Hotels near world equestrian center wilmington ohio
A new era lies ahead for World Equestrian Center – Ocala as The Riding Academy Hotel begins accepting reservations online for 2024. The 390-suite hotel is the newest addition to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, joining The Equestrian Hotel which currently offers 248 luxury rooms and suites to guests at the world-class equestrian complex.
The Riding Academy Hotel’s spacious accommodations will feature a range of studios and suites designed for comfort and convenience. Spacious suites with separate sleeping and living quarters and in-room coffee makers are among the featured highlights, and guests can upgrade to enjoy a pool view, balcony access or additional in-room space.
The lobby marketplace, playfully dubbed The Tack Room, will keep guests satisfied with everything from Starbucks coffee to poolside cocktails. In true Florida fashion, recreation isn’t an oversight at The Riding Academy Hotel, with dual, state-of-the-art fitness centers, an outdoor pool and a sundeck surrounded by Live Oak trees and gardens. Convenient access to Calluna Spa, over 30 retailers, seven year-round restaurants and the bustling complex center is all just a golf cart ride away.
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World Equestrian Center – Wilmington
World Equestrian Center – Wilmington:
World Equestrian Center, formerly known as Roberts Arena, is a complete, full-service show facility, designed and operated by a family who knows the horse show industry inside and out. We are a user friendly, modern and safe arena perfect for horse shows, rodeos, 4-H events and more. At our 55-acre facility, multiple shows or events can take place concurrently. We are proud to host the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association, Arabian Nationals Competition, A-rated hunter competitions, and other nationally recognized events.
Our full-service facility includes 7 indoor rings, 5 outdoor arenas, 2 full-service restaurants, candy store, and on-site chapel. Our center encompasses over 200,000 square feet of indoor riding space with the largest heated facilities for shows in the country. Additionally, we offer a variety of lodging opportunities with over 175 RV spaces, 126 two- and three-bedroom Home Away from Homes, 36 on-site cabins, and a luxury estate home with 5 individual suites. The World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is easily accessible from major Ohio cities as well as from Kentucky, Indian
Explore Ocala, Florida
Located in at the heart of World Equestrian Center – Ocala, guests of The Equestrian Hotel will find endless adventure both on property and off. As the largest equestrian competition complex in the United States, WEC is an active showground equipped with seven restaurants and a wide range of retailers.
Ocala Marion County, otherwise known as the “Horse Capital of the World” is a haven for outdoor recreation, offering ample access to pristine waterways for swimming and paddling and thousands of acres for hiking, trail riding, running and biking in the Ocala National Forest. Both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts are just a short day trip away.
Getting to World Equestrian Center
Centrally located in Florida, travelers can enjoy easy access to several major airports, as well as the Florida Turnpike and I-75.
Ocala International Airport | 5 miles
Gainesville Regional Airport | 40 miles
Daytona Beach International Airport | 80 miles
Orlando International Airport | 90 miles
Tampa International Airport | 90 miles
Jacksonville International Airport | 110 miles
Renting a private car or coordinating with a shuttle service is the best way
2025 Fall Classic Series
World Equestrian Center — Wilmington, Ohio plays host to premier equestrian events and is nationally recognized as a first-class equestrian facility. Dedicated to offering great sport and good fun in a family-friendly environment, WEC promises exhibitors an experience built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction. With more than 200,000 square feet of climate-controlled riding space, an expansive outdoor complex, more than 800 permanent stalls, ample retail space, delicious on-site dining and a wealth of luxurious lodging options, this southwest Ohio facility has established itself as a renowned equestrian sport destination.
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“We hope to return horse showing to its former grandeur while incorporating an element of fun, reminiscent of the horse shows of the past.” -Roby Roberts