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Education
2 years ago
Why are two Marion County leaders shoveling horse dung in formal attire? See the video

To celebrate fundraising over $10,000 in this year’s Give4Marion campaign, ELCMC officials pledged to muck a horse stall in formal attire in partnership with Stirrups ‘n Strides, another local nonprofit.

Equine
2 years ago
New looks, new experiences coming to HITS Ocala

All six HITS venues nationwide will undergo a multi-year improvement project, but Ocala equestrians will see a great difference in one of the county’s longest standing competition venues.

Equine
2 years ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office is ready to trot out its first-ever sworn, mounted unit | VIDEO

Next month, the mounted unit will be on duty for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Halloween bash.

Equine
2 years ago
Meet the artist behind the new Horse Capital of the World-themed mural at the Highway 200 Walmart

Kierra Amaral is a recent USF graduate who now designs and paints murals for stores across the country, including several in Florida. Learn more about the process behind Ocala’s newest mural.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Ocala police arrest horse trainer on charges of soliciting a child for sexual conduct via text messages

OPD arrested Jerry Aguilar, 39. They say he is a horse trainer and coach with children under his supervision.

Equine
3 years ago
National equine industry survey needs feedback from Horse Capital of the World

Ocala and Marion County need to be counted in the American Horse Council’s annual economic survey. Horse owners and industry workers can complete it through Sept. 29 and may even win prizes.

Community
3 years ago
Panthers and equines fortify Marion County conservation efforts

Horse Farms Forever will host its 4th annual Conservation Summit on Thursday, Nov. 16, featuring Carlton Ward, Jr., National Geographic filmmaker and conservation photographer, as the keynote speaker.

Equine
3 years ago
NEW INFORMATION: Giddy up! MCSO deputies saddling up on new Mounted Unit

A post on the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page indicates a Mounted Unit is coming soon.

POV: Ocala is presented by Ocala CEP President & CEO, Kevin Sheilley
Community
3 years ago
HITS releases Ocala economic impact analysis

OCALA, FL (352today.com) –  Kevin Sheilley, President/CEO of the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic […]

Community
3 years ago
Equestrian competition season generates over $123 million for Ocala economy

Last winter, local show jumping competitions attracted more than 9,500 visitors to Marion County, an economic report reveals. Nearly 95% said they wouldn’t have visited if not for the horse events.