Florida Horse Park – Ocala
Florida Horse Park Address
11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480
Phone: (352) 307-6699
Located in the heart of Central Florida, the Florida Horse Park is a 500-acre state-operated facility hosting world-class equestrian, agricultural, and cultural events. Florida Horse Park is sometimes referred to as Ocala Horse Park.
About Florida Horse Park
The park is a destination for horse enthusiasts and visitors alike, offering competitions in dressage, show jumping, western dressage, cutting horse, polo, AQHA, and eventing. Florida Horse Park Event Calendar
Florida Horse Park Facilities and Amenities
- 320 permanent stables plus temporary stables for larger events.
- 212' x 350' covered arena with clay and sand footing.
- Four FEI-level dressage arenas hosting rated shows.
- Cross-country area with 100+ jumps and FEI-qualified show jumping sets.
- RV and tent camping, clubhouse, pavilion, trails, and obstacle courses.
Food and Drink at Florida Horse Park
- Food Vendors & Food Trucks: Florida Horse Park has on‑site food vendors and food trucks during scheduled horse shows, competitions, and major public events.
- Event-Based Dining: Food options are brought in specifically for events (horse trials, festivals, competitions) rather than operating as permanent daily restaurants.
- Variety of Options: Depending on event size, offerings may include local food trucks with meals and snacks, plus concession stands with quick drinks and refreshments.
- Drinks: Vendors provide soda, bottled water, and other non‑alcoholic beverages.
- Human Water: Hydration stations are available during major events, but bringing insulated bottles or cooler jugs with ice water is strongly recommended for full‑day visits.
- Animal Water: Numerous hose spigots and wash racks and their policy regarding alcoholic beverages.
Annual Events and Competitions
Visit organization's website for event dates.
- Grandview Invitational – International carriage driving event featuring draft horses.
- Run For the Ribbons – Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo featuring competitions in seven disciplines: Show Hunter, Show Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Polo, Working Ranch, and Freestyle.
- WDAFL Annual Western Dressage – Western Dressage Association of Florida transforms the Florida Horse Park in Ocala into a Mardi Gras celebration of horses, harmony, and horsemanship!
- Florida Horse Park CDE – The first event of the season’s Florida Carriage Driving Triple Crown, for both Combined Driving (CDE) and Combined Test (CT).
- International Festival of Eventing – Prestigious equestrian triathlon. Held at the Florida Horse Park in April, along with other USEA recognized horse trials that may include the "three-day event" format.
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Ocala Eventing Series – USEA events competition. Dressage, cross-country, and show jumping combined.
- Winter Classic I
- Winter Classic II
- Ocala Summer I + Area III Championships
- Ocala Summer H.T. II
- Ocala Fall Horse Trials
- The Classic Company – Produces Hunter Jumper Shows in the Southeast including several at FHP.
Florida Horse Park Partner Organizations
Visit the organizations website for event dates.
- Partners of the Park (POP) – Hosts eventing shows and schooling at the Park throughout the year.
- Florida Cutting Horse Association – Host cutting horse shows throughout the year.
- STRIDE Dressage Club – Five schooling shows plus clinics and workshops during the year.
- Sunshine Region Pony Club – Youth programs in dressage, show jumping, and eventing.
- We Are Combined Driving – Carriage driving competitions and clinics.
- Marion Saddle Club (MSC) – Holds six hunter/jumper shows at Florida Horse Park during the year. Marion Saddle Club has held over 66 years of horse shows in Ocala.
- Florida Whips – The Florida Whips is a statewide, not-for-profit equine driving association dedicated to the fun, sport, and tradition of carriage driving.
- Ocala Polo Club – The Ocala Polo Club holds weekend Polo Matches for Men's and Women's Polo Teams as well as offering polo lessons for beginners. Check Ocala Polo Club website for dates. Sunday afternoon polo matches are an Ocala tradition during the winter season. In the warmer summer months the matches move to Saturday evenings.
- FL Quarter Horse – Holds fifteen of its own AQHA recognized Quarter Horse shows, and sanctions some forty more within the state.
Hotels & Lodging Near Florida Horse Park
Conveniently located near I-75 and State Rd 40, visitors can choose from: