Historic Downtown Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rugged Lark

— Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame —

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026

1. Rugged Lark Marker

Inscription.
Foaled: May 1, 1981
Rugged Lark was a Quarter Horse stallion.

Rugged Lark was sired by Really Rugged (TB) and was out of Alisa Lark. Carol Harris of Bo-Bett Farms in Ocala, Florida, bought Rugged Lark as a yearling.

Awards/Wins:
Two-time American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Show Superhorse
Three-time AQHA World Champion
Silver Spur Award
AOHA Hall of Fame member

Erected by Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1981.

Location. 29° 11.181′ N, 82° 8.148′ 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 NE First Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Southeast Broadway Street. Located at the southeast corner of the Hilton Garden Inn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 SE Broadway St, Ocala FL 34470, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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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: Vivaldi de Besilu (here, next to this marker); The Marion Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Ocala Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Ocala Demands (within shouting distance of this marker); Ocala Fire Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Gazebo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Gary Block Building (about 300 feet away); The Old Courthouse Square (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.

Also see . . .
1. Explore the equestrian Walk of Champions honoring the areas famous horses and riders. (Submitted on October 6, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Bronze plaques honor famous local equine champions.

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026

2. Rugged Lark Marker

(Submitted on October 6, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.