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Lauren Proctor-Brown (white sleeves) and Laura Willson (green jersey) attempt to ride each other off in a game at the Ocala Polo Club at the Florida Horse Park on June 1, 2024. Courtesy: Ben Baugh/352today
Equine
2 years ago
Ocala takes polo to new heights: Discover how the “Game of Kings” is becoming more accessible than ever

Polo is becoming more popular in Ocala, making it easier for more people to enjoy the sport

Equine
2 years ago
North Marion High School senior reigns at reining at Youth World Finals in Oklahoma City

17-year-old senior Madison Rafacz will be attending SMU on a scholarship as part of the school’s equestrian team.

Equestrian athletes and their horses soar to new heights at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, showcasing elite talent ahead of international championships.
Equine
2 years ago
Ocala’s WEC to host Winter Spectacular Show Series featuring the world’s best

Horsemen and spectators will get to enjoy 14 weeks of exciting events, watching the top equestrian sports available beginning New Year’s Day.

Equine
2 years ago
Anthony cutting horse rider claims title at Junior Youth World finals

12-year-old Georgia Hoffman won on 16-year-old quarter horse Smart Bobby Rey

Local
2 years ago
Horse Farms Forever adds new Founder Member to support heritage farms

Bartow McDonald IV and SVN | McDonald & Company have joined the deep roster of Horse Farms Forever’s Founder Members.

Equine
2 years ago
Williston horseman hoists trophy as part of winning U.S. show jumping team in Ireland

Williston’s Aaron Vale was part of the U.S. show jumping team that placed first in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup in Dublin earlier this month.

Sports
2 years ago
34 Olympians competed at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center in 2024

The World Equestrian Center proved to be a great venue for equestrian athletes to prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

Equine
2 years ago
From Paddock to Podium: The role of nutrition in equestrian success

Angelo and Jan Berrettini, owners of Berrettini Feed specialists in Ocala, believe the foundation of any great performance starts with what’s in the feed. They’ve fueled award-winning performance in horses for 50 years.

Photo shows Ocala's Jill Henneberg (center right) with fellow Team USA eventing riders David O’Connor (left), Karen O’Connor (center left), and Bruce Davidson (right) on the podium in Atlanta with their silver medals.
Equine
2 years ago
A $600 horse and a silver medal. The Olympic Games in Paris conjure up memories for Ocala equestrian

Ocala resident Jill Henneberg recounts her Olympic experience, capturing silver in team eventing on her first horse, Nirvana II, a mare she bought for $600.

Image shows a woman carrying a dog during a training exercise involving dozens of emergency response agencies in Marion County.
Community
2 years ago
Simulation helps Marion County emergency responders prepare for large-scale disaster | PHOTOS

A full-scale exercise this week simulated a train derailment with an ethanol spill, fire and evacuation including livestock and domestic animals.

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