The Equestrian Hotel Guest Policies

UTD: 1/8/2025

The Equestrian Hotel Pet Policy

The Equestrian Hotel is an ADA-compliant hotel.

At this time, non-working dogs of any size, or any other pets, are not permitted in guest rooms and suites. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our guests. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to transit through the lobby of The Equestrian Hotel, excluding the indoor dining establishments. Owners will be responsible for any damages caused by their pets.

To book pet-friendly options at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, consider The Riding Academy Hotel or our Home Away from Home units, which offer convenient three-bedroom, two-bath accommodations. Hotel Guest Services can also provide a list of local boarding kennels in the Ocala area.

Registered and working service animals are allowed to accompany their owner throughout all areas of the facility. Service animals should be leashed or harnessed unless such devices interfere with their ability to perform their designated role.

Please Be Advised: Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. 

For additional information, please review the ADA Requirements on Service Animals on ADA.gov

World Equestrian Center Restaurants Pet Policy

Per the Florida Department of Health, non-working dogs, or any other animals, are not permitted inside our dining establishments. This includes all restaurants with indoor dining areas, including but not limited to Yellow Pony Pub & Garden, Stirrups Restaurant, Viola & Dot’s, Filo’s Mexican Cantina, Ralph’s Burger & Sandwich Shop and Miss Tilly’s Lollipops. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor terraces and patios when available and open for public seating. Dogs should be attended to and leashed at all times. Owners will be responsible for any damages caused by their animals.

Registered and working service animals are allowed to accompany their owner throughout all areas of the facility. Service animals should be leashed or harnessed unless such devices
interfere with their ability to perform their designated role.

Please Be Advised: Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. 

For additional information, please review the ADA Requirements on Service Animals on ADA.gov

The Equestrian Hotel Guest Policies

Forthcoming.