Historic Downtown Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Chester Weber
| — | Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame | — |
Born: June 3, 1975
Chester Weber; born and raised in Ocala/Marion County, is the most decorated driver in the United States, a 20x US National Champion. Chester is the co-president of Live Oak International, which is the only event of its kind that showcases FEI-level combined driving and-showjumping. Chester serves on the USET Board of Trustees.
2008 - First American to win individual Silver Medal in the Four-In-hand FEI World Driving Championship
2018 - Won 4 silver medals and team gold at the FEI World Equestrian Games
Erected by Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1975.
Location. 29° 11.178′ N, 82° 8.152′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is in Historic Downtown Ocala. It is at the intersection of Southeast Broadway Street and SE First Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Southeast Broadway Street. The marker is located in the southeast corner of the Hilton Garden Inn on SW Broadway Street, along with 11 other thoroughbred horses, trainers and owners that have been selected to the Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 SE Broadway Street, Ocala FL 34470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tanqueray (here, next to this marker); Rugged Lark (a few steps from this marker); H Verdykt H (a few steps from this marker); Vivaldi de Besilu (a few steps from this marker); Tiny Prince Charming (a few steps from this marker); The Marion Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Ocala Demands (within shouting distance of this marker); Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
Also see . . .
1. Peter C. Weber. (Submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Explore the equestrian Walk of Champions honoring the areas famous horses and riders. (Submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
3. Bronze plaques honor famous local equaine champions. (Submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

