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

Written on March 29, 2012 by Susie Blackmon in Horse Events

“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

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

Written on March 26, 2012 by Susie Blackmon in Horse Events, Local Photos

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.”