Entries & Stall Reservations Now Open for 2026 November & December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
28 AUG 26 Ocala, FL
Ocala, FL – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the 2026 November and December Show Series, featuring four weeks of USEF-sanctioned hunter/jumper competition from November 4-15 and December 1-13.
The December Show Series will feature Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI3* and CSI1* competition during Week I. New for 2026, Week II will showcase CSI4* and CSI2* competition, all set against the festive backdrop of WEC Winter Wonderland.
The November and December Show Series will also provide riders with the opportunity to earn valuable points toward the WEC – Ocala Leading Rider Awards, which will award a total of $450,000 in bonus money across six divisions. Points earned throughout the series will count toward the year-end standings, with the points race continuing through Week XIII of the 2027 Winter Spectacular.
At the conclusion of Winter Spectacular XIII, six riders will earn Leading Rider bonus awards:
- $125,000 – Leading Professional Jumper Rider
- $125,000 – Leading Professional Hunter Rider
- $50,000 – Leading Amateur Jumper Rider
- $50,000 – Leading Amateur Hunter Rider
- $50,000 – Leading Junior Jumper Rider
- $50,000 – Leading Junior Hunter Rider
Learn more about the WEC – Ocala Leading Rider Awards.
2026 November & December Show Series Dates:
November Series I: 11/04/26-11/08/26
USEF National Hunter/Level 5 Jumper
November Series II: 11/11/26-11/15/26
USEF National Hunter/Level 5 Jumper
December Series I: 12/01/26-12/06/26
CSI3*, CSI1*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
December Series II: 12/08/26-12/13/26
CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
During November I, exhibitors and guests can enjoy the Ocala Food & Wine Festival, a three-day chef-led culinary celebration featuring culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits tastings and samples of extraordinary cuisine. Purchase your tickets today.
WEC – Ocala’s popular holiday celebration, Winter Wonderland, will return during the December Series, transforming the property with more than four million twinkling lights and festive holiday fun. From November 27 through December 23, Winter Wonderland admission will be required to enter the Grand Plaza from 3pm to 9pm, Wednesday through Sunday, plus December 20–23. Exhibitors will receive wristbands providing Grand Plaza access for themselves and their teams throughout the December Series. Spectators and guests can purchase Winter Wonderland tickets.
Stall Pricing
Weekly stall, tack stall and locking track room reservations are now open on HorseShowing.com. A $50 deposit is required with your entry, and weekly stall reservations can be added to your entry. For detailed weekly stall reservation instructions, visit HorseShowing.com. Any questions, contact the Stabling Office at 352.414.7881.
Weekly Stall/Weekly Tack Stall: $300
Weekly Locking Tack Room: $325
Feed and Bedding
To ensure timely delivery, please place your feed and bedding orders at least 24 hours in advance of your arrival. Note, outside shaving deliveries and cardboard shavings are not permitted. Our feed and bedding store is conveniently located adjacent to Barn R. For any feed, bedding or stabling inquiries, contact us at 352.411.3650.
Health Papers
Upload all required health documents to your EquiTrace® EventPass account before arrival. Your QR code will be scanned at the SR-40 or NW 80th Avenue entrance near the WEC General Store. Create a free EventPass account and view the registration guide before arriving
- 30-Day Health Certificate for horses arriving from out-of-state of Florida, issued by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of arrival
- Negative Coggins within 1 year
- Trainer/Owner Health Declaration – Signed by an owner/trainer confirming that the horse has not experienced a fever exceeding 101.5 degrees or any disease in the 72 hours leading up to its arrival. Additionally, the horse must not have been exposed to or treated for an unexplained fever in the past 28 days and should have tested negative for any disease at least 30 days prior to arrival. If the horse has tested positive within the last six months for any infectious diseases, this information should also be disclosed.
- Vaccine records of Flu/Rhino within the span of 6 months.
For questions, contact the Ocala Show Office at 352.414.7883 or [email protected].
Qualify for the 2027 Premier Equitation Cup Championship
Junior riders, there is still time to qualify for the 2027 Premier Equitation Cup Championship, which will be held during Week VI of the 2027 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Riders must accumulate 120 points during the qualifying period from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
The 2026 November and December Show Series at WEC – Ocala presents a great opportunity for junior athletes to compete in the WEC Premier Cup Qualifier and earn valuable points toward qualification.
Please review the qualifying specifications below.
Stay at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Stay on-site with a range of lodging options, including luxury rooms and suites at The Equestrian Hotel, pet-friendly suites at The Riding Academy Hotel, the full-service RV Park, spacious Home Away from Home rental units, or extended-stay options at Golden Ocala and comfortable Crownwood accommodations.
Stay at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Exhibitors and guests can also enjoy more than 13 dining concepts across the property, including the four restaurants at The Equestrian Manor: The Polo Pony, The White Willow, Genevieve’s and Emma’s Patisserie.