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Ocala/Marion County is home to multiple top international horse competitions, including the many events at the World Equestrian Center, Grandview Invitational, HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, and Live Oak International. The competitions are held on picturesque properties in casual settings that provide plenty of room to move around.

Ocala/Marion County's equestrian season runs from mid-December to late March, but continues to expand. These competitions are part of the fabric of Ocala/Marion County’s culture and lure legions of equine aficionados. But we also recommend them to our visitors who may know little about equestrian competitions. The events are easy and inexpensive (or free) to attend, and we are sure you’ll find them riveting and majestic — an ideal way to spend an unhurried sunny afternoon during a beautiful time of year.

A person riding a horse while jumping over an obstacle in an open field

World Equestrian Center Shows

The luxurious World Equestrian Center is changing the equestrian season in the destination. With numerous large, climate-controlled indoor arenas, WEC hosts horse events year-round. WEC’s Ocala Winter Spectacular is a hunter/jumping show circuit each year from January-March (12 weeks). Additionally, WEC offers a similar summer show series over 10 weeks from June to August. What is at stake in these competitions? Millions of dollars in money and prizes!

2026 World Equestrian Center Schedule

December 31 - January 4, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series I
January 1-6, 2026: Florida Gulf Coast Circuit
January 6-11, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series II
January 13-18. 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series III
January 20-26, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series IV
January 27 - February 1, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series V
January 29 - February 1, 2026: WEC January Dressage
February 3-8, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series VI
February 10-15, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series VII
February 12-15, 2026: WEC February Dressage
February 17-22, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series VIII
February 24 - March 1, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series IX
March 3-8, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series X
March 5-8, 2026: WEC March Dressage
March 11-15, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series XI
March 17-22, 2026: 2026 Ocala Winter Spectacular Show Series XII
March 25-29, 2026: 2026 Ocala Spring Series I
April 1-5, 2026: 2026 Ocala Spring Series II
April 8-12, 2026: Orange Blossom Classic
April 14-28, 2026: A Sudden Impulse
April 22-26, 2026: WEC April Dressage CDI4
May 12-17, 2026: WEC May Dressage
August 21-23, 2026: WEC August Dressage
September 4-6, 2026: WEC September
October 16-18, 2026: WEC October Dressage

Please note that these events/dates are subject to change. For the latest calendar information for WEC, click here.

Attending Events and Visiting WEC

Admission to watch the events is free and open to the public. Make visiting WEC an entire experience by also exploring the massive property, stopping at the candy shop, and grabbing a meal at one of their delicious and unique restaurants! You can even rent a golf cart to make exploring the property even more fun.

Learn more about the World Equestrian Center in Ocala and view the schedule here.

A horseback rider traversing through obstacles at WEC.

Florida Horse Park

The Florida Horse Park in Ocala is a 500-acre equestrian and event facility known for hosting world-class horse competitions, educational clinics, and community activities in Central Florida. It features large grass fields, a covered arena, permanent stalls, show jumping and dressage courses, and cross-country trails, attracting competitors and spectators year-round. The park also hosts non-equestrian events and offers amenities such as RV hookups and spacious grounds for a variety of activities.

2026 Florida Horse Park Show Schedule

January 2-4, 2026: WDAFL Annual Western Dressage
January 29-31, 2026: Grandview Invitational Draft
February 5-8, 2026: FHP Ocala Winter Horse 1 Trials
February 12-15, 2026: FL Cutting Horse Association
February 18, 2026: Ocala Invitational Eventing Combined Test
March 12-15, 2026: FHP Ocala Winter Horse 2 Trials
March 20-22, 2026: Lets Go Show All Breed Open Show
March 26-29, 2026: Ocala Spring Premier 1
April 1-5, 2026: Ocala Spring Premier 2
April 8-12, 2026: Ocala Spring Premier 3
April 16-19, 2026: Ocala International Horse Trials
April 30 - May 3, 2026: United Dressage and Jumping Club
May 15-17, 2026: Fl Cutting Horse Association
May 16-17, 2026: POP Schooling Show
May 30-31, 2026: Ocala Summer 1 Horse Trials
June 26-28, 2026: Lets Go Show All Breed Open Show
July 25-26, 2026: FL Quarter Horse
August 15-16, 2026: FHP Ocala Summer 2 Horse Trials
September 11-13, 2026: Mounted Drill Team
September 25-27, 2026: Lets Go Show All Breed Open Show
October 3-4, 2026: Ocala Fall Horse Trials
October 16-18, 2026: Lets Go Show All Breed Open Show
October 17-18, 2026: STRIDE Dressage
December 29-31, 2026: FL Cutting Horse Association

Please note that these events/dates are subject to change. You can see their most up-to-date calendar of events, including horse shows, clinics, club meetings, polo matches, car shows, and social gatherings, here.

Grandview Invitational

One of the newest equestrian competitions to join the Horse Capital of the World® comes with extra-large competitors. Just imagine many one-ton horses in a ring at the same time, along with world-class hitch wagons, being maneuvered by some of the best drivers in the industry! This is a unique blend of beauty and organized chaos on display January 29-31, 2026, at the Grandview Invitational at the Florida Horse Park.

As Florida’s largest draft horse show, the invitational pulls in teams from across North America for their three-day competitive event. Clydesdale, Belgian and Percheron breeds are on full display at this annual competition. Spectators can get up close and personal with these majestic animals before the show, with opportunities to visit each competing team's stables. Event classes include ladies cart (single horse), junior cart (single horse, with 16-year-old and under driver), the unicorn (three-horse), 4 A Breast (four side-by-side), ladies team (two-horse), four-horse hitches, all-breed six-horse and eight-horse championship hitches.

The draft horses move to the World Equestrian Center the following weekend for Grandview World Nights. An elegant evening designed to wow the crowd with the intensity and power of these massive animals, paired with heart-pounding instrumental music, Grandview World Nights is a unique way to experience these gentle giants.

For more information about the show, visit GrandviewInvitational.com

crowd of people watch as horses pull a carriage and two riders into a covered arena during the Grandview Invitational

HITS Ocala

The action-packed HITS Ocala Holiday Series and HITS Ocala Winter Circuit take place at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, just 16 miles northwest of Historic Downtown Ocala. Situated on 500 acres amidst the iconic granddaddy oak trees, HITS Post Time Farm is one of the most spacious and horse-friendly showgrounds in the country and serves as a winter mecca for equestrians and their families.

Boasting numerous brand-new arenas, HITS Ocala offers USEF-rated competitions from December through March. Exhibitors and spectators can enjoy hunter derbies, grands prix, and more each week from Wednesday through Sunday, generally beginning at 8:00 am and finishing around 4:00 pm.

2026 HITS Ocala Schedule

December 31 - January 4, 2026: Post Time Premier 1
January 7-11, 2026: Post Time Premier 2
January 14-18, 2026: Ocala January Classic
January 21-25, 2026: Ocala January Festival
January 28 - February 1, 2026: Ocala Premiere
February 4-8, 2026: Ocala Winter Classic
February 11-15, 2026: Ocala Winter Festival
February 18-22, 2026: Ocala Masters
February 25 - March 1, 2026: Ocala Tournament
March 4-8, 2026: Ocala Winter Finals
March 11-15, 2026: Ocala Winter Celebration
March 18-22, 2026: Ocala Championship
March 25-29, 2026: Ocala Spring Premier I
April 1-5, 2026: Oala Spring Classic II
April 8-12, 2026: Ocala Spring Classic III
October 16-18, 2026: Festival of the Horse
October 22-26, 2026: Ocala Fall Celebration
October 29 - November 2, 2026: Ocala Fall Classic
November 21-22, 2026: HITS Post Time Dressage

Please note that these events/dates are subject to change. For the latest event information for HITS Ocala, click here.

Attending Events and Visiting HITS Ocala

Beyond equestrian competitions, HITS Post Time Farm offers a curated array of hospitality amenities to complete the horse showing experience.

For more information, visit www.HITSShows.com.

An equestrian rider jumping over an obstacle course in Ocala, FL.

Live Oak Stud

One of Ocala/Marion’s heritage events, Live Oak International is a world-renowned show jumping and combined driving competition, taking place this year on March 12-15, 2026. Each year, this event draws the leading drivers, riders, trainers, coaches, and owners from Europe and North America. The event started as a small local combined driving event and grew steadily. In 2012, show jumping was added, expanding the appeal.

We all see show jumping on TV, but combined driving is a horse of a different color. It gets pretty rambunctious, with equine teams careening around corners and splashing through water as the drivers bark commands.

Live Oak International takes place at Live Oak Stud, a 5,000-acre thoroughbred breeding farm just 12 miles west of Historic Downtown Ocala. It regularly draws 10,000 spectators during the four days. Attendees can sit under covered bleachers or bask in the sun on lawn chairs and blankets. Stately live oaks rim the showgrounds.

Live Oak International hosts a Tailgating Competition with prizes and bragging rights. Unlike a football game, these tailgate spreads are within easy viewing distance of the equestrian contests. So, if you’re visiting, put on a smile and hope for an invite. Make sure to allow time to peruse the Vendor Village.

For more information about event details, visit LiveOakInternational.com.