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Gypsy Vanner Horse Society will hold its 25th Anniversary Gala

Hosts Second Conservation Summit in Ocala

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2021 Thoroughbred Makeover Show taps retrained Florida-breds

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From November 19-21, the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society will hold its 25th Anniversary Gala weekend at the Hilton of Ocala and the World Equestrian Center, Ocala.

The event kicks off at 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Hilton Saratoga room with a directors and staff roundtable discussion followed by a reception from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Arthur’s Patio.

Sessions run Saturday and Sunday.

The program is open to the public and is $80 for adults and $25 for children. Games and prizes including a chance to win a custom English saddle from Bliss of London, or a custom Western saddle from Circle Y. The first name drawn gets choice of saddle and the second name drawn wins the remaining saddle. Payments received by Oct. 1 are entered into the saddle drawings.

For current society members who attend the Gala, the registration fee will be applied to a 2022 GVHS membership. For more information contact gvhs@vanners.org.

It is the mission of the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society 501(c)5 to respect the spoken words of the Gypsy families who had dedicated lifetimes in the pursuit of developing and

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Gypsy Vanner Horse Society Holds 25th Anniversary Gala in Ocala breeding the perfect caravan horse, the Gypsy Vanner. A perfect caravan horse is strong, intelligent, docile, athletic, and colorful and has excellent endurance. These same traits make this breed well suited for any number of pursuits. The Gypsy Vanner Horse Society remains quality based, culturally sensitive and socially responsible in the pursuit of preserving this unique breed.

Clinics Saturday, Nov. 20

Free and open to the public Arena 2 at World Equestrian Center 8 a.m. - Assessment of Movement as it relates to the Conformation of the Gypsy Vanner 10 a.m. - Utilizing Your Evaluation Scores Noon - Gypsy Vanner exhibition 1 p.m. Fitting the Gypsy Vanner

Sunday, Nov. 21

Registration required Hilton of Ocala 9 a.m. - Developing a Risk Management Strategy for You and Your Farm

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES NICOLE “NIKKI” FRIED, COMMISSIONER Emily Hetherington • (850) 617-7291 (Office) Emily.Hetherington@FDACS.gov • www.FDACS.gov

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FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Lonny T. Powell, CEO • Tammy A. Gantt, AVP Membership Services & Events 352-629-2160 • Fax: 352-629-3603 801 SW 60th Ave. • Ocala, FL 34474 • www.ftboa.com • info@ftboa.com

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Horse Farms Forever will host their second Conservation Summit titled, “Conversations about Conservation,” on Nov. 23 at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales indoor sales ring from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The Conservation Summit is an educational workshop on balancing growth while preserving Marion County’s 193,000-acre Farmland Preservation Area (FPA). The purpose of the summit is to inspire the preservation of horse farms and agricultural lands that are fundamental to Marion County’s global brand as the Horse Capital of the World®.

The keynote speaker is Liberty Media chairman and businessman John C. Malone. With more than 2.2 million acres to his name including Ocala’s historic Bridlewood Farm, Malone is the largest private landowner in North America.

Malone will share his remarkable story and profound passion for land conservation.

A well-respected leader in innovative regional development, Kevin Sheilley, president and CEO of the Ocala Metro

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Catherine Jager

Horse Farms Forever Holds 2nd Conservation Summit Chamber and Economic Partnership, will be a featured speaker. He will share economic and business developments while also speaking to the importance of balancing growth.

He will present the results of a countywide Quality-of-Life survey recently conducted by The Matrix Group.

The Quality-of-Life survey is a collaborative effort to understand the needs and desires of Marion County’s residents. Organized by Horse Farms Forever, it was sponsored by the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership, College of Central Florida, Ocala Horse Properties, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association and Hotel Design and Management Group. The survey is an important step in defining the issues facing Marion County.

Horse Farms Forever will honor one of Marion County’s most prominent landowners with an inaugural Acorn Conservation award. Tickets for in-person or virtual attendance are available at ConservationSummitTickets.

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Nicole “Nikki” Fried, Commissioner

Emily Heatherington • (850) 617-7291 (Office) Emily.Heatherington@FDACS.gov • www.FDACS.gov

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Lonny T. Powell, CEO Tammy A. Gantt, AVP Membership Services & Events 801 SW 60th Ave. • Ocala, FL 34474 • 352-629-2160 Fax: 352-629-3603 • www.ftboa.com • info@ftboa.com

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Central Florida is Horse Capital of the World

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In 1997, Ocala/Marion County Horse Capital of the World® and Horse Capital of the World® were trademarked by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association. Ever since, the marks have become synonymous with the FTBOA and its Association services.

While others periodically try its use, by trademark and literally, the county is the Horse Capital with more horses and ponies than any other in the U.S. and Florida ranks third as a state in its horse population.

FTBOA trademarked the phrase to create a brand identity for the area and the services it promotes related to equines.

The diversity of breeds and disciplines make the area an ideal setting for any horse fanatic, casual horse lover or for services catering to the horse world.

Horses in Florida are more than pretty scenery in a pasture. They are economic drivers for our county and state.

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breeding, training and sales industry in Central Florida – is strongly supported by a network of equine services, such as specialized veterinarians, feed and tack retailers, blacksmith, equine dentists, feed mills and major horse transportation companies by land and by air.

This makes Ocala a great place to enjoy equines with its opportunities to attend world-class horse shows and events, equine venues, recreational activities and farm tours at a variety of venues, farms and showgrounds. Visitors have the chance to go on a farm tour, take a trail ride through our numerous parks and national forest, enjoy a carriage ride, learn polo, visit an equine museum or gallery, attend the world’s leading two-year-olds in-training thoroughbred sales or even watch a horse train at Ocala Breeders’ Sales or wager on simulcast horse races from the state’s tracks and from across the country. The choices are limitless and local citizens are a daily part of the one-of-a-kind experience that only the Horse Capital of the World® can bring.

Florida Racing’s Annual Impact - $1.5 billion in direct economic impact and $2.7 billion overall - $400,000+ in payroll taxes - 20,000+ thoroughbreds engaged in racing - 23,000+ jobs Source: AHC BACK TO TOP

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Thoroughbred Makeover Taps Retrained Florida-breds start at a Florida track before joining the retraining program.

The Retired Racehorse Project, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, created the Thoroughbred Makeover to showcase the trainability and talent of off-track thoroughbreds. The competition is intended to inspire good trainers to become involved in transitioning horses to second careers, and the National Symposium serves to educate the people involved in the care, training, and sale of these horses to responsible owners. Click for Makeover Videos.

The full List of 2021 Florida-breds are Bootscutenboge, Colorful Way, Full Moon Rising, Galan, Good Timing Man, Honest Gal, Ice Kaufy, Karmas Calling, Ocean Conquest, Raise Em Up, Replay, Runaway Bull, Silver Nina, Southern Touch, Star Player, The Incomodo, Tropicality, Two Cents Worth, Whateverusaydear , Wicked Soprano and Wildwood Fury.

- Equines are 18% of the county GDP - A top breeding region in the world for thoroughbreds - Thoroughbreds sold at Ocala Breeders’ Sales in the past decade valued at more than $1.3 billion - OBS buyers come from 49 states and 2 territories and more than 38 countries Source: AHC

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The 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, will be held Oct. 12-17. At the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., horses will vie for a total of more than $100,000 in prize money, with a Thoroughbred Makeover Champion crowned for the postponed 2020 show and the 2021 show.

Florida-breds in the makeover include 21 horses ages four to eight, ranging in height from 15.2 to 18 hands, with an equal number of mares and geldings, along with one stallion.

One horse in the show never started a race and three raced more than 50 times. Top money earners in the show include Ice Kaufy, by Cowtown Cat out of Tune Up the Band with $172,420 in earnings in 56 starts; Replay by Flatter out of Andrea Gail with $131,200 in earnings with 68 starts; and Southern Touch by Harlington out of Oakwood Park with $128,678 in earnings with 58 starts. Eight horses had their last

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UF Vet Conference Focuses on Healthy Horses The UF College of Veterinary Medicine’s 14th annual Healthy Horses Conference is an annual free virtual educational event with a focus on successful equine health care. Lectures are delivered by University of Florida faculty from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, and UF/IFAS extension throughout the entire month of October. This year’s topics include protecting your horse from the equine herpes virus, caring for senior horses, how to listen to your horse’s heart, common equine eye emergencies, toxic plants for Florida horses, and an update on anhidrosis. The 13th annual conference was a huge success in 2020 drawing more participants than ever with 500 registrants.

“The availability of virtual participation, as well as an absence of typical conference fees, resulted in an unprecedented geographical representation,” UF extension specialist Dr. Sally DeNotta said. “For the first time ever, the conference reached an international audience, with participants from Central and South America, Europe and the UK.” To participate, Sign Up Here.

Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Morgans, Arabians and Dutch Harness Horses Take Center Stage The newly launched Ocala International Horse Show will be held October 26 to 30, making it the first horse show for the American Saddlebred, Hackney Pony and Roadsters, with open breed classes for Morgan, Arabian, the Dutch harness horse and other performance show horse breeds to be hosted at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. Click Here for more information.

Florida-breds Make Florida Racing Did you know Florida-bred thoroughbreds won 31.5% of races run at the Gulfstream Park Championship Meet?

This demonstrates how vital Florida-breds are to the success of Gulfstream Park throughout the year—not just during the Spring/Summer season.

Additional good news for Florida breeders—66% of those Florida-bred winners during the Gulfstream Park Championship Meet were sired by Florida stallions.

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