Marion County has earned its’ designation as the
“Horse Capital of the World” due to the number
of horses of various breeds residing within the
county. There are certainly plenty of horse events
of all shapes and sizes in Marion County, yet the
Ocala Jockey Club International 3-Day Event is
one of the few international-caliber equestrian
competitions in the area capable of drawing top
talent along with a festival experience that makes
it a fun weekend outing for the entire family. This
potential has already been recognized with the
support of the Marion County Visitors and Conventions
Bureau and sponsor partners such as Sky Fine
Dining that will cater the popular competitors’
party on the Saturday of the Event. The 2017 event
added experiences such as an inspirational Ladies’
Luncheon talk by Olympian Karen O’Connor,
the “Hip, Hoakey and Handsome Hat Contest”,
Saturday night competitors’ party with a band,
and the Kid Zone with fun activities such as horse
stick races, inflatable jump and face painting. The
OJC Event, despite its recent creation, has already
been compared to European 3-day events such
bravery in horses and riders, visually stunning scenery,
one-in-a-kind shopping experience, tailgating and picnicking
out in the country. The 2018 event will build on similar
interactive experiences along with a vendor village for
opportunities to get unique equestrian-themed items and
a head start on holiday gift shopping. With involvement
by world-class organizing team and advisory members
that include Shelley Page, the eventing organizer of this
year’s World Equestrian Games, and Alec Lochore with
rich organizing experience in multiple Olympic games and
other world-class eventing competitions around the world,
the Ocala Jockey Club International 3-Day Event is well
positioned to grow into a strong destination event for riders
and spectators alike.
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as the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials each September
in England, with rich history and immense popularity by
spectators attending both to observe top level competition,
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November 15 - 18, 2018
8720 W. Highway 318, Reddick, FL 32686
352-591-1212
events@ocalajc.com
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