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The Thoroughbred Racing Initiative was founded by horsemen to address issues and protect the thoroughbred industry and its interests. A horse gallops during a morning workout at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach in 2024.
Equine
3 days ago
Thoroughbred racetrack developer announces it has found a location in Marion County

Things are speeding up on the development of a new Thoroughbred racing facility in Marion County.

Equine
2 weeks ago
Julie Braswell Cup returns Oct. 24 with purple sidelines, charity raffle and Ocala’s largest polo trophy

Players compete for the year’s largest trophy as the Ocala Polo Club hosts the Julie Braswell Cup on Oct. 24 at Florida Horse Park.

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Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Gentle Carousel celebrates mini therapy horse Magic’s 20th birthday with gala in Ocala

Locals donned their monochromatic best for live and silent auctions, dinner and a once-in-a-lifetime performance by some of Nashville’s most successful songwriters.

A woman riding a horse in a Halloween costume with wings. In the background, a tree line, lights equipment, blue sideboards, grass field, and in the foreground grass.
Halloween in the 352
1 month ago
Poloween at Ocala Polo brings costumes, candy and a Halloween match Oct. 31

Gates open at 4 p.m. and the match starts at 5 p.m., with Tailgate & Treat, costume contests and a Brooke USA mini-horse meet-and-greet on the sideline

On the left, store fronts, palms and a person holding a placard, in the center horses with riders in formal riding attire and on the right the thoroughfare and people lining the street, and lines on the street foreground.
Community
1 month ago
Ocala’s All-Breed Horse Parade returns to downtown Oct. 10

The free event celebrates the more than 70 breeds represented in Marion County’s equine industry.

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Equine
2 months ago
A Marion County Thoroughbred racetrack is a dream 15 years in the making

Following Gilligan Racing’s announced intent to build a Thoroughbred racetrack in Marion County, industry advocate Lonny Powell shares the full story of how it came to be.

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Equine
2 months ago
Choosing and Storing Hay in Horse Country: A Practical Guide for North Central Florida Owners

Delmar Ropp of Williston’s Farmers Direct Hay and Feed offers some tips for buying and keeping good hay, and avoiding a pricey vet bill for colic.

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Features
3 months ago
Listen Closely: Ocala Animal Communicator Distills 30 Years of Lessons into New Book

Veteran equestrian and vet tech Joanie Floethe Morrison shares her unique journey in “Are You Talking to Me?”

A colored image of a dirt racing track with two horses running side-by-side.
Business
3 months ago
Live Oak Stud Founder Charlotte Weber Files Second Legal Challenge to WEC Ocala Sportsplex

The new complaint says any forward movement on the development before the disposition of her first legal challenge violates state law.

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Native Advertising
4 months ago
One of Marion County’s Most Unforgettable Equine Tours Has Been Here All Along—and Now’s the Perfect Time to Discover It

Discover why the Grandview Clydesdale Experience Tour is one of Marion County’s most memorable attractions, then uncover an exclusive NCFL Deals offer launching Friday morning that’s too good for us to publish.

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