Florida Horse Park Ocala – Events, Shows & Amenities
Ocala Equestrian - Florida Horse Park
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Florida Horse Park – Ocala

Located in the heart of Central Florida, the Florida Horse Park is a 500-acre state-operated facility hosting world-class equestrian, agricultural, and cultural events. Florida Horse Park is sometimes referred to as Ocala Horse Park.

About Florida Horse Park

The park is a destination for horse enthusiasts and visitors alike, offering competitions in dressage, show jumping, western dressage, cutting horse, polo, AQHA, and eventing. Florida Horse Park Event Calendar

Florida Horse Park Facilities & Amenities

  • 320 permanent stables plus temporary stables for larger events.
  • 212' x 350' covered arena with clay and sand footing.
  • Four FEI-level dressage arenas hosting rated shows.
  • Cross-country area with 100+ jumps and FEI-qualified show jumping sets.
  • RV and tent camping, clubhouse, pavilion, trails, and obstacle courses.

Annual Events & Competitions

Visit organization's website for event dates.

  • Grandview Invitational – International carriage driving event featuring draft horses.
  • Run For the Ribbons - Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo featuring competitions in seven disciplines: Show Hunter, Show Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Polo, Working Ranch, and Freestyle.
  • WDAFL Annual Western Dressage Western Dressage Association of Florida transforms the Florida Horse Park in Ocala into a Mardi Gras celebration of horses, harmony, and horsemanship!
  • Florida Horse Park CDE The first event of the season’s Florida Carriage Driving Triple Crown, for both Combined Driving (CDE) and Combined Test (CT).
  • International Festival of Eventing – Prestigious equestrian triathlon. Held at the Florida Horse Park in April, along with other USEA recognized horse trials that may include the "three-day event" format.
  • Ocala Eventing Series – Dressage, cross-country, and show jumping combined.
  • The Classic Company - Produces Hunter Jumper Shows in the Southeast including several at FHP.d

Florida Horse Park Partner Organizations

Visit the organizations website for event dates.

  • Partners of the Park (POP) – Hosts eventing shows and schooling at the Park throughout the year.
  • Florida Cutting Horse Association – Host cutting horse shows throughout the year.
  • STRIDE Dressage Club – Five schooling shows plus clinics and workshops during the year.
  • Sunshine Region Pony Club – Youth programs in dressage, show jumping, and eventing.
  • We Are Combined Driving – Carriage driving competitions and clinics. 
  • Marion Saddle Club (MSC) - Holds six hunter/jumper shows at Florida Horse Park during the year. Marion Saddle Club has held over 66 years of horse shows in Ocala.
  • Florida Whips - The Florids Whips is a statewide, not-for-profit equine driving association dedicated to the fun, sport, and tradition of carriage driving.
  • Ocala Polo Club – Polo Matches, Men's and Women's Polo Teams, Polo Lessons. Check Ocala Polo Club website for dates.
  • FL Quarter Horse –holds fifteen of its own AQHA recognized Quarter Horse shows, and sanctions some forty more within the state.

Hotels & Lodging Near Florida Horse Park

Conveniently located near I-75 and State Rd 40, visitors can choose from:


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