BRIDLEWOOD PRESERVE
GOLF & EQUESTRIAN COUNTRY CLUB
130 Highly Amenitized, Luxury Residential Estates
Combined with a World Class 27-Hole Championship Golf Course, Centralized Equestrian Amenity & Country Club
Bridlewood Preserve Golf & Equestrian Country Club is envisioned as a premier luxury lifestyle community that brings together championship-caliber golf, world-class equestrian amenities, and expansive estate living within the heart of Florida’s most celebrated equestrian region. Located in Marion County, just minutes from the World Equestrian Center, Bridlewood Preserve is designed to capture the authenticity, scale, and heritage of Ocala’s horse country while delivering a refined, private country club experience.
The community is planned to feature approximately 130 luxury residences, comprised of thoughtfully arranged estate homesites generally ranging from three to five acres across the 1,350-acre master planned community. These expansive lots are intentionally designed to preserve wide open views, rolling pastureland, and natural buffers, allowing the landscape to remain the defining feature of the community. Bridlewood Preserve emphasizes true estate living, where privacy, land stewardship, and architectural freedom coexist within a cohesive master plan.
At the core of Bridlewood Preserve is a championship 27-hole golf experience designed by renowned architect Beau Welling. The golf offering includes a traditional 18-hole championship course paired with a complementary 9-hole short course, creating a versatile environment suitable for both competitive play and relaxed enjoyment. The course is designed as a core golf experience, with residential lots intentionally set back from primary fairways. This approach preserves uninterrupted sightlines, enhances playability, and reinforces a tranquil and environmentally respectful golfing environment. Select residences near the clubhouse will enjoy elevated views across the course, while the majority of the landscape remains open, protected, and visually unobstructed.
The golf courses are seamlessly woven into Marion County’s natural terrain, characterized by gently rolling elevations, native vegetation, and expansive open vistas. Unlike coastal or lake-oriented developments, Bridlewood Preserve draws its character from the authenticity of Florida horse country, where topography, pastureland, and long views define the setting. The result is a golf environment that feels timeless, grounded, and distinctly Ocala in character.
Complementing the golf offering is a centralized equestrian complex designed to support riders, trainers, and enthusiasts at all levels. The equestrian amenities will include professional training facilities, riding arenas, boarding accommodations, and an equestrian academy, allowing residents to participate in a premier equestrian lifestyle without the need for individual on-site facilities. The community’s proximity to the World Equestrian Center further enhances its appeal, providing access to international competitions, exhibitions, and elite training opportunities while maintaining a more private, residential-focused environment at home.
Social and recreational life at Bridlewood Preserve will be anchored by a luxury country club and community center, envisioned to include fine dining, lounge and gathering spaces, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and indoor and outdoor recreational amenities such as pickleball. A dedicated golf academy with modern instruction facilities and advanced indoor simulation technology will allow members to train year-round and experience iconic courses from around the world.
Bridlewood Preserve is planned as a fully gated, private club community, offering a secure and cohesive lifestyle defined by discretion, quality, and shared values. Its location within Marion County places residents at the center of Florida’s equestrian capital, while remaining convenient to Ocala’s dining, healthcare, and services, and within reasonable reach of regional transportation corridors.
Bridlewood Preserve Golf & Equestrian Country Club represents a rare opportunity to create a destination community rooted in land, sport, and tradition. It is a place where championship golf, elite equestrian culture, and estate-scale living come together in a setting defined not by density or spectacle, but by authenticity, space, and enduring value.
Conceptual Master Plan Design
About Marion County
Marion County occupies a uniquely strategic position within Central Florida, serving as the cultural and economic heart of the state’s renowned horse country while maintaining strong connectivity to major metropolitan markets. Located north of the Orlando metropolitan area and south of Gainesville, Marion County offers an exceptional blend of preserved rural landscapes, rolling topography, and access to regional employment centers, making it one of Florida’s most distinctive and resilient growth markets.
Marion County benefits from proximity to one of the most diverse and dynamic economies in the Southeast. Orlando’s global tourism, convention, healthcare, aerospace, defense, and technology sectors provide a broad employment base accessible to Marion County residents without the congestion or cost typically associated with urban cores. At the same time, the county’s central location along major transportation corridors enhances access to Tampa, Jacksonville, and Florida’s eastern seaboard, reinforcing its role as a well connected residential and business hub.
A defining economic driver for the region is Marion County’s position as the epicenter of Florida’s equestrian industry. Anchored by the World Equestrian Center, one of the largest and most prestigious equestrian complexes in the world, the county attracts international competitors, trainers, breeders, and enthusiasts year round. This equestrian ecosystem supports a broad employment base across hospitality, professional services, veterinary sciences, construction, land management, and agribusiness, while also elevating Marion County’s global visibility and long-term real estate demand for estate and lifestyle-oriented properties.
Marion County’s economy has demonstrated steady long-term growth supported by competitive fundamentals including affordable land, favorable tax structure, available labor, and expanding infrastructure. These advantages have driven consistent in migration from higher cost Florida metros and out of state markets, particularly among retirees, professionals, equestrian buyers, and families seeking space, quality of life, and long term value. The county’s cost of living remains comparatively attractive while offering access to amenities and employment typically associated with much larger markets.
Quality of life is a central pillar of Marion County’s appeal. The region is defined by expansive open space, conservation lands, and natural resources, including portions of the Ocala National Forest, crystal clear springs, rivers, and an extensive trail network. Golf, equestrian pursuits, outdoor recreation, and country club lifestyles are deeply embedded in the county’s identity, shaping development patterns that emphasize land stewardship, recreation, and community-oriented living rather than density.
From an education and workforce perspective, Marion County offers a solid foundation for long-term growth. Marion County Public Schools serves a large and diverse student population with continued investment in facilities, technical programs, and workforce readiness initiatives. Higher education access is supported by College of Central Florida, which provides degree programs, certifications, and workforce training aligned with regional employer needs.
In addition, several of Florida’s leading research universities are within convenient driving distance, including University of Florida, University of Central Florida, and University of South Florida. This proximity supports access to a highly educated workforce, advanced research, and innovation driven industries that continue to expand throughout Central Florida.
Together, these factors position Marion County as a diversified, resilient, and highly livable market. Its combination of equestrian heritage, economic access, affordable living, educational resources, and preserved natural landscape supports sustained residential demand and long-term economic strength. Marion County is not only a destination for lifestyle-driven buyers, but a strategic location for thoughtfully planned communities that prioritize land, legacy, and enduring value.
Market Demand
Central Florida has emerged as one of the most durable growth regions in the United States, driven by sustained in-migration, expanding employment centers, and significant public and private investment. Within this broader region, Marion County occupies a uniquely advantaged position, combining access to major transportation corridors with the land availability, topography, and lifestyle attributes increasingly sought by estate and equestrian buyers. This convergence has positioned Marion County as one of Florida’s most compelling long-term residential growth markets for large-lot and lifestyle-oriented communities.
A defining force shaping demand in Marion County is its global recognition as Florida’s equestrian capital. The county is anchored by the World Equestrian Center, one of the largest and most prestigious equestrian facilities in the world, which hosts year-round international competitions, exhibitions, and events, drawing riders, trainers, breeders, sponsors, and spectators from across the globe. Complementing this presence is HITS Ocala, a nationally recognized competition venue hosting USEF-rated events and seasonal circuits that further reinforce Marion County’s position as a premier equestrian destination. Together, these facilities generate sustained housing demand for nearby estate communities that support equestrian and land-oriented lifestyles.
Importantly, demand in this corridor extends well beyond traditional equestrian users. The success of large-scale lifestyle communities such as On Top of the World has demonstrated deep and proven demand for open space, recreational amenities, golf, and community-oriented living in Marion County. Buyers increasingly seek alternatives to higher-density developments closer to Orlando and Tampa, favoring locations that offer more land, privacy, and long-term value while remaining connected to employment, healthcare, and services.
Marion County also benefits from strong regional accessibility. Its central location provides efficient connectivity to Orlando, Gainesville, Tampa, and Jacksonville via major North-South and East-West transportation corridors, integrating the county into Florida’s primary economic spine. This accessibility supports a broad buyer base including full-time residents, second-home households, retirees, and lifestyle-driven buyers seeking estate living without sacrificing convenience.
Macro trends further reinforce demand. Florida continues to lead the nation in net population growth, and statewide housing studies indicate the need for hundreds of thousands of additional housing units over the coming decade. Within this broader shortage, large-acreage estate and equestrian-compatible communities represent one of the most supply-constrained segments of the market. As urban and suburban areas continue to densify, opportunities to develop thoughtfully planned golf and equestrian communities in Marion County are becoming increasingly limited.
Bridlewood Preserve is positioned at the intersection of these forces. Its proximity to world-class equestrian venues, integration of championship golf, and emphasis on estate-scale living align directly with proven buyer demand in Marion County. The convergence of global equestrian infrastructure, lifestyle-driven migration, transportation connectivity, and constrained supply creates a rare and durable demand profile that strongly supports the long-term success and value of the community.
