World Equestrian Center – Ocala Welcomes Taylor Harris Insurance Services as an Official Sponsor

Ocala, Fla. – September 14, 2022 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to welcome Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) as an official sponsor. THIS has been providing specialized equine insurance since 1987. Now a leader in the equine insurance industry, THIS creates customized policies that cover every breed and discipline across the United States. The team at Taylor, Harris Insurance Services (THIS) is […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

Ocala, FL – Internationally-rated CDI3* competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week with the September Dressage CDI3* horse show presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. The show begins September 15 and run through September 19, featuring top-level competitors from around the world vying for top honors in the art of dressage. The nationally-rated competition will be held in the CaptiveOne […]Read More

Ocala Food & Wine Festival at WEC Returns for Second Year  

Three-Day Culinary Celebration Proceeds to Support Local Industry OCALA, Florida – The 2022 Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds is back for a second year at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Drawing more than 800 attendees in a single-day event in 2021, this year’s event is primed to be bigger and better with seven celebrity chefs leading three full days of extraordinary […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

Ocala, FL – Events are back at World Equestrian Center – Ocala this week with the Florida Morgan Horse Association Summer’s End Horse Show, Ocala Crypto Week and the Festivals of Speed car show. The Florida Morgan Horse Association Summer’s End Horse Show will be held from September 8-11 in Arena 3. Visit fmha.net for additional information and the prize list. There is no charge […]Read More

The Championship Show 2022 Cancelled

Ocala, FL – September 2, 2022 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala has elected to cancel The Championship Show 2022 all-around western competition due to lack of entries. The National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) event was scheduled for September 29 – October 16 and offered $1.5 million in cash and prizes. All stabling and entries fees paid will be reimbursed. Cancelled lodging reservations will be […]Read More

Marek and Brinkman Headline WEC – Ocala Dressage XIV and XV Shows

August 30, 2022 – Ocala, Fla. – Dressage horses and riders took to the indoor arenas at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Ocala on August 26-28, 2022, for national competition at the Dressage XIV and XV shows, presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. The climate-controlled arenas made it possible for junior, amateur and open riders to showcase their talented horses from Intro […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

Ocala, FL – Come indulge in a variety of delicious food and shop at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. With the upcoming holiday, there are no events happening this week, but we have a full line up of family-friendly events during the month of September. Visit the WEC Calendar to see what events are coming up. Please note that our outlet restaurants are closed on […]Read More

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