Another multi-million-dollar equestrian property has changed hands in Marion County, continuing a continual trend of high-profile horse farm acquisitions across the Horse Capital of the World.
The nearly 24-acre equestrian estate located at 12350 NW Hwy 225 in Reddick was recently sold for $2,450,000. According to a deed filed with the Marion County Clerk of Courts, the property was sold by Amy Shafmaster to Stone Ridge Farms, LLC on Friday, May 8.
Marion County property records show that the site is separated into two parcels, with the larger portion encompassing 22.06 acres. The second parcel is 1.37 acres in size.
Marketed as a fully equipped, move-in-ready operation, the large property was designed with professional performance and functionality in mind. At the center of the training facilities is a 200-foot by 250-foot Wordley-Martin riding arena, which is fully irrigated and operates on a timed system to ensure consistent footing year-round.
The main equine facility features a 36-foot by 120-foot center-aisle barn that houses eight stalls. Each 12-foot by 14-foot stall is equipped with large windows for natural light and ventilation, alongside custom metalwork and doors completed by Double R. The barn also includes dual wash stalls with hot and cold water, a dedicated office and tack room with a bathroom, a separate laundry room, and a feed room.
The surrounding grounds are fully enclosed by Seminole Fencing and feature eight paddocks. An additional turnout paddock spans nearly five acres and is equipped with two run-in sheds for flexible shelter. The property also features two wells, two septic tanks, and two RV hookups.
State corporate records show that Stone Ridge Farms, LLC, is a registered agricultural and commercial transport operation situated in the San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado.
The new property in Ocala is positioned in the heart of the city’s premier horse country, located just 15 minutes from the World Equestrian Center and seven minutes from the HITS post-time facility.
The multi-million-dollar transaction follows closely on the heels of several major real estate purchases in Marion County’s equestrian sector.
In recent months, the owners of the World Equestrian Center have spent over $13 million acquiring multiple farm properties along NW 100th Avenue in northwest Ocala to expand their footprint.
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UPDATE: This story has been edited to reflect a correction in the new owners of the property.
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