Leading the Herd: Thank You to Our 2025 Conservation Summit Title Sponsors
Each November, the Horse Farms Forever Conservation Summit brings the community together for important Conversations about Conservation. This year’s event, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin, is shaping up to be our most meaningful yet—and it would not be possible without two extraordinary partners at the helm.
Brook Ledge Horse Transportation: Six Years Strong
For the sixth consecutive year, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation continues to lead the herd as our Title Sponsor. Their unmistakable blue-and-white vans are more than just a symbol of world-class equine transport—they represent a company that deeply understands and cherishes the land our horses call home.
Brook Ledge’s long-standing commitment to the Conservation Summit mirrors their dedication to the welfare of horses and the preservation of the open spaces that sustain them. Year after year, they show up—not for recognition, but because they believe that protecting Marion County’s Farmland Preservation Area is vital to the future of equestrian sport and the community that supports it.
When you see those Brook Ledge vans rolling down the highway, think of the miles they’ve traveled to ensure horses arrive safely—and the miles they’ve helped us cover in keeping Marion County’s farmland protected forever.
AdventHealth Ocala: Compassion in Action
We are also profoundly grateful to AdventHealth Ocala, returning as a Title Sponsor for the second year in a row. Their presence at the forefront of this initiative highlights the essential connection between a healthy environment and a healthy community.
AdventHealth’s dedication extends far beyond the hospital walls. Through programs such as the Harnessing Health: Equine Worker Health Initiative and the Care 360° Program, they have invested directly in the people who make Marion County’s equine industry thrive. Their leadership reminds us that conservation is not only about protecting land—it’s about sustaining lives, livelihoods, and the shared values that bind our community together.
Together, for Forever
Partnerships like these are the heart of Horse Farms Forever. They remind us that real progress happens when business leaders, health professionals, and horsemen unite around a common cause: preserving the landscape that makes Marion County the Horse Capital of the World®.
To Brook Ledge Horse Transportation, AdventHealth Ocala, and ALL of our sponsors—thank you for believing in this mission, for setting the pace, and for helping ensure that our open spaces and beautiful places remain forever protected.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the 2025 Conservation Summit.
Temple is a professor, best-selling author, and an international speaker. She is a Distinguished Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and her research on animal behavior, livestock handling and autism has improved the lives of animals and people on a worldwide basis. The facilities she has designed for handling livestock are used by many companies around the world. She has also been instrumental in implementing animal welfare auditing programs that are used by McDonalds, Wendy’s, Whole Foods, and other corporations. Temple has appeared on numerous TV shows such as 20/20 and Prime Time.