We show every listing that we feel will fit your needs, regardless of whether it is our listing or another agent’s.

We take our responsibility to you seriously. We will do everything possible to find or sell your farm.

Nowhere else will you find Ocala’s superior footing, beautiful weather, & countless equine competitions.

We are delighted to present to you our 2023 Summer Ocala Farm for Sale Portfolio.

While Ocala has long been an equestrian destination, the area continues to grow and improve, and we are particularly grateful that our services help welcome new clients and residents to the place that we call home.

From pleasure riders and amateurs to professional equestrians, Ocala has something for everyone. The greater Ocala community also has plenty to offer outside of the stables, from fine dining and shopping to cultural events, family entertainment and outdoor adventures.

Take a moment to read about and appreciate all that Ocala has to offer. It is truly a pleasure and a privilege to share these stories about our community with you.

Thank you Ocala, for continuing to support us.

Ocala's #1 Farm Realtors 16 Years & Counting

$400 Million in Ocala Farm Sales Since Jan. ’21

The Largest Portfolio of Ocala Farms for Sale Available

The Largest Dedicated Advertising Budget in the Ocala Farm Sales Industry

Proud, Original Founders of the Horse Farms Forever Organization

Ocala Horse Properties Team - Rob, Chris and Matt
Rob Desino, Matt Varney, & Chris Desino

Why Choose the Ocala Realtors @ Ocala Horse Properties?

As Ocala Florida horse farm owners and equestrians, we LIVE the Marion County horse farm and luxury home market. We don’t want you to buy just any horse farm or training center in Ocala; we want you to buy the right Marion County farm… in the right part of Ocala… with the right amount of acreage… near the right venues… the right distance from downtown Ocala.

“We know which areas are increasing in value and which areas to avoid. It is our responsibility to teach our clientele everything you need to know prior to buying your Ocala horse farm or training center.”

We search for that dream Ocala horse farm or Marion County horse farm as if we were searching for our own. We show every listing that we feel will fit your needs – regardless of whether it is our listing or another agent’s. Buying a horse farm in Ocala / Marion County is one of life’s big decisions and we take our responsibility to you seriously.

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The Ocala Horse Properties Team tirelessly continue to advocate for Ocala’s horse farms.

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World Equestrian Center Acquires Ocala Jockey Club!

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As the 2021 eventing community began the season with cautious optimism, Liz Halliday Sharp kept her head down and continued to focus on the spring competition season leading up to The Land Rover Kentucky 3 Day Event. History appeared destined to repeat itself in early 2021, when the event organizers announced another cancellation due to…

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Halliday-Sharp Finishes All 3 Horses Inside Top 5 at Liftmaster’s Grand-Prix of Eventing!

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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…

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Ocala 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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Hands Above the Rest

What makes someone a true leader in their industry? Some would argue that it’s a person who helps others by providing guidance and insight of their knowledge. This is precisely why Ocala Horse Properties’ Matt Varney is continuously recognized as the areas top agent. The latest recognition was highlighted by Ocala Style in an article…

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World Equestrian Center Ocala –
A look inside an equestrian masterpiece

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