FLORIDA SPORT HORSE CLUB
FLORIDA SPORT HORSE CLUB
Newsletter For JANUARY 2012
The February meeting will be the third Monday night which is February 20th at the usual place at St. Johns United Methodist Church on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven. Trail meeting starts at 7:00 p.m.; regular meeting to follow.
TRAILS NEWS
ADDENDUM: The last Newsletter stated that hunting was voted down in our local SWFMD riding areas; this was only part of the story; it was just postponed and will be reconsidered in the future. We are thankful for what we have; but it is important that we always sign in and never take our horse back riding privileges for granted.
Some members reported Hog Hunting and possibly AGGRESSIVE Dogs at Marshall Hampton Track. This is not new but we would like to have some notification so as not to run into a pack of dogs, in the meantime, just be aware that hog hunters could be in the area.
USED TACK AUCTION
The club is contemplating having a used tack auction at some point in the future. We would like ideas of when and where it could be done.
SPRING CAMP OUT RIDE
The club is planning a BIG SPRING CAMP OUT on March 17th weekend at Hamptons Track. Please make plans to join us.
LOCAL ENDURANCE RIDE
Great News there will be an endurance ride in our local area. Perhaps you would want to try this sport for the first time or volunteer to see what it is all about. It will be April 28th at Green Swamp West, Dade City. There will be a 25 and 50 mile competition. There is a fee to participate ($50 to $100) that usually includes at least one meal, permitting and cost of vets. We will get more information and distribute. The Ride Manager is Teri Hunter 352 410 9656 or endwoman@gmail.com
Debbie Parsons is sure to be there. She just completed two 50’s on back to back days on the same horse at Goethe.
Tenoroc Work Days - 9:00 am, February 18 and March 3
Jerre Wilson is working on a new horse trail along the tree line on the north side of Tenoroc. Other trail additions have been flagged, but the tree line trail is the only one that can be used year-round in all weather conditions. The trail is open enough for an experienced horse and confident rider to get through, but we need to cut vines, small stumps and a few saplings to clear the way for all riders who want to ride in the shade. If you can help, please bring loppers, pruning shears, saws, etc. A small chain saw would be useful in some areas.
Let me Jerre know at 863 701-0096 or email JWilson@earthlinked.com if you can make either or both of the dates so he can make plans for lunch which will be provided.
Also, please forward this email to any of your friends who may be interested in enhancing the riding experience at Tenoroc.
MARSHALL HAMTON RESERVE- WINTER HAVEN
Many of us have already been out on this new trail; this is a great convenient place to ride and much of the trail is wooded and goes around lakes with lots of wildlife – including huge alligators. So be on the lookout.
Marshall Hampton Reserve is in the Winter Haven area near the intersection of Highway 540 and Thornhill Road; just South of this Intersection on the right. This trail consists of two loops – a 3 mile and 2 miles. You must, however, call with each horse’s coggins information to get a permit WITH A GATE CODE at 863 534-7377 and will be good for one horse for a year.
UPDATES ON THE ARABIANS IN BARTOW
Faith Equine Rescue in Lakeland, Fl has just taken in these horses and have eleven purebred arabians left for adoption
This is what was said about the horses: I am personally fostering one of the 12 yo geldings and have found him to be kind, willing, a quick learner and one of the most responsive horses that I have ever worked with. These horses have not been abused, but are starved for attention and kindness. All have been vetted and are utd on shots, teeth and feet. Adoption fees are nominal or waived on these Arabs as we desperately need to find them permanent homes.
Please pass this on to your club and all of your Arab contacts and friends. We are in desperate need of homes and/or donations to help with these guys.
Please contact Dawn at 863-608-0827 or me at 863-860-4962 with any questions or for more information. You can also see pictures and videos on our website, Facebook group and YouTube. www.faithequinerescue.webs.com (photo page-arabians for adoption), Facebook - Faith Equine Rescue, YouTube - Faith Equine Rescue
HORSE RELATED (MOSTLY) HELPFUL HINTS/NEWS
- VETRICYN - I am still talking about the amazing results I had with Vetricyn. Please let me know if you want to know my personal experience to see it if will work for you.
- CHAPPED HANDS - Donna Fellars has had good results with the O’Keefe’s hand cream. It comes in the round plastic green jars and you can get it at Walgreens and Hay Exchange.
- COLD WEATHER COLIC - Sadly, my friend lost her older Arabian gelding of colic at 29 this week. She had him for 23 years; but old age doesn’t seem to soften the pain. We don’t know what caused the colic. RIP Magic, you were always loved and will be missed.
- TAKE PRECAUTIONS - when the temperature drops, watch how much your horse drinks and add salt or soaked beet pulp to their feed.
TO JOIN. RELEASE FORMS need to be signed and updated each year. Mail to Judy Cloninger, Treasurer at address in document. Forms are also available at our website at www.flahorse.com/FSHC or will be provided upon request.
The current officers are:
- Mike Charron, President, 863 670-4727 mike@realpropertyspecialists.com
- Richard Jones , VP of Trails, 863 967-5888
, REJJLEE@aol.com
- Judy Cloninger, Treasurer, 863 299-8218, jrcloningerwh@gmail.com
- Carol Bemman, Secretary, 863 299 6383, Carolbemman@gmail.com
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Hope Equine rescue is looking for homes for several horses and also distributes information about owners needing to place horses because they can no longer keep them. Dani Horton 863-287-7503; hopeequinerescue@yahoo.com>
http://www.hopeequinerescue.com/ or http://www.danihorton.com/
“Backyard Racehorse:” Members can visit Janet’s web site at www.backyardracehorse.com for more information or get on line and follow her DVD blogs on her horses currently in training at http://backyardracehorse.blogspot.com/
Support the Florida Horse Park: You can buy a license plate for your automobile that shows you support the Florida Horse Park. These tags are available at your local tag agency using HFR as a reference. For more information on the Florida Horse Park visit www.flhorsepark.com
Please send an email to fillyblewbayou@yahoo.com if you have experience, horse tip or successful home remedy to share or horse item to advertise. Also still looking for ideas for speakers. Barbara Charron, Editor, FSHC Newsletter
TRAILS:
RSVP on all club trail rides is necessary. Many times decisions are made at last minute but to be sure you are not riding alone, call Richard Jones and/or leave a message at 863 967-5888. Remember to sign in at Hamptons and other state parks so authorities
Ride Schedule: All rides begin at 9:00am unless otherwise noted.
February 4th, Saturday¸ Lake Louisa, Clermont
February 19th Sunday, Teneroc Lakeland
Barbara Charron 863 206-7900
