Critters & Equine

Multiple races with great prizes and exciting action. For more info, see selp.marionfl.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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

FEI CSI3* competitions through July 9. Food and drink options onsite; some events have a parking fee. See worldequestriancenter.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

FEI CSI3* competitions through July 9. Food and drink options onsite; some events have a parking fee. See worldequestriancenter.com for more info.

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 week’s talk is focused on turtles and tortoises. Free to attend. For more info, ocalafl.org

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 […]

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. […]

FEI CSI3* competitions go through July 9. Food and drink options onsite; some events have a parking fee. See worldequestriancenter.com 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. […]

Open pleasure classes for horses and riders. See flhorsepark.com for more info.

Weekly topics vary and often cover turtles, tortoises, snakes, bears, bats, owls and more. Free to attend. For more info, ocalafl.gov/recpark

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. […]

Novice, youth, pro and amateur classes. Free to attend and free parking. See allstarreiningstakes.com/all-star-show for more info and schedule.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Tickets […]

Three-day eventing competition. Check out flhorsepark.com for more info.

If you’re considering volunteering or adopting a pet, new teammates are welcome to find out more about animal services. Pets will be available for adoption. For more info, animalservices.marionfl.org

This week’s topic is bugs and spiders. Free to attend. For more info, ocalafl.org/recpark

The elegance of dressage is on display with this summer show with all classes for this show. Food and drink options onsite; some events have a parking fee. See worldequestriancenter.com […]