Jun 7, 2024 | Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Events
The final jewel of the Triple Crown series gets under way at Saratoga Race course on Saturday, after some really incredible competitions at Preakness and the Kentucky Derby. The “Test of the Champion”, as the Belmont Stakes is fondly known, begins June 8 in New York...
May 23, 2024 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Podcast Companion, Uncategorized
There’s a common trait among horse people that any fellow equine professional recognizes right off the bat: The almost instinctive penchant for prioritizing the horses’ needs before their own. “I know for myself that many of us tend to treat the horses first and think...
May 16, 2024 | Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Events
After Mystik Dan’s amazing, by-the-nose win at the 2024 Kentucky Derby, we’re still barely catching our breath – so we’re doubly in awe of the fact that he’s heading right back into the gate for the Preakness Stakes . There was some question as to whether the...
May 15, 2024 | All, Discover Ocala, Ecological, Equestrian, Sell, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
We’re lucky to have a lot of green and sprawling places in Marion County – lush, fertile farmland, pristine lakes and rivers, and an industry based around horses that places a value on keeping them healthy and thriving. In a way, conservation is embedded in the...
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....
