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What’s Happening This Week At WEC – Ocala

28 Dec 21 | Ocala, FL | SHARE
Photo courtesy of Maven Photo & Film.

World Equestrian Center – Ocala hopes that everyone had a wonderful and merry holiday weekend. This week World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting the thrilling Ultimate Bull Riding Team Challenge on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Arena 5 from 7pm-10pm where Cowboys will be competing for a $100,000 CASH prize. General admission tickets will be $16 per person if you preorder online at ticketleap.com. Kids that are five years old and under will be able to enter for FREE. Gates open at 5pm. For more information about the event click HERE.

World Equestrian Center – Ocala will be operating normally on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! Our retail outlets will be open and all World Equestrian Center – Ocala restaurants will be open during their normal operating hours.

The 12-week 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series begins in just one week! Highlights include feature classes such as the popular weekly Saturday night Grand Prix in the WEC Grand Arena, Friday Hunter Derby Day and the prestigious Premier Equitation Cup Championship.

Click here to view the prize list, schedule and much more!

What To Do

Shopping

Many vendors at World Equestrian Center – Ocala have established storefront locations where they are open year-round. Below are our amazing retailers and their locations.

The Equestrian Hotel:

  • Lugano Diamonds
  • The Debonair Collection
  • Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe
  • Calluna Spa

CaptiveOne Advisors Arena – Indoor 1:

  • Ariat 
  • Ocala Shoe Shack division of Tack Shack of Ocala

Arena 2:

  • Stellina LLC/Romitelli Boots
  • Haala Fashion LLC
  • Farmhouse Chiropractic
  • Hats Off Boutique
  • Kelsey’s Rhinestones
  • The Farm House, Inc.

Arena 3:

  • Exceptional Equestrian, Inc
  • IDA Development, LLC
  • I Love My Horse
  • Basic Equine Health, LLC
  • Beachwood Investments 5, LLC
  • Everleigh Collection LLC

Arena 4:

  • The Farm House, Inc.
  • Odette, LLC
  • Sudden Impulse Boutique
  • AGM Beyond Leather
  • Exceptional Equestrian, Inc
  • Grey Fox Designs

Entertainment

Each week The Yellow Pony Pub & Garden located within The Equestrian Hotel hosts live entertainment from 6:30pm-10pm. Here is the entertainment lineup for this week:

Wednesday, December 29 | Conrad Marcum
Thursday, December 30 | Gily & The Girl

Day at the Spa

Treat yourself this holiday season to a relaxing day at Calluna Spa. Located on the second floor of The Equestrian Hotel, Calluna Spa offers multiple massage treatments, body wraps, facials, manicures, pedicures and hair salon for men and women. Book an appointment by calling 352.414.7862.

Calluna Spa is open Monday – Saturday from 9am-7pm and on Sunday from 10am-5pm. Click here to learn more.

Where to Eat

Located Within The Equestrian Hotel:

Stirrups Restaurant

Prime steaks and chops, sustainable Florida seafood and southern inspired seasonal specialties, served in a refined dining room and terrace overlooking the Grand Outdoor Arena.

Breakfast: Monday – Friday: 6:30am-11am | Saturday – Sunday: 6:30am-1pm
Dinner: Sunday – Thursday, 5pm-9pm | Friday – Saturday, 5pm-10pm
352.414.7864

Reservations are required for New Year’s Eve Dinner.

Yellow Pony Pub & Garden

Boasting an outdoor patio and fireplace, this lobby gastro lounge offers shareable starters, pub fare, traditional draft beers, bourbons and whiskeys.

Sunday – Thursday, 11am-12am | Friday – Saturday, 11am-1am
352.414.7865

Emma’s Patisserie

A blissful, freshly baked array of authentic French macarons and European-inspired pastries are served within an ambiance of old-world elegance at this very special shop located within the Equestrian Hotel.

Open daily: 6:30am-8pm
352.414.7866

Restaurants throughout the facility:

Viola & Dot’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria

Design your own salad or pasta masterpiece with an assortment of delicious meats and toppings. Viola & Dot’s features pizzas and calzones crafted with homemade dough, classic Italian entrees and decadent sweet desserts.

Open daily: 11am-9pm
352.414.7877

Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop

A classic, diner-inspired menu with a few contemporary upgrades! Ralph’s invites you to enjoy signature burgers, salads and sandwiches topped off with a homemade milkshake. Open for lunch and dinner, start your day with a breakfast sandwich or enjoy an evening slice of pie.

Open daily:
Breakfast: 6am-11am
Lunch/Dinner: 11am-9pm
352.414.7875

Miss Tilly’s Lollipops

Indulging is strongly encouraged at this unique sweet shop where specialty ice cream flavors and homemade fudge are the stars. With an array of chocolates, confections and coffees, Miss Tilly’s is the perfect place for a tasty treat.

Open daily: 11am-9pm
352.414.7878

Filo’s Mexican Cantina

Traditional Mexican flavors coupled with custom-made convenience. Filo’s serves up street tacos, burritos, quesadillas and much more in a vibrant dining room and open-air patio.

Open daily:
Breakfast: 6am-11am
Lunch/Dinner: 11am-9pm
352.414.7876

2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series

VIP Viewing & Dining Circuit Tables

Enjoy Saturday night Grands Prix and the Premier Equitation Cup Championship during the 2022 Winter Spectacular Show Series from the terrace of The Equestrian Hotel. The VIP viewing and dining experience will include a 3-course Chef’s dinner, along with complementary beer and wine, courtesy of Stirrups Restaurant.

Click HERE purchase your 2022 Saturday Night Grand Prix Circuit Table.

*The Premier Equitation Cup Championship will be held during Week VI.

World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce that entries are NOW OPEN for the Winter Spectacular 2022 Show Series featuring National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) sanctioned hunter/jumper competition. The 12-week show series will begin January 5, 2022 and offer all levels of competition. Highlights include feature classes such as the popular weekly Saturday night Grand Prix in the Grand Arena, Friday Hunter Derby day in the WEC Stadium and the prestigious Premier Equitation Cup Championship.

Click here to view the prize list, schedule and much more!

Week VI of the World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2022 Winter Spectacular show series will feature the WEC Premier Equitation Championship, where junior riders will be competing for the WEC Premier Cup title!

2022 Premier Equitation Cup Championship Specifications

2022 World Equestrian Center Horse Shows

A Sudden Impulse NSBA & Futurity Horse Show

Save the date for the A Sudden Impulse NSBA and Futurity, April 21-30, 2022 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. A Sudden Impulse NSBA and Futurity horse show is managed by An Equine Production and sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). Click the link below now to view the show bill.

Show Bill

2022 Dressage Show Dates

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to announce nine dates for dressage competition in 2022 presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage. The events will span the year from January through December and include USEF/USDF nationally-rated competition. Click here for more information.2022

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