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March 13th 2010 at 10am- 7th Annual Tessa Godwin Memorial Super Ride to benefit Dreams Come True, a non-profit organization providing Dreams to children with life threatening illnesses. This guided trail ride will take place at Diamond D Ranch, 5903 Solomon Road Jacksonville Florida and will go into Jennings Forest.
We will also have a petting zoo, hayrides, entertainment and a silent auction. Concessions will be available. For more information contact Michele Greene 904-783-0080 or email greene10819@comcast.net
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March 20th, 2010 - Lake Louisa State Park's Spring Obstacle Trail Ride. Proceeds to benefit the State Park. The 4H will be selling lunches to benefit their equine program. 6 mile scenic trail ride with 10 man made obstacles. Registration is now open, limited to the first 125 riders. We will also be including a "Parelli" type lead line challenge separate from the trail challenge, to give people something to do while waiting for start times and awards. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded for both events. To Register go to: LLSP.org more information is available. Primitive camping and a few horse paddocks are available, first come basis. Tie outs and portable corrals are acceptable in the Park. Volunteers are welcome, if you would like to help Please call Teresa at 352 536-5224 .
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March 27th 2010 Goby Fest No Frills Poker Ride to benefit the St Sebastian River Preserve State Park. This year the 6th Annual Goby Fest, a free Nature Festival, will offer a No Frills Poker Ride. No lunch or door prizes like there are at the Annual Poker Ride & Campout held every November, As a result, hands are only $5 each. However participants are welcome to explore the Goby Fest vendors and exhibits after the ride. Riders must start between 9:00 and 9:30, proof of negative coggins required. No pre-registration. For more information about the Goby Fest or Poker Ride go to www.nbbd.com/npr/cpa or email treasurecoasttrailriders@gmail.com
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March 27, 2010 - The 9th Annual, Altoona Trail Riders 2010 Obstacle Challenge with categories for children, junior, police posse, adult, senior and ATR members will be held at Rocking Horse Stables www.rockinghorseht.com on State Road 19 in Altoona, FL. We will begin at 9:00 AM with a Shotgun start. Class placings announced approximately 2:00 PM. Entry fees $25 to $35. Rocking Horse offers RV hookups, campsites, stalls and paddocks. (no tie outs or portable pens allowed). Feel free to check out the ATR website: www.AltoonaTrailRiders.com. Rocking Horse is located adjacent to the Ocala National Forest. Participants may ride in the Forest at their own risk. Come to Altoona for the day or spend the entire weekend. Contact Renee Lewis for Challenge pre-registration forms at Lewis916@wildblue.net or 352-669-4141. Contact Bess Short for camping, stall or paddock info at 407-463-1460.
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April 24 Florida Agricultural Museum's 2nd Annual Obstacle Challenge Fundraiser located in Palm Coast, FL just off I-95 and US 1 (north exit). RAIN Date: April 25th Sunday. NOT IN AN ARENA this time. Yes, out in the woods trail riding--6+ mile trail riding from the AG MUSEUM to Princess Place and back. 10 - 11 obstacles - riders go in groups (like Altoona and Lake Louisa). TIME: First riders out at 9:30 and every 10-15 minutes after that. Last group out at noon to have everybody back by 3:30. Awards at 4 p.m. LIMITED to 100 riders. Lunch available. CAMPING: At the AG MUSEUM -- Stalls, paddocks, several electric. Primitive Camping avail. FUN for all levels of ability. COST: $35 for 18 and over; $25 for under 18 years old; AGE GROUPS: . . . through 17, 18 through 39, 40 and over. PRIZES for each age group: Trophy 1st place; Ribbons and other tack prizes. DRAWINGS: $1 each ticket or $5 for 6 tickets -- new tack and horsey items. This is going to be a lot of fun and is for all levels. No dismounting. See www.besswallobstacles.com website for more details. Contact: Bess Wall (386) 437-3472; e-mail: howlingpl@msn.com; Make checks payable to Fla Ag Museum and mail to Bess Wall 10055 West Hwy 100, Bunnell, FL 32110.
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April 30, May 1 & 2 – Sandy Kuhn Memorial Ride-A-Thon to benefit Heartland Horses & Handicapped, Inc. – Join us once again for one of the most anticipated rides of the year! Three beautiful days of friendship and great riding! Hosted by the Putnam Family they open up their beautiful El Clair Ranch located in Zolfo Springs. Lots of camping under huge oak canopies, open space also available. No hook ups or stalls are available. Enjoy great food, entertainment, door prizes, auction, and beautiful scenery. If your not here, your missing a great time! Gates open Noon Friday April 30th thru Noon Sunday May 2nd. Group ride out 10:30 a.m. on Saturday May 1st. Similar to a walk-a-thon, participants obtain sponsorships with prizes going to the top youth, top adult, and top barn or club sponsorship earners. Minimum sponsorship amounts are $35 for youth riders and $50 for adult riders. Dinner tickets are also available for $25 for non-riders. Those who pre-register by April 21st will receive a FREE t-shirt (must have deposit paid). Minimum sponsorship amounts include: Camping all weekend, riding on your own, guided ride on a beautiful working ranch (Saturday - approx. 3 hrs), auction, door prizes, a smoked rib & chicken dinner, and entertainment. Reservations with a $25 deposit p.p. must be received by Wed. April 21st in order to receive the free t-shirt and so that we man plan the food accordingly. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. For registration packets & more information: 863-452-0006 or www.heartlandhorses.org
- May 8,
2010 - Benefit Poker Run at McCulley Farms. Berrien County Saddle Club of Nashville, GA is
hosting their first annual Poker Run at McCulley Farms with proceeds
going to the "That Others May Live Foundation along with the
BCSC. Cash Prizes, Door Prizes, Raffle Prizes. Call Tammy Green at 229-630-4940. www.berriensaddleclub.com - www.thatothersmaylive.org
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Graceland Ranch Monthly Rodeo – first Saturday of every month - Rim Road, Sarasota, FL 34240. Events include barrel racing, poles, team roping, and 4 times a year bull riding. Graceland Ranch is a non-profit organization supporting children and orphans in the Sarasota area, Florida, the United States, and around the world. For more information call (941) 922-3100 or go to www.grsrq.org.
- March 21, April 17 & May 16: Calling All Gaited Horses! Weekend trail riders & breed competitors……
The Sherriff’s Equestrian Association (S.E.A.) has added 9 gaited horse classes and has moved their popular, quickly growing show series to Triple J Covered Arena. SEA’s 2009-2010 Schooling Show Series is now sanctioned with the National FOSH Association, promoting the naturally gaited pleasure horse. S.E.A. is a haven for those new to showing, young equestrians getting their feet wet, green horses needing the experience or even seasoned exhibitors looking for a place for a little extra practice before hitting their breed circuits. Visit www.seashows.org for complete show series information
- March 27, Apr. 24 Punta Gorda Horseman's Association Hunter/Jumper shows located at the Carmalita Park Sports Complex on Florida Ave. in Punta Gorda. Show starts at 9:00 am. PGHA is a family oriented organization with a motto of Partners in Promoting Youth Development. We offer a great variety of classes/divisions for the beginner to the advanced rider including Leadline, Walk, Walk/Trot, Short & Long Stirrup, Jumper, 2', 2'3" and 2'6 & over classes as well as a Marshall & Sterling League Children's Medal Class. All shows are free for spectators so enjoy a day outside and come see what we have to offer. Last year we gave out over $30,000 in Year End Awards between our three disciplines. For more information please contact Laura St. John (941) 769-4720 or check out the website at www.thepgha.com.
- March 13, Apr. 10, May 8. Punta Gorda Horseman's Association Speed Shows located at the Carmalita Park Sports Complex on Florida Ve. in Punta Gorda. Open warm-up from 1:30-2:30 and the show starts at 3:00 pm. PGHA is a family oriented organization with a motto of Partners in Promoting Youth Development. We offer Leadline, Novice, Pee Wee, Youth, Junior, Senior and Silver Spur divisions. Events include barrel racing, poles, flags and much more, there's even a Mystery Event. Come on out and bring the whole family. For more information please contact Don Ebersole at (941) 833-2285 or visit the website at www.thepgha.com. (501C4)
- Apr. 3, May 1. Punta Gorda Horseman's Association Performance Shows located at the Carmalita Park Sports Complex on Florida Ave. in Punta Gorda. Show starts at 9:00 am. PGHA is a family oriented organization with a motto of Partners in Promoting Youth Development. We offer Halter, Western Pleasure and English Pleasure classes. Lots of fun for everyone. Last year we gave out over $30,000 in Year End awards between our three disciplines. For more information please contact Ruth Hughes at (239) 398-7573 or (239) 793-8848 or check out the website at www.thepgha.com. (501C4)
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