Ocala, Florida
Location & Ocala Guide
Hours
Front Desk: 24/7
Breakfast: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Pool: Sunrise – Sunset
Find Us
Perfectly Positioned in
Florida's Horse Country
From I-75 Northbound
Take Exit 350 (SR-200/SW College Road). Turn left onto SW College Road heading west. Equus Inn will be on your right approximately 0.5 miles from the exit.
From I-75 Southbound
Take Exit 350 (SR-200/SW College Road). Turn right onto SW College Road heading west. Equus Inn will be on your right approximately 0.5 miles from the exit.
From World Equestrian Center
Head east on NW 80th Avenue, then south on NW Gainesville Road. Continue to SW College Road and head east. Equus Inn is approximately 20 minutes from the WEC main entrance.
From SR-301 (US-301)
Head west on SW College Road (SR-200). Equus Inn will be on your right approximately 0.5 miles west of the I-75 interchange. The hotel is easily accessible from SR-301 via SW College Road.
Explore Ocala
Nearby Attractions &
Points of Interest
World Equestrian Center (WEC)
~20 minutesThe largest equestrian facility in the world, hosting premier horse shows, competitions, and events year-round. Home to the HITS Ocala series and countless championship events.
Florida Horse Park
~20 minutesA premier multi-discipline equestrian facility hosting eventing, dressage, and hunter/jumper competitions throughout the year.
HITS Post Time Farm
~25 minutesHost of the prestigious HITS Ocala Winter Spectacular, one of the most popular hunter/jumper show circuits in the country.
Silver Springs State Park
~15 minutesOne of Florida's most iconic natural attractions, featuring crystal-clear spring waters, glass-bottom boat tours, wildlife viewing, and kayaking through ancient cypress forests.
Downtown Ocala
~10 minutesExplore Ocala's charming historic downtown, featuring local restaurants, boutique shops, art galleries, and the beautiful Ocala Historic District.
Ocala National Forest
~30 minutesThe southernmost national forest in the continental United States, offering hiking, swimming in natural springs, wildlife viewing, and camping.
Gainesville
~45 minutesHome to the University of Florida, Gainesville offers excellent dining, cultural attractions, and the Florida Museum of Natural History.
The Villages
~30 minutesAmerica's largest retirement community, featuring golf courses, entertainment venues, shopping, and dining.
The Horse Capital of the World
Why Ocala, Florida?
Ocala, Florida is internationally recognized as the "Horse Capital of the World," home to more than 1,200 horse farms and breeding operations spanning over 70,000 acres of rolling green pastures. The region's unique combination of limestone-filtered water, mineral-rich soil, and ideal climate has produced some of the world's greatest Thoroughbred racehorses, including multiple Kentucky Derby winners.
Today, Ocala is home to the World Equestrian Center — the largest equestrian facility in the world — as well as the Florida Horse Park, HITS Post Time Farm, and dozens of premier training facilities. For equestrian enthusiasts, Ocala is a pilgrimage destination. For everyone else, it's a beautiful Florida city with natural springs, state parks, and genuine Southern charm.
Ready to Visit Ocala?
Book your stay at Equus Inn and experience the best of Florida's horse country.