Living in Ocala
Client Spotlight: Nancy Ditty’s Family Legacy of Producing Champion Quarter Horses Thrives in Ocala
At Ocala Horse Properties, one of our most satisfying experiences as Marion County realtors is getting to know our clients and community members. The Ocala equestrian world is a diverse one, representing multiple breeds and disciplines, which is what makes “The Horse Capitol of the World” so unique! Our clients who have purchased farms in…
Read MoreOcala Horse Properties Hosts 2021 USEF Eventing Training Sessions at Hampton Lane
Ocala Horse Properties recently had the honor of hosting the USEF Elite and Pre-Elite Training Sessions, held February 1st-4th, at our own Hampton Lane equestrian facility in Ocala. Hampton Lane, a 29 acre farm located across the street from the new World Equestrian Center, offered the perfect location for this gathering of world class athletes.…
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World Equestrian Center Ocala –
A look inside an equestrian masterpiece
I’ve visited the World Equestrian Center Ocala just a few months ago and multiple times throughout the construction, and my wife Courtney and I were again immensely impressed
Read MoreOcala Tops List of Small Businesses Per Capita in the USA!
Marion County has yet another reason to celebrate, topping the charts of a recent article by AdvisorSmith, shining a light on Ocala’s robust small business community! The report, released by AdvisorSmith, revealed that Ocala is ranked #1 for having the largest volume of active small businesses located in a mid-sized city. The population data was…
Read MoreDiscover The Great Outdoors In Ocala, Florida!
Are you on the market for a new home or horse farm in Ocala, Florida? While the Ocala region is well known as ‘The Horse Capitol of the World’, our region also offers a multitude of outdoor recreational activities for those who enjoy nature. Now more than ever, having access to wide open spaces and…
Read MoreDowntown Hilton Garden Hotel Project Grand Opening – February 2020!
Local Hoteliers Danny and Karan Gaekwad are leading the charge on their companies’ Downtown Hilton Hotel project, located at the old Chamber of Commerce Building, near the historic Downtown Square. The hotel plans to not only host out of town guests, but to take Ocala’s downtown restaurant and bar scene to a whole new level! This…
Read MoreAsk The Vet: Should You Be Concerned About Windpuffs?
When you observe the fetlock region of your horse, you may find a puffiness or fluid-filled area on the back side (palmar/plantar region) of his fetlock. This fluid-filled area may be what is referred to as a windpuff. Windpuffs, or wind galls, are a result of fluid distention of the digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS)…
Read MoreCheckout The New Buzz in Downtown Ocala!
Historic Downtown Ocala offers an appealing small city vibe, perfectly offset by the bucolic views of Marion County’s horse country surrounding the city. What better way to top off a gorgeous fall day than a trip into the Historic District to grab a meal and to quench your thirst. With the subtle shift in temperature…
Read MoreHorse Farms Forever – Preserving Ocala’s Equestrian Farmland and Heritage
The scope and depth of the impact that the equine industry has in Ocala Florida is far reaching in our community. Did you know that the horse industry in Marion County has created more than 21,000 jobs and there are more than 80,000 horses in our region? The financial impact on our region has been…
Read MoreOcala Horse Racing Shines in the Headlines!
Mark Casse has been in the horse racing business for a long time, and his determined efforts, and exceptional resume, finally paid off in a remarkable win with War of Will in the 2019 Preakness. Casse, who has lived in Ocala for most of his life, is hitting his stride this race season with several…
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