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.
Ranch horses show off their skills in a variety of classes like ranchmanship, showmanship, youth and junior, ranch roping, herd work and ranch cutting. Free to attend and free parking. See americanranchhorse.net/WorldChampionshipShow.asp for more info.
Dogs of all breeds will be shown. Featured classes include owner handler, junior handler and more. Free and open to the public for viewing; competing dogs must be officially entered. WEC has onsite food and beverage options. 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.
This month’s talks are focused on frogs and toads (July 12); bugs and spiders (July 19); and turtles and tortoises (July 26). Free to attend. For more info, ocalafl.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.
The versatility and power of the American Quarter Horse is highlighted in this summer show with English, Western, youth, amateur, reining and trail classes offered. Food and drink vendors onsite. Check out fqha.net 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.
This special showing of the movie includes the Marion County Animal Services team with pets available for adoption at the theater. Tickets are $5. See reillyartscenter.com for more info.
Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Highway 484 (10:30am); Sankofa Public Library, 1821 NW 21st Ave., Ocala (3pm) - The trained therapy horses will be at Belleview in the morning and northwest Ocala in the afternoon. Free to attend. See library.marionfl.org for more info.
Times vary, see website - Created by a Kazakhstan family with a history in show business, the performances and costumes were inspired by the Genghis Khan era and Russian cavalry. The show features horses, two camels, a Poodle act and daredevil performances. Tickets are $10 for children, $25 for adults. See theridersofthewind.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.
This International Dog Sports event will have multiple jump opportunities. Free for spectators. $20 in advance and $25 day of to register a canine to participate. For more info, check out ocaladogranch.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.
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