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Carl Hester MBE Training the Young Dressage Horse
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Carl Hester MBE
Training A Young Dressage Horse
Carl Hester MBE is one of Britain’s most successful dressage riders. He is an Olympic gold medallist and multi-medallist at European and world championships. Here Carl Hester gives us tips in how to get those essential basics in place with a young horse.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A DRESSAGE HORSE
Some riders can be taken in by a big trot, but Carl says that’s not hugely important in a young horse. “You can train the trot to become expressive so always look for a horse with a great walk and canter as these paces can be harder to improve. The walk should have a decent overtrack (where the hind hoof lands in front of the footprint left by the foreleg) and in the canter, look for a horse that steps well underneath his body with a quality three beat (50% of a Grand Prix test is done in canter).”
Of course, temperament is the most important thing of all and while Carl likes his horses to be sharp and forward thinking, they have to be trainable. “You could have the best moving horse in the world, but if they have the wrong brain for dressage you could be fighting a losing battle,” Carl explained.
“I tend to turn the sharper ones out in the paddock 24/7. It definitely helps them to stay calmer in their work and I believe it makes them stronger, too. I always remember what my vet once told me: ‘If you want to keep a horse sound, keep it moving’.”
Buying a young horse is always a bit of a lottery and, as Carl admits, he had no idea that Valegro and Uthopia would be future gold medallists when he first saw them. “They were just lovely young horses and we didn’t pay a lot of money for them. We don’t have rich owners spending a fortune on horses for us, but what we do have is a tried and tested training system that works and helps to produce superstars of the future.”
A TYPICAL YOUNG HORSE TRAINING SESSION
Carl likes to keep young horses’ training sessions short, but there are lots of important considerations to make when schooling a youngster.
• STRAIGHTNESS. If you have mirrors, it can help you to see whether your horse is straight or not, but an experienced friend on the ground is helpful if mirrors aren’t present. “Basically, you want to see that the horse’s head is in front of the chest and that the hind footprints are following the
tracks of the forefeet, whether you’re working on a circle or in a straight line. Movements such as leg-yield and shoulder-fore are good straightening exercises, which we use a lot with the young horses.”
• TRANSITIONS. “I am a firm believer in the use of plenty of transitions in my training. Not only do they teach the horse to take more weight onto the hindleg, but they improve obedience and suppleness, too.”
• CHANGING THE OUTLINE. “As a dressage rider, you should be able to stretch the horse’s head and neck down at any point during a schooling session. You want the horse to carry itself, rather than relying on the rider’s hands for support and if you can do this, you know you’re getting it right.
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Forward and back transitions.
Continued... TR AINING & Showing
Relaxed walk on Ecotrack.
We tend to pick the horses up for a few minutes and then allow them to stretch again, so that they get used to working in a more uphill frame and then stretch again. As they become stronger, they will become more able to maintain a correct uphill outline for longer, but in the early days stretching is the most important thing of all.”
• REPETITION. “Like humans, horses learn from repetition, so riders need to repeat exercises over and over until the horse learns how to do it. When I start teaching a horse flying changes, I tend to treat them a bit like a show jumper and just quietly pop from one leg to the other until they understand the concept. The last thing you want to do is upset the horse into thinking that flying changes are something to worry about.”
• KEEP IT SHORT AND SWEET. “Young horses only need to do about 20 minutes in the school. They need time to mature physically and mentally, so we tend to keep sessions short until they are stronger. That’s the best way to keep a horse sound through its career and you’ll find your horse is much happier as you train up the levels, too. Also, try to finish on a good note, so if you have had some really good work after 15 minutes then finish there and then. If it takes a bit longer one day, then that’s how it is. You can’t stick to an exact time limit with horses.”
In summary, Carl’s advice is to keep dressage training simple. “Don’t over complicate things and try to make your training black and white, so that the horse understands what you are asking. Here are a few management tips that may also help with your young horses.
• Turn them out as much as possible – 24/7 if possible – and aim to ride when they come in, rather than before you turn them out if you are stabling for periods of the day or night.
• Don’t carry a whip. “Generally we work without a whip with our horses at home. The only �me we use one is when we are teaching the horse piaffe or passage. At the end of the day, you’re not allowed to carry a whip in championships, so it’s good to get the horse used to working without one right from the start.”
• Be careful not to put yourself in a dangerous situa�on with a young horse. If you have to lunge first, then do. Train them carefully and considerately and make everything black and white as this makes horses easier to train and that way they will know where they stand.
• Consider carefully what you feed a sharp horse and seek advice from a nutri�onist or feed helpline if in any doubt.
• Ensure that your horse’s tack and equipment is comfortable so that you don’t give your ‘hot’ horse any excuses to misbehave. “A good test of whether or not your saddle is comfortable is to ask the horse to stretch. If the back doesn’t li� up, then the horse is working against the saddle instead of with it.”
• Invest in your surface. Vets recommend training horses on a variety of foo�ngs to encourage strengthening the so� �ssues
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TR AINING & Showing
Stretching on Active Track
in the legs. “I put my trust in the world’s finest, synthe�c training foo�ngs from Mar�n Collins to give my horses this difference in going. “
MC Ecotrack was the choice for my indoor foo�ng as it offers outstanding stability under foot, for confidence, security and top performance. With its generous wax content, it is ideal for indoor arenas and needs no watering.
• My outdoor arena has a slightly “looser” blend, it has plenty of CLOPF fibers and cushioning, enabling the horse to work into the surface a li�le more. It provides stability underfoot, is highly durable and easy to maintain. Ideal for outdoor arena’s as it drains easily and is resistant to freezing enabling the horses to be worked all year round.
“I love these foo�ngs. They rode perfectly from day one and all my horses seem to have an extra spring in their step! The Mar�n Collins Team are highly professional, the quality of workmanship and the surfaces is exemplary. I would recommend them to anyone who wants the best training surfaces for their horses, they are worth every penny.”
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Relaxed walk and stretch on MC Ecotrack
Leg yield
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MAYEvents
May 2-7 REGION 12 ARABIAN & HALF ARABIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900 Arenas 1, 4 & 5
May 4-7 Fox Lea Farm Mid Spring Concours USEF H/J
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
May 4-7 Trail Clinic
13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221 www.jaxequestriancenter.com 904-255-4254
May 6-7 Spring Qualifer Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758
May 6-7 Horse Shows in the Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500 www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
May 7 STRIDE Dressage, Florida Horse Park
Dressage & Driving Schooling Show www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 11-14 Florida Cu�ng Horse Associa�on, Florida Horse Park www.floridacu�nghorseassocia�on.com www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 11-14 Fox Lea Farm Spring 23 USEF Show CFHJA Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
May 13-14 May Day Qualifiers 1 and 2 Dressage, USEF/NAYC/WBC Qualifier
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758 23100 W Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669
May 13-14 Majes�c Oaks USEA 3 Phase Horse Trials 17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686 Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com 559-917-3046
May 18-21 Fox Lea Farm Spring 23 USEF Show
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
May 19-21 FL All Breed Horse Show Series
13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
www.jaxequestriancenter.com 904-255-4254
May 20 NFDA Dressage Schooling Show
13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
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May 20-21 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 20-21 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
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11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 20-21 **Gold Coast May Dressage NAYC/ YH+ Palm Beach Equine www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
May 20-21 Horse Shows in the Park
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260A horseshowsinthepark.com
May 25-28 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
May 25-28 Paso Fino Extravaganza Intern�onal 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482, Arena 5 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
May 25-28 Fox Lea Farm Spring 23 USEF Show Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
May 26-27 GTBRA Barrel Race 13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221 www.jaxequestriancenter.com 904-255-4254
May 27-28 Dressage Under the Oaks II, Orlando Dressage Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL, 352-750-5500 www.thegrandoaks.com orlandodressage.com Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
May 27-28 SFHS Memorial Classic
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260
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JUNE and JULY Events
June 2-4 Ocala Summer 1 Horse Trials
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
June 3-4 Horse Shows In The Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com
horseshowsinthepark.com 321-693-5551
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
June 3-4 Mounted Drill Team
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
June 3-4 Summer Sizzle Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center
23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260
June 10 -18 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Extravaganza Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
June 10-11 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
June 10-11 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
June 17-18 Dressage Under the Oaks III, Orlando Dressage Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com orlandodressage.com
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
June 17-18 **Gold Coast Summer Sols�ce+ Palm Beach Equine www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
June 22-25 Fox Lea Schools Out Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
June 23-25 Horse Shows In The Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500 www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com 321-693-5551
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
June 24 WCD Ocala Summer Fun I NAYC/YH+ FL Horse Park 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476 www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
June 28-July 8 American Ranch Horse Asso. 2023 World Show 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482, Arena 5 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900 arhacontact@aol.com
July 1-8 American Ranch Horse Associa�on 2023 World Show 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482, Arena 5 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900 arhacontact@aol.com
July 8-9 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Show Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
July 8-9 Sunshine State Open Pleasure www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
July 8-9 Summer Sizzle Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758
July 15-18 Camp Fox Lea Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
July 15-16 Horse Shows in the Park
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260 horseshowsinthepark.com
July 20-23 Fox Lea Plain Brown Wrapper
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
July 21-23 Florida Quarter Horse www.fqha.net, www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
July 22-23 WCD Ocala Summer Fun II NAYC/YH+ FL Horse Park 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476 www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
July 25-27 Fox Lea Plain Brown Wrapper Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
July 29-30 Wellington Classic Tropics I & II/ NAYC/ YH (Two Shows)+ Jim Brandon www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
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SEPTEMBERE vents
Sept 2-3 Fox Lea Farm Fall Concours I & II
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL
www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Sept 2-3 Ride Lite Dressage 1 and 2
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center
acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758
23100 W Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669
Sept 7-10 Fox Lea Farm Sept Na�onal USEF H/J & $24999 Grand Prix
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Sept 7-10 SUMMERS END HORSE SHOW
Morgans and Standardbreds
1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482, Arena 3 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
Sept 9-10 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 9-10 FL Color Horse Show
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
info@visitgainesville.com
352-374-5260
Sept 9-10 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com
www.flhorsepark.com
352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 9-10 Pony Club Event Rally
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 14-17 Florida Cu�ng
Horse Associa�on, Florida Horse Park
www.floridacu�nghorseassocia�on.com www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 14-17 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
Sept 16-17 Wellington Classic Fall+ Jim Brandon www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Sept 23 Three Phase Schooling Show Majes�c Oaks 17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686 Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com 559-917-3046
Sept 23-24 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Open Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Sept 23-24 FLQHA Florida Royal Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260
Sept 23-24 Horse Shows in the Park Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260 horseshowsinthepark.com
Sept 24 STRIDE Dressage, Florida Horse Park Dressage & Driving Schooling Show www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
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OCTOBER and NOVEMBEREvents
Oct 5-8 Great American/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships
Ocala Horse Park
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Oct 6-8 Ocala Fall Horse Trials
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 7-8 Horse Shows In The Park
Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com
horseshowsinthepark.com 321-693-5551
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
Oct 14-15 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Open
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Oct 14-15 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 19-20 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
Oct 21 Three Phase Schooling Show Majes�c Oaks
17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686
Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com 559-917-3046
Oct 21 FL Walking & Racking Horse Associa�on www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 22 STRIDE Dressage, Florida Horse Park
Dressage & Driving Schooling Show
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 26-29 Fox Lea Farm Sept Na�onal USEF H/J & $24999 Grand Prix
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Oct 27-29 Horse Shows In The Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com 321-693-5551
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
Oct 28-29 Sunshine State Open Pleasure www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 28-29 Wellington Classic AA Challenge & Na�onal Show+ Jim Brandon www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Nov 4-5 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Fes�val Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Nov 4-5 Holiday Kick Off Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758
23100 W Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669
Nov 4-5 Rocking Horse Fall Horse Trials 44200 S.R. 19 N Altoona, FL 32702 www.rockinghorseeven�ng.com organizer@rockinghorse@gmail.com 352-669-9982
Nov 11-12 Majes�c Oaks USEA 3 Phase Horse Trials 17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686 Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com 559-917-3046
Nov 16-19 Fox Lea Farm Sept Na�onal USEF H/J & $24999 Grand Prix Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Nov 16-19 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
Nov 18-19 Sunshine State Open Pleasure www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Nov 19-20 Horse Shows In The Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500 www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com 321-693-5551
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
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Why Can’t I Get My
Heels Down
CASE STUDY: HEELS DOWN ???
When I was a youth rider, it all came so naturally. Position was never an issue; balance was easy, and I could sail over fences as tall as they were wide in perfect equitation. But 40 years later after rekindling my love of riding, I was struggling to do the most basic thing: stretch my legs down into my heels. Years of injury, surgery and life had taken a toll and I was searching for help to regain just some of the effortless posture I once had. I was looking for the Holy Grail…searching through new findings in biomechanics and taking lessons, reading books, trying new therapies including three biomechanics instructors, a session with the physical therapist to Team USA’s Para Olympic team, clinics on balanced riding and remyelination of motor pathways to change muscle memory, Pilates instruction, but to no avail. I just couldn’t put it into practice. I could not get my body to do what I wanted it to in the saddle.
A friend suggested I read Mary Wanless, and this introduced me to the concept of fascia and how the human fascia could influence the equine fascia. Mary’s book, “The New Anatomy of Rider Connection” describes the harmony horse and rider can achieve by unlocking the fascia. I envisioned what was correct but could not will my position to comply. Every time I rode and looked in the mirrors, I was collapsing my right side and crunching my legs up, posting off my toes with my heels up, no matter how much I thought I was doing the opposite.
I was lamenting with a friend about the futility of my endeavors, and she gave me the phone number for Serenity Healing Hands and Lydia Serrano.
I had never had a massage or been to a chiropractor and was nervous and skeptical. The first visit with Lydia, she put me at ease, explaining the role the fascia plays, how it exerts thousands of pounds of pressure and how our bodies could stand erect even without bones because of the fascia. She explained how surgeries, injuries, tension, and dehydration cause the fascia to tighten and hold an unrelenting grip on the muscular system. Unless we get the fascia to release, the muscles are held bound. It all made sense. At the end of that first session, I could feel my tight areas release and a knot I had at the base of my skull disappeared. I thought that knot was part of my neck bones because I could not remember a time that I did not have that knot, but Lydia got it to release in the first session! I signed up for Lydia’s 8 session jump start program where Lydia taught me home methods to effect fascial release combined with two weekly massage sessions where Lydia focused on problem areas. The first jump start session, Lydia realized the space between my right rib cage and hip was shorter than the left side. I realized I would sit on the couch each night with my legs up under me on the right side, essentially shortening my own body on the right. This explained my tendency to collapse my right side and
draw the right leg up more than the left leg when in the saddle. After three sessions focusing on this problem area and some therapy suggestions for me to try at home, I noticed that my riding was more balanced, and I was able to stretch my torso up and use my core more effectively and to stretch into my lower leg and heels evenly. Because I was no longer crunching up my right side, my horse became more straight and less hollow to the right. By the last week of the jump start, we were able to work on the deeper tissue and my riding just continued to improve. When my instructor would tell me to do a movement, my horse was responding more easily, which told me I was using my body appropriately, for the first time in years. And when I glance in the mirror, my heels are better, and I am not gripping as badly with my thigh and knees. Myofascial release and my work with Lydia at Serenity Healing Hands has become as integral to my riding as my lessons. I recommend Serenity Healing Hands to everyone I know. After all, we can all benefit from The Holy Grail!
Tara Tobon grew up riding hunt seat before switching to Dressage in her mid 20’s. She gave that up 30 years ago when she met husband, Carlos, who was a professional Paso Fino trainer, judge and clinician. Carlos is now a successful realtor with Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty, and Tara helps him with his Ocala Horse and Home, doing marketing and contract prep. She returned to Dressage three years ago, and with her mare, Lenore, was the 2022 Region 3 Adult Amateur Champion at Training level and the 2022 USDF KWPN Reserve Champion Adult Amateur at Training level.
Lydia M Serrano can be found at Serenity Healing Hands in Ocala. See her ad on the next page.
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Tara Tobon with Lenore
Myofascial Release Massage Therapy
You Don’t Have To Live With Pain
“I give Lydia huge credit for getting my mobility back after major shoulder surgery and 3 months of healing. Massages with Lydia keep me riding.”
Lydia experienced the power of myofascial release therapy firsthand after a fall down a flight of concrete steps. She did myofascial releases on herself, starting with the topmost muscle layer and working deeper as the tissues released.
The body has 6 to 10 times more fascia than muscle fibers. Fascia coats all fibers, including nerves. Changing muscle memory by releasing the fascia releases the toxins, which contribute to making you sore.
“I learned firsthand that you don’t have to live with pain.”
Lydia M. Serrano, LMT, BCTMB Board Certified Licensed Massage Therapist
• Myofascial release
• Acupressure
• Deep tissue
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“After myofascial release sessions with Lydia, I’m straight in the saddle and the pain is gone. It’s made a big difference in my life.”
Call/text (352) 233-8474 about our “Jump Start” package for equestrians
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DECEMBER E vents
Dec 1-3 Florida Quarter Horse
www.fqha.net, www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Dec 1-3 Ocala Holiday Premiere - Na�onal / 4*
HITS Post Time Farm, Ocala, FL
HITS Shows.com 352-620-2275 (During shows) 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FL 34482
Dec 1-3 Wellington Classic Winter Challenge (2024 Season Qualifier) Jim Brandon www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Dec 2-3 Fox Lea USHJA Outreach Open
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Dec 2-3 Pony Club D Rally www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Dec 2-3 Rocking Horse December Horse Trials 44200 S.R. 19 N Altoona, FL 32702 www.rockinghorseeven�ng.com organizer@rockinghorse@gmail.com 352-669-9982
Dec 7-10 Dressage at World Equestrian Center
Pending USEF & FEI Approval 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
Dec 9 Three Phase Schooling Show Majes�c Oaks 17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686 Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com 559-917-3046
Dec 13-17 Ocala Holiday Classic - Na�onal / 4* HITS Post Time Farm, Ocala, FL HITS Shows.com 352-620-2275 (During shows) 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FL 34482
Dec 16-17 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Dec 29 - Jan 3 Florida Cu�ng Horse Associa�on, Florida Horse Park
www.floridacu�nghorseassocia�on.com www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave., Ocala, FL 34476 Please
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Dressage
April 13-16 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
April 22-23 Spring Fever Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758
April 22-23 Wellington Classic Spring NAYC/ YH+ Jim Brandon www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
May 6-7 Spring Qualifer Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758
May 7 STRIDE Dressage, Florida Horse Park Dressage & Driving Schooling Show www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 13-14 May Day Qualifiers 1 and 2 Dressage, USEF/NAYC/WBC Qualifier
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758 23100 W Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669
May 20 NFDA Dressage Schooling Show 13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221 www.jaxequestriancenter.com 904-255-4254
May 20-21 **Gold Coast May Dressage NAYC/ YH+ Palm Beach Equine www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
May 25-28 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482 www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
May 27-28 Dressage Under the Oaks II, Orlando Dressage Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL, 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com orlandodressage.com
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
June 3-4 Summer Sizzle Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758
June 17-18 Dressage Under the Oaks III, Orlando Dressage Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com orlandodressage.com
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
June 17-18 **Gold Coast Summer Sols�ce+ Palm Beach Equine www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026
nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
June 24 WCD Ocala Summer Fun I NAYC/YH+ FL Horse Park 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026
nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
July 8-9 Summer Sizzle Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260
July 22-23 WCD Ocala Summer Fun II NAYC/YH+ FL Horse Park 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476 www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
July 29-30 Wellington Classic Tropics I & II/ NAYC/ YH (Two Shows)+ Jim Brandon www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Aug 5-6 Summer Sizzle Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669 acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758
Aug 19-20 **Gold Coast Made In The Shade I & II (Two 1-Day Shows)+ Jim Brandon www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Aug 24-27 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
Sept 2-3 Ride Lite Dressage 1 and 2 Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758 23100 W Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669
Sept 14-17 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
Sept 16-17 Wellington Classic Fall+ Jim Brandon www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026 nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Sept 24 STRIDE Dressage, Florida Horse Park Dressage & Driving Schooling Show www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 5-8 Great American/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships Ocala Horse Park www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026
nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
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Oct 19-20 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
Oct 22 STRIDE Dressage, Florida Horse Park
Dressage & Driving Schooling Show
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 28-29 Wellington Classic AA Challenge & Na�onal Show+ Jim Brandon
www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026
nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Nov 4-5 Holiday Kick Off Dressage
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center
acca@alachuacounty.us 352-472-6758
23100 W Newberry Road, Newberry FL 32669
Nov 16-19 Dressage at World Equestrian Center 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
Dec 1-3 Wellington Classic Winter Challenge (2024 Season Qualifier) Jim Brandon
www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com 561-714-9026
nosullivan@wellingtonclassicdressage.com
Dec 7-10 Dressage at World Equestrian Center
Pending USEF & FEI Approval
1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala FL 34482
www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com 352-414-7900
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April 5-9 Ocala Premier 2, Hunter Jumper Show
www.classiccompany.com Held at Florida Horse Park 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
April 12-16 Ocala Premier 3, Hunter Jumper Show
www.classiccompany.com Held at Florida Horse Park
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
April 20-23 Fox Lea Farm Spring 23 USEF Show
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
April 20-23 Ocala Interna�onal Horse Trials
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
April 27-30 Fox Lea Farm Spring 23 USEF Show WCHR Week
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL
www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
April 29 - 30 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 4-7 Fox Lea Farm Mid Spring Concours USEF H/J Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
May 6-7 Horse Shows in the Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500 www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
May 11-14 Fox Lea Farm Spring 23 USEF Show CFHJA Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
May 18-21 Fox Lea Farm Spring Concours II 23 USEF Show
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
May 20-21 Horse Shows in the Park
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260 horseshowsinthepark.com 321-693-5551
May 20-21 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 25-28 Fox Lea Farm Spring Concours II 23 USEF Show Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
May 27-28 SFHS Memorial Classic
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260
June 2-4 Ocala Summer 1 Horse Trials www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
June 3-4 Horse Shows In The Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
June 10-11 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
321-693-5551
June 10 -18 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Extravaganza
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
June 22-25 Fox Lea Schools Out Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
June 23-25 Horse Shows In The Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
July 8-9 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Show
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
July 15-18 Camp Fox Lea
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
July 15-16 Horse Shows in the Park
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260 horseshowsinthepark.com 321-693-5551
July 20-23 Fox Lea Plain Brown Wrapper
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
July 25-27 Fox Lea Plain Brown Wrapper
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Aug 19-20 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Open
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Aug 26-27 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 2-3 Fox Lea Farm Fall Concours I & II
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
321-693-5551
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Sept 7-10 Fox Lea Farm Sept Na�onal USEF H/J & $24999 Grand Prix
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Sept 9-10 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 9-10 FL Color Horse Show
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260
Sept 23-24 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Open
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Sept 23-24 FLQHA Florida Royal
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center
23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260
Sept 23-24 Horse Shows in the Park
Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260 horseshowsinthepark.com 321-693-5551
Oct 7-8 Horse Shows In The Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com 321-693-5551
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
Oct 14-15 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Open
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Oct 14-15 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 26-29 Fox Lea Farm Sept Na�onal USEF H/J & $24999 Grand Prix
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Oct 27-29 Horse Shows In The Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com 321693-5551
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
Nov 4-5 Fox Lea Summer USHJA Outreach Fes�val
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Nov 16-19 Fox Lea Farm Sept Na�onal USEF H/J & $24999 Grand Prix
Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Nov 19-20 Horse Shows In The Park Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL 352-750-5500
www.thegrandoaks.com horseshowsinthepark.com 321693-5551
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
Dec 1-3 Ocala Holiday Premiere - Na�onal / 4* HITS Post Time Farm, Ocala, FL HITS Shows.com 352-620-2275 (During shows)
13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FL 34482
Dec 2-3 Fox Lea USHJA Outreach Open Fox Lea Farms, Venice, FL www.FoxLeaFarm.com 941-809-6361
Dec 16-17 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Dec 13-17 Ocala Holiday Classic - Na�onal / 4* HITS Post Time Farm, Ocala, FL HITS Shows.com 352-620-2275 (During shows)
13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, FL 34482
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Todd Minikuis and Amex Z at the Great American Grand Prix, HITS Ocala 2023. Photo by Elite Equestrian
There are many other events throughout Florida, not all events were available for posting at time of press. We encourage you to visit venue and assocation web sites for updated events and information.
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April 29 - 30 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 13-14 Majes�c Oaks USEA 3 Phase Horse Trials
17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686
Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com
559-917-3046
May 20-21 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
June 2-4 Ocala Summer 1 Horse Trials
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
June 10-11 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
June 15-16 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Aug 12 Three Phase Schooling Show Majes�c Oaks
17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686
Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com
559-917-3046
Aug 18-20 Ocala Summer 2 Horse Trials
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Aug 26-27 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 9-10 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 23 Three Phase Schooling Show Majes�c Oaks
17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686
Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com 559-917-3046
Oct 6-8 Ocala Fall Horse Trials
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 14-15 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 21 Three Phase Schooling Show Majes�c Oaks
17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686
Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com 559-917-3046
Nov 4-5 Rocking Horse Fall Horse Trials
44200 S.R. 19 N Altoona, FL 32702
www.rockinghorseeven�ng.com
organizer@rockinghorse@gmail.com 352-669-9982
Nov 11-12 Majes�c Oaks USEA 3 Phase Horse Trials
17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686
Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com 559-917-3046
Dec 2-3 Rocking Horse December Horse Trials
44200 S.R. 19 N Altoona, FL 32702
www.rockinghorseeven�ng.com organizer@rockinghorse@gmail.com 352-669-9982
Dec 9 Three Phase Schooling Show Majes�c Oaks 17500 North US Highway 441, Reddick FL 32686
Majes�cOaksOcala.com info@Majes�cOaksOcala.com 559-917-3046
Dec 16-17 POP Schooling Show, Even�ng www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699 11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
L. Symanski at Ocala Jockey Club, photo by Elite Equestrian
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May 11-14 Florida Cu�ng Horse Associa�on, Florida Horse Park
www.floridacu�nghorseassocia�on.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 20-21 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 20-21 Sunshine Classic Horse Show
Western Dressage
Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL
www.thegrandoaks.com 352-750-5500
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
May 26-27 GTBRA Barrel Race
13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
www.jaxequestriancenter.com 904-255-4254
June 10-11 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
July 8-9 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
July 21-23 Florida Quarter Horse
www.fqha.net, www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Aug 5-6 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 9-10 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 9-10 Sunshine Classic Horse Show
Western Dressage
Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL
www.thegrandoaks.com 352-750-5500
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
Sept 14-17 Florida Cu�ng Horse Associa�on, Florida Horse Park
www.floridacu�nghorseassocia�on.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Sept 23-24 FLQHA Florida Royal Alachua County Agricultural & Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669. info@visitgainesville.com 352-374-5260
Oct 28-29 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Nov 18-19 Sunshine State Open Pleasure
www.sunshinestatepleasureseries.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Dec 1-3 Florida Quarter Horse
www.fqha.net, www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Dec 29 - Jan 3 Florida Cu�ng Horse Associa�on, Florida Horse Park
www.floridacu�nghorseassocia�on.com
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
There are many western events throughout Florida, not all events were available for posting at time of press. Please visit venue and assocation web sites for updated events and information.
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May 7 STRIDE Dressage, Florida Horse Park Dressage & Driving Schooling Show
www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
May 12-14 Grand Oaks Southern Drive Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL www.thegrandoaks.com 352-750-5500
Main: 3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
Sept 24 STRIDE Dressage, Florida Horse Park Dressage & Driving Schooling Show www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
Oct 22 STRIDE Dressage, Florida Horse Park Dressage & Driving Schooling Show www.flhorsepark.com 352-307-6699
11851 SW 16th Ave., Ocala, FL 34476
Trailers 2023
Live Oak International 2023, photo by Elite Equestrian
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Descriptions VENUE VENUE
ADEQUAN® Global Dressage Festival
gdf.coth.com
Kid friendly, all events rain or shine. On-site food vendors.
FEATURES:
• Outdoor main arena with permanent seats, inc VIP
• Multiple other outdoor rings
• Permanent Barn with stalls
• Vendor Village
• On-site Food Vendors
Major Events: Friday Night Stars Grand Prix Freestyle
Location/Contact Info: 561-793-5867
13500 South Shore Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414
Bob Brandon Equestrian Center
www.floridastatefair.com/p/equestrian-center
The Equestrian Center is located on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida
FEATURES:
• Indoor pavilion is 11,000 sq feet, climate controlled
• 5 Barns house 471 permanent stalls
• On-site camping hook-ups
Major Events: Florida State Fair
Location/Contact Info: Horse Show Office 813-627-4217.
FL State Fair Authority, Bob Thomas Equestrian Center 4800 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33610
Brevard Equestrian Center www.brevardec.com
Center is approximately 36 acres adjacent to the Indian River, offers full boarding, training, paddock & pasture turnouts and lessons.
FEATURES:
• 36-acre facility
• 53 stalls
• 100 by 200’ outdoor lighted Jump Arena, sand footing
• Regulation sized covered dressage arena, sand & rubber footing.
Location/Contact Info: 321-320-6323
4850 Old Dixie Highway, Grant, FL 32949
Canterbury Show Place www.canterburyshowplace.com
Alachua County Agricultural and Equestrian Center
FEATURES:
• Club house and show room
• 250’ x 150’ indoor arena
• 5 barns with stalls
• Outdoor warm up rings
• RV camping sites and large event fields.
Location/Contact Info:
352-472-6758
23100 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
ACEA@alachuacounty.us
Florida Horse Park
www.flhorsepark.com
Kid Friendly, numerous events including non-horse events (re-actments, sports, trade shows) and clinics.
FEATURES:
• 350 acres of manicured grass fields
• 320 permanent stalls
• Covered Arena (212′ x 375′) with clay/sand footing
• Two Grass Arenas: (300′ x 500′) and (250′ x 350′)
• 5 – 20 meter X 60 meter FEI regulation dressage arenas
• Two complete FEI approved show jump sets including warm up fences
• 100 cross-country jumps, Entry- Intermediate levels
Major Events:
Ocala Eventing Series
Grandview Invitational Draft Horse Driving
Location/Contact Info:
11851 SW 16th Ave.,Ocala, FL 34476
352-307-6699
Fox Lea Farms
www.FoxLeaFarm.com
Recognized H/J, Dressage and Breed Shows
FEATURES:
• Indoor Arena
• Grand Prix Grass Ring
• Multiple Outdoor Rings
• Paddocks
• Permanent and Temporary Stalls
Major Events:
Venice Equestrian Tour
Multiple $25,000 Grand Prix Events
Location/Contact Info:
941-809-6361
800 North Auburn Rd., Venice, FL 34292
Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL
www.thegrandoaks.com
Equestrian resort on 340+ acres
FEATURES:
• Indoor Arena, out door arenas & warm-up rings
• Permanent & temporart barns with stalls
• RV Hook Ups & Cottages
• Bistro/restaurant,
• Wedding Chapel & Facilites/Corporate & Banquets
• Golf/Pickleball/Polo
• Salon & Spa
• Riding & Driving Lessons
Location/Contact Info:
352-750-5500 Ext. 0
• MAIN ENTRANCE (AUTOS ONLY)
The Grand Oaks Resort
3000 Marion County Road, Weirsdale, FL 32195
• Competitors (Horse Trailers) use:
3121 Griffin Avenue, Lady Lake, FL 32159
352-750-5500 Ext. 237 or Ext. 229
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For information call Lorraine Simon: 352-857-1421 or Betty Gray: 252-427-3569
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Volunteers are needed to lead horses, sidewalk with disabled riders, care of horses, office work and ground maintenance. Riding and carriage driving sessions are Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Sat. mornings and Tues. evenings. Volunteers need to be 14 or older, experience is not required. Needed �������������������������������� ���������������������������
Tack Box Business Showcase
Descriptions
d shows. Hosts 5 USEA recognized horse
Hunter Derbies and qualifiers for the HITS Championship.
• Grand Prix Stadium and multiple outdoor rings
• Over 120 permanent turn-out paddocks
• 30 permanent barns
• Permanent food service
• RV sites with full hook-ups
• On-site housing rentals
Major Events:
$500,000 Great American Grand Prix
Weekly National Grand Prix on Sundays
Location/Contact Info:
352-620-2275 (During shows)
HITS Post Time Farm
13710 US Highway 27
• 36 Paddocks
Visit our newly renovated store!
Ocala, FL 34482
Mon - Fri: 9 to 5:30 Sat: 9 to 4
Jacksonville Equestrian Center www.jaxequestriancenter.com.
352-203-4803 1655 SW Hwy 484 Unit 102, Ocala FL
1.5 Miles From FL Horse Park- FREE DELIVERY!
An 80-acre facility, part of a 2,000-acre recreational park
FEATURES:
• 123,000 square foot multi-purpose coliseum
• 150’ x 300’ indoor arena with 3,500 permanent seats
• Outdoor show rings, a turf derby field
• 4 Barns housing over 400 permanent stalls
festivals, boat and car shows, ethnic festivals, 10 Day County Fair, Farm/Livestock Shows, Private events
Volunteers
Open Ride Program- 1st & 3rd Wed. every Month, 6-9PM
Location/Contact Info:
Office:772-462-6413 or 772-462-5214
E-mail: fairgrounds@stlucieco.org
15601 West Midway Road
Fort Pierce, Fl
Volunteers are needed to lead horses, sidewalk with disabled riders, care of horses, office work and ground maintenance. Riding and carriage driving sessions are Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Sat. mornings and Tues. evenings. Volunteers need to be 14 or older, experience is not required.
• RV hookups
thecountrylanetack@gmail.com www.countrylanetack.com
Location/Contact Info:
904-255-4254
13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
www.pbcgov.com/parks/equestrian
111-acre world class equestrian showplace
FEATURES:
• Covered Arena & multiple outdoor arenas
• 2 Permanent Barns housing 128 stalls
• Riding Trials
Location/Contact Info:
561-966-7090
Okeeheelee Park
7500 Forest Hill Blvd.,West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Majestic Oaks
MajesticOaks
FEATURES:
Cross Country Course, dressage, fiber based jumping arena
Location/Contact Info:
559-917-3046
17500 No
Southeast Livestock Pavillion www.marioncountyfl.org
For information call Lorraine Simon: 352-857-1421 or Betty Gray: 252-427-3569
Multiple horse shows and non-horse events
FEATURES:
• Covered Arena with 4200 permanent seats
• 226 Permanent Stalls
Location/Contact Info:
352-840-5606
2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
386.232.8022
Serving FL: Will serve other states, call for travel fees.
Silver Sands Bridle Club, Inc
www.silversandsbridleclub.org
FEATURES:
• 250’ by 120’ covered arena
• Two outdoor riding arenas
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www.EliteEquestrianMagazine.com 53 Business Card Ads- Just $115 per issue, or...BEST VALUE... Prepay $850 for the year (8 issues) WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED EQUINE APPRAISAL? • Pre-purchase or sale evaluation • Bankruptcy • Insurance Policies • Estate Planning • Divorce • Settlements • I.R.S.- Tax Donations • Tax Audit • Lending Institution (collateral) • Litigation Expert Witness www.equineappraiser.net or horses@warwick.net Call 845-494-6257 For Free Consultation Christine Rolando,Certified Senior Equine Appraiser The Leading Equine Appraisal Service Worldwide Since 1980 7150 W HWY 40 OCALA, FL 34482
VENUE VENUE
Descriptions
The Ridge, Wellington, FL www.RidgeShowJumping.com
A short hack from WEF, with stalls available Offers Hunter Derbies, Equitation Classes, Jumping
FEATURES:
• 2 large sand rings
• Large round pen
• Grass grand prix field
• Multiple grass paddocks
• Permanent and tent stalls
Location/Contact Info: info@ridgeshowjumping.com 14415 Palm Beach Pt. Blvd Wellington, FL 33414
Barn & Show Phone (561) 791-1471 (December-April)
Wellington International (Formerly Palm Beach International Equestrian Center) Winter Equestrian Festival www.pbiec.com
FEATURES:
• Grand Prix Arena with permanent seationg & VIP area
• Hunter ring and other outdoor rings
• Multiple on-site restaurants/food vendors
• Vendor Village
Major Events:
Winter Equestrian Festival
Location/Contact Info: 561-793-5867
Horse Show Office:561-784-1115
3400 Equestrian Club Drive, Wellington, FL 33414 E-mail: info@equestriansport.com
World Equestrian Center South www.WorldEquestrianCenter.com
Currently 378 acre complex within 4000 acres. Visit web site for updated schedule of events
FEATURES:
• Multiple Climate Controlled Indoor Rings
• Multiple Climate Controlled Barns with permanent stalls
• Luxury 5 Star Hotel and retail space
• On-Site Chapel
• Multiple Restaurants
• RV Parking/Hook-ups
• Riding Trails
Location/Contact Info:
World Equestrian Center – Ocala
1390 NW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482 352-402-4368
PLEASE VISIT VENUE WEB SITES FOR UPDATED EVENT LISTINGS
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