WACO, Texas – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) is excited that NCAA Equestrian postseason play will once again take place at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) in Florida, for 2025.
 
WEC is once again graciously hosting the National Championship presented by Marion County, happening this year from April 17-19. The Championship will be housed in Arena 6 for Jumping Seat and Arena 5 for Western. More information on WEC can be found here.
 
Marion County is the proud presenting sponsor of the NCEA Championship. 
 
The Championship action will begin on April 17 with the full schedule available here. Full brackets will be released on April 1 with the selection show from USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.tv at 5 p.m. CT.
 
NCEA institutions will haul over 100 horses to Ocala for the Championship at approximately $750 per horse. Through the Horse Wrangler Program, the NCEA looks for support in covering the cost of getting our equine athletes to the Championship, which helps us make the event so elite. Fans of NCEA Equestrian can help support the transport here.
 
SURROUNDING THE CHAMPIONSHIP
There are many exciting events and happenings going on around the championship that can also be found on the NCEA’s Championship Central page. 
 
NCEA Championship gear is available for purchase here, with preorder open from April 1-11 to pick up at the Championship.
 
To kick off the week, on Wednesday, April 16, the annual NCEA Golf Classic at Golden Ocala powered by the Ohio Quarterhorse Associaton will take place and is still accepting hole sponsorships ($125) and team or individual entrants to play. 
 
The Opening Ceremony presented by OQHA will take place later that day at 6:30 p.m. in Arena 6, followed by the kickoff social from 7-9 p.m. in between Arenas 5 and 6.
 
A multitude of vendors will be set up inside and out of Arena 6 for championship patrons to enjoy as Vendor Alley. An online silent auction powered by the OQHA will also be taking place, with donations still being accepted through the second week of April to Nikki Shultz.
 
After the action concludes on Friday, the second NCEA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Expo 2. Fans and families alike are invited to join the party with purchase of a ticket or table (8 seats). There will be a cash bar, dinner served, and induction ceremony to follow.
 
On Saturday around 11:20 a.m., the Single Discipline National Champion will be crowned in Arena 6. Following the Dual Discipline action, a National Champion will be crowned at approximately 3:15 p.m., also in Arena 6, followed by the Distinguished Alumni awards, and then finally, the overall Championship awards. The Championship awards include NCEA Elite Equestrian award, All-Championship Team, MOPs per event and Most Outstanding Horse per event. NCEA All-America and All-Academic awards along with the Academic Honor Roll will be announced pre-championship.
 
THE ACTION
The NCEA teams have been working hard all season with their eyes on a trophy come April. Helping the NCEA showcase those athletes and the road to a title is the USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.TV; USEF Network is the Official Host Broadcast Partner of the NCEA Championship.
 
Patterns per event per day will be available on the Championship Central page, along with live scoring links. Horse Spot is partnering with the NCEA as the official tech platform for the 2025 NCEA National Championship, with live scoring available through their website and app.
 
About the NCEA
A non-profit corporation, the NCEA is a governing body to advance the sport of equestrian. The NCEA is responsible for the development and administration of equestrian rules and guidelines. Equestrian is subject to all NCAA policies and procedures in the same manner as other sports. In 1998, Equestrian was identified and adopted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Committee on Women's Athletics (CWA) as an emerging sport for women at the Division I and II levels. 
 
NCEA competitions are in a head-to-head format, and schools may choose to compete as a single or dual discipline team (Jumping Seat and Western). Each discipline has two events: in Jumping Seat, Fences and Flat, and in Western, Horsemanship and Reining. Teams can have five riders per event, with horses assigned by random draw at the start of the competition. Riders from opposing teams compete on the same horse, and whichever rider receives the higher score earns one point for her team. The level of difficulty is demonstrated by the accuracy of the pattern and how the competitor uses the horse to the best of her ability.
 
To stay up to date all year long on all things NCEA Equestrian, follow the organization on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @NCEA_Equestrian and @ncea_eq.
   
About World Equestrian Center
World Equestrian Center features two premier 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 good 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.

Media Contact: 
Justin Garner 
justin.garner@wec.net