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2018 Live Oak International:
All Weber All the Way
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Meet his Mentor
Weber’s Achievements
Jimmy Fairclough is an FEI Four-in-Hand driver who has been competing internationally for the United States for more than 30 years. In 1982, 1994, and 2001, he won the USET Four-in-Hand Championship and has been Reserve Champion sixteen times. He was a part of the gold medal pairs team at the 1991 World Pairs Driving Championship in Zwettl, Austria, and finished fourth individually overall, which made him the highestplaced American. Jim also won the 1992 and 1993 USET Pairs Championship. The Chronicle of the Horse named him their Driving Horseman of the Year in 1993. In 1997, he won the Four-in-Hand division at the Gladstone Driving Event, the Yellowframe Farm Combined Driving Event, and the Bayer/USET Festival of Champions. He was also a member of the historic silver medal team at the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain. At the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, he was a member of the silver medal-winning team and was ninth individually. In 2011, Jim won the Four-in-Hand division at The Laurels in Pennsylvania and he was the 2011 National Four-In-Hand Champion. In 2012, he won the Four-in-Hand division at the Southern Pines Combined Driving Event and the Bromont International CDE in Bromont, Canada. In August 2012, Jim represented the USA and was a member of the bronze medal-winning team at the FEI World Driving Championships in Riesenbeck, Germany. He was also the winner of the 2012 USEF National Pairs Championship. His next goal is to compete at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Bromont, Canada and he is based out of his farm in New Jersey.
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Vanderveen Clinches Trip to FEI World Cup Finals
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FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION 801 SW 60th Ave. • Ocala, FL 34474 • 352-629-2160 • Fax: 352-629-3603 www.ftboa.com • info@ftboa.com • www.facebook.com/thefloridahorse 12 Horse Capital Digest • April 2018
International Tailgate Competition Photos by PicsofYou.com
Grimes and Community Volunteers Partner to Win First Tailgate Award Noted as Ocala’s number one spectator event, Live Oak International added yet another aspect to the weekend, adding even more to the social experience. Sponsored by Ocala Magazine, the inaugural Tailgate Competition presented tailgaters an opportunity show what southern hospitality is made of. The winner was Karen Grimes, who utilized volunteers from On Top of the World to give her tailgate a friendly, hospitality feel. The competition was judged on theme, décor, special food and drink recipes. The tailgates were judged by a panel of local personalities. Grimes’ winning tailgate received a prize and more importantly bragging rights. Photo right – Grimes accepts her award from Patti Moring from the College of Central Florida Culinary Department.
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Tisbo Tops Longines World Ranking Class (Left to Right) Chloe D. Reid, Lauren Tisbo and Kady Abrahamson make the awards stand
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Equine Performance Center Open House Photos courtesy of Equine Performance Center
By Tammy A. Gantt Equine Performance Center's Dr. Alberto Rullan and his wife Dr. Katherine (Katie) O' Brien held an open house last week promoting their facility, network of care services and showcased their team and amenities at the facility located on U.S. 27 in Ocala. Equine professionals, neighbors from surrounding farms, the community, business leaders and city officials turned out for the open house which included a meal served by the recently opened Bojangles restaurant. Mayor Kent Guinn was in attendance as well. The evening included live music and photo opportunities with the team. Also, on hand was a Balance Rider machine signed by equine performers including Chester Weber, Beezie Madden and Pat Parelli. The machine designed to strengthen core and balance for elite riders (or riders of all levels) will be raffled off for charity at a later date via the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership. The EPC features the most advanced conditioning and rehabilation equipment available in the world today including an Equine Hyperbaric Chamber, an Aqua Pacer water treadmill, Cold Saltwater Leg Spa for all types of leg therapy, an equine swimming pool, an outdoor and undercover Eurociser with therapeutic tracking surface, solariums, and a temperature-controlled veterinary inspection area with semi-surgical lighting. The EPC also offers mobile therapy, equine massage, chiropractic, dental, Pegasus Therapy laser, MagnaWave/P3 Electromagnetic Pulse Therapy, PRO Orthopedic Devices, DAC vitamins & minerals, and therapeutic farrier services as well as many other cuttingedge treatment options.
L Front Row: Erin Rice, Monika Salgado, Dr. Katherine O’Brien-Rullan, and Ashley Smythe Back Row: Audrey Hamberger, Corolyn Rullan, Willie Rullan, Dr. Alberto Rullan, Sara Powell, Dr. Guillermo Cardona
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Each year competitors’ and invited guests are treated to one of the social events of the year. This year's legendary competitor's party was a St. Patrick’s theme, raising the bar yet again for the weekend. Guests decked out in green, many with shamrocks, enjoyed an evening of food, drink and friendship along with performances including an Irish step dancing performance. Chester Weber serves as ringmaster for the party and for the largest combined driving and show jumping event in the United States.
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Live Oak International Social Scene
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FTBOA, Fillies, Fun & the Florida Cup In March, Tampa Bay Downs hosted an FTBOA Member Day at the Races featuring the biggest day for Florida-breds, the Florida Cup. It included an FTBOA Business Leaders bus trip from Ocala. The outing also included the Florida Thorobred Fillies, a charity dedicated to raising funds for charities and for promoting to its members the racing industry. 1 Les Instone shows Mr. McGuire how to select the horses 2 Natalie Schoepf and Dee Walther from the Florida Fillies 3 FTBOA Member and Filly Peggy Follin cashes a ticket 4 Small breeders Marlene and Derek Evans celebrate the day 5 Jennifer Johnson and friends enjoy a day out 6 Liana McMillan wins 7 The simulcasting center kept guests busy 8 Kim and Bonnie Heath serve as ambassadors for the business leaders 9 Ann Riley reads The Florida Horse 10 Audrey Tenney wears her racing themed jacket for the event 11 Debbie Hulcy brings along her friend Jackie 12 FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell joins Tampa HBPA’s Bob Jeffries 13 FTBOA Board Treasurer Greg Wheeler and his wife Donna
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Florida Thoroughbred Retirement Farm at Lowell Correctional Institute
Helping Horses, Changing lives For 18 years, the Florida TRF has been giving retired thoroughbreds homes and retraining while also rehabilitating female inmates who are then placed in employment in the industry. The program is funded by Florida Thoroughbred Charities and each sponsorship and donation makes a difference in support of the life changing program. Donate to: Florida Thoroughbred Charities, 801 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala FL 34474
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Success Stories visit: www.ftboa.com Select Racing, then Select Retirement
CH Registration number (CH8627) issued by the Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
FLORIDA DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner • 850-617-7289 • Fax 850-617-7281 e-mail: Paul.Balthrop@freshfromflorida.com • 407 S. Calhoun The Mayo Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399
FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Lonny T. Powell, CEO and Executive Vice President 801 SW 60th Ave. • Ocala, FL 34474 • 352-629-2160 • Fax: 352-629-3603 www.ftboa.com • info@ftboa.com • www.facebook.com/thefloridahorse
$1 BILLION INDUSTRY 12,000 DIRECT JOBS $2.6 Billion+ Overall Economic Impact* 19,000+ Direct/Indirect jobs* *Equine Marion County
Bo-Bett Farm Open House Photos by Felipe Cucalón-Calderón
Showcase Properties of Central Florida hosted an open house with Carol Harris, 95, on her Bo-Bett Farm last month. The farm has been home to award winning thoroughbreds (one second in the Kentucky Derby), quarter horses, whippets and Italian greyhounds. The most notable resident of the farm was Rugged Lark, a two-time AQHA Superhorse. Guests were able to walk through the historical farm, meet Harris, watch Rugged Lark’s retirement video and visit her time capsule museum of Rugged Lark. Find the blog on the event at http://www.showcaseocala.com/bo-bett/
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Miesque’s Approval
Live Oak Plantation: A Leader in ™ the Horse Capital of the World A World Renowned Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Operation in our Backyard
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Half-brothers Solar Splendor (top) and Sultry Song Half-brothers Miesque’s Approval (top) and Revved (bottom) both won Grade 1 races on the same day at Up (bottom) also won graded races at Monmouth Belmont in 1992. on the same day in 2006.
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The Old Gray Mare Still Produces Champs
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Festival of Eventing Hosts Songwriter Showcase
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Famed Equine Ambassador Jamaica Makes a Difference
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Embryo Brings $30,000€ in Debut Elite Auction The Elite Auction of Top Bred Jumping Foals Makes a Splash
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Horse Capital TV Saturdays on WRDQ-TV27 Orlando at 12:30 p.m. March 17; April 2; May 7; June 5 Second Saturday of the Month Jan. thru Nov. The Sparr United Methodist Horse Show. 13100 NE Jacksonville Rd., Sparr, FL First Friday of the Month Barrel Racing: SCR Friday Night Jackpot. Pole Bending and 4D Barrel Racing. 6pm - 8pm. Lee County Posse Arena, 17401 Palm Creek Drive, North Fort Myers, FL. Brent Ray at 239-240-7002. www.leecountypossearena.com Every Saturday & Sunday January thru April Language of the Horse. Grande Liberte Farm. 18552 NE 81st St., Williston, FL. 3:30 pm - 5 pm. More info: 941-256-1063 or sylviazerbini.com Farm Tours of Ocala Visit working Thoroughbred and Arabian farms 352-895-9302 and www.farmtoursofocala.com
Spotlight Rodeo Bareback Riding
Gypsy Gold Gypsy Vanner Farm and history tours. Toll Free: 866-497-7982; GGVannerHorse@gmail.com Horse Country Carriage Co. and Tours 352-727-0900; Tours@HCCCandT.com ; $5 off coupon on www.ocalamarion.com/special-offers/ Tuesday Jumpers Now through March 20, Longwood Farm, 6850 NW 110th St Reddick, FL. Enter through Gate 5. $25 per round. More info: 352-804-0268, or office@longwoodfarmsouth.com
APRIL 2018 Every Friday & Sunday in April The Villages Polo Club 8 Goal Tournament. Every Fri. through 4/27 @ 3pm on Field 1. Every Sun. through 4/29 @ 1pm on Field 2 (Schedule is subject to change.) For more information, visit: www.thevillagesentertainment.com/polo
The 25th Annual Southeastern Pro Rodeo was held at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion last month and included two jam-packed performances filled with competition in saddle and bareback bronc riding (pictured here), tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. Concessions from the rodeo benefit Habitat for Humanity. 30 Horse Capital Digest • April 2018
April 2 - 6 Palm Partnership Training - Customized Program Clinic at Fox Grove Farm, 9445 NW 60th Ave Ocala, FL. For more information: 800-503-2824, 352-629-3310, www.lynnpalm.com April 5 - 8 Citrus Cup Regional Championship Morgan Horse Show Canterbury Showplace, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL. USEF Rated Morgan & American Saddlebred Classes. Open Breed classes in Carriage, Pleasure & Pony divisions. Info: Alicia Davis 352-472-6727, alicia@raindropfarm.com or visit: www.fmha.net/citrus-cup/
April 6 - 8 Orange Blossom Mini Horse Show Southeastern Livestock Pavillion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL. AMHA and NEW PtHA classes held. For more info: www.orangeblossommhc.org/ April 7 Marion County Horse Specialty Club 4-H Show Series, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2220 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL. For more information email: sendmetheentries@yahoo.com or visit: www.horsespecialtyclub.com. April 7 April Fun Speed Show West Volusia Saddle Club Facility, Lake Helen, FL. Current Negative Coggins Required. Must ride 3 out of 4 events to Qualify for Grand and Reserve for the day. Registration & Exhibitions 8:30 am/ Show at 10:00 am Classes $6 non-members / $5 members. Mandatory Insurance/ground fees $5. Exhibitions $3. Information and directions go to www.westvolusiasaddleclub.com April 7 - 8 April Open Show Fox Lea Farm, 800 North Auburn Rd., Venice, FL. www.FoxLeaFarm.com April 7 - 8 South Florida Reining Horse Association Affiliate Qualifer Show at Charlie Lykes Arena, 4800 US-301, Tampa,FL. Contact Becky Williams: Sfrhatreasurer@gmail.com or 813-478-9339. April 7 - 8 Hunt Country Hunter/Jumper Horse Shows 8:30 AM at The Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Rd., Weirsdale, FL. Contact Show Management at 321-693-5551 or wittyshowsec@earthlink.net April 7 -8 Area III Adult Rider Clinic A fun, educational, affordable clinic with top clinicians. Florida Horse Park, 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala FL. Sign up at www.flhorsepark.com under events tab. April 8 Trail Challenge Clinic Equestrians Unlimited Riding Academy, 5516 SW 149th PL., Archer, FL. Some topics covered: Is this for me/my horse?; How can it benefit my main discipline?; Tack Choice/Fit; Trail Safety/Etiquette; and more. Cost: $65.00 Must bring your own mount (proof of negative Coggins). Info or reservations: 406-210-0134. Space is limited! April 8 Strut Your Stuff in Palatka Barrel Race 8:30 AM. Horseman Club Rd, Palatka, FL. All proceeds going to the Palatka Horsemen’s Club for improvements and hurricane Irma repairs.Youth 3D, PeeWee. www.facebook.com/PalatkaHorsemensClub/
Equine Events April 8 Canterbury Open Pleasure Show 3 9 AM. Canterbury Showplace, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL. This is show 3 of our series. Each show will have Hi Point awards and Hi Point award at the series end. For more info, call Sue McKinney 352-4355733 or www.canterburyshowplace.com/
April 13 - 15 Spring Fun at Black Prong Equestrian Center 450 SE County Road 337, Bronson, FL. Weekend event with Nancy Slater Workshops on Friday. In Hand, Arena and Trail challenge on Saturday. Trail Challenge on Sunday. 352-486-1234, http://blackprong.com, BlackProngCenter@gmail.com
April 9 - 13 Palm Partnership Training - Customized Program Clinic at Fox Grove Farm, 9445 NW 60th Ave Ocala, FL. For more information: 800-503-2824, 352-629-3310, www.lynnpalm.com
April 13 - 15 Pac West Barrel Race 10 AM. Southeastern Livestock Pavillion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL.Hosted by Elaine Spann Brown. For more info: pacwestraces@yahoo.com or www.pacwestbarrelracing.com
April 12 - 15 Equiventures International 3 Days of Eventing Florida Horse Park, 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala FL. This festival will feature Grammy winning and multiple #1 Billboard chart songwriters, horse competition, Florida Horse Park ribbon cutting ceremony, carnival snacks, kids zone, beer tent, wine tasting, food trucks and many specialty arts and crafts. Presented by Ocala Ranches & sponsored in part by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and VISIT FLORIDA. For more info: Richard Trayford: richard@equiventures.com; J.J. Johnson: jj_j@msn.com or https://equiventures.com
April 14 UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup Horse Show Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Rd, Weirsdale, FL. Challenge Cup Championships offers Saddlebreds, Morgans, Arabians and age divisions for the physical or mentally challenged rider. UPHA office: 859-231-5070, info@uphaonline.com, or visit: www.uphaonline.com/exceptional-challenge-cup. Grand Oaks info: 352-750-5500. April 14 - 15 Florida Dressage Concours I & II Fox Lea Farm, 800 North Auburn Rd., Venice, FL. www.FoxLeaFarm.com
April 14 - 15 Palm Partnership Training - Trail Challenge & Dressage Competitions at Fox Grove Farm, 9445 NW 60th Ave., Ocala, FL. For more information: 800-503-2824, 352-629-3310, www.lynnpalm.com April 17 Ocala Downs Block Party 11 AM - 2 PM. NW 114th Loop, Ocala, FL. Explore Bridle Oaks, Moon Shadow & Stepping Stone Farms. See page 19 for more info. April 20 - 22 Sunshine Region Pony Club Eventing Rally 8 AM - 5 PM. Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Hwy 475, Ocala FL. sunshineregionponyclubs.org/. April 20 - 22 Southern Regional Paso Fino “Ocala Classic� Southeastern Livestock Pavillion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL. April 21 Horses Helping Horses - A day to benefit the Horse Protection Association of Florida Canterbury Showplace, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL. Presented by Arredondo Dressage Society. Info: Karen Curran at kcurranlaw@aol.com.
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Equine Events April 21 UF Veterinary Medicine’s Annual Open House 2018 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2015 SW 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL. Free and open to the public. Fun for all ages. Topics include: How to Get Into Veterinary School/Pre-Vet Advising Sessions, Equine Treadmill Demonstrations, Demonstrations by the Marion County mounted patrol, Gainesville Police Department’s K-9 team, and the UF Police Department’s K-9 unit, Games and prizes for kids provided by CVM student organizations, Teddy Bear Beach Clinic for the kids, Food Truck Rally. http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/openhouse/ April 21 - 22 Spring Open Series Show Fox Lea Farm, 800 North Auburn Rd., Venice, FL. www.FoxLeaFarm.com
April 21 - 22 Palm Partnership Training - Gary Rockwell Dressage Clinic at Fox Grove Farm, 9445 NW 60th Ave Ocala, FL. For more information: 800-503-2824, 352629-3310, www.lynnpalm.com April 26 - 29, Spring Concours I +$25,000 Grand Prix Fox Lea Farm, 800 North Auburn Rd., Venice, FL. www.FoxLeaFarm.com April 27 - 29 Florida Quarter Horse Association Spring Fling Southeastern Livestock Pavillion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL. For more info: 941-321-3247, www.facebook.com/FloridaQuarterHorseAssociation/ or fqhasecretary@aol.com April 27 - 29 2nd Annual Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo at The Florida Horse Park, 11008 South Hwy 475, Ocala FL. Show Hunter, Show Jumper, Dressage, Cross-Country, Polo, Barrel Racing, Working Ranch, Freestyle. Also featuring Expo Awards After Party. Free admission for spectators & free parking! For more information visit: www.runfortheribbons.org
2018 OBS Calendar Open to the Public! Stop by to watch, register to bid or enjoy lunch.
SPRING TWO-YEAR-OLDS April 24 – 27 Under Tack: April 16– 21
JUNE TWO-YEAR-OLDS & HORSES OF RACING AGE June 12 – 14 Under Tack: June 4 – 9
SELECTED YEARLINGS October 9
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April 28 Florida Horse Sales Southeastern Livestock Pavillion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL. Registered horses available for sale. For more info: www.floridahorsesales.com/catalog.html April 28 Tomorrow’s Equestrian Annual Horse Show 12 PM - 3 PM. 16510 W Hwy. 326, Morriston, FL. This is our annual horse show for our students since not all students get to participate in Special Olympics. Come out and watch them. Bring lawn chairs. Concessions available. Free admission. April 28 Florida Walking and Racking Horse Association Fun Show at Williston Horseman’s Park, 803 S.W. 19th Ave., Williston, FL. Starts at 11:00 am. Info: 727-2472603 or fwrhacontact@gmail.com. April 28 DWPQ April Showers Mounted Shooting 9 AM at L Cross Equestrian Center, 40810 Grays Airport Rd., Lady Lake, FL. CMSA Sanctioned. Info: David Larson 540-207-5389. Fields vary. Every Sun. through 5/27 @ 1 pm on Field 2 & 3 pm on Field 1. (Schedule is subject to change.) For more information, visit: www.thevillagesentertainment.com/polo
MAY 2018 May 4 Silver Charm Art and Photo Exhibition 1 pm. to 4:30 p.m. at Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, 801 SW 60th Ave., Ocala, FL. Opening of the Silver Charm Art and Photo Exhibition, silent auction for charity and Kentucky Oaks Watch.
May 4- 6 Hunt Country Horse Shows May Derby Days 8:30 AM at The Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Rd., Weirsdale, FL, just south of Ocala in the The Villages. Contact Show Management at 321-6935551 or wittyshowsec@earthlink.net May 4 - 5 West Port FFA Alumni Open Rodeo Ocala Rodeo Grounds, 4860 NW 27th Avenue, Ocala 34475. Events start at 8 PM both nights. Gates will open at 6pm. Admission adults: $10, $7 age 6-12 and children under 5 are free. The rodeo features bull riding, barrel racing , calf roping and more. More info: Lori at westportffaalumni@gmail.com May 4 - 6 Key to Cash Barrel Race at the Southeastern Livestock Pavillion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL. May 5 JWE Clinic & Schooling Show 8 AM Florida Horse Park, 11008 S Hwy. 475, Ocala, FL. May 5 Ocala Derby Party 3 PM - 8 PM at the Sociagro Equestrian Center, 6730 SE 22nd Ave., Ocala, FL (21 and older) Cocktails, Derby Day Drink Menu, Hors d’oeuvres, “Best Hat” competition, Equestrian vendors, Silent auction, Live painting performance by “Paintman” Dale Henry, Live Blue Grass Music, Paso Fino Horse dance Show, VIP area, and more. Free Admission. Food & drink available for purchase. For more info contact The Cornerstone School at 352-351-8840. May 5 - 6 Working Equitation Clinic and Juan Ledgard Benefit Dressage Show Hosted by Southeast Baroque Horse Shows and HWalters Dressage LLC. Florida Horse Park, 11008 S Hwy. 475, Ocala, FL. southeastbaroque@gmail.com or http://www.southeastbaroque.com May 5 - 6 South Florida Reining Horse Association Affiliate Qualifer Show at Charlie Lykes Arena, 4800 US-301, Tampa, FL. Contact Becky Williams: Sfrhatreasurer@gmail.com or 813-478-9339. May 12 - 13 Sunshine Region Pony Club Show Jump Rally 8 AM - 5 PM. Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Hwy 475, Ocala FL. sunshineregionponyclubs.org/. May 12 Canterbury Open Pleasure Show 4 9 AM. Canterbury Showplace, 23100 W. Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL. Show #4 of our series. Each show will have Hi Point awards & at the series end, there will be a Hi Point for the series. More info, call Sue McKinney 352-435-5733 or http://canterburyshowplace.com/.
Equine Events May 17 - 20 Spring Concours II + $25,000 Grand Prix. Fox Lea Farm, 800 North Auburn Rd., Venice, FL. www.FoxLeaFarm.com May 19 - 20 Clinton Anderson 2018 Walkabout Tour Jacksonville Equestrian Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. 254-459-0605 cell shayla@downunderhorsemanship.com May 19 - 20 DWPQ Let the Bullets Fly Mounted Shooting 9:00 am at L Cross Equestrian Center, 40810 Grays Airport Rd., Lady Lake, FL. CMSA Sanctioned. Info: David Larson 540-207-5389, dlarson0608@ gmail.com or www.flpeacemakers.com May 19 - 20 POP 3-Phase Schooling Show and XC Schooling (Partners of the Park) Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Highway 475, Ocala FL. Sat. XC Schooling 9 am - 3 pm. Pre-Entry is not required. Sat.-$50/horse. Helmet and vest REQUIRED. Sun.-Schooling Shows (3-Phase, Jumper Classes, Dressage Classes) Contact: Emily Holmes: entries@fhp-pop.com or http://fhp-pop.com/. May 24 - 27 Spring Concours III + $25,000 Grand Prix Fox Lea Farm, 800 North Auburn Rd., Venice, FL. www.FoxLeaFarm.com
May 24 - 28 Southern Junior Rodeo at the Southeastern Livestock Pavillion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL. May 25 - 28 Trail Ride and BBQ Black Horse Resort Ranch, 22651 SE Hwy. 42, Umatilla, FL. Fri., Sat. & Sun night with 2 horses for $100. Live music Sat. night. BBQ is included but please bring a dish. No check in or check out time. 352-4341204, https://www.blackhorseresortranch.com/ May 26 - 28 Florida Paint Horse Club-FPHC/FPtHA Memorial Day Mane Event Horse Show Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, Florida State Fairgrounds; Tampa, FL. Youth Scholarship Fundraiser Chance Drawing will be held during this show! info@floridapainthorseclub.com; https://floridapainthorseclub.godaddysites.com/calendar May 26 - 28 Florida Quarter Horse Association - SFHS Memorial Circuit at Jacksonville Equestrian Center, Jacksonvile, More info: 941-321-3247, www.facebook.com/FloridaQuarterHorseAssociation/ or fqhasecretary@aol.com May 31 - June 3 Summer Fun Horse Show 8 AM - 5 PM. Florida Horse Park, 11008 S. Hwy 475, Ocala FL. http://www.flhorsepark.com/
JUNE 2018 June 1 - 2 Silver Spurs Rodeo Fri. & Sat. 7:30, Sun. TBD at Silver Spurs Arena, 1875 Silver Spurs Lane, Kissimmee. PRCA/WPRA Sanctioned. Info: silverspursrodeo.com/, facebook.com/pages/Silver-Spurs-Rodeo/216846058437 or 321-697-3495. June 1 - 3 Team Roping: Florida Panhandle Championships At Jackson County Ag Center, 3631 Highway 90, Marianna, FL. USTRC Sanctioned. Info: Jx2 Productions: 423-575-2295, email: jx2events@yahoo.com or www.jx2events.com/. June 1 - 3 SEFBR Tour of Champions: Stop Four 2 PM. St Lucie County Fairgrounds, Fort Pierce, FL. www.tourofchamps.com June 2 - 3 Hunt Country Hunter/Jumper Horse Shows 8:30 AM at The Grand Oaks Resort, 3000 Marion County Rd., Weirsdale, FL. Contact Show Management at 321-693-5551 or wittyshowsec@earthlink.net
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