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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.

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.
  • 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 – Polo Matches, Men's and Women's Polo Teams, Polo Lessons. Check Ocala Polo Club website for dates.
  • 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: