Kevin McCarthy & Catch A Star HSS Prove Unbeatable in $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m

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

Adam Sklansky Scores Victory Aboard Hakini in the $20,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Welcome Prix

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

What’s Happening at WEC – Ohio Winter Classic 11

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

World Equestrian Center to Offer USEF Sanctioned Shows

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

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spectacular Week VII Highlights

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

What’s Happening this Week at WEC-Ocala

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

Construction Commences on Second World Equestrian Center – Ocala Hotel

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

Attention WEC Exhibitors: EHV-1 Precautions

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

Lisa Goldman-Smolen & Sovereign are Victorious in $15,000 WEC Ocala 1.45m Jumper Classic

Ocala, FL – Week VII’s featured class action came to a close on Sunday afternoon as fourteen horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Grand Arena to vie for the victory over tracks build by FEI Level IV course designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Three managed clean first rounds and two jumped double clear, but it was Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) and Barbara Disko’s Sovereign (Frontal x Galledent) […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Ronny & Chanel Riemer, RCR Equestrian Inc.

This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on Ronny & Chanel Riemer of RCR Equestrian Inc. German rider, Ronny Riemer is an accomplished Grand Prix rider and trainer, that rode for names such as Franke Sloothaak and Paul Schockemöhle. Ronny is well known for his cheeky videos about the equestrian industry as the character, ‘The German Riding Instructor.’ We caught up with Ronny and his wife, […]Read More