Article: Marion Horse Park board chair airs funding needs in talks with county officials.

Byline: Fred Hiers

Nov. 18--OCALA, Fla. -- Tom Warner's dream for the Florida Horse Park is for the 500-acre facility to become an international destination for equestrian competition. But as the not-for-profit organization's board chair, Warner understands that dreams, if they are to come true, need more than hope alone, but cash.

"It has to be about numbers, not about a hobby," Warner said after a Friday meeting at the Horse Park with county officials.

For Warner, the number is close to $5,625,000.

That is what the Horse Park on Highway 475 would need to build 600 horse stables and parking spots for 250 recreational vehicles. But the ...

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