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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 amidst Ocala's gentle hills, the World
Equestrian Center occupies about 300 acres for show structures including six
climate controlled show arenas.


HORSE SHOW NEWS








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 I 1/1-1/5: PREMIER HUNTER/LEVEL 6 JUMPER/WORLD CHAMPION
HUNTER RIDER WEEK


WINTER SPECTACULAR II 1/7-1/12: CSI3*/PREMIER HUNTER/LEVEL 6 JUMPER


INTER 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


2025 WEC – OCALA SPRING SERIES DATES:


WEC OCALA SPRING I 3/26-3/30: REGIONAL HUNTER/LEVEL 3 JUMPER, PENDING APPROVAL*


WEC OCALA SPRING II 4/2-4/6: REGIONAL HUNTER/LEVEL 3 JUMPER, PENDING APPROVAL*



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

Farmhouse Chiropractic at UF Health Arena 2

Gladiator Therapeutics at UF Health Arena 2

Main Street 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

OTHER HOTELS NEAR THE WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER OCALA


OCALA HOTELS NEAR THE WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER

There are many quality hotels close to the World Equestrian Center offering
special deals for show participants and spectators.




HOTELS LESS THAN FOUR MILES FROM THE WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER OCALA


SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT


BEST WESTERN OCALA PARK CENTRE


COMFORT SUITES OCALA NORTH



OCALA VACATION RENTALS - SEASONAL RENTALS

Ocala offers hundreds of quality vacation rentals ranging from one bedroom
condos to six bedroom waterfront lake houses.


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

If you don't have an RV, you can rent one in Ocala and have it delivered to you
site.


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.





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