Jun 17, 2025 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
The Peeps Foundation Offers Hope and Practical Help for Tiny Equines in Need by Cynthia McFarland All Photos Courtesy of Josh Dolan A visit to The Peeps Foundation is a bit like stepping through the looking glass into a charmed world. One of the first things you’ll...
Mar 28, 2025 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
Photo Courtesy of Stacy Furgang, DMV Pint-size Companions Deliver Full-Sized Fun by Cynthia McFarland The only thing Miniature Horses lack is size. These diminutive horses may be small in stature, but more than make up for it in personality, physical ability, courage,...
Jan 21, 2025 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources
Law Enforcement on Hooves: Mounted Units at Home in Ocala’s Horse Country by Cynthia McFarland It’s only fitting that hoof beats be heard in the heart of Ocala. The revival of a mounted unit for the Ocala Police Department has made that happen once again. In October...
Dec 2, 2024 | All, Discover Ocala, Local Resources, Podcast Companion
Episode 17 of the Discover Ocala Podcast takes us into the heart of the 4-H Youth Development Program – celebrating a century-old institution dedicated to empowering young people through active and practical training and education. Our guests are Marion County 4-H...
Nov 14, 2024 | All, Business Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources, Sell
OBS Quality Feeds: Homegrown Company Flourishes in Horse Country by Cynthia McFarland Here in the Horse Capital of the World®, a vast equine population supports not one, but two, locally owned and operated feed mills dedicated to producing horse feed. For decades, the...
Oct 23, 2024 | All, Discover Ocala, Local Resources, Podcast Companion
Fine Arts for Ocala Arts Festival is taking over pretty much the entire swath of the downtown area October 26-27 for a weekend of art, music, demonstrations, food, and entertainment. The event began in 1966 and has developed into a major event that in 2023 drew over...
