Christina Baxter Appointed Ocala World Equestrian Center Director of Equestrian Operations

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Christina Baxter (left in black dress) with Shelley Page and Jim Wolf. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography

OCALA, Florida, April 7, 2023–Christina Baxter has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of Equestrian Operations at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

Christina has been establishing and managing strategic partnerships for World Equestrian Center–Ocala and most recently drove the concepting, logistics and management around the successful All for the Horses Expo.

Christina worked for the U.S. Equestrian Federation for 17 years and focused on planning, development and logistics at major national and international championships as well as several Olympic Games. She was assistant manager for NBC Sports Group in the Olympic Operations Department handling all logistics for NBC staff working at the Games.

In her new role appointed by the WEC board of directors, Christina will oversee day-to-day equestrian operations of the facility including WEC hunter/jumper and dressage horse shows and equestrian events hosted by the facility. In addition, she will drive the development of the venue’s new offerings including eventing, driving, polo, vaulting and para equestrian sports. She will report to the WEC board.

The Roberts family that created and owns the massive facility said it is thrilled to welcome Christy to this new role.

“She has been a key team member who worked tirelessly on the retail infrastructure necessary to launch World Equestrian Center–Ocala and guide its continued growth and development,” WEC said in a statement. “They are confident that Christy has the leadership skills to take the facility through the next phase of development and beyond.”