OCALA, Florida Oct. 1, 2021– World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce that entries are NOW OPEN for the Winter Spectacular 2022 Show Series featuring National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) sanctioned hunter/jumper competition. The 12-week show series will begin January 5, 2022 and offer all levels of competition. Highlights include feature classes such as the popular weekly Saturday night Grand Prix in the Grand Arena, Friday Hunter Derby day and the prestigious Premier Equitation Cup Championship.
Visit Show Management System for daily schedule updates, class counts, orders, start times, and live scoring.
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2022 Tentative Class Schedules:
Winter Spectacular XII: 03/23/22 – 03/27/22
View 2022 Winter Spectacular Hunter/Equitation Judges
View 2022 Winter Spectacular Course Designers
View Lodging Options
View Entries and Stall Reservations
View NSBA Membership Information and Registration *Reminder, all riders, trainers, horses, and owners must have current NSBA membership.
First-time participants view NSBA Cheat Sheet
View Stabling Location, Feed/Bedding Orders and Emergency Contact Forms
For Adds/Scratches click here: SHOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM™ HORSE SHOW ENTRY PLATFORM
View Add/Scratch Cheat Sheet
View Guide to Copying Current Entries for Future Weeks Through Show Management System
2022 Winter Spectacular STALL & PADDOCK PRICING
Weekly Stalls:
To book your Weekly Stalls/Paddocks and place your entries use Show Management System. There will be a limited number of weekly stalls offered.
Weekly Stall: $300
Weekly Paddock: $350
Submit additional questions regarding stall reservations to OcalaStalls@gmail.com
VIP Viewing & Dining Tables
Enjoy Saturday night Grands Prix and the *Premier Equitation Cup Championship during the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series from the terrace of The Equestrian Hotel. The VIP viewing and dining experience will include a 3-course Chef’s dinner, along with complementary beer and wine, courtesy of Stirrups Restaurant.
Click HERE purchase your 2022 Saturday Night Grand Prix Table.
*The Premier Equitation Cup Championship will be held during Week VI.
RV Park Circuit Rate
Book your lodging now for the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series. World Equestrian Center – Ocala will be offering a special RV circuit rate for the Winter Series starting now!
Rate is $50 per night
Total of 75 nights must be booked in order to receive the RV circuit rate.
Weekly Jumper highlights include:
$75,000 Grand Prix
$20,000 Welcome Prix
$10,000 Futures Prix
$12,500 1.40m Jumper Classic
$15,000 1.45m Jumper Classic
Weekly Hunter/ highlights include:
$20,000 WEC 3’6” – 3’9” Hunter Derby
$15,000 WEC Open 3’ Hunter Derby
$15,000 WEC Jr/Am 3’ Hunter Derby
$2,500 2’6” Non Pro Derby
$2,500 WEC Pony Hunter Derby
Equitation highlights include:
Week VI of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular show series will feature the WEC Premier Equitation Championship, where junior riders will be competing for the WEC Premier Cup title! Entries close February 2, 2022. Post entries incur $100 late fee.
Official Show Photographer
Andrew Ryback Photography is the official 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series photographer. Visit Andrew Ryback Photography in vendor courtyard or view proofs online at andrewryback.com.
STAY AT WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER – OCALA
Exhibitors should make your reservations now at our elegant Equestrian Hotel, with 248 stylishly appointed rooms, restaurants, luxury shopping and day spa.
Choose to reserve a charming Home Away from Home unit, or an RV space in our conveniently located park which includes a General Store, Starbucks and laundry facilities, just steps away.
Advertising and Sponsorship
For corporate advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jim Wolf at jwolf@wolfsportsgroup.com
Vendors
For vendor opportunities, please fill out the vendor application form by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact Christy Baxter at Christy.Baxter@wec.net or call 561.252.4510.
About National Snaffle Bit Association
The mission of the National Snaffle Bit Association, Inc., is to grow the show horse community through various equine programs and events where every activity benefits horses, breeders, owners and exhibitors alike.
The purpose of the National Snaffle Bit Association is to define, promote and improve the quality of the show horse, to promote exhibits, events and contests in expositions and shows; to promote the training of pleasure and show horses, to promote interest in show horses among younger horsemen, and to use and encourage the use of the standard rules for holding and judging contests of the pleasure and show horse.
NSBA experienced a very successful beginning in 1983. Based on the interest and response throughout the entire country, the NSBA is projecting unprecedented growth figures in the number of participants, events available and award purses.
For membership, horse registration and more, visit nsba.com
About World Equestrian Center
World Equestrian Center features two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio.
These exclusive facilities comprise state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers. An abundance of lodging options and luxury accommodations are conveniently located on-site, along with shopping and dining throughout each property.
Dedicated to offering great sport and fun in a family-friendly environment, World Equestrian Center promises an unparalleled experience for exhibitors, spectators, vendors, sponsors and retailers built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction.
Learn more at: wec.net