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Farm Tours of Ocala

801 SW 60th Ave, Florida Thoroughbred Breeder`s & Owner`s Association Building, Ocala, FL 34482
352-895-9302
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Ranked #2 of 12 activities in Ocala
Type: Ranches
Owner description: Discover why Marion County is the Horse Capitol of the World! Let Karen Grimes take you on an exclussive look behind the scenes to get up close to... more » Owner description: Discover why Marion County is the Horse Capitol of the World! Let Karen Grimes take you on an exclussive look behind the scenes to get up close to equine athletes and the professionals who train and care for them. An avid horsewoman and and long time resident of Ocala`s Horse Country, Karen shares her enthusiasm, knowledge and ability to enter the inner circles of some of the most beautiful farms in the area. « less
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Toronto
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I am late posting this review as we enjoyed Karen's fantastic tour in March but felt I had to ad our opinion. Everything you read in all of the favourable reviews about this tour are correct and there is little additional that can truly be added. If you really want to experience something different that is educational and fun, book... More

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farmtoursmanager, Owner at Farm Tours of Ocala, responded to this review
13 June 2013

AWWWWWWWW! Thank you so much!!!!! I actually become a little sad when the tour is over and I watch everyone drive away. It`s like being best friends for 3 hrs.I have been SO fortunate to have the most fantastic tour participants. A lot of husbands still crack me up though. With some, I can sense they were dragged to go... More

Amelia Island, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

I don't know if people realize what a unique opportunity this is to see inside the thoroughbred horse world. Karen makes this complex and exclusive world accessible and easy to understand for even the most non-horsey person. We saw a field of shy foals shadowing their beautiful mothers, vets testing for pregnancies, novice racehorses learning to navigate the tracks, and... More

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farmtoursmanager, Owner at Farm Tours of Ocala, responded to this review
13 June 2013

The tours do go by fast don`t they?? :) Thank you SO much and we will see you again soon! Next time those foals will be BIG! They grow fast. More

Jacksonvile, FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

My husband and I had a fabulous behind-the-scenes tour of a working thoroughbred farm and track, a stud farm and an Arabian breeding facility. Throughout the tour, Karen shared information about the history of the horse business in Ocala and answered our millions of questions about the area, horses and the racing business with patience and tons of background knowledge.... More

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farmtoursmanager, Owner at Farm Tours of Ocala, responded to this review
13 June 2013

It was a fun tour that day! They all are. Ya never know what or who we will run into! More

Ocala, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I live in Ocala and had no idea what was on the farms, till I got the opportunity to go on the Farm Tours of Ocala. Karen is educated and loves horses so much that it shows in her tour. I got a behind gates of what normal people would see. I am sending all my family when they come... More

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farmtoursmanager, Owner at Farm Tours of Ocala, responded to this review
13 June 2013

It was a pleasure to meet you!!!!!! There is so much to offer in Ocala! More

deland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This was an excellent way to see all the different aspects of horses in Ocala. We got to see several different barns. The tour guide is extremely knowledgable and personable. Ocala is famous for its horse farms. If you are in the area, or even in Central Florida, I recommend this tour. It is also a great value.

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

My wife and my inlaws all took this tour together with me, an avid horse fan. Karen showed us such a great time, they are are all horse fans now and want to bring all their friends on Karen's tour. Karen has such great behind the scenes insight and access to some of the best farms not only in Ocala,... More

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Brooksville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Karen made this tour a great day for our family. Our two young girls enjoyed every minute of this tour. We opted to do this tour instead of Silver Springs and did not regret this decision. I think our girls were actually disappointed when we had to leave!! Thank you Karen for making the tour tailored to our girl's level!... More

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Ocala, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

If you are looking for a way to find out more about the Equine Industry in Marion County, Florida then this is a great place to start. The tour guide, Karen Grimes, has access to several Thoroughbred Farms in Ocala - so you are able to go "behind the scenes" and see these wonderful farms up close. If you really... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Having some knowledge of the European horse scene, we were delighted to be able to compare and contrast with the US business. We were fortunate to be the only takers the morning we went so had a very personal tour of a couple of breeding establishments and a stud farm. Karen had first class local knowledge and had access to... More

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Toronto
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Just three of us on this trip and if you are a horse person you know about as much as our guide. Unfortunately due to EVA disease we were unable to go into the Stud Farms. I did find it interesting to see the various farms, some livestock but I am certain if you are less informative that you will... More

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