The World Equestrian Center gears up for the holidays. Lights, Santa, horses, oh my. Christmas returns to Ocala in Florida as the World Equestrian Center (WEC) presents a monthlong Winter Wonderland ...

The new family and pet-friendly 390-room Riding Academy Hotel at the World Equestrian Center was showcased during a grand opening on May 10. The recently completed hotel (1615 NW 81st Terrace Road, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebecca Deurlein is an award-winning travel writer. Mar 01, 2024, 08:00am EST This article is more than 2 years old. The Riding ...

The Equestrian Hotel at the World Equestrian Center ranked No. 10 on the USA TODAY 10BEST list for Best Hotels for the Holidays. Holiday festivities at the hotel include elaborate decorations, visits ...

The Sunshine State has a hot new attraction: the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida’s “Horse Capital of the World.” It is pageantry and ponies…stallions and stagecraft…mares and magic. “You’ve ...

Skip the predictable spring break hotspots. From Florida horse country to Caribbean snorkeling and a free stopover in Panama, these trips feel fresh, easy, and family-approved.

The World Equestrian Center in Ocala uses heated indoor arenas and climate-controlled barns to protect horses during cold weather. With more than 2,300 horses on site, competitions are moved indoors ...