Nov 14, 2024 | All, Business Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources, Sell
OBS Quality Feeds: Homegrown Company Flourishes in Horse Country by Cynthia McFarland Here in the Horse Capital of the World®, a vast equine population supports not one, but two, locally owned and operated feed mills dedicated to producing horse feed. For decades, the...
Oct 16, 2024 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources, Sell
Seminole Feed : Hometown Feed Mill Celebrates 90 Years of Serving Ocala by Cynthia McFarland Our country boasts one of the world’s largest animal feed industries. Nearly 6,000 manufacturing facilities produce over 284 million tons of feed and pet food annually. The...
Jul 22, 2024 | Alerts, All, Equestrian, Local Resources, Showcase Properties of Central Florida, State News
Hurricanes are a familiar sight to many Floridians, with the Atlantic hurricane season running from June 1st until November 30th every year. The best way to stay safe during a hurricane is often being well prepared– stocking up on the correct supplies, having the...
Jun 12, 2024 | All, Buy, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Local Resources, Sell
Beyond Racing: Off-the-Track-Thoroughbreds Excel in New Careers by Cynthia McFarland At the racetrack, Thoroughbreds are responsible for some of the most thrilling experiences in the lives of their owners, trainers, riders and grooms. We cheer for their hard-fought...
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...