FOR INCENTIVISE, THE ONLY WAY TO WIN THE MELBOURNE CUP IS TO MAKE HISTORY Caulfield Cup winner Incentivise will have to make history if he is to win the Melbourne Cup after chief handicapper Greg Carpenter imposed a 1.5kg penalty on him for the race, which should make Melbourne Cup betting offers more interesting. The additional penalty, imposed after his […]
Book Tour Highlights Life of Thoroughbred Pioneer Fred Hooper Award-winning author Bill Heller will be joined by Wanda (Hooper) Quigley for a book tour in Ocala from Oct. 8 through 12 to spotlight the book, “The Extraordinary Life of Fred Hooper.” The book was unveiled at a book signing at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga in August, and […]
2021 Conservation Summit: Conversations about Conservation Presented by Brook Ledge Transportation Join the Conversation on November 23, 2021, at OBS! Horse Farms Forever will hold the Second Annual Conservation Summit: Conversations about Conservation on November 23, 2021, at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Arena from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch will be served from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The […]
That’s A Wrap: 2021 Horse, Human and Nature Conference & EQUUS International Film Festival Close on Hope and Inspiration “This was a love story with a mission,” said Nancy Zeitlin after Unreined, her international (Israel) documentary was named Best of Festival at the conclusion of the 2021 Horse, Human and Nature Conference and EQUUS International Film Festival, presented in Dillon, September 9-11, by […]
A New Breed of Horseman: Top American Polo Player Nic Roldan announced as a Presenter at the Inaugural EQUITANA USA 1 – 3 October, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, USA Leading American Polo Player Nic Roldan (NicRoldan.com) has a passion not only for his sport and the horses in it, but also for working together with the equestrian world as a […]
UF to Open New Veterinary Hospital at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center In an effort to support the owners of equine athletes and other animals visiting Ocala’s new world-class World Equestrian Center, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has embarked on a strategic alliance with the center to provide leading-edge patient care in a new 40,000-square-foot hospital facility located […]
Champion Equestrians are Choosing Clarkson By Emily Randolph Walking into Collecting Gaits Farm in Milton, GA, visitors are sure to immediately notice the stunning horses and the well-kept barn aisles, but a closer look may also reveal a computer open to Clarkson University online. It’s becoming an increasingly familiar sight in barns and equestrian homes across the country […]
Daniel Bluman Wins the 45th Hampton Classic Horse Show Timed by Swiss Watchmaker Longines On September 5th, Longines had the honor of timing the victory of Daniel Bluman, riding Gemma W in the Hampton Classic Grand Prix competition of the 45th Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, New York held from August 29th to September 5th. Daniel received the $300,000 prize […]
WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER – OCALA TO HOST 2022-2024 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS World Equestrian Center – Ocala is pleased to announce that the facility has been chosen as host venue for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) National Championships. The championships are set to take place at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on April […]
