World Equestrian Center

World Equestrian Center (WEC) is an American equestrian and hospitality brand that operates two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary event venues, in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio. The brand presents itself around the motto "Quality. Class. Distinction.®" and describes its facilities as state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers, supported by on-site lodging, shopping and dining. Its venues are designed for exhibitors, spectators, vendors, sponsors and retailers, and the organization positions itself as a destination for passion-driven sport, world-class hospitality and community connection. WEC has received notable external recognition: its official website states that it was named one of TIME's 2024 World's Greatest Places. The Ocala property has continued to expand, with the announced addition of The Equestrian Manor, described as offering 303,857 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor space and four distinctive dining venues for meetings, weddings, conventions and social gatherings. The brand hosts a busy calendar of equestrian competition and social events, including hunter/jumper shows and breed and discipline championships such as the NSBA All-Age Open Trail and APHA and Appaloosa classes. Alongside competition, WEC promotes hospitality programming, dining events and seasonal gatherings. Resort operations at World Equestrian Center are managed by Columbus Hospitality, and the organization recruits year-round and seasonal staff across housekeeping, lodging, guest services, food and beverage, retail operations and horse show officiating. WEC operates as a private commercial brand rather than a publicly listed company; its ownership structure is not detailed in the available official materials. Its two flagship locations — Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio — anchor its identity as a dual-venue equestrian and hospitality destination in the United States.

World Equestrian Center is an American equestrian and hospitality brand that has developed two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues, in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio. The brand's official materials describe these facilities as comprising state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers, with an abundance of lodging options and luxury accommodations located on-site, along with shopping and dining throughout each property. The organization frames its mission as offering great sport and good fun in a family-friendly environment, built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction.® A significant milestone in the brand's public profile came when its official website reported that World Equestrian Center was named one of TIME's 2024 World's Greatest Places, recognition that the brand highlights as evidence of its standing as a top destination to experience worldwide. The Ocala property has continued to grow, with the announcement of The Equestrian Manor as the newest addition to World Equestrian Center – Ocala. According to the official website, The Equestrian Manor will provide an unforgettable backdrop for meetings, weddings, conventions and social gatherings, with 303,857 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor space and four distinctive dining venues. Operationally, the brand runs a busy calendar of equestrian competition and social programming. Its venues host hunter/jumper shows and a range of breed and discipline championships, including events such as the NSBA All-Age Open Trail and APHA and Appaloosa classes, alongside hospitality-oriented programming such as seasonal dining events. Resort operations at World Equestrian Center are managed by Columbus Hospitality, and the organization recruits both year-round and seasonal staff across departments including housekeeping, lodging, guest services, food and beverage, retail operations and horse show officiating. The brand describes itself as one of the fastest-growing organizations in the equine and hospitality industries. World Equestrian Center operates as a private commercial brand; the available official materials do not detail its ownership structure or corporate parent. Its identity is anchored by its two flagship locations in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio, which together position it as a dual-venue equestrian and hospitality destination in the United States.

• World Equestrian Center named one of TIME's 2024 World's Greatest Places

• The Equestrian Manor announced as newest addition to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, with 303,857 square feet of indoor and outdoor space and four dining venues

Premier equestrian and multidisciplinary event venues built on the core values Quality. Class. Distinction.®, offering world-class hospitality and a family-friendly environment for exhibitors, spectators, vendors, sponsors and retailers.

• World Equestrian Center – Ocala

  Premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venue in Ocala, Florida, featuring state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and exposition centers, with on-site lodging, shopping and dining.

• World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

  Premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venue in Wilmington, Ohio, offering arenas, stadiums, outdoor space, sporting fields and exposition centers with on-site lodging, shopping and dining.

• The Equestrian Manor

  Newest addition to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, providing 303,857 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor space and four distinctive dining venues for meetings, weddings, conventions and social gatherings.

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  Reported2021.08.04

  World Equestrian Center acquires Ocala Jockey Club property[5]World Equestrian Center收购Ocala Jockey Club地产ocala.com

  World Equestrian Center purchased the Ocala Jockey Club property in north Marion County. The sale price was recorded as $10.5 million.

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1. 1World Equestrian Center – Premier Equestrian Venues in Ocala & Wilmingtonworldequestriancenter.com
2. 2About Us | World Equestrian Centerworldequestriancenter.com
3. 3Careers | World Equestrian Centerworldequestriancenter.com
4. 4World Equestrian Centerwikidata.org
5. 5World Equestrian Center收购Ocala Jockey Club地产ocala.com