Equestrian Communities

Marion County is home to some of the nation’s leading equestrian communities.

A haven for horse lovers, Ocala offers a place for all breeds, levels of horsemanship, and equestrian education. Whether you are looking to relax and retire with your horses, or have decided to relocate your already-successful equine business to sunny Florida, Ocala has a diversity of equestrian communities to fit your needs. What began as a center for the U.S. Thoroughbred industry has evolved into an equine enclave welcoming a variety of horse breeds and disciplines, particularly during the winter circuit seasons. The Marion County area has multiple equestrian communities created specifically with the horseman in mind.

A jockey and horse racing on a track.
A girl riding her horse in an arena
A boy on a western saddled horse

Northwest Marion County

The Northwest Corridor of Marion County has a high concentration of luxury horse properties, and is famed for its rolling hills and lush pastures. Communities include:

• Ashley Oaks
• Bridle Ridge
• Derby Farms
• Equestrian Springs
• High Cotton Farms
• Hunterdon
• Long Pond Plantation
• McCulleys Sub
• Ocala Downs
• Paddocks of Millwood
• Pinnacle Park
• Saddle Hill
• Saddlebrook
• Equestrian Park Village of Hidden Lakes
• Sorrel Ridge
• Westfield Farms
• Wellington

The beautiful entrance to Equestrian Springs

Northeast Marion County

The Northeast of Marion County historically grew citrus in the early 1900s, and dominated the North Central Florida produce industry. Its wide, open spaces are now host to a number of equestrian communities and mini-farms. Communities include:
Two beautiful horses grazing

• Ocala Downs
• Cherokee River
• Cardinal Hill
• Cross Tie Ranches
• Meadowlands
• Sherman Oaks
• Winner’s Turf

Southwest Marion County

Townships here are close to the beautiful Rainbow and Withlacoochee Rivers in Dunnellon, as well as the Ross Prairie State Forest, making them ideal for trail riders and nature-lovers. Communities include:

• Bradford Farms
• Bridle Run
• Circle Square Ranches
• Country Side Farms
• Emerald Mile
• Lancala Farms
• Meadow Wood Farms
• Ocala Horse Complex
• Paddock Park
• Polo Lane
• Shady Grove
• Shady Roads Ranches
• Spring Grove
• Starting Point
• Summit III

A lovely river view of a Marion County waterway

Southeast Marion Corridor

Southeast Marion County is both hill and lake country. Residents here enjoy convenience to Lake Weir, a gorgeous and locally popular water recreation spot. Communities include:
Two white ibises wading in a lake.

• Bridle Trail Estates
• Mossbrook Farms
• Post Horn Estates
• Turning Hawk
• Westgate

 

Want to become part of Ocala’s Equestrian Community? search current equestrian property listings or contact an equestrian agent to learn when new horse properties in Ocala become available.

Read more about the benefits of living in an equestrian community.