What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – Midwest Indoors I will begin Wednesday, November 8 to resume competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. This week will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, $10,000 Futures Prix and the $30,000 Grand Prix. The state-of-the-art facility will welcome exhibitors, families and equestrian enthusiasts to take part in all of the […]Read More

Buy Now to Discover Equestrian Excellence With Special Hospitality Offerings This Fall at World Equestrian Center – Ocala 

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala invites equestrian fans to enjoy an exquisite dining experience under the stars every Saturday night at The Grand Prix Dining Experience presented by Wheels Up during the 2023 Ocala November and December Series, running for four weeks from November 8-19 and December 6-17. Starting at 7 pm, savor the thrill of top-level show jumping action from the most exclusive […]Read More

The Third Annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival Presented By Lugano Diamonds Finishes on a Sweet Note

The third iteration of the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds came to a close this weekend after three days of extraordinary culinary celebration. But the festival is about more than just enjoying the best food and fine wine—it’s about giving back and inspiring the next generation of culinarians.  Before the official start of the festival weekend, all four celebrity chefs—Lorena Garcia, […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Congratulates 2023 Spring-Fall Circuit Award Winners

November 1, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to congratulate all athletes and Circuit Award winners for the 2023 Spring-Fall circuits. Points were accumulated through the 2023 Spring Series, Summer Series and Fall Classic Series. WEC graciously thanks all exhibitors for joining us and congratulates all athletes on a successful circuit of equestrian sport! Click here to see if […]Read More

Dressage Riders Reminded To Enter for World Equestrian Center November Dressage CDI3*

Ocala, FL – Dressage riders are reminded to turn in their entries for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* show presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, which runs November 16-19, 2023. Entries are due November 8, 2023. The competition features Fédération Equestre International (FEI)-rated classes in the facility’s stunning WEC Stadium as well as USEF/USDF-rated classes in outdoor arenas in order to enjoy Florida’s beautiful […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – The third annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds returns to World Equestrian Center this weekend November 3-5! The 2023 event is a celebrity-chef-led celebration featuring three days of culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. Led by celebrity Chef Lorena Garcia, Timothy Hollingsworth, Ocala’s favorite pitmaster Rashad Jones and our very own pastry chef […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Classic 5 Highlights

Wilmington, Ohio – Fall Classic 5 concluded the 2023 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, October 29. Johan Kachelhoffer (RSA) saved the best for last in the $75,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix. Chance (Connect x Paloma S) carried Havens Schatt to victory in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby sponsored by GGT Footing, while Finley Scheffel topped the $15,000 […]Read More

The Riding Academy Hotel at WEC Welcomes Guests in Spring 2024

Ocala, FL – Joining the World Equestrian Center campus in Ocala, Florida, The Riding Academy Hotel will offer nearly 400 additional suites to visitors looking to stay on-site and experience what has often been called “Disneyland for horse lovers.” While not a five-star experience like The Equestrian Hotel, guests will feel right at home in The Riding Academy Hotel, which offers many similarities to its luxurious […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Marigot Bay Farm

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Kelly Arani (USA) and Kevin Gallagher (IRL) of Marigot Bay Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. The decorated athletes work side by side at Marigot Bay with their string of talented horses. The duo brought a group of super stars to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington ranging from their top grand prix horses to their promising young […]Read More

Johan Kachelhoffer & Cooper B Win $75,000 GGT Footing Grand Prix to Conclude 2023 Fall Classic Series at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – The stage was set in the Standlee Sanctuary for the final $75,000 Grand Prix of the 2023 Fall Classic Series. Sponsored by GGT Footing, the highly anticipated class saw 26 elite horse-and-athlete combinations try their hand at FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) tracks. Johan Kachelhoffer (RSA) saved the best for last with his own Cooper B (Cellestial x Korsika) […]Read More