OCALA HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Inside Grandview: A Close-Up Look at an Award‑Winning Clydesdale Operation
A guided, two-hour tour that walks visitors through the farm day — from mare ultrasounds and foaling to training championship Clydesdales — and explains what to bring and how to participate.
Inside Grandview: A Close-Up Look at an Award‑Winning Clydesdale Operation.
The Grandview Clydesdales Public Tour places you inside one of the world’s most award‑winning Clydesdale farms. The guided visit traces the lifecycle and operations of the herd — showing breeding diagnostics, the birth and early care of foals, and the training and campaigning that leads some horses to world championships and even commercial work.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Up Close with Clydesdales
This tour is explicitly designed to put visitors close to the animals and daily operations of Grandview Clydesdales, offering a rare look at the breed’s life on an award‑winning farm.
From Breeding Diagnostics to Foals
Expect a walkthrough of the beginning stages of a new Clydesdale’s life, including the farm’s approach to mare ultrasounds and the birthing and neonatal care that follow.
Training, Championships and Media
The tour covers how horses progress from foal to performance, including the training and presentation that can lead to world championships or appearances in commercials.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like to Be There
Over roughly two hours, a guide walks you through the farm’s day‑to‑day: diagnostic and breeding practices, the moments around foaling and early foal care, and the training and presentation work that readies horses for competition or media. The emphasis is on close observation of the animals and the practical workflows that support an award‑winning Clydesdale program.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The public tour runs approximately 2 hours.
Farm attire is suggested; closed‑toed shoes are required. Umbrellas are not allowed on the tour.
No pets permitted. Certified service dogs are allowed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Grandview Clydesdales public tour?
The tour lasts about 2 hours.
What will I see on the tour?
The guided visit covers the farm’s operations from mare ultrasounds and breeding through foaling and early care, and on to training and competitive or commercial presentation.
What should I wear?
Farm attire is suggested and closed‑toed shoes are required; umbrellas are not permitted.
Can I bring my dog?
No — pets are not allowed on the premises. Certified service dogs are accepted.
Will I see newborn foals?
Yes; the tour includes the birth and early care stages of baby Clydesdales as part of the farm walkthrough.
Is the tour hands‑on with the horses?
The tour is designed to put visitors up close to the animals and the farm’s day‑to‑day operations; specifics about handling are determined by the farm and its guides.