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Work with the #1 Ranked Farm Realtor in Ocala, with the largest portfolio of Ocala horse farms available anywhere. 

Nobody knows the 1400 sq. Miles of Ocala’s horse country better than us. We get our buyers expertly represented & fully educated - From A to Z!

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We show every listing that we feel will fit your needs, regardless of whether it is our listing or another agent’s.

We take our responsibility to you seriously. We will do everything possible to find or sell your farm.

Nowhere else will you find Ocala’s superior footing, beautiful weather, & countless equine competitions.

Ocala has always been a place where magic happens—where riders of all levels chase their dreams on fields of green under endless skies. It’s a sanctuary for the heart, a place where horses heal us, and the world slows to the rhythm of hooves. But there’s more to Ocala than the stables.

This year, we’re celebrating two years in our Highway 27 office, a space that’s become a cozy haven for neighbors and newcomers alike. And what a year it’s been—Olympic memories that left us breathless, a dressage scene that’s blossoming like wildflowers, and even a mobile healthcare clinic built to care for our farm-driven lives.

As we share these stories, we hope you’ll feel the pull of this place—its vibrant community, its promise of possibility. Ocala isn’t just a destination; it’s a home, a dream, and a soft place to land. Come and see for yourself.

Ocala's #1 Farm Realtors 17 Years & Counting

$400 Million in Ocala Farm Sales Since Jan. ’21

The Largest Portfolio of Ocala Farms for Sale Available

The Largest Dedicated Advertising Budget in the Ocala Farm Sales Industry

Proud, Original Founders of the Horse Farms Forever Organization

Ocala Farm Realtors; Rob and Chris Desino & Matt Varney
Ocala Farm Realtors; Rob and Chris Desino & Matt Varney

Why Choose the Ocala Realtors @ Ocala Horse Properties?

As Ocala Florida horse farm owners and equestrians, we LIVE the Marion County horse farm and luxury home market. We don’t want you to buy just any horse farm or training center in Ocala; we want you to buy the right Marion County farm… in the right part of Ocala… with the right amount of acreage… near the right venues… the right distance from downtown Ocala.

“We know which areas are increasing in value and which areas to avoid. It is our responsibility to teach our clientele everything you need to know prior to buying your Ocala horse farm or training center.”

We search for that dream Ocala horse farm or Marion County horse farm as if we were searching for our own. We show every listing that we feel will fit your needs – regardless of whether it is our listing or another agent’s. Buying a horse farm in Ocala / Marion County is one of life’s big decisions and we take our responsibility to you seriously.

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The Ocala Horse Properties Team tirelessly continue to advocate for Ocala’s horse farms.

OHP News & Events

Ocala Metro CEP Team Led by Kevin Sheilley

Marion County Metro Boasts National Recognition for 
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The Greater Ocala Region is well known for its wide open spaces, beautiful Florida climate and nationally recognized equestrian activities. Historically, “snowbirds” have flocked to Florida to enjoy our temperate winters, but recent economic studies are showing another trend. Marion County is experiencing an impressive increase in permanent residents due to strong economic factors driven…

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World Equestrian Center to Run USEF Licensed Competitions

Lexington, Ky. – USEF is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) to operate USEF licensed events. WEC will be conducting dressage and hunter jumper competitions at their facilities in Wilmington, Ohio and Ocala, Florida, beginning in March 2022, pending execution of finalized license agreements.

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Ocala Horse Properties Rebecca Farm Flight Grant

In 2021 the team from Ocala Horse Properties, led by Rob and Chris Desino, visited “The Event at Rebecca Farm” for the first time. In awe of the quality of the event, they felt that the entire eventing community, especially those on the East Coast of the United States, needed to make this event a…

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Advocating for the Preservation of Ocala Farm Land

Ocala Horse Properties & Horse Farms Forever advocates for preserving the character and culture of Ocala/Marion County for future generations.   By founding endeavors like Horse Farms Forever, we have helped the horse industry create more than 21,000 jobs in Marion County with an overall economic impact of $2.3 billion dollars. But beyond the financial…

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We Are Opening A New Office in Ocala!

“Our office, which should be opening in March, will be more than just a real estate office,” he says. “In essence, it will be a one-stop shopping experience for anyone in the market for an Ocala luxury home or Ocala farm “ready to go”, or a property that needs some updating. We will be positioned…

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Horse Farms Forever Summit Balances Conservation & Growth in Ocala

Horse Farms Forever, is a conservation minded non-profit organization which was founded in 2018 in response to the steady growth and threat of encroaching road development in Marion County. Since its inception, Horse Farms Forever has received enormous support from farm owners, community leaders and businesses in Ocala who share the same passion; to protect…

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Terranova Inaugural Event Dominated by Ocala Equestrians

Florida equestrians celebrated the opening of another top class competition venue at the inaugural 4* Event at Terranova, a new expansive 225 acre equestrian facility located in Myakka City, Florida. Myakka City is located just a few hours from Ocala, Florida and minutes from downtown Sarasota.  Ocala Horse Properties was honored to sponsor the official unveiling…

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World Equestrian Center Acquires Ocala Jockey Club!

The Roberts family continues their massive support of horse sport in Marion County through the recent acquisition of the 950 acre Ocala Jockey Club. Proving their long term dedication to the equestrian industry in Ocala, WEC plans to continue to host eventing competitions at the already established property of the Ocala Jockey Club CCI4*L 3-Day…

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WEC Delights Equestrian Competitors and Spectators Alike!

The World Equestrian Center, Ocala opened this past winter season to rave reviews. Marion County horse enthusiasts were treated to an exceptional horse show experience at this country’s finest new state of the art equestrian sports complex. Due to mileage rule complications over winter show dates with the USEF, The World Equestrian Center (WEC) made…

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Three Stellar Performances by Liz Halliday-Sharp at The 2021 LRK3DE!

As the 2021 eventing community began the season with cautious optimism, Liz Halliday Sharp kept her head down and continued to focus on the spring competition season leading up to The Land Rover Kentucky 3 Day Event. History appeared destined to repeat itself in early 2021, when the event organizers announced another cancellation due to…

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Halliday-Sharp Finishes All 3 Horses Inside Top 5 at Liftmaster’s Grand-Prix of Eventing!

This past weekend, Ocala Horse Properties traveled to Aiken, South Carolina as a sponsor of the Liftmaster’s Grand-Prix of Eventing, and to cheer for Liz Halliday-Sharp and all of our friends and clients hailing from Ocala. This was an incredible USEF sanctioned event, which offered $50K in prize money to top eventing athletes looking for…

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