Dressage Riders: Enter Now for WEC September Dressage CDI3*

September 1, 2023 - Ocala, FL

Climate-controlled indoor arenas offer the best, most comfortable conditions for horse and rider.
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CDI competition returns to World Equestrian Center - Ocala in September.
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Attention dressage riders! Entries for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) September Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage on September 14-17, 2023, close on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. WEC September Dressage CDI3* offers international- and national-level competition held in climate-controlled indoor arenas to offer the best, most comfortable conditions for horse and rider.

The WEC September Dressage show includes CDI3*, CDI2*, and CDI1* competition, along with internationally rated divisions for Pony, Children’s, Junior, Young Riders, Under 25, Amateur and Young Horses. The CDI classes will offer $40,000 in prize money. The CDI judges include Agnes Billington (POL), Knut Danzberg (GER), Janet Foy (USA), Hans Christian Matthiesen (DEN), Alban Tissot (FRA) and Jane Weatherwax (USA).

National competition is USEF/USDF Level 5 rated and offers official qualifying classes for the 2024 Great American/USDF Regional Championships and Para Dressage division, while international competition offers qualifying opportunities for the 2024 Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships and USEF National Championships in Children’s, Pony, Junior, Young Rider and Young Adult Brentina Cup divisions.

Show Entries

WEC September Dressage CDI3* Prize List

Dressage at WEC will continue in 2023 with three additional competitions following the September CDI3*. The upcoming dressage competition schedule includes:

September 14-17, 2023 – CDI3* and USEF/USDF competition
October 21-22, 2023 – USEF/USDF competition
November 16-19, 2023 – CDI3* and USEF/USDF competition
December 7-10, 2023 – CDI3* and USEF/USDF competition

Prize list and show entry information for these competitions can be found HERE.

For all WEC competitors, horse owners and animal lovers in the surrounding Ocala area, the University of Florida (UF) Veterinary Hospital located on the show grounds offers the best way to have leading-edge care from board-certified specialists. Sport horses, backyard pets, and animals large and small can be cared for at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC.

Visit hospitals.vetmed.ufl.edu/wec to learn about the services available at UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC or call 352-414-3858 for information and appointments.

About World Equestrian Center

World Equestrian Center features two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio.

These exclusive facilities comprise state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers. An abundance of lodging options and luxury accommodations are conveniently located on-site, along with shopping and dining throughout each property.

Dedicated to offering great sport and good fun in a family-friendly environment, World Equestrian Center promises an unparalleled experience for exhibitors, spectators, vendors, sponsors and retailers built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction.


Media Contact:
Candace FitzGerald
Candace.FitzGerald@wec.net