Winter Spectacular 2026

Winter Spectacular

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce the 2026 Winter Spectacular Show Series, returning December 31, 2025, through March 22, 2026. This 12-week Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper circuit is sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) and promises an unforgettable season of top sport and world-class competition.

The 2026 series will showcase 10 weeks of Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition, with the exciting addition of CSIU25 classes during five select weeks. Highlights include the return of the FEI Jumping World Cup™ Ocala, taking place February 10–15, and the second leg of the Longines League of Nations™ set for March 17–22.

Hunter riders can look forward to Premier-rated competition all winter long, including World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) weeks during Week V (January 27–February 1) and Week IX (February 24–March 1), each accompanied by a USHJA International Hunter Derby.

Equitation riders will take the spotlight during Week VI with the 2026 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship, welcoming the nation’s top junior athletes. Riders must accumulate 120 points to qualify during the qualifying period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

2026 Winter Spectacular Dates:
Winter Spectacular I: 12/31/25 – 1/4/26
Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular II: 1/6/26 – 1/11/26
CSI3*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular III: 1/13/26 – 1/18/26
CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular IV: 1/20/26 – 1/25/26
CSI3*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular V: 1/27/26 – 2/1/26
CSI4*, CSI2*/ Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper/WCHR

Winter Spectacular VI: 2/3/26 – 2/8/26
CSI4*, CSI2*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper – Premier Equitation Cup Championship

Winter Spectacular VII: 2/10/26 – 2/15/26
CSI5*-W, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular VIII: 2/17/26 – 2/22/26
CSI4*, CSI2*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular IX: 2/24/26 – 3/1/26
CSI4*, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper/WCHR

Winter Spectacular X: 3/3/26 – 3/8/26
CSI3*, CSIU25/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular XI: 3/11/26 – 3/15/26
Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper

Winter Spectacular XII: 3/17/26 – 3/22/26
CSIO5* Longines League of Nations™, CSI2*/Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper