Prepare for an unparalleled season of competition.
Ocala Horse Shows
Show at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Home to world-class horse shows in the heart of the Horse Capital of the World®. From hunter/jumper and dressage to barrel racing, western disciplines, and premier breed shows, our multidisciplinary facility showcases the best of the sport on premium footing and in state-of-the-art arenas. With events nearly every week of the year, our venue offers competitors, spectators, and families an unparalleled equestrian experience in a resort-like setting complete with onsite lodging, dining, and shopping.
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Winter Spectacular Show Series
From December through March, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) hosts peak hunter/jumper action with a full circuit of USEF-recognized and FEI-level competition for horses and athletes of all levels. The season features two World Championship Hunter Rider weeks, each showcasing a USHJA International Hunter Derby, along with the celebrated WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship. International highlights include the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala and the North American leg of the Longines League of Nations™ qualifier.
Winter Spectacular Show Series
From December through March, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) hosts peak hunter/jumper action with a full circuit of USEF-recognized and FEI-level competition for horses and athletes of all levels. The season features two World Championship Hunter Rider weeks, each showcasing a USHJA International Hunter Derby, along with the celebrated WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship. International highlights include the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala and the North American leg of the Longines League of Nations™ qualifier.
Total Prize Money
More than $11 million
12 Weeks of Competition
December 31, 2025–March 22, 2026
Divisions & Classes
USEF Premier Hunter, Level 6 Jumper and FEI (CSIU25, CSI2*, CSI3*, CSI4*, CSI5*-W, CSIO5*)
Total Prize Money
More than $11 million
12 Weeks of Competition
December 31, 2025–March 22, 2026
Divisions & Classes
USEF Premier Hunter, Level 6 Jumper and FEI (CSIU25, CSI2*, CSI3*, CSI4*, CSI5*-W, CSIO5*)
WEC Premier Cup
Held during the Winter Spectacular Show Series in the WEC Grand Arena, the Premier Equitation Cup Championship showcases the nation’s top junior athletes as they compete for elite honors. The 2026 winner will drive away in a brand-new SUV, and $100,000 in trainer awards will be presented.
WEC Premier Cup
Held during the Winter Spectacular Show Series in the WEC Grand Arena, the Premier Equitation Cup Championship showcases the nation’s top junior athletes as they compete for elite honors. The 2026 winner will drive away in a brand-new SUV, and $100,000 in trainer awards will be presented.
Prizes Awarded
A New SUV & $100,000 in Trainer Awards
Held During the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series
February 8, 2026
Rider Qualifying Period
February 1, 2025-January 31, 2026
Prizes Awarded
A New SUV & $100,000 in Trainer Awards
Held During the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series
February 8, 2026
Rider Qualifying Period
February 1, 2025-January 31, 2026
Spring Show Series
Held immediately following Winter Spectacular, the Spring Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala features USEF Regional Hunter and Level 2 Jumper competition.
Spring Show Series
Held immediately following Winter Spectacular, the Spring Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala features USEF Regional Hunter and Level 2 Jumper competition.
Prize List
1 Week of Competition
March 25-29, 2026
Divisons
USEF Regional Hunter and Level 2 Jumper
Prize List
1 Week of Competition
March 25-29, 2026
Divisons
USEF Regional Hunter and Level 2 Jumper
Summer Show Series
Every summer, World Equestrian Center – Ocala delivers a full circuit of USEF-recognized hunter/jumper and international competition with classes for horses and athletes of all levels. A robust indoor schedule, held in six air-conditioned arenas, keeps horses and riders cool throughout the season.
Summer Show Series
Every summer, World Equestrian Center – Ocala delivers a full circuit of USEF-recognized hunter/jumper and international competition with classes for horses and athletes of all levels. A robust indoor schedule, held in six air-conditioned arenas, keeps horses and riders cool throughout the season.
Prize List
Available
10 Weeks of Competition
June 3 – August 9, 2026
Divisions & Classes
Schedule Coming Soon
Prize List
Available
10 Weeks of Competition
June 3 – August 9, 2026
Divisions & Classes
Schedule Coming Soon
September & October Fall Series
September and October bring three consecutive weeks of USEF-sanctioned hunter/jumper competition, featuring Regional Hunter and Level 2 & 3 Jumper classes.
September & October Fall Series
September and October bring three consecutive weeks of USEF-sanctioned hunter/jumper competition, featuring Regional Hunter and Level 2 & 3 Jumper classes.
Prize List
Coming Soon
3 Weeks of Competition
September 23 – October 11, 2026
Divisions
USEF Regional Hunter, Level 2–3 Jumper
Prize List
Coming Soon
3 Weeks of Competition
September 23 – October 11, 2026
Divisions
USEF Regional Hunter, Level 2–3 Jumper
November & December Show Series
The November & December Show Series closes out the year at WEC – Ocala. The calendar opens with two weeks of National Hunter and Level 6 Jumper competition in November, then elevates to two weeks of Premier Hunter and Level 6 Jumper action, including CSI3*/CSI1* competition during week one and CSI4*/CSI2* competition during week two of the December Series.
November & December Show Series
The November & December Show Series closes out the year at WEC – Ocala. The calendar opens with two weeks of National Hunter and Level 6 Jumper competition in November, then elevates to two weeks of Premier Hunter and Level 6 Jumper action, including CSI3*/CSI1* competition during week one and CSI4*/CSI2* competition during week two of the December Series.
Prize Lists
Coming Soon
4 Weeks of Competition
November 4-15 & December 1-13, 2026
Divisions
USEF National & Premier Hunter, Level 6 Jumper, FEI CSI3* & CSI1*/ CSI4* & CSI2*
Prize Lists
Coming Soon
4 Weeks of Competition
November 4-15 & December 1-13, 2026
Divisions
USEF National & Premier Hunter, Level 6 Jumper, FEI CSI3* & CSI1*/ CSI4* & CSI2*
Dressage
Proudly sponsored by Hampton Green Farms, Ocala’s year-round dressage calendar features seven FEI competitions, presented alongside USEF/USDF national classes. Each event offers valuable qualifying scores toward the Great American/USDF Region 3 Championships. In May, the venue will host the 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship.
Dressage
Proudly sponsored by Hampton Green Farms, Ocala’s year-round dressage calendar features seven FEI competitions, presented alongside USEF/USDF national classes. Each event offers valuable qualifying scores toward the Great American/USDF Region 3 Championships. In May, the venue will host the 2026 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship.
Total Prize Money Awarded
Contingent on the Event
10 Weeks of Competition
Between January and December
Divisions & Classes
FEI, USEF/USDF
Total Prize Money Awarded
Contingent on the Event
10 Weeks of Competition
Between January and December
Divisions & Classes
FEI, USEF/USDF
Orange Blossom Classic & A Sudden Impulse
Exhibitors can earn valuable national and state points amid top-tier competition during consecutive shows, the Orange Blossom Classic and A Sudden Impulse, featuring AQHA, NSBA and FQHA-approved classes.
Orange Blossom Classic & A Sudden Impulse
Exhibitors can earn valuable national and state points amid top-tier competition during consecutive shows, the Orange Blossom Classic and A Sudden Impulse, featuring AQHA, NSBA and FQHA-approved classes.
Premium Book
Available
2 Weeks of Competition
April 8-18, 2026
Divisions
AQHA, NSBA and FQHA-approved Classes
Premium Book
Available
2 Weeks of Competition
April 8-18, 2026
Divisions
AQHA, NSBA and FQHA-approved Classes
The Championship Show
The fall show calendar at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is expanding in 2026 with exciting additions alongside the highly anticipated Championship Show, set for September 15–20, 2026. This year, the week will feature multiple premier events running concurrently, offering expanded opportunities across Quarter Horse, Paint Horse, and Appaloosa competition.
The Championship Show
The fall show calendar at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is expanding in 2026 with exciting additions alongside the highly anticipated Championship Show, set for September 15–20, 2026. This year, the week will feature multiple premier events running concurrently, offering expanded opportunities across Quarter Horse, Paint Horse, and Appaloosa competition.
Premium Book
Coming Soon
September 15-20
Championship Show
New for 2026
Featuring the APHA Zone Fall Cash Classic Paint Show (Sept 17-20) & The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show (Sept 18-20)
Premium Book
Coming Soon
September 15-20
Championship Show
New for 2026
Featuring the APHA Zone Fall Cash Classic Paint Show (Sept 17-20) & The Spotted Cash Classic Appaloosa Show (Sept 18-20)
Barrel Racing
World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosts two long-weekend barrel races annually, The May Day Barrel Bonanza and The Labor Day Barrel Blast.
Barrel Racing
World Equestrian Center – Ocala hosts two long-weekend barrel races annually, The May Day Barrel Bonanza and The Labor Day Barrel Blast.
May Day Barrel Bonanza
May 22-25, 2026
Divisions & Classes
Futurity, Derby, Open 4D, Youth, Teen, Elite 50+, Limited Rider and more.
May Day Barrel Bonanza
May 22-25, 2026
Divisions & Classes
Futurity, Derby, Open 4D, Youth, Teen, Elite 50+, Limited Rider and more.
WEC Vaulting Premiere
This November, athletes are invited to participate in the inaugural WEC Vaulting Premiere, a three-day event held in the iconic WEC Stadium.
WEC Vaulting Premiere
This November, athletes are invited to participate in the inaugural WEC Vaulting Premiere, a three-day event held in the iconic WEC Stadium.
Spectators Welcome
Admission is free. Schedule coming soon.
3 Days of Competition
November 27–29, 2026
Divisions & Classes
CVI3* World Cup™ Qualifier, CVI2*, CVI1*, USEF/EVUSA
Prize List
Coming Soon
Spectators Welcome
Admission is free. Schedule coming soon.
3 Days of Competition
November 27–29, 2026
Divisions & Classes
CVI3* World Cup™ Qualifier, CVI2*, CVI1*, USEF/EVUSA
Prize List
Coming Soon
