Equine
1 year ago
Prosecutor dismisses charge against OBS sales director stemming from confrontation with PETA investigator

The charge against 57-year-old Tod Wojchiechowski stemmed from a confrontation with a PETA investigator who was recording video of the euthanasia of a thoroughbred following an accident during an OBS under tack show in April.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala-based horsewoman receives grant that helps her path toward the Olympics

24-year-old Mia Farley has received the prestigious Jacqueline B. Mars Spring National Competition and Training Grant.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala trainer not committing yet to run Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in the Preakness | PHOTOS

Trainer Kenny McPeek and the horse’s ownership wouldn’t commit to whether the colt would race in the Preakness on May 18 in Baltimore, which requires a quick two-week turnaround.

Equine
1 year ago
Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. | PHOTOS

Brian Hernandez Jr. became the first jockey to complete the Derby/Oaks double since Hall of Famer Calvin Borel achieved the feat in 2009.

Equine
1 year ago
Mystik Dan wins 150th Kentucky Derby by a nose in the closest 3-horse photo finish since 1947 | PHOTOS

Derby winner, Mystik Dan, had his early schooling at trainer Kenny McPeek’s Silverleaf Hills Training Center which is located just south of Ocala.

Equine
1 year ago
“This is the way that God made this horse.” Ocala racehorse owners overlooked imperfections to see Derby contender’s potential

From imperfections to illness and incidents, Ocala thoroughbred Catalytic has overcome it all with courage and character.

Community
1 year ago
Experience the Kentucky Derby at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center

The World Equestrian Center offers two ways to celebrate the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and is playing host to another type of horsepower with the Festivals of Speed Derby Edition.

Equine
1 year ago
Ocala area well represented in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby

Marion and Levy Counties play a large role in the horses composing the field for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

Equine
1 year ago
College of Central Florida to host a 20th anniversary celebration of its equine program

The College of Central Florida invites you to join them at the Vintage Farm Campus for a field day commemorating the 20th anniversary of its equine program.

Equine
1 year ago
Levy County horse named Florida-bred Horse of the Year

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association named Speed Boat Beach of Caperlane Farm in Morriston, Florida, Horse of the Year.

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