Horse Capital of the World®

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Ocala/Marion County is officially named the “Horse Capital of the World®,” a testament to the County’s unique involvement in all things equestrian and its record of producing some of the finest champions in the sport. With a beautiful, mild climate all year long and soil rich with limestone calcium for strong bones, Ocala/Marion County is home to more horses than anywhere else in the country.

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Florida Thoroughbred Breeder's and Owner's Association

Marion County Florida carries the moniker Horse Capital of the World®. The county has more horses/ponies than any other in the U.S., 35% of Florida’s horses are in the county and 46% of thoroughbreds. More than 15,000 thoroughbreds train annually in Florida thanks to the mild winters, grasses rich with limestone and spring fed aquifers. Equines cover more than 195,000 acres of prime land in Marion County.

The concentration of the thoroughbred breeding and training industry in the Ocala/Marion County area is strongly supported by a network of equine services and specialists, such as veterinarians, feed and tack retailers, blacksmiths, equine dentists, and major horse transportation companies.

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Ocala/Marion County Invites You

Whether it’s the love of competition or enjoying a leisurely ride through our nature trails, the history that comes with a long legacy of champions being born, bred and broken in Ocala/Marion County makes it a true equestrian escape.

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Horse Shows & Events
Horseback Riding & Tours
Tour Local Horse Farms
Much More

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Hurricane debris pickups continue throughout our community. Learn more at MarionFL.org/Emergency.

Marion County, FL

Horse Capital of the World®

Florida Thoroughbred Breeder's and Owner's Association

Ocala/Marion County Invites You