Equestrian

Love of the Horse

Love of the Horse is a equestrian event taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Florida. Tickets start at General Admission: Free-$5; Tailgate: $30-$60. Organized by Ocala Polo Club.

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Date & Time

Sunday, March 15, 2026

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Location

Florida Horse Park

1817 NW 75th St
Ocala, FL 34475

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Admission

General Admission: Free-$5; Tailgate: $30-$60

Organized By

Ocala Polo Club

About This Event

A full day celebrating equine enthusiasts at Florida Horse Park. The morning begins with a 5K run at 8am, followed by an educational presentation at noon from Dr. Chelsa Folmar, Internal Medicine specialist at Equine Medical Center of Ocala. Vendors compete for best tailgate with proceeds supporting the Foundation for the Horse. The event includes polo competition at 1pm, halftime divot stomp, and season-end awards ceremony. A perfect celebration of the Horse Capital of the World.

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