Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company (OBS) is a Florida‑based thoroughbred auction company founded in 1974 that operates public sales (two‑year‑olds in training, yearlings and online auctions) and related services to support the regional breeding, training and racing economy; OBS also operates affiliated feed and wagering/card‑room businesses and promotes Ocala as a center of the thoroughbred industry.
Typically supports legislative and regulatory positions that benefit the commercial thoroughbred industry, including pari‑mutuel and gaming regulation, agricultural land‑use and zoning favorable to horse farms, tax and economic development measures for breeders/owners, equine health and welfare standards, transport and biosecurity rules, and policies affecting livestock feed and sales operations.
Primarily funded by commission and entry fees from horse sales and related revenue streams from affiliated businesses (feed manufacturing and retail, wagering/card‑room operations, service fees and event income).
Ocala Breeders’ Feed & Supply (OBS Quality Feeds), OcalaBetS pari‑mutuel/card‑room operations, OBSOnline digital auction platform, local shareholder horse farms and industry leadership including company president Tom Ventura.
Cooperative corporation (for‑profit thoroughbred sales company)
