Equestrian

Brave the Blaze - Horse Owner Disaster Preparedness & Firefighter Appreciation Day

Brave the Blaze - Horse Owner Disaster Preparedness & Firefighter Appreciation Day is a equestrian event taking place on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Ocala Polo Club at Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Florida. Tickets start at Free educational event; polo tailgate reservations available. Organized by Ocala Polo Club.

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Date & Time

Sunday, March 22, 2026

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Location

Ocala Polo Club at Florida Horse Park

1817 NW 75th St
Ocala, FL 34475

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Admission

Free educational event; polo tailgate reservations available

Organized By

Ocala Polo Club

About This Event

A special event partnering with University of Florida's Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service and the Marion County Firefighters Benevolence Fund. The morning session (11am-12:30pm) offers a FREE educational event geared to prepare horse owners for emergencies, with veterinarians, firefighters, and first responders discussing equine emergency response and disaster preparedness. Learn about rescue tools and emergency preparedness, then stay for the Firefighter Appreciation polo match at 1pm. Perfect for horse owners and barn managers in the Horse Capital of the World.

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