Dressage Begins The Steady Migration to Ocala!

Kim Van Kampen

The Ocala horse community has long been known for it’s diversity in disciplines, as the open space and rich soil in Marion County offers the perfect environment for a number of breeding and training operations for thoroughbred racing, hunter/jumper, western, Quarter Horse and Paso Fino enthusiasts. With anticipation for the grand opening at the World…

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Join Us for the 2020 Ocala Horse Properties’ Eventing Prix!

Liz on Cooley Quicksilver during the 2019 OHP Eventing Prix

Ocala Horse Properties takes great pride in our community involvement, and one of our favorite events during the year is right around the corner!  Tuesday March 3rd, we hope that you will join us at Southern Cross Equestrian to watch this region’s top ranked event riders battle it out for $20K in prize money. As…

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Team Halliday-Sharp Shines at 2020 Wellington Eventing Showcase!

This past weekend, a large group of supporters from both Ocala Horse Properties and Wellington Equestrian Realty came together at the 2020 Mars Wellington Eventing Showcase to witness a brilliant display of some of the top eventing talent in this country. Topping that list was our own, Liz Halliday-Sharp, riding Ocala Horse Properties’ Deniro Z…

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Help Support Ocala’s Exceptional Non-Profits in 2020!

Rob & Chris Desino pictured with Lisa Rogers at the Kimberly Center's 2019 Fundraiser

The team at Ocala Horse Properties believes in giving back to members of our Ocala community that stand out as noteworthy non-profits. Throughout the years, we have become involved with several Marion County non- profits, which have made an impact on so many people in our region. The following 501C3 organizations are examples of our…

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Downtown Hilton Garden Hotel Project Grand Opening – February 2020!

Rendition of Downtown Hilton Garden Hotel Courtesy Gaekwad Development

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…

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Ask The Vet: Should You Be Concerned About Windpuffs?

A veterinary surgeon undertakes an ultrasonic examination of a horse’s fetlock. Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, Summerleaze Farm, Axminster, Devon.

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)…

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A Weekend of Burghley Firsts for Liz Halliday Sharp & Deniro Z!

PC: Serena Shelton Photography

Liz Halliday-Sharp’s and Deniro Z’s steady rise to success at the international level is the result of natural talent combined with an unyielding dedication to becoming world class competitors.  This past weekend at their first appearance at the Burghley Horse Trials in England, this duo tackled the historic event head on, achieving a 15th place finish…

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