Ocala, FL – One hundred stunning hunters came out for Hunter Derby Friday to contest the $20,000 WEC Ocala 3’6” Hunter Derby, $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Open Hunter Derby and $15,000 WEC Ocala 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby. Canadian course designer Peter Grant created the flowing tracks that featured a hay bale combination and a stunning hedge wall option. Competition was fierce with scores soaring into […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – February 25, 2022 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is delighted to welcome the 2022 NCEA National Championships (April14-16, 2022) to our venue. Competitors and attendees can find the NCEA National Championship Show information below. For additional information about the College Equestrian National Championships, click HERE. About the Championship The 2022 NCEA National Championship will be April 14-16, 2022 at the World […]Read More
WILMINGTON, Ohio – Week 11 of the Winter in the Midwest indoor horse show circuit kicked off tonight as ten horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena to contest the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m. Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, designed a course that challenged competitors to negotiate the serpentine-like track, which rewarded a flowing pace and tested adjustability with a number of […]Read More
Ocala, FL – The 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series is in full swing with thrilling competition each week. Feature class action during Week VIII kicked off with 24 horse-and-rider combinations competing for the win in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. FEI Level II course designer Colm Quinn (IRL) designed the winding tracks that allowed six competitive entries to produce clean first rounds. Out […]Read More
We welcome you to Winter in the Midwest’s Winter Classic 11. Check out what’s happening from amazing vendors to feature class action, the relaxing day spa, restaurants and other amenities to experience this week at Ohio Winter Classic 11. Spring is near! Take a photo with the beautifully decorated vintage WEC truck in the R+L arena and tag us in your photos on Instagram. Don’t […]Read More
February 23, 2022 – The World Equestrian Center has reached an agreement with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to offer horse shows sanctioned by the national governing body. After much discussion between the organizations, both parties agree that working together is in the best interest of the sport and will provide exhibitors with a safe and level playing field at both venues. In addition, […]Read More
Week VII of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series wrapped after a slate of top equestrian sport including the $75,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix and the $10,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix. Other feature class action included three hunter derbies in the WEC stadium, two jumper classics and the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix. Lisa Goldman-Smolen and Barbara Disko’s Sovereign conquered Sunday’s $15,000 WEC […]Read More
World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting an array of fantastic events this week including Week VIII of the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series, World Equestrian Center – Ocala Dressage XIII Competition and the 9th Annual Northeast Florida First Lego League Regional Championships. The 2022 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series is well underway with thrilling equestrian competition each week, including Saturday night’s $75,000 Alltech Grand […]Read More
OCALA, Florida – February 22, 2022 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala has broken ground on a second, four-story hotel located inside the 378-acre equestrian and multipurpose facility park. The new pet-friendly hotel has been designed to accommodate an extended-stay customer and will feature 400 larger, suite-like rooms. Plans also include an 80,000-square-foot restaurant complex adjacent to the hotel. The hotel is slated to open […]Read More
As news spreads of the rapidly evolving EHV-1 situation in California, our thoughts go out to the affected horses and their owners, trainers and caregivers. While no horses have tested positive for EHV-1 on World Equestrian Center properties, we are reminded to remain vigilant against the transmission of EHV-1 via enhanced health, safety and biosecurity measures. To that end, we have implemented the following biosecurity […]Read More
