A Golden Opportunity

A Golden Opportunity

Be Seen Making a Difference

There is an amazing groundswell of interest in investing in the future of Marion County by keeping it open and beautiful. Take a peek below at the businesses, non-profits and farms who have aligned with us as Sponsors for this year’s Conservation Summit already. There’s room for more!

The Summit is a golden opportunity to be seen by Horse Farm’s Forever’s members and leaders in the equine and business community. And your sponsorship supports the important conversations about conservation that we must have in Marion County as it continues to grow.

The CEP looks forward to Horse Farms Forever’s Conservation Summit each year. Whether we are hearing about survey results, growth patterns, or from award-winning filmmakers, the Summit is an event not to be missed!

Kevin Sheilley

President and CEO, Ocala Metro CEP

Join the Conversation

We are encouraged by the diversity of our sponsors for this year’s Springs Forever Conservation Summit. Our mission truly has friends in many places. Take a look below at the people and organizations that recognize along with us that our springs and aquifer are a precious resource worth celebrating and preserving. Then, come to the Summit! Our sponsors will be there when the doors open at 4pm, ready to share an inspiring conversation about conservation with you.

A celebration of Marion County’s First Magnitude Springs and the mighty Floridian Aquifer through film, art, music, and science. Featuring filmmaker and composer, Mark Emery; artist Margaret Ross Tolbert; and geologist Jason Gulley.

Thursday, November 14th at Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.
Doors open at 4pm for poster and print signing/meet and greet
Program is 5-7pm in the auditorium
Tickets are $45 and include light fare and beverages
Seats are filling fast. Please preregister.

Here's a preview from our Keynote Speaker, Mark Emery:

GOLD

kinsman Farm Horse Farms Forever Ocala Marion County
Live Oak Stud Ocala Marion County Florida
Misty Lane Cattle Co.
Niall Brennan Farm Horse Farms Forever Ocala Marion County

The Saint Bernard Foundation

Paul & Ann Kaplan

Matt & Courtney Varney

Bill Kearns

SILVER

Imagine

BRONZE

MARKETING PARTNERS

Members Spotlight Late Summer 2024

Members Spotlight Late Summer 2024

Welcome, New Friends and Thank You, Faithful Partners!

Horse Farms Forever and our critical mission are carried forward by the longstanding commitments of our Board and members. Take a quick tour through our Member’s Logos and you’ll get a sense of the size and diversity of our herd. This bodes well for the future of horse farms in Marion County!

See who has renewed this month, and allow us to introduce you to our newest herd mates.

New to the Herd
We welcome you!

FOUNDER

BRONZE

 

RENEWING Organizations

Corporate Founders – Gold

kinsman Farm Horse Farms Forever Ocala Marion County

Kinsman Farm – Corporate Founder 

Cloverly Farm – Corporate Founder 

Live Oak Stud Ocala Marion County Florida

Live Oak Stud – Corporate Founder 

Corporate Members 

ICard Merrill – Silver

Imagine Thoroughbreds – Silver

RENEWING Individuals & Families

Bill Kearns Founder

Family Leaders

Paige & Thomas Campbell
Nancy & Patrick DeCavignac

NEW Friends

Thomas Hotte
Laurie Augusta
Peg White
Bill Kasseo
Katie Rocco
Susan Starling
TJ Cottongim
Lisa Fender
Joie Wilson
Doborah Allan-Lucas
Elaine Leknes
Alyson Scotti
John Kendrick
Jacqueline Ford
Mireille Doffegnies
Daniel Balys
Beverly Moreau
Jane Zima

RENEWING Friends

Cathy Barnes
Carol Tremblay
Jenaay Brown
Elizabeth Goodwin
Alexis Evanich
John Crowe
Jill Norair
Ron Beschmann
John D. Corbitt
Julie Bembenek
Kit Maurer
Linda Petz
Julia Davies
Debra Stevenson
Francis Rath
Debra Stevenson
Blandina Rojek
Mary Hogan
Sarah Almida Dennis
Nancy Alford
Stephanie Goetz
Kimberly McDowell
Mary Windsor-Nespolo

Questions About Membership and Sponsorship?

Sara Fennessy, Executive Director

859-553-5510

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.