Entries, Weekly Stalls & Prize List Available for 2023 USEF Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – Entries and weekly stall reservations are now open for the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The 12-week series is comprised of United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition running consecutively from January 4, 2023 through March 26, 2023. Week IX, February 28, 2023 through March 5, 2023 will showcase Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI3* competition. The Premier Equitation Cup […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala welcomes back nationally-rated dressage competition this weekend. The Dressage XIV & XV competition sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage will be held in the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena 1, UF Health Arena 2 and Arena 4 from August 26 – 28. Click HERE to view the daily ride times. Visit Dressage at WEC – Ocala for additional information. This […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine Volume III 2022 is out now!

World Equestrian Center Magazine Volume III 2022 is out now! Grab your free copy at either venue or read it online now! Read these articles and more in this issue… Our Stable Spotlight shines on Thornell Equestrian in Loveland, Ohio. Together with their parents, sisters Natalie and Erika Thornell have established a successful jumper training facility at their charming home facility. The siblings balance school […]Read More

End of Summer Appreciation from WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala would like to thank everyone for another great summer circuit. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our exhibitors, spectators, sponsors, retailers, vendors and guests. We hope to welcome you all back for the 2022 Fall Show Series and 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series, both sanctioned by United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). 2022 Fall Show Series […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

Join us on Saturday, August 20 for the Paso Fino Last Chance Horse Competition in Arena 5. Competition will kick off at 8am and will end approximately at 11pm. This event is free and open to the public. Dressage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala continues next weekend with nationally-rated competition. The August dressage show will be held August 26 – 28 in Arena 1 […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s 2022 USEF Summer Series Week X Highlights

The final week of the 2022 USEF Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosted another jam-packed week of thrilling equestrian sport. The week was filled with new names taking home the top prize in feature classes. Todd Minikus and Amex Z scored the final Saturday night grand prix victory of the Summer Series. The finale of the 2022 USEF Summer Series at World […]Read More

Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Lauren Hough

This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on three-time Pan American medalist and Team USA Olympic rider Lauren Hough. Hough’s extended list of successes began early, earning numerous championships in the hunter, jumper and equitation rings as a junior rider. From then on, she represented the USA at seven FEI World Cup Finals, the Olympics in Sydney, Australia, over 40 Nations Cup appearances and winning three […]Read More

Luis Sabino Goncalves & Amstrong De Moyon Capture $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix Win

Ocala, FL – On Saturday afternoon, the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix brought together 36 starters from 13 countries to vie for the top prize. Ultimately it was Luis Sabino Goncalves (POR) and Sigma Stables LLC’s Amstrong De Moyon (Rock’n Roll Semilly x Opaline De Moyon) who found the fastest track and the top spot on the leaderboard. FEI Level IV course designer, Guilherme Jorge […]Read More

Todd Minikus Scores Victory in $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix Aboard Amex Z

Ocala, FL – The finale of the 2022 USEF Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala came to a thrilling close as 53 international contenders from 15 different nations contested the $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix. Todd Minikus (USA) and Bit By Bit Group’s Amex Z (Andiamo Z x Senne) rose to the top of the leaderboard after an exciting nine-horse jump-off.   World […]Read More

Josh Dolan & Ipanema Claim $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby Victory

Ocala, FL – A large field of stunning hunters gathered at the CaptiveOne Advisors Arena today for the final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2022 USEF Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Doug Russell carefully crafted the courses that featured an abundance of spectacular natural obstacles. All three derbies saw new pairings take this week’s victory gallops.   The $12,500 WEC Ocala 3’6”-3’9” […]Read More