OCALA'S WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER IN FLORIDA'S HORSE COUNTRY, ‘QUALITY, CLASS AND DISTINCTION’
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It is dedicated to offering fun and great sport in a family-friendly environment and vows to provide exhibitors an experience built on three core values: Quality, class and distinction.
The World Equestrian Center, or WEC, offers: • Indoor and outdoor equine and multidisciplinary venues • Exposition centers for sporting events, conventions, meetings and trade shows • A luxurious hotel and RV park • A chapel and beautiful grounds for weddings, parties and other celebrations • Excellent shopping and dining
The Grand Outdoor Arena is the centerpiece of the WEC. At 128,000 square feet, it was designed to accommodate international competitions. It hosts numerous equine events, movie night and community gatherings, accommodates up to 2,500 spectators, and all have excellent views, with a covered grandstand on three sides and outdoor terraced seating and dining for VIPs. Adding
he World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, which had its grand opening this January, is the largest such facility in the country. This world-class facility is a horse-lover’s dream, and no detail was spared for horse, rider, spectator, vendor or retailer.
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Written by: Kym Rouse Holzwart
