World-class dressage competitions including FEI, USEF and USDF classes. Classes include pony rider, children’s team, grand prix, intermediate and preliminary. For more info, worldequestriancenter.com
Help Marion County Animal Shelter dogs get out and about. Park entry is $2. Recurs monthly on the fourth Sunday. For more info, animalservices.manrionfl.org
Pet parades, costume contests, agility courses, animal encounters, education sessions, vendor booths and more. General admission is $10; $9 for seniors and free ages 12 and younger. For more info, jpatterson@bmg1.com or worldequestriancenter.com
Free to the public. Tailgate right next to the polo field and enjoy a unique evening out, Saturdays through September. Check out ocalapolo.com for more info.
Teams of horses and rider compete in choreographed patterns, sometimes at top speed. Teams are judged on execution, spacing, timing, alignment, originality, coordination, difficulty, speed, horsemanship, music and crowd appeal. The competition takes place under the covered arena; food and drink options are onsite. Check out flhorsepark.com for more info.
Join park staff for this educational presentation and hike at the fort. This month’s talks are focused on bears (June 7); snakes (June 14); frogs and toads (June 21) and turtles and tortoises (June 28). Free to attend, this is a great way to learn about these native animals and their distinct habitats in Ocala. […]
Maricamp Animal Hospital sponsors this doggone good time with music, a dog pool, doggy sprinklers and free treats for pets. Services by techs from the hospital, vendors, pet adoption options, a photo booth, a chosen animal charity donation and a "Let's Get Tricky With It" competition. See maricampanimalhospital.com or facebook.com/MaricampAH for more info.
Check out the last leg of the Triple Crown races with special cocktails from the bar along with food options available for purchase. The Jumbotron will show the race outside on the patio at the Yellow Pony Pub. See worldequestriancenter.com for more info.
Free to the public. Tailgate right next to the polo field and enjoy a unique evening out, Saturdays through September. Check out ocalapolo.com for more info.
Join park staff for this educational presentation and hike at the fort. This month’s talks are focused on bears (June 7); snakes (June 14); frogs and toads (June 21) and turtles and tortoises (June 28). Free to attend, this is a great way to learn about these native animals and their distinct habitats in Ocala. […]
Free to the public. Tailgate right next to the polo field and enjoy a unique evening out, Saturdays through September. Check out ocalapolo.com for more info.
Join park staff for this educational presentation and hike at the fort. This month’s talks are focused on bears (June 7); snakes (June 14); frogs and toads (June 21) and turtles and tortoises (June 28). Free to attend, this is a great way to learn about these native animals and their distinct habitats in Ocala. […]
Maricamp Animal Hospital sponsors this doggone good time with music, a dog pool, doggy sprinklers and free treats for pets. Services by techs from the hospital, vendors, pet adoption options, a photo booth, a chosen animal charity donation and a "Let's Get Tricky With It" competition. See maricampanimalhospital.com or facebook.com/MaricampAH for more info.
Free to the public. Tailgate right next to the polo field and enjoy a unique evening out, Saturdays through September. Check out ocalapolo.com for more info.
Help adoptable Marion County Animal Shelter dogs get some exercise. Park entry fee is $2. Recurs monthly on the fourth Sunday. For more info, animalservices.marionfl.org
Classes include ranchmanship, showmanship, youth and junior, ranch roping, herd work and ranch butting. Free to attend. See americanranchhorse.net/WorldChampionshipShow.asp for more info and schedule.
This horse and cattle rodeo features traditional contests like ranch broncs, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping and barrel racing. A VIP NFR Watch Party is available on Friday and Saturday nights. For more info, see selp.marionfl.org
Free to the public. Tailgate right next to the polo field and enjoy a unique evening out, Saturdays through September. Check out ocalapolo.com for more info.
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