Florida Sport Horse Association

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Florida Sport Horse Club

2077 W Lake Hamilton Dr., Winter Haven, FL 33881
Contacts:
Judy Cloninger 863 299 8218 jrcloningerwh@verizon.net and
Mike Charron mike@realpropertyspecialists.com

WHAT'S NEW?

Desensitizing & Schooling Clinic: November 14th - Come anytime after 9:00 a.m. and will end around 2:00 p.m. There will be around 30 stations set up for a non-timed practice event. There is a $5 charge and all children must wear helmets

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Who we are: The Florida Sport Horse Club is a club dedicated to Trail Riding and the preservation of the many riding areas in central Florida. We ride every weekend and have many Barbecues and campouts throughout year. We're family oriented and open to all breeds of horses. We are based primarily in Polk County, but have members from all over the state.

Where we are: Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of every month at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 1800 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, S. E., Winter Haven. The trail meeting starts around 7:00 pm followed by regular meeting at 7:30 pm. We are based primarily in Polk County, but have members from all over the state.

Were dedicated to those who love and enjoy their horses!

Club photo

Versatility Clinic hosted by FSHC in November 2008 with 27 horses attending

Our members have proudly ridden with other organizations on the Osceola Wagon & Trail ride, The Cracker Trail ride, The National Trail ride and in fund raisers for Shriners and St. Jude's.

FLORIDA SPORT HORSE CLUB Newsletter for

FLORIDA SPORT HORSE CLUB Newsletter For January 2010

The next meeting will be Monday, February 15th at 7:00 pm at St. Johns United Methodist Church on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven.

We were saddened to hear that Janet Schneider, our club Secretary, recently lost her father. Please keep Janet in your thoughts and prayers.

Richard Jones had heart surgery. He is home recovering slowly; it will take weeks for him to be able to get around fully and months to get back to normal. If you want to reach out to him, his number is 863 967-5888.

Monday night at the meeting members saw a movie produced and directed by Nando Delcastillo and Janet Delcastillo. The movie featured stories about Janet, horses and several interesting Polk County horse people. Janet was scheduled to speak personally but had short notice from a network interested in airing her videos. Eric Glenn, her assistant, came to the meeting on her behalf. We enjoyed the movie and it should be well received by others. We will possibly schedule another airing of the second part of the movie and/or try to reschedule with Janet Delcastillo in person.

Members Activities:

Christmas Party: held Friday, December 11th at Imperial Garden buffet. The Christmas party was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. We were happy to see Marty and Kay Losey and both were in good spirits and expressed gratitude to the club for all their prayers.

Circle B Bar rides: A FSHC ride @ Circle B Bar is scheduled for February 13 and 14. The park will be open Saturday, February 13 from 9:30 to 12:00 and Sunday, February 14 from 12:30 to 3:00. Thanks Donna Fellars for working with Tabitha to allow us into this area that is truly scenic with ample wildlife. This will be open to the public.

MEMBERS/ACTIVITIES:

· Mary Conner and Donna Fellars had a five hour ride at Hamptons; mainly because the trails on the North Side are not marked with directions to see if you are coming or going. The club discussed the need to address this with SWFTMD and possibly help mark these trails in the future.

· Barbara Lassiter bought a new horse – a Foxtrotter mare. We also hear that Steve Lassiter has been out riding with Barbara on Pete.

· Donna Fellars rode in the Poker Ride at Little Manatee State Park and reported there were 50 riders this year; last year there were 80 riders; but this was still a good turnout.

· It is reported that primitive camping may be coming to Colt Creek State Park.

· We heard from Beverly Zicheck that she is expecting 2 foals in January.
Her cracker mare was bred to "forever Florida’s cracker stallion Pretty Boy and her older mare was bred to an Altake stallion.

ADVERTISEMENTS:

You can have a saddle custom made to you and your horse here in Polk County.

Easyride Saddle: One of the most versatile and comfortable saddles ever made. Top quality, hand-crafted trail and/or show saddle. For more information call: Jack @ 863-206-7627 jostberg@tampabay.rr.com

Goethe Trailhead Ranch. This is a new camping facility in Levy County, FL in the Goethe State Forest. This Ranch has 73 full hook-up RV sites, bath house that is handicapped equipped, stall rental, large lighted arena, PA sound system and a country convenience store with hay-tack-feed store on thirty acres in the quiet country. We also have a covered pavilion as well as a fire pit close by for get togethers. There is direct access to over 120 acres of beautiful natural trails for horseback riding, hiking, biking, and bird watching.

A link is provided to see a video of all that this Ranch has to offer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O_pJuqYy1Y. Email for more information: lorelmolder@att.net

HOPE Equine Rescue: If you are looking for a horse to love or want to donate money, time or supplies to help a horse that has been rescued often from horrible conditions, we have a local rescue operation here in Polk County that always needs help: HOPE Rescue; Contact: Dani Horton 863 665-1204 or spinninpep@msn.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 know we need and enjoy these trails.

Ride Schedule: All rides begin at 9:00am unless otherwise noted.

February 7 – Sunday – Hampton Track, Lakeland
February 13, 14 – Saturday and Sunday - Circle Bar B
February 20 - Saturday – Lake Louisa, Clermont
February 26 – March 5th – Osceola Trail Ride Campout
March 7 – Sunday Walk in Water
March 27 Catfish Creek
April – proposed camp out at Hampton Track

Photo Gallery
Club members at Green Swamp West in 2006->

Circle B Bar Ranch ride in Polk County

Gene Naasko, leads not only other FSHC members, but other members of the now famous "F" Troop, leaving camp at the OCWTTR and later crossing a bridge over a canal

Members of FSHC enjoy participating in the 15th Annual Osceola County Wagon Train and Trail Ride -- March, 2003

Members of FSHC enjoy Walk-in-Water, near Lake Wales and Lake Louisa State Park near Clermont.