Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) December Dressage CDI-W show presented by Hampton Green Farms, will be held on December 11-15, 2024, in Ocala, FL. The show features CDI divisions, a full schedule of national classes and the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by MARS Equestrian™ in which riders gain qualifying points for the 2025 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Basel, Switzerland. Entries are open online through FoxVillage.com through November 26.
WEC December Dressage show includes CDI-W, CDI3*, CDI2* and CDI1* divisions, along with internationally rated divisions for Pony, Children’s, Junior, Young Riders, Under 25, Amateur and Young Horses. The CDI judges include President Clive Halsall (GBR), Maria Collander (FIN), Juan Carlos Escribano (ESP), Cesar Torrente (COL) and William Warren (USA).
The Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and USEF/USDF-rated competition offers $20,000 in prize money for the CDI classes, and national classes offer qualifying opportunities at all levels.
The CDI horse inspection will take place on Wednesday, December 11. All horses will be housed in WEC – Ocala’s state-of-the-art, climate-controlled permanent stabling, and international classes will be held in Indoor Arena 6.
National competition is rated USEF/USDF Level 5, and classes are qualifiers for the 2025 Great American/USDF Regional Championships.
International competition offers qualifying opportunities for the 2025 Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships, and USEF National Championships in Children’s, Pony, Junior, Young Rider, Young and Developing Horse, Intermediate I, Grand Prix and Young Adult Brentina Cup divisions.
All prize lists, ride times and results from WEC – Ocala’s December dressage show will be posted and published on the 2024 dressage schedule page. For all questions regarding upcoming dressage competition, contact dressage@wec.net.
The 2025 dressage schedule at WEC – Ocala, sponsored byHampton Green Farms,boasts 11 shows, including seven CDIs. The 2025 calendar kicks off with a CDI3* and national show on January 29-February 2.
December Freestyle Dining Experience
Savor a premier view of the WEC December Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by MARS Equestrian™ with seating on the arena floor. Delight in a specially curated dinner menu by World Equestrian Center’s Executive Chef, Bryan Thoman, and enjoy complimentary access to a full bar offering beer, wine and spirits.
Stay at World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Competitors and visitors can enjoy the wide array of dining and entertainment on offer at WEC – Ocala, as well as many 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 and Home Away from Home rentals.
Discover all of the on-site accommodations at WEC – Ocala and make your reservations today.