Apr 30, 2024 | Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Events
On or before the first week of May commences the annual mass pilgrimage, complete with gloves, hats, and the occasional parasol inundating Churchill Downs in what can only be described as a devotion. The gaggle of excited onlookers, the smell of roses, and the rustle...
Apr 29, 2024 | Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Events, Uncategorized
Welcome to Showcase’s guide to Kentucky Derby watching parties in Ocala, Florida, the Horse Capital of the World®. As Ocala’s leading real estate experts, we’re excited to share with you the best local events where you can catch all the Derby action....
Apr 12, 2024 | Buy, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Properties, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
For many, waking up and watching horses grazing peacefully in their back yard is a dream come true. But, the cost and maintenance of a large farm can be challenging. Horse properties under ten acres let you enjoy the leisurely equestrian lifestyle you love with...
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...
Feb 23, 2024 | All, Equestrian, Local Resources, Uncategorized
Anyone involved in the equine industry knows it’s a commitment, particularly for young riders who are training and competing. The hours of work dedicated to simply reaching the point of qualifying for competition are demanding – let alone the training and discipline...
Feb 16, 2024 | All, Buy, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Iconic Horse Farms, Sell
Ask anyone in the horse world about Clyde Rice, and 90% of them will probably use words like ‘legend’ and ‘legacy’. In an incredibly competitive and exacting field, Rice was, to put it in pop culture terms, a superhero. He built a career of breeding thoroughbreds from...
