World Equestrian Center – Ocala Continues Top-Level Dressage Competition in 2022

July 20, 2022 - Ocala, FL

Kerrigan Gluch and Mejorano HGF competing in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3* at the April CDI3*.
Photo by Q2 Photography
The Grand Arena hosted FEI dressage competition for the first time in April 2022; two more international shows will be held in September and November 2022.
Photo by Lily Forado

The World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) will continue to host national and international dressage competitions, presented by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, throughout 2022 with six more competitions scheduled this year. In addition to welcoming some of the best dressage horses and riders in the nation, WEC – Ocala will host Olympic dressage team gold medalist Carl Hester MBE of Great Britain for his Through The Levels Masterclass on December 3, 2022.

Four national and two Fédération Equestre International (FEI) dressage competitions are on the 2022 competition calendar. The following national shows are official qualifying competitions for the 2022 Great American/USDF Regional Championships:

Dressage XIV | 08/26/22
Dressage XV | 08/27/22 – 08/28/22
Dressage IV | 10/20/22 – 10/23/22
Dressage V | 12/15/22 – 12/18/22

Watch the video on dressage at World Equestrian Center - Ocala here!

Two CDI3* shows will be held on September 15-18 and November 17-20, 2022, along with concurrent national USEF/USDF-rated competitions. Following the great success and rave reviews of the CDI3* competition in April featuring classes held in the Grand Arena, anticipation is high for showcasing dressage at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.

On December 3, 2022, six-time Olympian Carl Hester MBE will give a Through The Levels Masterclass, working with a number of young horses up to the grand prix level. Hester will demonstrate the training system that has made him one of the most iconic names in dressage.

Doors for the Carl Hester Through The Levels Masterclass open at 9 a.m. with the clinic starting at 10:30 a.m. and concluding at approximately 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.

Don’t miss all of the incredible dressage events happening at World Equestrian Center – Ocala this year!

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 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.

Learn more at wec.net.