Considering A Move To Ocala, FL Horse Farm - Opinions and Advice Needed

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I'm seriously considering purchasing a 10 acre horse farm in the Ocala, FL area. Currently I have 6 acres in Maryland. This would be a "pre-tirement" move for me. I'm very excited about the possibilities but apprehensive at the same time. I'm familiar with Florida and visit regularly so it's not like a foreign place to me. I trail ride. I have two horses and a horse trailer so I can drive to trails.

I would sincerely appreciate opinions, advice, warnings, anything at all from those of you that live in the Ocala, FL area who own property and have horses.

Many thanks!