Equine
2 years ago
Trot to downtown Ocala to explore the equestrian Walk of Champions honoring the area’s famous horses and riders | PHOTOS & VIDEO

The Walk of Champions experience features 24 bronze plaques along two sidewalk blocks adjacent to the square in downtown Ocala.

Community
2 years ago
1200 saddled up for Ocala Metro CEP’s annual lunch which celebrated the area’s economic growth

This year’s theme: the “Winners Circle” celebrated the partnerships in the community and what it takes to be the Horse Capital of the World®.

Equine
2 years ago
WEC: “We were born ready.” The world is coming to Ocala in March for international horse jumping event

The World Equestrian Center hosts the Longines League of Nations international horse-jumping competition from March 19-23.

Equine
2 years ago
New report indicates equine industry contributes $4.3 billion economic impact in Marion County, significant growth since last study in 2018

The report released by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association says Marion County maintains its trademarked title as the Horse Capital of the World® with 75,000 horses and ponies, more than any other single county or parrish in the United States.

Community
2 years ago
Large, vocal turnout expected at Marion County Commission meeting to consider Jumbolair expansion

Marion County Commissioners will consider Jumbolair’s request to change the land-use designation at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 2:00 p.m.

Equine
2 years ago
Grandview World Nights merch a big seller at WEC event | PHOTOS & VIDEO

It’s a night many want to remember and people attending can take home a wearable souvenir from a stand just inside Arena 5.

Community
2 years ago
Weekend Top Picks: Super things to do in the 352 in addition to watching the Super Bowl

From sipping bourbon to picking strawberries, milking cows to watching horses, cosplay to rocking out… there are wide variety of things to do in the 352 area this weekend.

Equine
2 years ago
ICYMI: Horses and hitches. Highlights from draft horse event at WEC | PHOTOS & VIDEO

See the photo gallery and video of the 3-day event held at the World Equestrian Center.

Equine
2 years ago
Horse stuck in pond rescued by Marion County firefighters | PHOTOS

MCFR says they received a call early Tuesday morning stating that a horse was stuck in a pond and couldn’t move.

Equine
2 years ago
The Grandview Invitational: Ocala’s heritage of horsepower | PHOTOS

Hundreds experienced the grandeur of the Grandview Invitational on Saturday at Florida Horse Park.