World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosts the Festivals of Speed Celebration this Weekend

OCALA, Florida, April 28, 2021 – Join us April 30 through May 1 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the inaugural Festivals of Speed celebration. This event follows our much-anticipated, 2021 opening as a world-class, luxury event destination. Visitors will experience the exquisite hospitality and exhibition space our venue has to offer, coupled with classic automotive designs courtesy of Festivals of Speed. Saturday, the […]Read More

Ryan Genn & VDL Gerinus T Triumph in $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

A competitive field of 18 horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena tonight to vie for the win in the World Equestrian Center $25,000 Grand Prix. Jumping a course designed by Keith Bollotte, seven pairs qualified for the jump off, with of five of them delivering fault free rounds. Ultimately speed determined the winners, Ryan Genn and VDL Gerinus T, who topped the […]Read More

Tammy Provost Pilots Persuasive to Victory at WEC $5,000 USHJA Hunter Derby

Thirty-three stunning hunters took to the R+L Arena tonight to contest the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center in Ohio. Course designer Keith J. Bollotte set a beautiful winding course of natural fences that offered rider’s the opportunity to show off their horse’s brilliance and adjustability. First round competition was tough, with only three pairs earning scores into the 90s. Tammy Provost […]Read More

Official Statement from World Equestrian Center

World Equestrian Center management has decided that beginning May 3rd, all 2021 competitions at our Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida, venues will be sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). As a competition organizer we have experienced incredible support from the NSBA and their executives. For our exhibitors, in addition to being an affordable choice, the NSBA offers many benefits including transparency, safe and […]Read More

Wilhelm Genn & Van Gogh Claim $5,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m

A field of fifteen horse-and-rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena this afternoon to contest the $5,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m. Course designer Keith Bollette laid the track for the class, which saw ten pairs go clear and inside the time allowed to advance to the jump off. Four pairs went clear over the short course, but it was Wilhelm Genn and his longtime partner […]Read More

Lindsay Kellock & Sebastien Capture Grand Prix Special CDI3* Win on Final Day at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Florida – The World Equestrian Center Dressage III CDI3* wrapped up competition on Sunday, April 18, with the final classes for CDI and national competition. In Arena 3, Lindsay Kellock (CAN) and Sebastien captured the win in the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI3*, while Kevin Kohmann (GER) and Five Star swept the Small Tour with a third win in the FEI Intermediate 1 Freestyle […]Read More

Charlotte Clark & Kinsella Fly to the Win in the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

Tonight’s $25,000 WEC Grand Prix included a field of 17 who took to the Sanctuary Arena to contest the track designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Four horse and rider combinations qualified for the jump off, but it was Charlotte Clark of Kendalwood Farm in Sunbury, Ohio, aboard her own Kinsella who captured the win in an amazing 34.312 seconds. Clark and Kinsella (Capitalist x […]Read More

Don’t Miss A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity

Reserve your stalls now for A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featuring more than $360,000 in added prize money. A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity show starts on April 23, 2021, and runs through May 1, 2021, and hosts a mix of Western and Hunter competition. View Prize List Book Stall Reservations Book Lodging Lodging at World Equestrian Center […]Read More

International Dressage Competition Begins at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, Florida – World Equestrian Center – Ocala opened its doors to international dressage competitors on Thursday, April 15, and will host the World Equestrian Center Dressage III CDI3*, through April 18, 2021. The World Equestrian Center Dressage III CDI3* is the first international competition sanctioned by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) to be held at the new World Equestrian Center – Ocala venue. The […]Read More

Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy & Catch A Star HSS Prove Unbeatable in the WEC $25,000 Grand Prix

Feature class action continued this afternoon with an international field of 17 entries taking to the Sanctuary arena to contest the Grand Prix course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Only five competitors qualified to return for the jump off where just one day after his birthday, Kevin McCarthy and his trusted partner Catch A Star HSS flew through the course for the win. […]Read More