24-year-old Mia Farley has received the prestigious Jacqueline B. Mars Spring National Competition and Training Grant.
The World Equestrian Center announced the launch of Sports at WEC and plans to offer a variety of sports training programs in the future.
Brian Hernandez Jr. became the first jockey to complete the Derby/Oaks double since Hall of Famer Calvin Borel achieved the feat in 2009.
Derby winner, Mystik Dan, had his early schooling at trainer Kenny McPeek’s Silverleaf Hills Training Center which is located just south of Ocala.
From imperfections to illness and incidents, Ocala thoroughbred Catalytic has overcome it all with courage and character.
Marion and Levy Counties play a large role in the horses composing the field for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
The Gators are seeking their fourth title in program history, winning three consecutive from 2013-15.
“I think we’re going to look back and we’re going to say one of the best things that happened to the University of Florida is Graham Mertz came back for another year, while DJ Lagway was a true freshman,” said head coach Billy Napier.
From football to tennis, there’s plenty of fun for Gator fans this weekend.
Marion County law enforcement will be pounding the pavement this morning escorting the Special Olympics torch to the World Equestrian Center, kicking off a weekend of competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities.