Knock – Knock… Who’s there? It’s the Trojan Horse.
WEC Polo Field and Facilities approved by the County. Is it a Trojan horse?
The site plan for the WEC Polo Field and Facilities was approved at the June 22nd Development Review Committee meeting. At first glance, this may look like a victory for the equestrian community – a shiny new polo field riding in to save the day – but much like the legendary Trojan horse, what appears on the outside isn’t the whole story.
While a polo field is planned today, the long-term plan is for soccer fields and other multi-uses.
David Tillman of Tillman and Associates Engineering, the Applicant for Golden Ocala Equestrian Land on the WEC Polo Field and Facilities Waiver Request, confirmed during his public testimony at the Development Review Committee Hearing held on June 22, 2026, that the equestrian-related polo fields were destined to be non-equestrian soccer fields;
Being a “Trojan horse” means appearing harmless, beneficial, or legitimate to gain someone’s trust or access to a secure area, only to unleash harm or subvert them from within. It is a metaphor rooted in the ancient Greek myth of the Trojan War. [Wikipedia]
“Do we plan on using them for soccer if the future PUD gets approved? Absolutely, we will, no question about it . There will be multi-use fields that will get multi-use for a multitude of uses.”
Be sure to watch the whole video below for his full comments.
The “equestrian use” of polo fields sounds interesting, but the real plan is to use the polo fields for soccer and other multi-uses once the Charlotte Weber litigation, which Mr. Tillman described as “unfounded” is resolved.
The 2020 PUD
With this site plan approval, Golden Ocala can begin construction under the previously approved 2020 Planned Unit Development (PUD). The March 2026 PUD for the Sports Complex is on hold due to the lawsuit.
Due to the restrictions in the 2020 PUD, the use is restricted to polo or a Cross Country course – at least until the courts have their say.
Always Alert
The Horse Farms Forever watchdogs are actively monitoring this waiver request and we will keep our members updated!
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