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WEC / Ocala Development Updates

Future Development at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

With the expectation of excellence and improvement always in mind, World Equestrian Center – Ocala aims to continue enhancing the experience for exhibitors, visitors and guests frequenting the 2,000-acre campus with room to grow and expand.

Find all the details about what’s next for WEC below and check back often to stay up-to-date on project progress.

Presenting The Next Evolution

Preview the exciting future development for World Equestrian Center – Ocala.

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The Shoppes Off 80th

Coming 2026

The Shoppes Off 80th, an 80,000-square-foot outdoor shopping venue, will be situated adjacent to The Riding Academy Hotel and the Event Center at WEC. Effectively doubling the property’s existing retail with 28 new units, visitors and guests will be able to browse a swath of unique storefronts featuring luxury brands, all in one convenient location. Pre-lease options are currently available. Construction is currently underway.

Now accepting reservations to secure retail space. Contact Mark Sherman directly by email at leasing@rlrllc.com or call 800.543.5589.


The Equestrian Manor

Previously Referred to as The Event Center at WEC, Coming Fall 2025

From top-of-the-line technology to the finest finishes throughout its four stories, The Equestrian Manor will bring 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and four additional dining concepts to the property, including two rooftop restaurants and bars. Among the four additional restaurants will be three entirely new concepts: The Polo Pony (American), Genievieve’s (Italian), and The White Willow (Asian), as well as a second location for WEC’s beloved bakery, Emma’s Patisserie.

As an impressive new venue, The Equestrian Manor will be equipped with grand and junior ballrooms, meeting rooms, pre-function space, a dedicated bridal suite, banquet space, covered balconies, an expansive outdoor event lawn and pavilion and much more. Construction is currently underway.

Want to learn more about bringing your future event to this space? Contact us or submit a request for proposal.


The Riding Academy Hotel

Now Open

Joining The Equestrian Hotel, The Riding Academy Hotel offers 390 additional studios and suites to guests on-site. The pet-friendly hotel includes expansive, upscale accommodations with separate sleeping and living quarters and desirable in-room amenities, such as coffee makers, microwaves and pull-out sofa beds. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool and sundeck, dual fitness centers, and lobby marketplace pouring Starbucks coffee, all just a golf-cart-ride away from the thriving complex center. Now open.

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University of Florida Health at World Equestrian Center

Now Open

UF Health, a founding partner of WEC, will provide guests with the world-class expertise of academic-based medical care from a new, state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot walk-in care facility on property. The UF Health Pharmacy and UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine – World Equestrian Center offices are part of a larger complex featuring 10,000 square feet dedicated to retail storefronts, which will join the WEC network of more than 30 established retailers on property. In addition, UF Health will offer walk-in care for minor illnesses and other immediate care needs. Now open.


Indoor Arena 6

Now Open
A sixth climate-controlled indoor arena is anticipated near the existing Indoor Arena 5. Intended to serve as the primary competition site for the ever-growing base of FEI-level dressage exhibitors, the new indoor arena is accompanied by seven additional outdoor rings for schooling and exhibition. Now open.


Sponsorship Opportunities

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Interested in sponsorship at World Equestrian Center? Please contact Jim Wolf at jwolf@wolfsportsgroup.com

Why World Equestrian Center

Tenney’s is proud to be a vendor at World Equestrian Center.  Our missions are aligned in providing an exceptional experience for the exhibitors and general public as well.  The staff is great to work with and the fees are very fair.  I’m looking forward to an amazing summer at WEC!

Katherine Tenney
Tenney’s Custom Saddlery

Throughout the winter circuit, the WEC vendor team checked in with me weekly to ensure I had everything I needed to be successful as a vendor and brainstorm on solutions to any challenges I experienced.

Jill Grant
Gillian Valentine

This facility is truly world class. As a vendor that travels to some of the nicest horse facilities in the USA, this place is unequaled. WEC offers the finest in all aspects of horse showing, with wonderful amenities for the horse, rider and vendor. The Harris family is so grateful for the opportunity to attend shows here at WEC. The staff is amazing and they are always ready and willing to do whatever it takes to make our setup smooth and uneventful.

Phil Harris
Harris Leather & Silverworks

WEC ensured that vendors were in high traffic areas, but done safely to make sure horses, riders and spectators did not get congested within the show grounds.

Jill Grant
Gillian Valentine

The WEC Organization has come together to provide a state of the art facility for the equestrian community, and we at FarmVet are proud to be able to service our customers at this beautiful venue. The professionalism of their leadership team has made doing business here a win-win for us, and for our customers.

Wayne Gibson
CEO, FarmVet

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