A weekend at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida.

This week I had the great fortune of visiting Ocala and to be present at one of the first events held at WEC

During my last visits I have witnessed the construction process from it’s beginning,  when the first movements of land were carried out, and year before last around this time the stables were under way; but there is nothing comparable to being in the finished installations with warm up arenas, competition arenas, covered arenas, stadium, stalls, corrals, showrooms, stores, hotel and even a chapel! Made with a wonderful vision with every amenity necessary in order to host great equestrian events; the sensation is similar to being at Disney for horse lovers! This equestrian complex is the largest one in the United States and it is very impressive! 

Ocala is a 4 hour drive from Miami, it is one of the cities in the United States with the highest number of horses. In fact Marion County in Ocala in 2007 was officially named “ the horse capital of the world”; the Parelli Center where I have enjoyed learning and teaching during the last 15 years is also in Ocala. 

On Saturday we enjoyed a wonderful day, a bit cold for a Costa Rican but it is nice to feel the excitement of the riders returning to the arenas and competitions! 

And who to better share the moments with than my mentor and friend Pat Parelli.

Will be in touch soon, sending you all a hug and looking forward to starting this new cycle of virtual clases and in -person clinics and lessons in February and to continue to share with all of you.  Soon I will be filling you in about the new projects which came about during this visit.