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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).
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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.
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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.
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Partners of the Park (POP)
– Hosts eventing shows and
schooling at the Park throughout the year.
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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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