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...
Oct 18, 2023 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
If you live in Ocala – or really, anywhere near Marion County – you would have to be in an underground hermit cave not to have heard of the World Equestrian Center, lovingly referred to as WEC by those in the know. You’ve heard of Disney World, we presume? Well, WEC...
Oct 3, 2023 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources
Photo courtesy of Marlene McChesney Florida Pasture:Keep it Green and Growing by Cynthia McFarland Horse owners move to the Ocala area and are thrilled to become part of the equine-centered lifestyle here in the Horse Capital of the World®. Some move up from south...
Aug 28, 2023 | All, Buy, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources, Sell
Welcome to Horse Capital of the World®: Get Familiar with Equine Fencing in Central Florida by Cynthia McFarland “Good fences make good neighbors.” When Robert Frost penned those words in his poem, “Mending Wall,” he wasn’t talking about containing horses. Of...
Aug 27, 2023 | Alerts, All, Equestrian, Local Resources, Showcase Properties of Central Florida, State News
Hurricanes are a familiar sight to many Floridians, with the Atlantic hurricane season running from June 1st until November 30th every year. The best way to stay safe during a hurricane is often being well prepared– stocking up on the correct supplies, having the...
Jul 31, 2023 | All, Buy, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources, Sell
Welcome to Horse Capital of the World®: All About Barns in Central Florida by Cynthia McFarland Ask someone who isn’t a horse owner to describe or draw a picture of a barn. Odds are the image they’ll come up with is the traditional gambrel roof structure—and most...
