2027 Orange Blossom Classic & A Sudden Impulse

Entries & Stall Reservations Now Open | March 1-31 (without late fees)
Orange Blossom Classic
April 8-12, 2026
A Sudden Impulse
April 14-18, 2026

About
Save the dates for two exciting weeks of Western competition at World Equestrian Center – Ocala! The Orange Blossom Classic returns April 14–18, 2027, followed by A Sudden Impulse, April 20–24, 2027. Both events are NSBA, AQHA and FQHA approved.
A Sudden Impulse is making Trail history in 2027 with the $100,000 Open All-Age Trail and the new $100,000 All-Age Limited Rider Trail. Both classes will feature a first go, with the top 20 advancing to the finals.
Exhibitors will also have the opportunity to compete for a $20,000 High Point Incentive, with $10,000 awarded to both the High Point Amateur and High Point Open winners. To qualify, exhibitors must compete at all three shows: the Orange Blossom Classic, A Sudden Impulse and The Championship Show. Points earned across all three events will be combined to determine the overall winners.
Entries, stall reservations and additional details coming soon.
Show Schedule
Orange Blossom Classic
April 14-18, 2027
AQHA, NSBA, and FQHA Approved
A Sudden Impulse
April 20-24, 2027
AQHA, NSBA, and FQHA Approved

Dining Experiences
Join us for two unique dining experiences on the terrace of The Equestrian Hotel during the Orange Blossom Classic and A Sudden Impulse horse shows on Saturday, April 11, and Friday, April 17. Each evening will feature a buffet meal served on the terrace, offering premium views of the WEC Grand Arena and a cash bar for spirits.
Exhibitor Information
Order Feed & Bedding
Keep show day running smoothly by submitting your feed, hay, and bedding order ahead of time.
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Health & Arrivals Papers
Find out which health forms are required and how to submit verified records before arriving.
Health Papers
Health Papers
Upon arrival, please bring the following health documents to the Show Office (Indoor Arena 1 lobby) or email health papers to [email protected]. In the email, please include the horse’s registered name and trainer/stabling agent’s name. Please do not put photos in the body of the email. All documents should be added as attachments. Please note, the registered name must be used on all health documents.
- 30-Day Health Certificate for horses arriving from out-of-state of Florida, issued by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of arrival
- 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.
- Vaccine records of Flu/Rhino within the span of 6 months.
Any non-showing horse, including ride-around horses and pony horses, must also provide the health papers above.
Health & Safety Requirements
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