Ocala, Florida -- Horse Capitol of the World!!

Ocala, Florida, a town in Marion County is the central location for horse farms! There are over 1,200 horse farms in this small area with over 600 thoroughbred farms. The land in the area is similar to Kentucky Blue Grass! Ocala is also on the Western leg of the Dixie Highway. It has become famous because it is producing world class competitors, including 1956' Kentucky Derby winner, Needles, and the 1978 triple crown winner, Affirmed. The U.S. Department of Agriculture calls Ocala the "Horse Capitol of the World!" Violet's daddy, Groomstick, lived there right before he was sent to New Mexico, and it's the region where my darling Violet was bred and born! In fact, Violet's papers came through the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company! Ocala has many of the best horses on earth! And it has some of the best world class equestrian facilities on earth. You can read more about Violet's home at the following links:

http://www.ocalaequestriancomplex.com/

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http://www.flhorsepark.com/

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocala,_Florida

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http://brickcity.com/ocala_horse_industry.php

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http://funandsun.com/1tocf/amusf/horsetail.html

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http://www.horsesdaily.com/news/eventing/2006/ocalaht2/index.html