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Ocala Horse Shows and World Equestrian Center
Florida Horse Park Ocala | HITS Ocala
Ocala Horse Shows
Ocala
Horse Shows, Equestrian Events, and Horse Farms. Ocala, FL is one of the world's top equestrian
show destinations for horse show jumping, dressage, and eventing. Notably,
horse shows at the World Equestrian Center Ocala, HITS Ocala FEI Winter
Jumping Series, and Florida Horse Park Ocala.
The nearby Majestic Oaks equestrian venue in nearby Reddick
features cross country, eventing, and driving competitions in a
beautiful setting.
The very active Ocala Polo Club plays every
Sunday during the winter months, and on Saturday evenings during the
summer months. Additionally, the club fields both men's and women's
teams in their respective leagues.
The
World Equestrian Center Ocala is the largest equestrian complex in the United States
and is situated on nearly 378 acres with state-of-the-art arenas and luxury accommodations. The venue features the Winter
Spectacular Show Series with
shows every week during the January - March timeframe.
WEC – Ocala’s 2024 dressage schedule in 2024 features 15 qualifying opportunities throughout the year. The 2024 calendar includes eight national USEF/USDF-rated events, while those competing at the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) level will have six internationally rated competitions.
The 3,000 acre World Equestrian Center Ocala is
adjacent to the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club. Features
include
six climate controlled indoor riding arenas as well as numerous outdoor
jumping and dressage arenas. Also, on
site is the five star Equestrian Hotel with spa, the Riding Academy suite hotel, an
RV Park, a general store, quality equestrian merchants, and several
excellent restaurants.
The World Equestrian
Center is located about 9 miles northwest of Ocala on 1290 Northwest
80th Ave off of State Rd 40.
Book The Equestrian
Hotel.
Book the Riding Academy Suite Hotel
This State operated
equestrian park is the center for many Florida horse shows and the frequent Ocala Polo Club
matches. On any given weekend you will find skilled show jumpers or disciplined dressage riders as well as western dressage,
polo, eventing, barrel racers, open, pleasure, and stock shows. In the
winter season, Sunday afternoons are reserved for the Ocala Polo Club
matches, while during the summer these matches are held on Saturday
evenings.
Florida Horse Park features 350 acres of grass, a
covered arena, grass arenas, five official dressage arenas and 320
stalls for shows. The Park is located a few miles southeast of
downtown Ocala. Florida Horse Park is sometimes called Ocala Horse Park.
Many of the nations
top riders are attracted to the famous Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS
horse shows) circuit that has been performing at Hits Post Time Farm in
Ocala, Florida from mid December to the end of March for over 30 years.
The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit offers grand prix
horse jumping classes in divisions for the beginner, novice and
experienced rider. Shows are sanctioned by the USEF.
Hits Post Time Farm is located 16 miles northwest
of Ocala at 13710 US Highway 27 in Ocala, Florida.
Hotels Near HITS Post Time Farm
The Southeastern Livestock Pavilion enjoys a
reputation as Marion County's premier agricultural showplace. It is also
home to the annual Shrine Rodeo, Southeastern Pro Rodeo, and the
Southern Cowboy Classic Rodeo and Stock Show.
Barnstaple South is a Cross Country, Dressage,
and Stadium jumping schooling and event center near Ocala, FL. Riders of
all disciplines are invited to school their horses at the facilities.
The property is located just behind HITS Ocala, 20 miles northwest of
Ocala at 10210 NW 145th Ave. Morriston, FL.
Majestic Oaks has been the site of the
Majestic Oaks Three-Phase Schooling Shows and the Majestic Oaks Horse
Trials since January 2018. Majestic Oaks Ocala is open daily for
schooling and the host of clinics, schooling shows, and three-phase
horse trials. Majestic Oaks is located about 12 miles north of Ocala in
Reddick, Florida.
With over 400 acres, the Grand Oaks Resort is a popular venue for
horse shows and events and is located about 20 miles southeast of Ocala
in the bucolic town of Weirsdale, FL. Grand Oaks is a favorite for
equestrian driving events (CDE) as well as USEF sanctioned dressage,
hunter jumper, and horse trials.
The Grand Oaks Resort hosts the Grand Oaks Bistro for all meals as
well as gourmet coffee and free Wi-Fi service. You can also enjoy a
romantic carriage ride around the property. The full service on grounds
RV park is available by reservation.
Rocking Horse Stables offers a full slate of
Dressage Shows, Combined Training Schooling Shows, and Pony Club
National Testing events. Rocking Horse Stables is located in Altoona,
Florida which is in Lake County about 46 miles southeast of Ocala on
State Rd 19.
This beautiful Equestrian Center is located in
Newberry, just west of Gainesville, Florida and is open to horse-related
events, horse eventing, and classic horse shows. Newberry is about 46
miles northwest of Ocala and 17 miles west of Gainesville, FL.
One of the most popular equestrian events in
Ocala is show jumping as seen at many show venues. Horse jumping has its roots in early European
sport riding that required jumping fences between estates.
Horse Show Spectator
Features of Ocala, Florida
Ocala is the main gateway to the Ocala National
Forest and its numerous horseback riding and hiking trails as well as a
stop along the Florida Greenway. The Florida Greenways and Trails are a
series of multipurpose trail supporting biking, hiking, and horseback
riding.
Horseback trail riding in Ocala National Forest
features numerous horse rental opportunities, including guided horseback
trail rides. You do not have to be an experienced rider to participate
in guided trail rides as the horses are well trained.
Experience a Silver Springs Glass Bottom Boat tour in one of the
world's largest springs. Explore the five-mile Silver River with a rental
kayak or standup paddle board. Explore the Silver River Museum and Cracker Village. Camping, hiking, dining and shopping as well!
A visit to a one of the many horse farms open to the public is a must. Enjoy a horse carriage ride through the many horse farms in Ocala. Horse
farms in Ocala create stunning vistas of endless green grass accented by
classic horse fencing and majestic oak trees. Here, future racing
thoroughbreds and horse show champions are born.
Ocala Horse Farms
Ocala is one of the premier breeding farm locations
in the world. Here, many champion race horses have been bred, including
Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes winners. In addition
to race horses, several sport horse breeds, and show horse strains are
also bred in the Ocala area.
Guided Horseback Trail Ride
Book a guided trail ride at
Cactus Jack Trail Ride and enjoy a one hour to three hour trail ride in the
shade of majestic oaks. Reservations required. Beginning riders are
welcome to ride these well trained trail horses with experienced guides.
Ocala's Famous Painted Ponies
Throughout
Ocala you will spot these fantastic, full size, painted ponies. These
horse statues speak to Ocala's equestrian heritage and bring color and
fun around town.
Each painted pony has a story, and the unique
coloring and patterns illustrate those stories.
Horse Fever: Sunny. Artist: Carlynne Hershberger.
Sponsor Name: Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital. Ocala Marion County.
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