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Vendors Welcome at World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Horse Show Series


Ocala, Florida – Vendors interested in partnering with World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, FL, for the upcoming World Equestrian Center – Ocala Sum- mer Horse Show Series running June 15 through August 15, 2021, may apply now to be a part of the superior shopping experience available to all exhibitors and spectators. World Equestrian Center – Ocala


is dedicating more than 100,000 square feet to retail space, all convenient to the barns and competition arenas. All 10 weeks of hunter/jumper competition are sanctioned by National Snaffle Bit As- sociation (NSBA). “Strong foot traffic from horse


show attendees in a unique event at a supportive, modern facility gives ven- dors at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala a superior retail experience,” said Roby Roberts of World Equestrian Cen- ter.


World Equestrian Center offers its


vendors 24-hour security detail and a vast network of cameras on the property in a climate-controlled space. Fully-op- erational and easily-accessible electric


and wireless internet are also provided. Spaces, starting at 10x10 feet, are avail- able in multiple sizes and custom arrangements can also be made. Trailers of all sizes can be accommodated.


Vendor Application - https://worlde- questriancenter.com/vendor-application/


The World Equestrian Center –


Ocala Summer Horse Show Series of- fers competition at all levels, featuring $238,000 per week in prize money and more than $2.4 million in total money and prizes for the series. The World Equestrian Center – Ocala Winter Spec- tacular, the inaugural hunter/jumper horse show series, welcomed thousands of exhibitors across 10 weeks of compe- tition, also sanctioned by the NSBA. All hunter/jumper events in 2021 are open to the public and spectators are invited to enjoy the competition and the facil- ity’s amenities. Also taking place at World Eques-


trian Center – Ocala this summer are World Equestrian Center Dressage XIV and XV competitions, slated for August


Center – Ocala. Contact Vendor Coordi- nator Christy Baxter at christy.bax- ter@wec.net or 561-252-4510 to reserve your spot today.


About World Equestrian Center World Equestrian Center features


two premiere equestrian and multidisci- plinary venues in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio. These exclusive facilities comprise


state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadi- ums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers. An abundance of lodging op- tions and luxury accommodations are conveniently located on-site, along with shopping and dining throughout each property. Dedicated to offering great sport


The World Equestrian Center - Ocala is now accepting vendor applications for its Ocala Summer Show Series. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography


27 and August 28-29, 2021, respectively, and sanctioned by the United States Equestrian Federation. So far in 2021, the facility has hosted two national- level, USEF-sanctioned dressage shows


and one international CDI show sanc- tioned by the FEI. Click here for the 2021 Vendor


Rate Sheet and for more information on becoming a vendor at World Equestrian


Six Creative Ways the ASPCA Is Advancing Horse Adoption (and Saving Lives!)


May 21, 2021 The practice of adopt-


ing dogs and cats has be- come wildly popular over the past few decades, result- ing in millions of animals being saved. It makes sense; by adopting your pet, re- sources are freed up to help more vulnerable animals in your community. Horses are no different in that the need for safe rehoming options is critical to improving their welfare. One major differ- ence, however, is the popu- larity of horse adoption. Many people are unaware that adopting a horse is an option, but we’re working to change that! Here are several of the the


creative ways that


ASPCA is building bridges in the equine world and helping at-risk horses:


The Right Horse Initiative To create transforma-


tional change and massively increase equine adoption, collaboration is key. Bring- ing together partners is ex- actly what the ASPCA’s Right Horse Initiative does, convening dozens of equine rescues, professionals, asso- ciations and businesses to help adoptable horses by


sharing their diverse expert- ise and influence. By sup- porting


innovation,


advancing best practices and promoting equine adoption in new ways, The Right Horse is leading the way to bring equine adoption to the forefront.


My Right Horse We’ve revolutionized


the process of searching for adoptable horses by creating one portal where you can browse hundreds of them: My Right Horse. Adoption groups that are able to list horses on the site take excel- lent care of their horses and provide an outstanding adopter experience—so you can browse confidently, knowing that you’ll likely find your #RightHorse and have a great experience bringing them home.


Colorado State Univer- sity’s Right Horse Pro- gram


Colorado State Univer-


sity, an early partner in our equine adoption work, has a world-renowned Equine Sciences program that at- tracts future equine profes- sionals from around the country. The students go on to participate in the equine


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waiting to receive training. Once again, our great


partnerships are piloting an innovative new solution with our support. Profes- sional horse trainers, includ- ing world-renowned trainers Monty Roberts and Julie Goodnight, are bringing adoptable horses from our Adoption Partners to their barns and using their talents and networks of contacts to facilitate adoptions.


industry in many capacities, so it’s beneficial for them to understand and support equine welfare and adoption efforts. After engaging in our shared goal of increas- ing horse adoption and col- laborating with several other of our partners, the Univer-


sity teamed up with three fellow Right Horse Partner, Colorado-based equine res- cues. Each semester, the res- cues send horses to the University, and the students spend several months pro- viding training and helping the horses get adopted. This


course, dubbed the CSU Right Horse Program at the Temple Grandin Equine Center, allows the rescues to maximize their resources and help more horses, while the students gain new train- ing skills and learn about equine welfare. It’s a win- win situation that’s creating long-term change in the equestrian world.


Engaging Trainers The importance of


good horse training can’t be overstated! Horses who are trained can become good partners for a wider range of adopters. But training re- sources are often scarce for shelters and rescues; many groups have a list of horses


Transporting Good Horses to Good People Relocating


animals


from areas of overpopula- tion, or low adopter de- mand, to areas of higher demand has saved countless dogs and cats over the years. We’re applying that same idea to horses and moving them to areas where they can more efficiently find homes or receive additional training. The ASPCA’s Horse


Adoption Express has left the station and is moving horses around the country. This program recently launched,


and already


horses are finding homes and making their adopters’ dreams come true. For ex- ample, six horses recently left an Adoption Partner in


Florida, where they’d each spent over a year awaiting an adopter, and traveled to a partner shelter, Horses’ Haven, in Michigan. The transported horses had a waiting list of adopters eager to meet them, and all six have now found happy homes.


Telling the Story of Adop- tion


Horse Illustrated is one


of the most popular and re- spected equine magazines. Early into our partnership with the publication, they started highlighting equine adoption through a series of educational and celebratory articles. They’ve been changing the perception of equine adoption and helping more horses find homes— and they’ve assembled a great online resource library to help first-time horse own- ers learn how to care for their new hooved friends. Check it out! Interested in learning


more about equine adoption and meeting some of the in- credible horses who’ve been helped by these programs? Visit myrighthorse.org to get started!


and fun in a family-friendly environ- ment, World Equestrian Center promises an unparalleled experience for ex- hibitors, spectators, vendors, sponsors and retailers built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction. Learn more at wec.net.


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