New & Renewing Members in the Dog Days of Summer

New & Renewing Members in the Dog Days of Summer

by | Jul 17, 2020 | News

Every new member makes us stronger. We welcome the following new and renewing individuals and businesses who support open spaces and beautiful places.

Renewing Founders

Linda Bammann & Paul Terzani

Founders, 2018-2020

 

 

Laura Pollin
Lauren Kay

Founder, 2018 & 2020

 

Corporate Members

Niall Brennan Farm Horse Farms Forever Ocala Marion County
Niall Brennan Stables

Renewing Charter 2018 & 2020

Success is no accident was chosen as Niall Brennan’s motto because it embodies his philosophy of life. Sometimes people are lucky in the horse business but success generally comes from: hard work, attention to detail, integrity, leaving nothing to chance, and striving to fine tune the quality services of our program.

Coast to Coast Trailer Sales

New Patron

At Coast to Coast Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc. customer satisfaction is our #1 one priority. We offer a wide variety of New Horse Trailers & Used Horse Trailers with numerous standard models and hundreds of custom build applications including horse, living quarters, stock, race car, open car, and cargo trailers.

Belleview Heating & Air

New Partner

Established in 1971, Belleview Heating & Air Inc. was founded by Dwight Fowler to provide customers with quality HVAC services. Today, we continue that tradition through the leadership of Dwight’s family, Sherry, Darren, Lee and Dawn. Being a family owned and operated business in America is a blessing, and being able to serve our friends and neighbors with their heating and cooling needs is a pleasure.With a team of certified and fully trained technicians, we have become one of the area’s most trusted HVAC companies.

Craig Curry for County Commission

New Partner

Craig Curry hails from one of Marion County’s pioneer families. As a lifelong resident, vigilant public servant, respected business owner and dedicated community leader, Craig has had a significant and personal impact on the quality of life in our communities.

 

Sellstate Next Generation Realty

New Partner

Sellstate is a one-stop real estate website for all your home buying and selling needs in Ocala, FL, run by a professional real estate agent who will help make your search for a new home an enjoyable experience. Check out the website for local neighborhood and school details, mortgage information, interactive maps,listings of properties of homes for sale, plus many more features.

Individual Members

Leader

Peter & Diane Halpin, Renewing 2018 & 2020

Partner

Kayle Martin – New
John & Nancy Nolan – New

Friend

All New!
Barbara Fitos
Tom Kay
Leann Manley
David Moore

Large or small, thanks to all!

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 learn more or to join please contact our Director of Community Affairs,
Sara Fennessy 

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Always Watching

We work hard to keep you informed, and to represent our members' interests in preserving our horse farms, farmland and the unique character and culture of Marion County's 193,000 acre Farmland Preservation Area.

Join the herd. Every voice matters.

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Renewing Founders Explain The Relevance of HFF in These Times

Renewing Founders Explain The Relevance of HFF in These Times

by | Jul 10, 2020 | News

In Horse Farms Forever’s short history, we have been faithfully supported by a core group of Founders. This week, the following Founders chose once again to affirm their commitment to our mission. Here, they share why, in these times, the need for a watchdog organization is even more relevant than it was during the toll road threat of 2018.

Scroll through to read their words…and join us in thanking them!

Tom & Amy Grabe, Canine Chronicle

Founders 2018-2020

“Over the past 20+ years, we have seen Ocala and Marion County change significantly. The city has grown and development in the county has grown along with it. During this time, the Farm Preservation Area has served as a magnet that drew many of our new residents to Marion County. We must protect this unique blend of open spaces and beautiful places for generations to come. It defines Marion County as the Horse Capital of the World.”

Rob Desino, Ocala Horse Properties

Founder 2018-2020

“Thank goodness that Horse Farms Forever is there for us advocating for the protection of horse farms and the Farmland Preservation Area in Ocala. Turning the Farmland Preservation Area into another mass of concrete strip plazas is not necessary and certainly not desirable.”

 

Paul & Ann Kaplan, Southwind Farm

Founders 2018-2020

“I am so grateful Horse Farms Forever has created a firewall between urban sprawl and the preservation of horse farms in Marion County.
Without horse farms, there are no horses!”

Charlotte Weber, Live Oak Stud

Founder 2018-2020

“The creation of the Farmland Preservation Area was instrumental in preserving our equine industry. Horse Farms Forever is instrumental in this endeavor and I greatly support their vision, community involvement, and goals.”

Mary Jane Hunt, Horsefeathers!

Founder 2018-2020

“Developers are knocking loudly on the doors of government seeking exemptions to violate the Farmland Preservation Area. We have seen two just in the first half of 2020. The developers want to pave it; we want to save it! “

Bernard Little, Misty Lane Cattle Company

Founder 2018-2020

“There’s an old saying, “If you don’t have a seat at the table, then you are on the menu.”  For far too long, the Farmland Preservation Area has been on the menu. Horse Farms Forever now has a seat at the table advocating for the protection of horse farms and the Farmland Protection Area.  Our strength comes through our members.  Please join!”

Kurt & Janet Geisselman, Naked Horse Farm

Charter Members 2019-2020

“We are very disturbed and concerned by the continuing pressure to develop this area. We believe the FPA boundary should be etched in stone. Once it is erased, it can never be replaced.”

Always Watching

We work hard to keep you informed, and to represent our members' interests in preserving our horse farms, farmland and the unique character and culture of Marion County's 193,000 acre Farmland Preservation Area.

Join the herd. Every voice matters.

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Sidelines Magazine Features HFF’s Busy Byerly

by | Jul 9, 2020 | News, Plan, Uncategorized

Horse Farms Forever is proud to have been featured in the July 2020 issue of Sidelines Magazine.

In the Sidelines article, you will learn more about our new Director of Conservation Strategies, Busy Shires Byerly and why she is uniquely qualified to help Horse Farms Forever as we begin helping farm owners explore their options for conservation of their property. There are over 1,200 horse farms in Marion County. Preserving those farms not only ensures that the character and culture of this special place remains, it protects a thriving horse industry, which contributes over $2.6 billion to the economy and employs over 20,000. As we launch into this important phase of Horse Farms Forever’s history, we are thrilled to have Busy’s passion and expertise to bring to bear on this monumental challenge.

Always Watching

We work hard to keep you informed, and to represent our members’ interests in preserving our horse farms, farmland and the unique character and culture of Marion County.

Join the herd. Every voice matters.

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Behind the Gate: Team Cone

by | Jul 1, 2020 | News, Uncategorized, Videos

Our First Non-Equine Founder Explains Why Supporting HFF is Good Business

When you crack open a cold one at your 4th of July barbeque, offer a toast to Cone Distributing. They employ 320 in Ocala and serve 22 counties in Florida with a vast array of beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

In this edition of Behind the Gate, Horse Capital TV visits with president/CEO Doug Cone, who makes a convincing case for Horse Farms Forever’s role in managing growth and protecting Marion County’s global brand.

Always Watching

We work hard to keep you informed, and to represent our members' interests in preserving our horse farms, farmland and the unique character and culture of Marion County's 193,000 acre Farmland Preservation Area.

Join the herd. Every voice matters.

Join Today!
Join or Donate Now
Horse Farms Forever Welcomes New Member Businesses

Horse Farms Forever Welcomes New Member Businesses

by | Jun 24, 2020 | News

Every new member makes us stronger. We welcome the following new and renewing businesses who have chosen to stand with us.

Agricon Equipment Kubota Superstore

Leader

The one and only Kubota superstore! If you are looking for innovative, quality-driven agriculture or construction equipment PLUS an exceptional sales experience- look no further!

Cloverly Farm

Charter

Owned and operated by the Stroh family, Cloverly Farm is a state-of-the-art hunter jumper show stable located in the heart of the Farmland Preservation Area.

Fox Hill Paso Fino Farm

Patron

Home to World Champions and Grand National Champion Paso Fino Horses offering training, boarding, sales, and breeding. Located in beautiful NW Ocala, Fox Hill encompasses 70 beautiful acres in the heart of horse country.

Gilligan, Gooding, Franjola & Batsel, P.A.

Partner

Honest, Diligent & Effective Legal Representation. Serving Central Florida since 1991.

 

Lane’s Mark Farm

Charter

Lanes Mark Farm specializes in sales prep, layups, and care for both Thoroughbred and Sport Horses. This spectacular facility offers rehabilitation and conditioning programs and modalities including an above ground Aqua Treadmill.

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Oakmont Rehabilitation Center

Partner

Premier equine rehabilitation and wellness facility located in Ocala, FL. Offering state-of-the-art in-house and portable services to meet the needs of equine athletes across all disciplines. Working directly with veterinarians and trainers to create customizable programs that are personalized to the needs of the individual horse.

Ocala Jockey Club

Leader

950-acre unspoiled equine paradise. The OJC is a Thoroughbred horse training and layup facility featuring 7 barns, pastures, and a 5/8-mile training track. Host of OJC CCI3* 3-day event venue. The unique 9,700 sq ft Ocala Jockey Club restaurant perched on one of the highest points in the County with a view of the farm and training track serves as a perfect setting for weddings, clinics, corporate meetings and retreats, family reunions and holiday parties.

Photonic Health

Partner

Providing simple, safe, effective healing solutions to pet owners so they can experience the joy and love that a pet brings, instead of the frustration and fear that occurs when your pet is sick. Specializing in equine, canine, and feline acupressure, equine touch, photonic light therapy, and spiritual response technique.

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Michael J. Saxe

Partner

Answering the call of the community for 32 years, Michael J. Saxe is a candidate for District 1 County Commission in Marion County, FL. A retired NYPD Detective (32 years), Former NY Volunteer Fire Fighter, Michael served in his capacity during the 9/11 crisis. He arranged the ringing of the opening bell of the NASDAQ and participated in the closing bell of the NY Stock Exchange.

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 learn more or to join please contact our Director of Community Affairs,
Sara Fennessy 

Join Now