Feb 25, 2022 | Community Spotlight, Equestrian
There’s that saying we’ve all heard: “Not all heroes wear capes”, and the point behind the axiom is that extraordinary people aren’t always the flashiest feathers in the hat. Some heroes are everyday humans; that guy who buys you a cup of coffee in the drive-thru, or...
Jan 31, 2022 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Iconic Horse Farms
Cashel Stud: Then and Now Written by Cynthia McFarland Ocala didn’t become Horse Capital of the World® overnight. It took the steadfast efforts of dedicated horsemen decades to establish this area as a proven site for breeding, raising and training successful...
Dec 21, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Equestrian, Showcase Properties of Central Florida
All photos courtesy of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses It’s almost an instantaneous, instinctive response when we see a therapy animal at work, with their cute patches and vests designating them as being on duty. There’s an immediate urge to pet and fawn over...
Oct 25, 2021 | All, Business Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
Boutique hotels are unique gems in the corporate hospitality landscape; it’s a little more of a challenge to find independently-owned, old school places that have their own vibe and energy these days. They’re discernibly different from the ubiquitous chain hotels,...
Aug 27, 2021 | All, Discover Ocala, Equestrian, Iconic Horse Farms
Winding Oaks Farm: Then and Now Written by Cynthia McFarland Ocala didn’t become Horse Capital of the World® overnight. It took the steadfast efforts of dedicated horsemen over decades to establish this area as a proven site for breeding, raising and training...
Aug 17, 2021 | All, Community Spotlight, Discover Ocala, Equestrian
We’ve been having such a good time hanging out at the Florida Horse Park watching “The Polo” on Saturdays, and from the steadily growing crowd of spectators each week, we’re pretty confident saying we’re not the only ones. If the increasing number of tailgaters is...
