World Equestrian Center Welcomes MARS EQUESTRIAN™ as Official Founding Partner

OCALA, Florida – November 22, 2021 – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce that MARS EQUESTRIAN™ has joined as a Founding Partner of the new multidisciplinary and equestrian sports venue. World Equestrian Center – Ocala will proudly feature products from the Mars, Incorporated family of brands which will be available on-site at Miss Tilly’s Lollipops, the WEC General Store, the WEC Feed Store […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Liz McKenzie

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Liz McKenzie, a talented hunter/jumper rider from upstate New York who is a passionate horse lover, social media guru and determined Findlay University student who loves nothing more than spending time in the barn or being at horse shows. At just twenty-one years old, Liz balances a busy equine studies and business schedule at Findlay University in Findlay, Ohio, […]Read More

Back-to-Back Win for David Beisel in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix

The Sanctuary arena stands were filled for the Saturday evening feature classes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Up-and-coming horses and their riders gave it their all in the $10,000 Futures Prix, meanwhile top-level competitors vied for the win in the $30,000 Grand Prix. The course for tonight’s classes were designed by course designer Keith Bollotte. The $30,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.40 – 1.45 featured […]Read More

Kelsey Epperson and Didgereedoo VDL Shine Bright on WEC Derby Friday

More than fifty stunning hunters joined us today for World Equestrian Center’s Derby Friday during the second leg of the Midwest Indoors circuit. Course designer Joe Carnincom created a beautifully decorated and complex course that tested the horse’s maneuverability and brilliance.  Each class saw fierce competition with scores peaking into the 90s. Didgereedoo VDL (Zavall VDL x Pheminka) and Kelsey Epperson earned top honors in […]Read More

David Beisel and Vegas H Step Up to Victory in the WEC $10,000 Welcome Stake

Feature classes for Week II of the World Equestrian Center — Wilmington Midwest Indoors kicked off this afternoon in the WEC Sanctuary arena with the $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m. Course designer Keith Bollotte’s track tested the fifteen competitors with a series of tight rollback turns and bending lines. Seven entries advanced to the jump-off with just three jumping double clear, but ultimately it was David […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Midwest Indoors 2

Welcome to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for two weeks of consecutive indoor hunter/jumper competition along with $275,000 in prize money. We are excited to see everyone for another great week of equestrian sport at Midwest Indoors 2. Check out what’s happening during Week 2, from feature class action to after hours family-friendly events as well as shopping, day spa and other amenities to experience […]Read More

What’s Happening This Week At WEC-Ocala

World Equestrian Center – Ocala has multiple fun, family-friendly events happening this week including the Gypsy Vanner/Cob/Horse Association “A Silver Anniversary Celebration” on Friday, November 19 in Arena 3 starting at 8p.m. The program is a celebration of the colorful horses and the twenty-five years since they were first introduced to the USA. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. The Gypsy […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Amber Ashba

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Amber Ashba, an adult amateur rider, attorney, and total girl boss from Cleveland, Ohio. Amber is a familiar face at WEC and you can find her running back and forth from her vendor space to the show arena to compete with her horses. We caught up with Amber during the Midwest Indoors I show to chat about her small […]Read More

Gear Up for the Holidays at A Sudden Impulse Boutique

World Equestrian Center features two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues in Ocala, Florida and Wilmington, Ohio. Both locations have A Sudden Impulse Boutique, where spectators and exhibitors can shop for quality World Equestrian Center branded merchandise, fine jewelry and fanciful gifts. A Sudden Impulse Boutique is also the exclusive on-site purveyor of custom embroidery, engraving and printing. A Sudden Impulse Boutique also offers an online […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC – Midwest Indoors 1

Welcome to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for two weeks of consecutive indoor hunter/jumper competition along with $275,000 in prize money. We are excited to see everyone for another great week of equestrian sport at the Midwest Indoors series. Check out what’s happening during Week 1, from feature class action to after hours family-friendly events as well as shopping, day spa and other amenities to […]Read More