Jun 22, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
Bridlewood Farm: Then and Now Written by Cynthia McFarland Ocala didn’t become Horse Capital of the World® overnight. It took the steadfast efforts of dedicated horsemen over decades to establish this area as a proven site for breeding, raising and training...
May 21, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala
A Cowboy’s Life: Ruben Lamb Written by Ronda Hemminger Evan Ruben Lamb isn’t just a life-long resident of our area – he’s helped create the beautiful story of a rural community now called the Horse Capital of the World™ and widely considered one of the best...
Apr 27, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
The Fourth Horse Fever Herd:Introduced by Marion Cultural Alliance Article Written by Cynthia McFarland If you’ve spent any time in Ocala, you’ve seen the colorful life-size horse statues bearing unique artistic designs. These fanciful creations–no...
Mar 16, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
Tom Ventura:From Fan to Industry Influencer Article Written by and photos of Tom provided by Cynthia McFarland In the world of Thoroughbred racing, it is through public auction that many horses are launched into their careers. With only a handful of sales companies...
Aug 2, 2020 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala
Throughout its decades-long history in Marion County, the Florida Horse Park has served Ocala by hosting a diverse array of equestrian shows, as well as all manner of community events and expos. This month we talked with Jason Reynolds, the Park’s Executive Director,...
Apr 23, 2020 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala
Times may be tough and uncertain for businesses in Marion County, but the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership is striving every day to ensure our local economy not only stays afloat, but thrives during and after the COVID pandemic. As a leading...
