Ideally situated on 500 acres in the heart of Central Florida, this year-round, world class facility is fast becoming the centerpiece of Florida’s equestrian lifestyle community. The Park offers international caliber competition courses and an exciting schedule of world class events drawing top competitors from every horse sport discipline, locally and globally.
Marion County - most horses per capita in the United States.
Link to Horse Park for all events.

Ocala Stud consists of 3 farms totaling 500 acres in the Ocala/Marion County area.  The main farm and office,  located on Shady Road south of SR 200 in Ocala, boasts a state-of-the-art 5/8 mile training track complete with six stall starting gate. Tours by appointment. 352-237-2171

Located 30 minutes NW of the Inn in beautiful SW Marion County.

When the ranch first opened in 1987 there were 9500 registered Paso Finos in the nation. As of September 2004 there were almost 55,000. The Paso Fino (fine gait in Spanish) is truly the most unique horse because of its temperament, gait and beauty. Their gait makes the ride much more enjoyable. 65,000 people are hosted annually by The Ranch.

Farm tours Tues-Sat 10-2$7.50 + Tax.

Horseback Riding $30pp

45 min NW of Inn

Situated next to the Ocala National Forest JNB has direct access to the more than 100 miles of horse trails in the Forest. Choose from a  one or two hour ride beginning at 9:00 or 11:00. Walk, gait & canter during your ride and enjoy water features, elevation changes and the serenity of the Forest. Visit their website or call 800-731-4756 for more information.

10 miles east of Inn.

Shamrock Thistle & Crown Bed & Breakfast
12971 SE Hwy 42, P.O. Box 624,
Weirsdale, FL 32195
Reservations/Inquiries 800-4Blarney (425-2763)
All Others 352-821-1887
www.shamrockbb.com  inquiries@shamrockbb.com

Come and experience the elegance of the Florida Carriage Museum & Resort the way it was meant to be seen... from a carriage. Take a carriage ride and enjoy a narrated tour of the beautiful 400 acre park. 
Reservations and more information call 866-500-2237.
$60 + tax for maximum of four people.

Home to the world's largest horse breed the farm encompasses 200 beautifully manicured acres in the heart of Marion County, "Horse Capital of the World."  This is one of the largest English Shire farms in the world. Although the Shire is the most popular heavy horse in England there are still less than 4,000 Shires in the world. They are becoming a near extinct breed of horse. A visit will consist of viewing and interacting with approximately 45 English Shire stallions, geldings, mares and foals.

Tours  Monday thru Saturday  1:00 - 3:30 pm. $20 pp.  Minimum 20 persons must be signed up. Call 352-873-3005 for reservations.