Winter Spectacular
World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series, returning December 31, 2025, through March 22, 2026. This 12-week Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper circuit is sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and promises an unforgettable season of top sport and world-class competition.
The 2026 series will showcase 10 weeks of Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition, with the exciting addition of CSIU25 classes during five select weeks. Highlights include the return of the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala, taking place February 10–15, and the second leg of the Longines League of Nations™ set for March 17–22.
Hunter riders can look forward to Premier-rated competition all winter long, including World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) weeks during Week V (January 27–February 1) and Week IX (February 24–March 1), each accompanied by a USHJA International Hunter Derby.
Equitation riders will take the spotlight during Week VI with the 2026 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship, welcoming the nation’s top junior athletes. Riders must accumulate 120 points to qualify during the qualifying period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.
Ratings are pending confirmation by FEI, USEF, and USHJA. Stay tuned for more updates.
2026 Winter Spectacular Dates:
Winter Spectacular I: 12/31/25 – 1/4/26
Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Winter Spectacular II: 1/6/26 – 1/11/26
CSI3*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Winter Spectacular III: 1/13/26 – 1/18/26
CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Winter Spectacular IV: 1/20/26 – 1/25/26
CSI3*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Winter Spectacular V: 1/27/26 – 2/1/26
CSI4*, CSI2*/ Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper/WCHR
Winter Spectacular VI: 2/3/26 – 2/8/26
CSI4*, CSI2*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper – Premier Equitation Cup Championship
Winter Spectacular VII: 2/10/26 – 2/15/26
CSI5*-W, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Winter Spectacular VIII: 2/17/26 – 2/22/26
CSI4*, CSI2*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Winter Spectacular IX: 2/24/26 – 3/1/26
CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper/WCHR
Winter Spectacular X: 3/3/26 – 3/8/26
CSI3*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Winter Spectacular XI: 3/11/26 – 3/15/26
Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Winter Spectacular XII: 3/17/26 – 3/22/26
CSIO5* Longines League of Nations™, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper
Ratings are pending FEI, USEF, and USHJA approval.
Circuit/weekly stall reservations, entries, and the prize list will be released at a later date.
WEC – Ocala Spring Series
The Spring Series is set to return to WEC – Ocala in 2026 with two weeks of Regional Hunter/Level 2 Jumper US Equestrian-sanctioned competition from March 25 to April 5, 2026.
2026 WEC – Ocala Spring Series Dates:
WEC Ocala Spring I 3/25-3/29: Regional Hunter/Level 2 Jumper
WEC Ocala Spring II 4/1-4/5 : Regional Hunter/Level 2 Jumper
Stay at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Enjoy a range of on-site lodging options, including The Equestrian Hotel’s luxury rooms and suites, pet-friendly suites and studios at The Riding Academy Hotel, the full-service RV Park, Home Away from Home rental units, and Crownwood and Golden Ocala longer-term rentals.
Discover all our on-site accommodations and make your reservations today!
Vendors
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Photography/Media Accreditation
World Equestrian Center welcomes journalists and members of the media to visit our facility.
Applications for Media and Photography Passes will open at a later date. For details, please visit the WEC Media page.
Andrew Ryback Photography is the official photographer of the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series and 2026 Spring Show Series.