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Marion County is a major world thoroughbred center with over 1200 horse farms, including about 900 t Highways were named in Ocala after each of these men.
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Horse Capital of the World
The first thoroughbred horse farm in Florida was developed in 1943 by Carl G. Rose, who had come to Florida in 1916 from Indiana to oversee construction of the first asphalt road in the state. When he ran into problems with asphalt, he improvised and experimented with limestone, an abundant resource in the state which he realized supported good pasture for raising strong

horses (limestone nurtures Kentucky's Bluegrass Region, long a center of thoroughbred horse farms). In 1943, Rose bought land along State Highway 200, at $10 per acre, which became Rosemere Farm. The next year one of his horses, Gornil, won at Miami's Tropical Park, becoming the first Florida-raised thoroughbred to win a Florida race. Close on Rose's heels, entrepreneur Bonnie Heath set up his own thoroughbred farm, producing the state's first winner of the Kentucky Derby. Bonnie Heath Farm is now owned and operated by Bonnie Heath III and his wife Kim. Rosemere Farm was sold long ago, the large site redeveloped with retail center Paddock Mall and the College of Central Florida. In 1956, the Ocala-area Thoroughbred industry received a boost when Needles became the first Florida-bred to win the Kentucky Derby. In 1978, Marion County-bred-and-raised Affirmed won the Triple Crown. Today, Marion County is a major world thoroughbred center with over 1200 horse farms, including about 900 thoroughbred farms, totaling some 77,000 acres (310 km2). Ocala is well known as a "horse capital of the world."[8]

Ocala is one of only five cities (four in the USA and one in France) permitted under Chamber of Commerce guidelines to use this title, based on annual revenue produced by the horse industry. 44,000 jobs are sustained by breeding, training, and related support of the equine industry, which generates over $2.2 billion in annual revenue. "Postime Farms" and Ocala serve as host to one of the largest horse shows in the country: H.I.T.S or "Horses in the Sun", a Dressage/Jumper event lasting about two months which generates some 6 to 7 million dollars for local Marion County economy each year. The show features classes for over 100 different breeds, including Tennessee Walker, Paso Fino, Morgan horse, SaddleBred, Draft horse and the American Quarter Horse. Other equine events in the area include cowboy mounted shooting by the Florida Outlaws, as well as endurance rides, barrel races, "extreme" cowboy events, jumper shows, trick shows, parades, draft pulls, rodeo events and more.
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09/28/2023

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03/16/2022

New listing in Anthony! 5 cleared acres with a few beautiful shade trees and 2 story home ready for your personal touch. Just north of Ocala in the quiet farm area of Anthony, this home could easily be used as a rental or winter retreat. Set back off a dirt road, enjoy the peace and quiet of country living. There are 2 mostly fenced pastures that need just a bit of tune up if you want to bring your horses or livestock. The detached garage could possibly be converted into a barn or stalls could be built on. The patio sits up from the house under the beautiful shade tree, positioned to admire the pastures on either side of the property. The house is set up with the living room and kitchen (and half bath and laundry) downstairs and the two bedrooms, full bath and extra closets upstairs. A bit of TLC could really make this a cute situation. Check this one out and bring your best offer!

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Beautiful and very private 132 acre farm located in North Florida. If you are looking for a private retreat or family getaway, this is a must see! Enter the gated community and you will feel like you are home. As you drive up to the gorgeous log home, you can almost smell dinner on the stove! The home is open and bright with double-sided fireplace, loft, and full length screened porches. The pool home is fully screened and has 3 bedrooms, full bath, summer kitchen, huge eating and entertaining area and pool side bar. Additionally there is a pump house with ATV parking area, chicken coop, screened vegetable garden, equipment barn, 3 stall horse barn with large office and separate feed room and riding area. The land is dotted with large oaks and pines and has 3 natural spring ponds. Contact Jane Mabe @ New Millennium Realty 352-817-2130 Or Click the Link for Details: http://www.newmillenniumllc.com/listing/159081017-151110951/166-ne-roe-place-white-springs-fl-32096/

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