Spread over nearly 380 acres west of the interstate, this $800 million project is emerging as the Disney World of the horse set. Riders from all over the United States and dozens of foreign ...

Florida’s first horse-breeding pioneers knew that the limestone under Ocala’s soil allowed for building not only good roads, but also strong horses. One highway construction expert, Car… ...

It’s about 30 minutes from Ocala. Dilts continues, “He’s always around kids, because the show horses, the kids are always coming up.” Investigators say Faulkner used chat sites to meet ...

Ocala and Marion counties, in Central Florida between Orlando and Gainesville, have a horse population of 75,000.” Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

These days, more than 1,200 horse farms in Ocala/Marion County pamper more than 35,000 of these noble beasts, from sleek thoroughbreds to gentle Clydesdales and flamboyant Gypsy Vanners.

Mike Clark has been a horse showman for over 20 years and enjoyed what he saw on Saturday at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala. “This is a fun show to get your horses out and show them off ...

Many people regard Ocala Florida as the horse capital of the world. Horses are raised there both domestically and for racing purposes. While many people are used to gathering around the TV to ...