Farm Tours of Ocala – Tour Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"What’s the big picture here? Ocala is home to one of just four major Thoroughbred breeding centers in the world, and stars like American Pharaoh, winner of the 2015 Triple Crown, have grazed on its pastures. Get an inside glimpse of that and more on Farm Tours of Ocala, where true horse people take you on half-hour visits to three of Ocala’s most revered stables. Groups are small and cater to everyone from professional horsemen to city slickers who's experience with horses is limited to attending Kentucky Derby parties.. What kind of information will we pick up on this tour? You’ll learn interesting facts about Florida’s horse industry—it’s big business—and get up-close and personal with a few four-legged friends. Anything else should we know in advance? The tour involves a lot of standing and walking on uneven terrain, so it’s not suitable for visitors with mobility challenges. Also, despite the appeal of horses, kids won’t fully enjoy the tour—it’s educational in nature." - Laura Ratliff