Feb 23, 2024 | All, Community Spotlight, Equestrian, Local Resources, Uncategorized
The Black Stallion Reading Project (BSRP) started at Ocala Horse Alliance (OHA) in 2020 with the mission of not only encouraging kids to improve and develop their reading skills, but also to fall in love with the written word and understand its connections to the...
Nov 8, 2023 | All, Community Spotlight, Equestrian
Photo courtesy of Andy Seiler Andy Seiler : Faith, Family and Florida Heritage by Cynthia McFarland When the National Finals Rodeo kicks off in Las Vegas on December 7, a familiar voice will be heard in the announcer’s booth. PRCA Rodeo Announcer Ocala’s own Andy...
Jun 7, 2023 | All, Community Spotlight, Equestrian
Drill Team Offers One-of-a-Kind Riding Opportunity by Cynthia McFarland Ask a dozen horse owners why they ride, and you’ll likely come away with as many different answers. The enduring partnership between horse and rider remains a common passion. Throughout the many...
Apr 17, 2023 | 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 12, 2023 | Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Events
There are nearly 3000 state and local members of the national US Chamber of Commerce, along with over 800 business associations that represent over 3 million businesses. Depending on the area, Chambers run the gamut from small, one or two-person operations to big...
Mar 30, 2023 | Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Events
It was always a dream for Trinity Catholic High School to have a dedicated fine and performing arts center on its campus. The faith-based, co-ed college preparatory school is meticulously rigorous academically, offering dual enrollments, advanced placement and honors...
