Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to welcome hunter riders to the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, running from January 1 through March 23. This premier 12-week circuit will feature two World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) opportunities, giving hunter riders of all levels the opportunity to earn points toward year-end awards through the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) program.
WCHR Weeks and Hunter Highlights for 2025:
In an exciting update for 2025, both WCHR competition weeks will feature an $80,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby held in the WEC Stadium. WCHR events are scheduled for Week V (January 28 – February 2) and Week IX (February 25 – March 2). Week XII (March 18 – 23) will offer increased prize money for the three anticipated national hunter derbies.
During Week XII, the stakes are raised with $75,000 prize offerings in each of the three signature derbies:
$75,000 USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby
$75,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby
$75,000 WEC – Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby
Circuit Hunter Highlights:
$20,000 WEC – Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby (Weeks I-IV, VI-VIII, X-XI)
$15,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby (Weeks I-XI)
$15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby (Weeks I-XI)
$3,500 WEC – Ocala 2’6” Non Pro Hunter Derby (Weeks I-XI)
$10,000 WEC – Ocala 2’6” Non Pro Hunter Derby (Week XII)
$2,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby (Weeks I-XII)
Weekly/Circuit Stall Reservations Now Open
Weekly and circuit stall, tack stall, and paddock reservations are now open on HorseShowing.com. Full payments for circuit stalls and paddocks are due November 22, 2024. Circuit stalls and paddocks remain open with full payment required at the time of booking. Availability is limited and will remain open until inventory is exhausted.
Weekly stall reservations require a $50 deposit with your entry, and weekly options can be added directly on HorseShowing.com. There is limited availability, so secure your spots today at the button below.
Grand Prix Dining Experience Presented by Wheels Up
Join World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Saturday nights during the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series for the Grand Prix Dining Experience.
With a table offering the most coveted view of the Grand Arena, you can enjoy top-level equestrian sport under the lights at The Equestrian Hotel. Enjoy a welcome reception with passed hors d’oeuvres and a signature cocktail, then indulge in a four-course chef’s dinner featuring complimentary beer and wine. A cash bar will be available for spirits and bottles of wine from the in-house master sommelier’s selections.
Circuit tables are available for purchase and include the $350,000 Grand Prix CSIO5* on Thursday, March 20, and new in 2025, the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier on Saturday, February 15. During week XI, table holders will enjoy a Reception Experience at the WEC Stadium (offering charcuterie and complimentary beer and wine) during the $125,000 National Grand Prix.
Circuit tables are available through January 2, 2025. Priority seating will be given to series table holders who book early. Weekly table sales are available beginning December 9, 2024.