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Sport Horse Club 2077 W Lake Hamilton Dr., Winter Haven, FL 33881 |
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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!
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. Fla. Sport Horse Club March * April '09 Newsletter
The next meeting will be Monday, April 20th at 7:00 pm at St. Johns United Methodist Church on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven.
We get together with horse friends, share horse stories and events at Monday night meetings. Please try to attend on 3rd Monday of the month and invite guests. Some go out afterwards for eats and drinks.
We welcome questions, comments or suggestions. Please contact any FSHC Officers:
NEWS AND EVENTS:
First and foremost, we learned of long time member Kay Losey’s illness. Please keep the Losey family in your prayers.
Osceola Trail Ride: Over 500 people registered for the trail ride and more than 400 horses and mules actually were at the 21st annual event. All who attended agreed the food and entertainment were wonderful. There were a few riders dumped but no major injuries. The weather this year was unseasonably cold and windy. A letter of thanks was received from the Osceola Ride Committee for FSHC members’ participation and contributions including an ad in the program. Bobby Hancock retired as President after many years of service for the event.
The Little Everglades Steeplechase: was held in Zephyrhills on Sunday, March 8th. There was a big crowd and it was a beautiful day. Alan Johnson, a local farrier who takes care of some members’ horses came in second place in the farrier competition.
FSHC Contributions: The club received a letter of thanks from the Home Grown 4-H club for FSHC donation of $50 and for the opportunity to raise funds by selling hot dogs and hamburgers at the Desensitization Clinic.
AlafiaState Park– New Horse Barn. A letter of thanks was also received from Friends of Alafia State Park for a contribution of $50 from FSHC toward purchase of materials to build a horse barn.
SWFMD Volunteer Appreciation Day. Was held March 14th at Green Swamp West. Several members attended but attendance by FSHC membership was down.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Poker Ride and Tack Sale April 19th presented by Hope Equine Rescue at Colt Creek State Park. Cost is $20 to pre-register or $25 at gate with an additional $2 park admission fee . You can get more information and pre-register by contacting JuliaMarshall at 863 559-4589 or Dani Horton 863 287-7503 or link www.freewebs.com/hopeequinerescue. Registration will be 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. You can also reserve a table to sell your tack for a fee of $10.
KentuckyDerby Party: A Kentucky Derby party is planned at Judy and Charles Cloninger’s farm again this year on May 2nd. The club will provide meat, drinks and paper goods. Members will bring additional potluck dishes to share. A Preakness party may be held at Barbara Lassiter’s house and, if a Triple Crown contender emerges, a Belmont party could be planned.
You can visit the Road to the Triple Crown at www.thoroughbredtimes.comand click on the link for Triple Crown Coverage for information and statistics on races and horses leading up to the classics or try direct link: http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/triple-crown/default.aspx
Remedies:
Bobby Hancock has been feeding “Grow Strong” to his broodmares. It’s supposed to add bone and overall strength to foals.
Kathy Botts read about a remedy in Equus magazine for bug bites. She has been spraying the mixture of 50% mouthwash and 50% baby oil on her horses’ chest and belly area and seems to be helping.
Please send an email to fillyblewbayou@yahoo.comif 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 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
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Club Dues $15.00 a year for a single or $25.00 for a family, and our fiscal year is from September 1 to August 31.
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