The legacy of Ocala Stud
The oldest active Florida thoroughbred operation turns 70.
Horse racing proposal filed in Senate
Ocala-based FTBOA is in opposition to such “decoupling” bills.
EQUINE NEWS
OBS grads up for Eclipse Awards, partnership agreement announced
Bruce’s top picks
The “Gazette’s” staff photographer, Bruce Ackerman, shares some powerful photos from 2025.
SOCIAL SCENE
FTBOA Mardi Gras Holiday Open House
Noted horseman dies at 81
Thoroughbred breeder Paul Bulmahn was the owner of Gold Mark Farm in Ocala.
Horse Farms Forever Conservation Summit At OBS
Keynote speaker Temple Grandin talked about getting into horses' heads; the Acorn Award was presented to the Drake family.
Grooming for success
Robert Fick got a second chance through a juvenile justice program that pairs young men with retired thoroughbred racehorses.
Historic display
‘The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers’ will be on exhibit in Ocala through Oct. 31.
And then there were none
Maritime Traveler, the last living horse by the legendary 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, died at the age of 35 on July 27 at Ocala-based Bridlewood Farm.
SOCIAL SCENE: FTBOA Tropical Gala
The annual Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association event celebrated equine industry successes.
Foundation honors the life of retired racer Forbidden Apple
The 30-year-old thoroughbred was part of Lowell Correctional Institution’s Second Chances Program until he died peacefully in Marion County.
Equine excellence
Marion County-based Bridlewood Farm graduates dominate Triple Crown races.
Reading With Horses kicks off
The Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses program is taking place at the Marion Theatre.
