Ocala, Horses, Horse Business.

Go Bode Go: A Derby Tale

Susie Blackmon — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:08:56 +0000

Experience the preparation and anticipation, along with the exciting highs and humbling lows, that only the Kentucky Derby can provide in this behind-the-sce…

See on www.youtube.com

A Favorite Photo from Day 2 of the OBS April Sale of 2YO’s (Ocala).

Susie Blackmon — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:40:31 +0000

“Hey, what barn are you moving to?”

Western Horseman Magazine – Old is New Again

Susie Blackmon — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:35:32 +0000

“Brainard and Beth Halcomy are using classic dressage movements to create a better Western horse and educate a better Western rider.”

Read more.

Via westernhorseman.com

Trailer: Union Rags: An American Love Story | TrackPackPA

Susie Blackmon — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:16:05 +0000

Via www.trackpackpa.com

Ocala’s Ciaran Dunne consigns another sales-topping 2-year-old

Susie Blackmon — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:15:00 +0000

“Ocala-based consignor Ciaran Dunne is shown in this April 27, 2010 photo. Dunne sold a colt for $700,000 to top the Keeneland April 2-year-old sale on Monday. Dunne also sold a colt for $1.3 million at the South Florida Fasig Tipton sale recently.” (Jacqui Janetzko/Star Banner)

Via fhiers.blogs.ocala.com

Padua Stables, One of The World’s Most Impressive Equestrian Estates, to Sell at Auction

Susie Blackmon — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:49:05 +0000

Press Release.

Listing website.

Via www.marketwatch.com

Three horses from Marion County-based consignors sell for at least $1mil at Fasig-Tipton Sale

Susie Blackmon — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:51:57 +0000

“Three horses, all from Marion County-based consignors, sold for at least $1 million at Monday’s Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old thoroughbred sale in South Florida.

And while the consignors’ names are now familiar within the industry, most started as small operations trying to find a foothold in the sometimes unforgiving business.” Continued here.
Via www.ocala.com

Want to See First Dude at Ocala’s Double Diamond Thoroughbred Farm? (ocalalicious.com)
Ocala’s Thoroughbred Horse Farms Continue to Produce Winners (horsealicious.com)

Beautiful Horses and Carriages at Live Oak International 2012 in Ocala.

Susie Blackmon — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:21:19 +0000

Sunday was a spectacular day at Charlotte Weber’s Live Oak ‘West Ocala’ property, host of the Live Oak International 2012 competition. The property also comprises a well known Thoroughbred horse racing industry leader, Live Oak Stud.

LIVE OAK STUD, a perennial industry leader, has been in operation as a full-service facility for more than 40 years.

Our expertise in the Thoroughbred industry can be seen in every facet of our farm, from broodmare care all the way to the training track.

Live Oak Stud is also home to Chester Weber, “whose name has become synonymous with Four-in-Hand driving throughout the world.”