The World Equestrian Center Ocala

1390 NW 80th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34482 Phone: 352-414-7900

WEC Horse Shows and Events

The World Equestrian Center Ocala, is a world class horse show facility located in Ocala, FL. This premier equine event venue is home to some of America's finest horse shows and equestrian events. The facility hosts a variety of equine shows throughout the year including dressage, horse jumping, western, and eventing.

Located on 3000 acres of oak trees amist Ocala's gentle hills, the World Equestrian Center occupies about 300 acres for show structures including six climate controlled show arenas.

2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series

New for 2025, WEC - Ocala will host a CSI5* World Cup™ Qualifier from February 11-16. The second leg of the Longines League of Nations™ will return from March 18-23. Additionally, the WEC Stadium will host a World Champion Hunter Riders week from January 28-February 2, with another week pending approval from March 26-30, 2025.

2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series Dates:

Winter Spectacular III 1/14 - 1/19: CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular IV 1/21 - 1/26: CSI3*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular V 1/28 - 2/2: CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper/World Champion Hunter Rider Week held in the WEC Stadium

Winter Spectacular VI 2/4 - 2/9: CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper – Premier Equitation Cup Championship on February 8, 2025

Winter Spectacular VII 2/11 - 2/16: CSI5*-W /Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular VIII 2/18 - 2/23: CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular IX 2/25 - 3/2: CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular X 3/4 - 3/9: CSI3*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular XI 3/12 - 3/16: Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular XII 3/18 - 3/23: CSIO5* Longines League of Nations™, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular I 3/26 - 3/30 (Pending Approval): Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper/ World Champion Hunter Rider Week*

Winter Spectacular II 4/1 - 4/6 (Pending Approval): CSI3*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper* *

Winter Spectacular I 3/26-3/30 and Winter Spectacular II 4/1-4/6 are pending approval. All FEI dates are pending approval. The 2025 Winter Series will start with Winter Spectacular III 1/14-1/19.

Exhibitors and trainers can also look forward to new, exciting opportunities. Prize list, stall, entry and further information will be released at a later date. Questions, contact the Ocala Show Office at 352.414.7883 or email ocalashowoffice@wec.net.

World Equestrian Center Spectators

All competitions are free and open to the public. Spectators at World Equestrian Center are encouraged to visit the equestrian shops and take advantage of the all the amenities at the facility, including on-site dining.  Spectators may park in the designated areas at the front of the facility. In addition, leashed dogs are welcome at the World Equestrian Center and are able to travel freely about the facility with their handlers.

The UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center: Ocala

The UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center provides leading-edge patient care in a new 40,000-square-foot hospital facility located in Ocala, Florida. Veterinarians from the University of Florida offer world-class veterinary care and advanced diagnostics and treatment for horses, dogs and cats.

Schedule of Events at World Equestrian Center

The World Equestrian Center is busy all year around with numerous equestrian events including both English and western horse riding disciplines.

List of this week's schedule activities at WEC. Equestrian Events

2024 World Equestrian Dressage Show Dates

The WEC Ocala 2024 dressage schedule includes:

January 18-21: Two USEF/USDF competitions | Prize List

February 15-18: CDI3*/USEF/USDF competition

March 14-17: Two USEF/USDF competitions March 28-31: CPEDI/USEF/USDF competition

April 10-14: CDI4*/USEF/USDF competition

May 22-26: CDI3*/USEF/USDF competition

July 13-14: USEF/USDF competition

August 23-25: Two USEF/USDF competitions

September 19-22: Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships

October 19-20: USEF/USDF competition

November 14-17: CDI-W/USEF/USDF competition

December 11-15: CDI-W/USEF/USDF competition

* Dates subject to change. Please refer back to the calendar closer to the event date.

2024 World Equestrian Center Hunter/Jumper Show Dates

The Equestrian Hotel

The Equestrian Hotel features 248 stylishly appointed rooms and suites. All 248 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like late night room service and free Wi-Fi. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, room service, dry cleaning services and valet parking.

Reservations for The Equestrian Hotel at the World Equestrian Center Ocala.

The Equestrian Hotel Room Features

Other conveniences in all The Equestrian Hotel rooms include: Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers 65-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels. Also, daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and phones

The Equestrian Hotel Calluna Spa

Guests can luxuriate at The Equestrian Hotel Calluna day spa and enjoy an array of pampering services which include four treatment rooms, body scrubs, body wraps and couples treatment rooms. Also, enjoy deep-tissue massages, facials, manicures/pedicures, and Swedish massages.

The Equestrian Hotel Property Highlights

A terrace, an art gallery, and designer stores on site, are just a few of the amenities provided at The Equestrian. Indulge in a massage, a detox wrap, and a body wrap at Calluna, the onsite spa.

World Equestrian Center Restaurants

World Equestrian Center Ocala offers seven onsite restaurants, including Stirrups for steak and seafood, the Yellow Pony Pub featuring food, drinks, and entertainment, and Emma's Patisserie stuffed with real French treats including croissants, macaroons, and tarts. These restaurants are located within The Equestrian hotel and are open to the public.

Additionally, other restaurants on the property include Filos Mexican Cantina, Ralphs Burger - Sandwich Shop, Viola Dots Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria, and Miss Tillys Lollipops.

The Equestrian Hotel Perks

The Equestrian Hotel quests also enjoy a classic outdoor pool, free self parking, full breakfast (surcharge), 9 meeting rooms, and wedding services. Also, 24-hour front desk service and several massage treatment rooms.

The Riding Academy Suite Hotel at World Equestrian Center, Ocala

The Riding Academy Hotel features 390 larger, suite-like rooms and is designed to accommodate a extended-stay guests. The hotel will cater to busy guests with a large grab-and-go marketplace featuring fresh, convenient food products. A complete fitness center and on-site washer/dryer facilities are available to guests.

Outdoor recreation amenities at the Riding Academy Hotel include a pool and feature lawn game activities. A special fenced dog park is available for canine guests. Book the Riding Academy Hotel.

Plans also include an 80,000-square-foot retail and restaurant complex adjacent to the Riding Academy Hotel that will open mid-year 2025.

Shops at the Equestrian Hotel

Lugano Diamonds at the Equestrian Hotel

Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe at the Equestrian Hotel

The Debonair Collection at the Equestrian Hotel

Equestrian Collection at the Equestrian Hotel

Rooney's at the Equestrian Hotel

J.McLaughlin at the Equestrian Hotel

John Craig Clothier at the Equestrian Hotel

Shops at the World Equestrian Center Arenas

Ariat at Arena 1

La Mundial Boots at Arena 1

Gordon Reiss Insurance at Arena 1

HAALA Denim at UF Health; Arena 2

Walden Performance and Recovery at Arena 1

Hats Off Boutiques at UF Health Arena 2

The Farm House at UF Health Arena 2 and Arena 4

Farmhuouse Chiropractic at UF Health Arena 2

Gladiator Therapeutics at UF Health Arena 2

Main Steet Travel at UF Health Arena 2

Rough Cut Boutique at UF Health Arena 2

Stellna LLC (Romitelli Boots) at UF Health Arena 2

I Love My Horse Equestrian Boutique at Arena 3

Chi Rho Ranch at Arena 3

Parlanti International at Arena 3

Lemieux Horsewear at Arena 3

IDA Development at Arena 3

Exceptional Equestrian at Arena 3 and Arena 4

A Sudden Impulse at Arena 4

AGM Leather at Arena 4

Grey Fox Esigns at Arena 4

Odette at Arena 4

Other Facilities at World Equestrian Center

WEC Chapel

The chapel at World Equestrian Center Ocala serves as both a place for reflection and weddings. This facility seats over 100 guests and all are welcome.

World Equestrian Center General Store

The General Store features a deli case, made-to-order breakfast, deli sandwiches, baked goods, and packaged salads. Also available, all types of cold drinks as well as Starbucks coffee and espresso. The General Store is convenient to the RV Park and the Riding Academy Hotel.

Gas Station

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World Equestrian Center is a Full Service Equestrian Facility

There is also schooling available to teach everything from cross country to horse jumping.

Six Climate Controlled Show Rings

The World Equestrian Center climate controlled horse show rings will provide cool and dry riding conditions during Florida's humid and rainy summers.

World Equestrian Center RV Park on Site

RV parking with 300 full service parking spaces including water, power, and Wi-Fi availability. Reserve a space at the World Equestrian Center RV Park at RV Slip. Concrete sites are long enough for big rigs and wide enough to accommodate any large coach or 5th wheel. The full-service RV Park has access to a 24-hour Laundromat,  showers and fuel station, all within minutes from the equestrian action. The adjacent General Store carries all your RV essentials and serves Starbucks coffee.

RV Rental Ocala, Florida

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Camping World Near Ocala 14200 S Us Highway 441 Summerfield, FL 34491 (13 miles)

Camping World offers RV supplies, RV repairs, RV Sales, and camping gear.

Other Facilities at World Equestrian Center

WEC Chapel

The chapel at World Equestrian Center Ocala serves as both a place for reflection and weddings. This facility seats over 100 guests and all are welcome.

World Equestrian Center General Store

The General Store features a Boar's Head deli case, made-to-order breakfast, deli sandwiches, baked goods, and packaged salads. Also available, all types of cold drinks as well as Starbucks coffee and espresso. The General Store is convenient to the RV Park and the Riding Academy Hotel.