Alongside the Arabian desert, Florida is now “the place to be” in winter for many show jumpers who can already ride outside here. So it made sense to award the first two FEI League of Nations stages of the season to these locations. Especially as this underlines the international nature of the series. In addition to Wellington, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala has long since established itself as a tournament location. The fact that it is now also hosting an FEI Nations Cup further enhances the location. After Abu Dhabi, this is the second stage of the season.