Every new member makes us stronger. We welcome the following new and renewing businesses who have chosen to stand with us.
Owned and founded by one of the most decorated Thoroughbred trainers in the world, Mark Casse. While Mark has found international success, for over 50 years he has called Ocala home. He and his wife Tina own a 135-acre training center in the Ocala Horse Complex and have won nearly every major horse race in three countries including the 2019 Preakness and Belmont. Mark is deeply passionate about preserving the character and culture of Marion County for future generations and hopes to pass his legacy down to his children.
The largest privately-owned John Deere dealership in North America with over 90 locations nationwide. Proudly serves the agriculture, turf, and construction communities. Ag-Pro understands the enormous impact that Ocala’s equine industry has on their business, we thank them for their tremendous support.
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association is a not-for-profit association which represents more than 1,300 Thoroughbred breeders and owners who breed, raise, train and race horses born in the state of Florida. Ocala’s Thoroughbred industry is world-renowned, and draws horsemen with the year-round moderate climate, mineral-rich water and soil, outstanding facilities and strong support industries. More than 75% of Florida’s horse farms are in Ocala/Marion County and the surrounding area.
Cone Distributing is a beverage distributor presently operating in 22 counties in north central Florida, with offices in Ocala and
Tallahassee. Founded in 1985 by Douglas Cone, the company was founded on healthy and mutually profitable relationships by providing the right product, at the right time. Team Cone is committed to seeking the highest standards at every level.
Imagine Thoroughbreds handles the training of young Thoroughbred race prospects, as well as fitting weanlings and yearlings for upcoming sales. Layups and broodmare care are also available.
The City of Ocala provides fiscally responsible services consistent with the community’s current and future expectations. Thank you to City of Ocala Municipal Government and Mayor Guinn for supporting Horse Farms Forever!
Newport Hay is dedicated to providing the highest quality hay and feed products. They strive to offer excellent customer services and competitive prices in order to earn your business.
Western Ivy is your one-stop-shop for all of your farm or business’s promotional needs. Located in the Golden Hills Center, Western Ivy is a staple in Northwest Marion County. We thank Western Ivy for their continued support of Horse Farms Forever.
Netsource Technologies is a full service integrated digital marketing agency with headquarters in Ocala, Florida. With over 25 years of marketing business behind them, they have built successful, awardwinning websites for service, retail, real estate, construction, non-profit businesses, and more from every corner of the country.
Tri-Eagle Sales has been the leading beverage wholesaler in the North and North Central Florida area since 1996. Servicing over 2,000 retail customers in our 14-county territory from two facilities in Tallahassee and Ocala, Tri-Eagle proudly proudly markets, sells, and distributes Anheuser-Busch InBev brands such as Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Goose Island, and Stella Artois.
Over 75 years ago, Seminole Feed® established its position as a trusted company with a stellar reputation. To this day, we work hard to maintain that respect and honor. Seminole Feed®, a family-owned company, strives to provide the “World’s Best Equine Feed”. Seminole feeds are milled in the all-natural, non-medicated Seminole Feed® mill in downtown Ocala, right in the middle of the Horse Capital of the World.
Corporate Membership
Looking for a way to promote your business throughout the equine community? Becoming a Horse Farms Forever Corporate Member gives you access to our members in Ocala/Marion County and beyond. Donating to Horse Farms Forever, a registered 501(c)3 with the IRS, reaches our members, friends, and subscribers though our newsletters, social media, advertising, and events. To find out more information or to join please contact our Director of Community Affairs, Sara Fennessy at sara.fennessy@horsefarmsforever.com .
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So glad to see the fight to preserve our land and farms is still alive and kicking. We can never let our guard down!
Our Equine fund is quite interesting and the companies support the industry!