to learn more about her riding career and the horse that she has competing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. […]Read More

Richard Spooner & Halcon Score Back-to-Back Wins in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – On Friday afternoon, 28 top-level athletes competed over a first-round track built by FEI Level IV course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) in the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. The first-round track proved to be challenging for many as only six went onto the jump-off, but the course was no match for Richard Spooner and Molly Ohrstrom’s Halcon. Of the six clear […]Read More

Santiago Lambre & The Diamant Rose Z Shine in the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – It was standing room only at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as spectators gathered amidst an enchanted Winter Wonderland to watch the highlight event of the week, the $100,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix. Internationally acclaimed course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) set the elaborate tracks for 36 top-level competitors representing nine different countries. Ultimately, Olympian Santiago Lambre (BRA) and Ashland Farm’s The […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer & In The Know Best a Competitive Field to Win $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby

Ocala, FL – Another picturesque Florida day set the scene for Hunter Derby Friday at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Nearly 60 horse-and-rider combinations gathered at Hunter 1 today to vie for the top prize in the $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $10,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Tucker Williams created the stunning natural tracks […]Read More

Aaron Vale & Cristo Beech Prevail in the $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

Ocala, FL – The $24,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix was the highlight event of the evening as 29 athletes took to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for the lion’s share of the prize money. World-renowned FEI Level IV course designer Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR) crafted the evening’s inviting tracks where was Aaron Vale (USA) and Thinkslikeahorse’s Cristo Beech (Its The Business x Ragua) […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Hunter/Jumper action returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week amidst an enchanted Winter Wonderland. In addition to Winter Wonderland and the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series, World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting the Taekwon-Do Christmas Championship and the Never Give Up on Country benefit concert for the Travis Mills Foundation featuring Jimmie Allen. The 2022 USEF Fall Show Series […]Read More

Reminder: Enter Now for WEC Dressage V Show in December

Ocala, Fla. – Riders interested in competing at the Dressage V show on December 15-18, 2022, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala are reminded to send in entries soon as the closing date is December 7, 2022. Presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, the national-level Dressage V show will feature US Equestrian (USEF)/United States Dressage Federation-rated (USDF) classes and be a qualifying competition […]Read More

UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Available for All Your Horse’s Needs

The UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC offers leading-edge care to equine athletes on site as well as horses from the surrounding area, dogs and cats. No matter what events or activities bring you to WEC, our team of board-certified specialists are here to serve you. On the cusp of the 2022 Fall Show Series, we wanted to highlight some of the key services and expertise […]Read More