Ocala Stud
A Thoroughbred farm in Ocala that has sold its two-year-olds since 1958, spread across three farms totaling 500 acres.
Contact Information
Farm Address
4400 SW 27th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
Mail: P.O. Box 818, Ocala, FL 34478
Phone
(352) 237-2171Hours (Google Maps)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Website
ocalastud.comAbout Ocala Stud
Ocala Stud is a Thoroughbred stallion and breeding farm in Ocala. According to the farm, it consists of three farms totaling 500 acres in the Ocala/Marion County area. The main farm and office are on Shady Road south of State Road 200, and Google Maps lists the farm at 4400 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471.
The farm sold its first crop of two-year-olds in 1958. Since then, it has sold its entire juvenile crop each year, either at the Ocala Breeders' Sales two-year-olds in training sales or privately off the farm. Ocala Stud states that it never races and never holds back promising juveniles.
The main farm has a five-eighths-mile training track with a six-stall starting gate. Tours are welcome by appointment, and inquiries go to J. Michael O'Farrell, Jr. at (352) 237-2171.
155+ Stakes Winners
The farm says it has bred and sold more than 155 stakes winners, including a Horse of the Year and four divisional champions.
Grade 1 Winners
At least 12 Group or Grade 1 winners, led by Eclipse and Breeders' Cup champion Musical Romance and Wood Memorial winner Bellamy Road.
Stallions
Home to Florida foundation sire Rough'n Tumble in the 1950s and 1960s; the farm says it has stood Florida's champion sire nine times since 2000.
Current Stallion Roster
- Adios Charlie
- Awesome Slew
- Colonel Liam
- Kantharos
- Khozan
- Rated by Merit
- Roadster
- Win Win Win
From the stallion roster on ocalastud.com, October 2026. Fees and availability are listed on the farm's website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ocala Stud?
Google Maps lists Ocala Stud at 4400 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471. The farm describes its main farm and office as on Shady Road, south of State Road 200. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 818, Ocala, FL 34478.
Can you tour Ocala Stud?
Yes. Ocala Stud states that tours are welcome by appointment. Call (352) 237-2171 to arrange a visit to the working farm.
How big is Ocala Stud?
According to the farm, Ocala Stud consists of three farms totaling 500 acres in the Ocala/Marion County area. The main farm has a five-eighths-mile training track with a six-stall starting gate.
How long has Ocala Stud been selling horses?
Ocala Stud says it sold its first crop of two-year-olds in 1958. It sells its entire juvenile crop each year, either at the Ocala Breeders' Sales two-year-olds in training sales or privately off the farm, and it never races.
What is Ocala Stud known for?
The farm states it has bred and sold more than 155 stakes winners, including a Horse of the Year and four divisional champions, and at least 12 Grade 1 or Group 1 winners led by Musical Romance and Bellamy Road. It was home to Florida foundation sire Rough'n Tumble in the 1950s and 1960s.
What are the office hours?
Google Maps lists Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM, Saturday 8 AM to noon, and closed Sunday.
More Ocala Horse Country
Address, phone and hours verified October 20, 2026 against Google Maps; farm history, facilities and stallions from ocalastud.com. Ocala Stud is an independently operated working farm. See our editorial guidelines.