Update: World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series Dates

World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) announces that the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series will now take place from January 1 to March 23, 2025. This highly anticipated series offers a full winter circuit of world-class hunter/jumper competition, sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). In addition, two weeks of USEF-rated competition will be added from March 26 to April 6, 2025, pending approval.

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
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
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*
*WEC Ocala Spring I and II are pending approval.

Exhibitors and fans can look forward to an exciting 14-week season, featuring more international competition than ever before. New for 2025, WEC – Ocala will host a five-star FEI World Cup™ Qualifier from February 11-16. The second leg of the Longines League of Nations™ will return on March 18-23. Additionally, the WEC Stadium will host World Champion Hunter Riders on Weeks I and V, January 1-5 and January 28-February 2, 2025.

For questions, contact the Ocala Show Office at 352-414-7883 or email ocalashowoffice@wec.net.

Prize list and entries will be available soon.

About World Equestrian Center

Named one of TIME’s 2024 World’s Greatest Places, 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:
Leah Tong
leah.tong@wec.net