November & December Show Series
Entries and stall reservations are officially open for the 2025 November & December Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), showcasing two weeks of USEF-sanctioned hunter/jumper competition each month.
The December Series kicks off with Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI3* and CSI1* competition during Week I, December 2–7. The CSI1* also serves as an important qualifying opportunity for young athletes aiming for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
2025 November and December Show Series Dates:
November I: 11/5-11/9
National Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
November II: 11/12-11/16
National Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
December I: 12/2-12/7
CSI3*, CSI1*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
December II: 12/10-12/14
Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
During November I, exhibitors and guests can enjoy the Ocala Food & Wine Festival, a chef-led culinary celebration November 7-9 featuring culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. Tickets available at ocalafoodandwinefest.com.
World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s popular holiday celebration, Winter Wonderland, will return during the December Series.
Weekly Stall Pricing:
Weekly Stall/Weekly Tack Stall: $300
Weekly Locking Tack Room: $325
Tack stalls and feed/bedding splits are accepted. Follow the updated process when submitting your entries.
Submit your entries on HorseShowing.com. A $50 deposit is required. Trainers need to create a ‘Barn Account,’ to order stalls, tack stalls, feed, and bedding. A form of payment must be provided at the Horse Show Office located in Indoor Arena 1. Individual entries can pay for stalls online at HorseShowing.com or include a form of payment on the entry blank. If you are unable to provide payment in person, complete the credit card slip below and email it directly to Kelly.Cyphert@wec.net. You will receive a confirmation email once the form of payment has been received.
Trainer splits must be submitted to the show office by Friday at noon. All accounts must be settled in full each week.
Health Papers
To streamline the verification and tracking of horse health records, World Equestrian Center – Ocala has partnered with EquiTrace® EventPass, the official verified Horse Health Records provider of US Equestrian (USEF), for all USEF-rated horse shows.
All exhibitors are required to upload the necessary health documents into their EventPass account prior to arrival. Upon entry, EventPass will generate a QR code that can be scanned using the mobile app or presented in a printed format for quick verification at the entry gates.
Create a free account for WEC and see a step-by-step process on how to register.
Health papers will be checked at the entry gates. Please use the entrance on SR-40 or 80th Avenue near the WEC General Store.
- A 30-day statement of health, certificate of veterinary inspection or a health certificate, is required for all horses arriving from outside the state of Florida
- Negative Coggins within 1 year
- Trainer/Owner Health Declaration – Signed by an owner/trainer confirming that the horse has not experienced a fever exceeding 101.5 degrees or any disease in the 72 hours leading up to its arrival. Additionally, the horse must not have been exposed to or treated for an unexplained fever in the past 28 days and should have tested negative for any disease at least 30 days prior to arrival. If the horse has tested positive within the last six months for any infectious diseases, this information should also be disclosed. See form.
- Vaccine records of Flu/Rhino within the span of 6 months.
Click here for equine health and safety protocol details.
For questions, contact the Ocala Show Office at 352.414.7883 or email ocalashowoffice@wec.net.
2025 November & December Hospitality Offerings
Grand Prix Dining Experience presented by Wheels Up
With a table offering the most coveted view of the Grand Outdoor Arena, you can enjoy top-level equestrian sport under the lights at The Equestrian Hotel. Indulge in a three-course chef’s dinner featuring complimentary beer and wine. Attendees will enjoy an exclusive first taste with select dinner menus inspired by WEC’s new restaurants, opening soon at The Equestrian Manor. A cash bar will be available for spirits and bottles of wine from the in-house sommelier’s selections.
Grand Prix Reception Experience (December Dates Only)
Enjoy a premium view of the Grand Arena to watch the grand prix action. Enjoy a reception under the white canopy with included charcuterie and crudité from 6pm to 7:30pm, along with a complimentary drink ticket and dedicated private cash bar. Grand prix start times vary.
December 6 | $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*
December 13 | $75,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix
Qualify for the 2026 Premier Equitation Cup Championship
Junior riders, there is still time to qualify for the 2026 Premier Equitation Cup Championship, which will be held during Week VI of the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Riders must accumulate 120 points during the qualifying period from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026.
The 2025 November and December Show Series at WEC – Ocala presents a great opportunity for junior athletes to compete in the WEC Premier Cup Qualifier and earn valuable points toward qualification.
Please review the qualifying specifications below.
Lodging
Enjoy a range of on-site lodging options, including The Equestrian Hotel’s luxury rooms and suites, pet-friendly suites at The Riding Academy Hotel, the full-service RV Park, Home Away from Home units and nearby Golden Ocala Longer-Term rentals.
Discover all our on-site accommodations and make your reservations today!
Vendors
For vendor opportunities please fill out the vendor application. For additional questions, contact flvendors@wec.net.
Advertising and Sponsorship
For corporate advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please contact flsponsorships@wec.net.
Photography/ Media Accreditation
World Equestrian Center welcomes journalists and members of the media to visit our facility. To apply for Media accreditation please fill out the Media Accreditation Form.
Andrew Ryback Photography is the official photographer of the 2025 November and December Show Series. Please view the Photography Policy for private photographer information.