George DeBenedicty
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George DeBenedicty founded Pegasus Realty & Associates, Inc. in Ocala, Florida
in 1982, over 29 years ago. Since then he has sold over $500 Million of Horse Country's Finest Farms, Training Centers and Acreages; becoming the real leader in Equine property sales. George understands equine properties because he is deeply engaged in all aspects of the business. George owns and operates American Eagle Farm in Ocala, FL, races his thoroughbred race horses on both the East and West coast, is very involved in Horse Breeding
and is also involved in the Hunter/Jumper show circuit.
and was Champion
. This kicked off the beginning of a very accomplished sporting career for George. When he turned 17 he began competing all across Europe
in France
, Austria
, Germany
, and Poland
representing the Hungarian National Team. He immigrated to New York City
, USA at the age of 18. At age 19, joined the The New York Athletic Club
Fencing Team. In 1969, he competed and made the final in Martini & Rossi
International Cup in NYC. During this time had been accepted to New York University (NYU)
under a full Fencing
scholarship. In 1971, he won the NCAA Fencing Individual Championship
EPEE and NCAA Fencing Team Championship
EPEE Titles with NYU.
Always being an avid horse lover, George moved to Ocala, Florida
in 1981. Which is known as the horse capitol of the world. Shortly after arriving to Ocala, George started his own real estate company called Pegasus Realty & Associates, Inc., in 1982. He started getting further involved in the thoroughbred horse industry in 1985 when he first started breeding horses
. He had many victories on the race track throughout the years. His greatest was winning the Crown Royal Stakes
at Churchill Downs
with his horse Broadway Beau
, in 1996.
George is a leading expert in Farms and Land sales in the Ocala area. Having sold over $500 Million in Florida real estate as Broker of Pegasus Realty & Associates.
At age 62, He is still a very active Realtor - Broker
and horse breeder. He resides at American Eagle Farm in Ocala, FL.
Ocala, Florida
Ocala is a city in Marion County, Florida. As of 2007, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 53,491. It is the county seat of Marion County, and the principal city of the Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated 2007 population of 324,857.-History:Ocala...
in 1982, over 29 years ago. Since then he has sold over $500 Million of Horse Country's Finest Farms, Training Centers and Acreages; becoming the real leader in Equine property sales. George understands equine properties because he is deeply engaged in all aspects of the business. George owns and operates American Eagle Farm in Ocala, FL, races his thoroughbred race horses on both the East and West coast, is very involved in Horse Breeding
Horse breeding
Horse breeding is reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of selective breeding of animals, particularly purebred horses of a given breed. Planned matings can be used to produce specifically desired characteristics in domesticated horses...
and is also involved in the Hunter/Jumper show circuit.
Early life
George was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. At the young age of 16 he competed in the Hungarian Modern PentathlonModern pentathlon
The modern pentathlon is a sports contest that includes five events: pistol shooting, épée fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a 3 km cross-country run...
and was Champion
Champion
A champion is the victor in a challenge, contest or competition.There can be a territorial pyramid of championships, e.g. local, regional / provincial, state, national, continental and world championships, and even further divisions at one or more of these levels, as in soccer. Their champions...
. This kicked off the beginning of a very accomplished sporting career for George. When he turned 17 he began competing all across Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, and Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
representing the Hungarian National Team. He immigrated to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, USA at the age of 18. At age 19, joined the The New York Athletic Club
The New York Athletic Club
The New York Athletic Club is a private social club and athletic club in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. It was founded in 1868 and currently has approximately 8,600 members.-History:...
Fencing Team. In 1969, he competed and made the final in Martini & Rossi
Martini & Rossi
Martini & Rossi is an Italian multinational alcoholic beverage company primarily associated with the Martini brand of vermouth and also with sparkling wine . It also produces the French vermouth, Noilly Prat.-History:...
International Cup in NYC. During this time had been accepted to New York University (NYU)
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
under a full Fencing
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
scholarship. In 1971, he won the NCAA Fencing Individual Championship
NCAA fencing individual championship
NCAA Fencing individual championship results.-Men's Foil:-Men's Epee:-Men's Saber:-Women's Foil:-Women's Epee:-Women's Saber:-See also:*NCAA Fencing team championship*List of NCAA fencing schools*USFA Division I National Championship...
EPEE and NCAA Fencing Team Championship
NCAA Fencing team championship
NCAA fencing championship results, combined men and women , men's and women's .-Combined:Note: Team scoring in 1990 was based on weapon team events standings. From 1991 to 1994, point values increased due to fencers not qualifying as part of a team being able to contribute points from individual...
EPEE Titles with NYU.
Career
George began his real estate career in 1976 joining Weichert Realtors as a Real Estate Agent in Morristown, NJ. In 1978 George became office manager of Weichert Realtors in their Middletown, NJ office.Always being an avid horse lover, George moved to Ocala, Florida
Ocala, Florida
Ocala is a city in Marion County, Florida. As of 2007, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 53,491. It is the county seat of Marion County, and the principal city of the Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated 2007 population of 324,857.-History:Ocala...
in 1981. Which is known as the horse capitol of the world. Shortly after arriving to Ocala, George started his own real estate company called Pegasus Realty & Associates, Inc., in 1982. He started getting further involved in the thoroughbred horse industry in 1985 when he first started breeding horses
Horse breeding
Horse breeding is reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of selective breeding of animals, particularly purebred horses of a given breed. Planned matings can be used to produce specifically desired characteristics in domesticated horses...
. He had many victories on the race track throughout the years. His greatest was winning the Crown Royal Stakes
American Turf Stakes
The American Turf Stakes is an American flat Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is currently a Grade II race run over a distance of 8.5 furlongs on turf. The American Graded Stakes Committee upgraded the race to its current Grade...
at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs, located in Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a Thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby annually. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year. Churchill Downs...
with his horse Broadway Beau
American Turf Stakes
The American Turf Stakes is an American flat Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is currently a Grade II race run over a distance of 8.5 furlongs on turf. The American Graded Stakes Committee upgraded the race to its current Grade...
, in 1996.
Personal life
George has been married to Karin Bell since 1990. They had a daughter named Victoria in October, 1995.George is a leading expert in Farms and Land sales in the Ocala area. Having sold over $500 Million in Florida real estate as Broker of Pegasus Realty & Associates.
At age 62, He is still a very active Realtor - Broker
Real estate broker
A real estate broker, real estate agent or realtor is a party who acts as an intermediary between sellers and buyers of real estate/real property and attempts to find sellers who wish to sell and buyers who wish to buy...
and horse breeder. He resides at American Eagle Farm in Ocala, FL.