WEC-Ocala Increases Adds More Than $150K Prize Money Through July 4th Shows
World Equestrian Center – Ocala has kicked off its inaugural 2021 NSBA Summer Series hunter/jumper shows and is adding some additional prize money for the next three weeks June 16-20, June 23-27, and June 30-July 4 in celebration and appreciation of the outstanding support the Series has received.
“We’ve seen an amazing response to the first-time summer shows in Ocala, with trainers and riders joining us from all over the country, and the world,” said Roby Roberts. “With the recent opening of The Equestrian Hotel at WEC and the new summer shows underway, we want to say keep saying ‘thank you’ and add some fun to the summer for our exhibitors and their families.”
Prize money increases have been assigned in the following classes
thru week 4:
- Grand Prix prize money has been increased to $75,000, with a $5,000 bonus for the fastest 4-faulter in the first round.
- The Futures Prix will now offer $10,000 each week.
- In the hunters, the Non-Pro Derby has increased to $7,500 in prize money.
- The Pony Hunter Derby prize money has doubled to $5,000.
Entries are still open for the Summer Series. Prize list information is available now at wec.net. Stall reservations and entries can be made online at https://entries.showmanagementsystem.com/. A NSBA membership is required for each owner, exhibitor, trainer and horse. Go to nsba.com for membership information and registration.
The World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2021 NSBA sanctioned Summer Show Series schedule includes a remaining nine weeks of competition:
June 16 – 20
June 23 – 27
June 30 – July 4
July 7 – 11
July 14 – 18
July 21 – 25
July 28 – Aug 1
Aug 4 – 8
Aug 11 – 15
About World Equestrian Center
World Equestrian Center features two premiere 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.
