IBERICON 2026: The Premier Celebration of the Iberian Horse in America Returns to Ocala

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 16:54
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Canadian team rider Denielle Gallagher on the Lusitano bred Come Back de Massa :: Photo © Lily Forado

From October 14–18, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala will once again become the epicenter of the Iberian horse in the United States. In just a few editions, IBERICON has established October as a signature month for the PRE and Lusitano in North America, bringing together competition, education, training, culture, entertainment, and breed promotion.

 The week will also host USPRE Week, an important initiative dedicated to promoting, developing, and increasing the visibility of the P.R.E. horse in the United States.

Full Program

The program features the Iberian Cup, an FEI-level dressage competition exclusively for PRE and Lusitano horses, and Fiesta Ocala, the P.R.E. Conformation Competition, which this year has received ANCCE’s highest three-star classification.

Breed show classes for Iberian bred horses
Trabajo y Tradición will highlight Working Equitation with clinics and educational opportunities led by internationally recognized professionals, including José Olea, member of the Spanish National Working Equitation Team, and Pati Pierucci, member of the United States National Working Equitation Team.

Education takes center stage through IBERICON Academy, featuring seminars, masterclasses, and presentations with leading professionals. Among this year’s participants are Juan Carlos Campos, FEI 4 judge; Sue Kolstad, USEF S Judge; Francisco de Rooij, Cartujano breeder and production member of Horse of Kings; as well as Antonio Crespin, Hampton Green Farm rider, and Denielle Gallagher, member of the Canadian Dressage Team at the 2026 World Championships.

Spanish Olympian Juan Manuel Munoz at Ibericon
The event will also welcome Carlos Bohórquez, President of ANCCE; Olympic riders Juan Manuel Muñoz and José Daniel Martín Dockx; José Andrés Benito, international Working Equitation judge; and breeder Rafael Peralta Revuelta.

The evening program features the Iberian Horse Spectacular, directed by Tina Veder, celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States through horsemanship, music, storytelling, and heritage.

The Full Experience

IBERICON will also offer a Food Court, ringside VIP experience, a formal Gala at Golden Ocala Country Club, and a free Saturday night Flamenco-Latin-Fusion after-party.

Working equitation clinic with Jose Olea
With its combination of sport, education, breeding, culture, entertainment, and networking, IBERICON and USPRE Week bring the Iberian horse community together in North America.

More Informatoon

For the full schedule and latest program information, visit the official IBERICON website and follow IBERICON and USPRE on social media for updates .