Critters & Equine

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 […]

Gates open 5:30 pm; event at 7:30pm - Classic rodeo events include team roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel racing and bronc riding. Concessions are available onsite. This is a fundraiser […]

A hands-on training and educational seminar for you and your dog from a trainer with a security background. Tickets are $150 for audit privileges to watch, and $300 for working […]

Times vary, see website - Morgans and Saddlebred horses are distinctly American breeds, and were bred to offer easy gaits meant for long days in the saddle and fast trotting. Free […]

These two events offer a variety of spectating choices. Food and drink vendors onsite. For more info, flhorsepark.com

Shows of precision and partnership between horse and rider are on display in these dressage classes. The horse park has vendors and food options onsite. See flhorsepark.com for more information.

Put your ranger hat on and join park staff for this educational presentation and weekly hike at an area park. Free to attend for all, this is a great way […]

After a hiatus due to COVID-19, this world-famous yard sale features all things equine, with saddles, bridles, riding attire, boots, horse equipment, grooming supplies, horse clothes and more. Door prizes […]

The park hosts this benefit show to help Chad Smith, who was injured in a bull riding accident nine years ago. The rodeo includes bull riding, a corn hole tournament, […]

The Ocala Farmers Market and the Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala host this annual doggone good time. It’s a doggy expo with vendors, charities, food trucks, a dog costume contest […]

The spectacular horses of the Iberian Peninsula include Lusitanos, Andalusians and more, and among the presentations will be riding classes and dressage performances. The event is free and open to […]

This championship show features Tennessee Walkers, Paso Finos, Rocky Mountain Horses and other gaited breeds. Classes for youth, junior riders, pleasure, barefoot and contest classes like the Egg and Spoon […]

Put your ranger hat on and join park staff for this educational presentation and weekly hike at an area park. Free to attend for all, this is a great way […]

The Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC) will conduct training for how to respond to save animals and operate temporary emergency shelters during disasters. The training is open to […]

Put your ranger hat on and join park staff for this educational presentation and weekly hike at an area park. Free to attend for all, this is a great way […]

This Friday fun match and weekend dog show highlights the sight hound breeds including whippets, greyhounds and other racers. Classes include straight races and lure courses. Visit whippetnationals.com for more […]

Put your ranger hat on and join park staff for this educational presentation and weekly hike at an area park. Free to attend for all, this is a great way […]