May 23, 2024 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Uncategorized
There’s a common trait among horse people that any fellow equine professional recognizes right off the bat: The almost instinctive penchant for prioritizing the horses’ needs before their own. “I know for myself that many of us tend to treat the horses first and think...
May 9, 2024 | Buy, Community Spotlight, Discover Citrus County, Properties
Located on the Nature Coast, Citrus County provides an idyllic setting for prospective homeowners, offering a combination of affordability, outdoor recreation opportunities, scenic wildlife, and a high quality of life. What does Citrus County offer that makes it so...
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,...
