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2026-02-275 min readWorld Equestrian Center Hosts Five-Week Ocala Spring Series Starting March 25
This is a equestrian news article published on 2026-02-27 covering local Marion County, Florida news. The World Equestrian Center in Ocala launches its five-week Ocala Spring Series on March 25, featuring hunter/jumper competitions with free spectator admission through April 28.
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By Only In Ocala Staff
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The World Equestrian Center in Ocala hosts the Ocala Spring Series from March 25 through April 28, 2026. The five-week competition showcases hunter/jumper events at the largest equestrian complex in the United States.
The Ocala Spring Series continues the World Equestrian Center's year-round competition calendar, attracting riders and horses from across the country. According to organizers, the series features competitions across the center's climate-controlled indoor arenas and outdoor courses, with divisions for riders of various levels.
The WEC campus spans more than 300 acres and includes multiple grand prix arenas, a resort hotel, dining venues, and retail shops. Named one of TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places in 2024, the facility has become a cornerstone of Marion County's reputation as the Horse Capital of the World.
Admission for spectators is free throughout the five-week series. Visitors can watch competitions from grandstand seating, explore the grounds, and enjoy the center's on-site restaurants and shops. The Spring Series provides an opportunity for both equestrian enthusiasts and casual visitors to experience world-class competition in a family-friendly setting.
The Ocala Spring Series follows the Ocala Winter Spectacular and precedes the summer competition schedule. The Spring Series also overlaps with the Orange Blossom Classic, a five-day premier hunter/jumper competition running April 8-12.
The World Equestrian Center is located at 1750 NW 80th Avenue in Ocala. For more information, visit worldequestriancenter.com.
Competition Details
The Ocala Spring Series continues the World Equestrian Center's year-round competition calendar, attracting riders and horses from across the country. According to organizers, the series features competitions across the center's climate-controlled indoor arenas and outdoor courses, with divisions for riders of various levels.
The WEC campus spans more than 300 acres and includes multiple grand prix arenas, a resort hotel, dining venues, and retail shops. Named one of TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places in 2024, the facility has become a cornerstone of Marion County's reputation as the Horse Capital of the World.
Free Spectator Admission
Admission for spectators is free throughout the five-week series. Visitors can watch competitions from grandstand seating, explore the grounds, and enjoy the center's on-site restaurants and shops. The Spring Series provides an opportunity for both equestrian enthusiasts and casual visitors to experience world-class competition in a family-friendly setting.
Spring Competition Season
The Ocala Spring Series follows the Ocala Winter Spectacular and precedes the summer competition schedule. The Spring Series also overlaps with the Orange Blossom Classic, a five-day premier hunter/jumper competition running April 8-12.
The World Equestrian Center is located at 1750 NW 80th Avenue in Ocala. For more information, visit worldequestriancenter.com.
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