Ocala's
premier horse shows are held at one of
several beautiful equestrian horse show
facilities throughout the Ocala area. Some
of the best known horse shows in the United
States are hosted in or near
Ocala, Florida.
Ocala is located in Marion County, Florida,
a land of rolling hills and shady oak trees
that make it excellent horse country. Marion
County host hundreds of horse farms devoted
to breeding thoroughbred race horses and
several breeds of sport horses.
HITS Winter Festival
HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala hosts the HITS Ocala
Winter Horse Circuit that features $1 million prize money for top level
show jumpers.
HITS holds horse jumping shows only during
the winter months December thru March.
World Equestrian Center
The fantastic new World Equestrian Center featuring
four
climate controlled show arenas and a
beautiful new five star hotel
overlooking the main show arena. This
facility is adjacent to Golden Ocala, a well
established equestrian community with
beautiful homes, a golf course, and shared stables,
pastures, and riding trails.
Other well
known Ocala area equestrian facilities include
Florida Horse Park, home of multiple equine events
and is sometimes referred to as Ocala Horse Park.
Specializing in eventing and cross country are Majestic Oaks in
Reddick, FL, Barnstaple South in Morriston, FL, and Rocking Horse
Stables in nearby Altoona, FL.
Ocala
Rodeos
Ocala is
also home to the Shrine Rodeo, the Southeastern Pro Rodeo, and the Southern
Cowboy Classic Rodeo and Stock Show, all held
annually at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
near downtown Ocala.
There
are many other
Ocala area
venues for barrel racing and rodeos where
heart pounding action and cash prizes rule the days
and nights.
Directory of Ocala Horse Show Facilities
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center Ocala Area Horse Show Venue 23100 Northwest Newberry Road Newberry, FL 32669 (352) 472-6758 The Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center is a 60-acre facility including covered arena Seating for 2000, Clubhouse, 3 Outdoor Rings, 5 Show barns holding 200 12' X 12' stalls.
Barnstaple South Ocala Horse Show Venue 10210 NW 145th Ave. Morriston, FL 32668 352-421-1022 Located in the heart of Ocala's horse Country, we have several barns with living quarters and paddocks for turnout. The property is located just behind HITS at 10210 nw 145th Ave. Morriston, FL. While we have deep rooted love for all things Eventing, we invite riders of all disciplines to school their horses at our facilities. Consider a hack around the perimeter of our property or join us for a day of cross-country schooling! We are open 8 am to dark, every day, unless we have an event. Boarding Facilities.
Florida Horse Park Ocala, Florida Horse Show Venue 11008 South Highway 475 Ocala, FL 34480 352-307-6699 Hotels Near Florida Horse Park
Florida Horse Park, sometimes called Ocala Horse Park, holds various horse shows equestrian events throughout the year. The Park offers international caliber competition courses, an exciting schedule of world-class events including eventing, dressage, show jumping, and team cutting horse shows.
Visit our Florida Horse Park website for further information.
HITS Ocala Post Time Farm Ocala, Florida Horse Show Venue 13710 NW HWY 27 Ocala, FL 34482 352.620.2275 Hotels Near HITS Ocala
HITS Post Time Farm features gated entrances, miles of four-board fencing, 24 permanent barns that house 560 stalls, paddocks, bridle paths, and additional buildings for the horse show office and restaurant. Offering seasonal stalls for horse show dates.
Majestic Oaks Ocala Ocala, Florida Horse Show Venue 17500 North US Hwy 441 Reddick, FL (352) 840-3170 Info@MajesticOaksOcala.com Majestic Oaks Ocala where schooling and USEA sanctioned events are hosted at the facility and we fully intend to continue to focus our attention on providing a quality venue that is well-maintained and accessible 7 days a week.
Majestic Oaks features 100 acres of improved grass fields with different elevations for hill work and including 16 cross country starter/tadpole jumps, Cross country jumps from novice to advanced level, and water feature, ditches, and skinnies.
Mardanza Farms Ocala Horse Show Venue 9512 NW Highway 320 Micanopy, FL 32667 703-930-3409 Mardanza Farms is a world-class training facility on 600 acres of beautiful rolling hills in Marion County. It is home to year-round reining trainers Rachel Ory and Tom Pierson. In the winter season, eventing trainer Sara Kozumplik Murphy, and jumping trainer Brian Murphy call Mardanza home.
Rocking Horse Stables Altoona, Florida Horse Show Venue 44200 S.R. 19 N. Altoona, FL 32702 352-669-9982 rockinghorseht@aol.com Rocking Horse Stables hosts some of the most popular horse shows in the Southeast, offering USEF/USEA recognized horse trails and USEF/USDF recognized dressage shows. We also offer our more casual monthly schooling shows and our famous winter derbies. Also hosting the Special Olympics, the Altoona Trail Riders yearly Obstacle Challenge, and the USEA Adult Rider Winter Eventing clinic.
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Ocala Horse Show Venue 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd Ocala, FL 34470 (352) 671-8600 The pavilion features a covered arena with the largest clear-span roof south of Atlanta, grandstand seating for over 4,200 spectators, an adjacent indoor, air-conditioned sales auditorium with theater-style seating for 800 participants, and 226 stalls with iron gates-all under one roof!
Each year the pavilion plays host to numerous shows, sales, and special events. From horse shows to rodeos, trade shows to meetings, the pavilion continually strives to offer the highest in quality and friendly service.
Sumter Equestrian Center, Inc was established in 2003 and is a growing horse show facility in the Heart of Central Florida. Sumter Equestrian Center was built by the Wade Family with family-oriented horse shows in mind.
In the past years Sumter Equestrian Center, Inc hosted shows that were sanctioned by the Florida Horse Trails Association, the American Paint Horse Association PAC program, and the American Quarter Horse Association, and the National Snaffle Bit Association.
The Grand Oaks Resort Ocala Area Horse Show Venue 3000 Marion County Road Weirsdale, FL 32195 352.750.5500 A central Florida show venue with a emphasis on Equine Driving Shows and demonstrations. Horse boarding available including full board and self board.
Check the website for a full calendar of equestrian events.
Williston Horseman's Park Williston Horse Show Venue 803 SW 19th Ave. Williston, FL 32696 352-538-7177 The Williston Horseman's Park is home to the Williston Horseman's Association, otherwise known as WHA. It is a multipurpose facility located just south of Williston. The park is rented for not only equine-related events, but everything from dog shows to car shows. We offer a covered pavilion near the arena and a fully equipped concession building.
World Equestrian Center Ocala Florida Horse Show Venue 1390 NW 80th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482 352.414.7900 Hotels Near World Equestrian Center
The World Equestrian Center Ocala is a Florida equestrian destination built on 4,000 acres to include climate-controlled barns, stalls, and indoor arenas. The area includes a 3-acre Grand Outdoor Stadium and on-site riding trails. Our Florida horse show facilities are designed for the premier comfort of both the rider and the horse. The layout and design of the facilities create a sense of pure elegance, style, and equestrian excitement. Everything you need for you and your horse is right at your fingertips in one equestrian center haven.
World Equestrian Jockey Club Ocala Horse Show Venue for Eventing 8720 W. Highway 318 Reddick, FL 32686 352-591-1212 The former Ocala Jockey Club Farm was purchased by the World Equestrian Center and is currently involved with zoning proposals for commercial and residential development. The final version remains to be seen.