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Florida Sport Horse Club

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


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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

FLORIDA SPORT HORSE CLUB      

FLORIDA SPORT HORSE CLUB

Newsletter For March 2012

The April meeting will be the third Monday night which is April 16th 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Distance Horse Classic Endurance Ride will be held April 28th on trails in the Green Swamp West Preserve located in Dade City, FL.
Most of us that trail ride on a regular basis even just on weekends can compete at a slow pace in the 25 mile ride; you have 6 hours to finish; there are rests and vet checks along the way to make sure you and your horse are fit to continue.
The motto is to finish is to win; if this is your first endurance ride; you can wait till all the others leave and then start at your own pace which is what I plan to do.
Spread the word to your friends and lets all try to support Teri Hunter's ride by as many of us that can participating.
You can go to the Southeastern Distance Riders Website and download more information and/or forms or email or call Teri at 352 410 9656 or endwoman@gmail.com (email or text preferred) RIDE ENTRY is on-line!
http://distanceriding.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=330&Itemid=26
To get an idea of where you will be heading here is a link to the website. http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/greenswamp-west.html
LOSEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL – EQUINE TEETH CLINIC APRIL 13
Tracy Lower is a Certified Equine Dentist and the Losey’s have been using her for years and highly recommend her work for your equine dental needs.
For this reason they are having a trailer in your horse discount day at a cost of $65 for mares and $75 for geldings or stallions. The vet will be available for administering sedation when required. These prices do not include sedation or extractions.
Please call Losey Animal Hospital at 863 965-2548 to make a reservation.
HUNTER PACE AT RIDGEPOINT STABLES IN DUNDEE AREA
Sunday April 15th 8:30am -11am Hunter Pace. I was told about this event happening in our local area. Ridgepoint Stables is in the Dundee area.
http://www.ridgepointstables.com/SCFHT.html
SPRING CAMP OUT
This turned out to be a Spring Ride Out; but a lot of members showed up and some brought guests. There was a faster gaited group and a slower paced group. We were happy to see Kathy Botts on her flashy black TWH mare that she raised from a foal.
The weather was great; not many bugs out; a wonderful riding day. We all brought lunches and ate in the camp out area.
USED TACK AUCTION
The club is contemplating having a used tack auction at some point in the future. We have an idea to make it part of our Annual Meeting in August.
MEMBER EVENTS:
24th Annual Osceola Wagon Train. March 2 - 9 Richard Jones and Bobby Hancock are on the organizing committee for this ride. Bob Hancock is currently on the Board of Directors playing a big role every year. There were about 200 riders this year and the campground was set up in a different location that had more shade trees. Next Year the plan is to have the campground set up in the Harmony area.
Many of us know about Bobby Hancock’s accident; his hand got caught in a nylon lead line. He lost 3 fingers and is scheduled for reconstructive surgery. We know Bobby has the strength and drive to survive most anything and never loose his sense of humor or smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bobby; we pray that you will continue to conquer all obstacles.
Send cards to Bobby Hancock 204 Rydalmont Road, Winter Haven, Fl. 33884
Annual Winter Haven Orange Party Janet Del Castillo had her annual Orange party February 25th. There was a turn out of about 150 people including some club members. She had pictures set up on YouTube. check this out--
Road to the Horse 2012 Judy Cloninger, Barbara Lassiter, Donna Fellars and Charles Cloninger went to Road to Horse in Tennessee. This year the winners were from Australia.
Endurance Rider - Debbie Parsons rode in a 50 mile endurance ride in Punta Gorda and tied for 4th place.
Three weeks earlier her horse got caught in Hi-Tie and was injured. Hi-Ties are attachments bolted to your horse trailer that have a short lead shank giving the horse some room to move around and lie down. These are usually very safe compared to metal pens and electric corrals. But freak accidents occur with horses sometimes in spite of all precautions.
Teneroc Work Day – Judy and Charles Cloninger showed up March 3rd to help Jerre Wilson at Teneroc. They started clearing a road toward the North side of the Teneroc forested area.
Happy Birthday Mike Charron – Mike was in Vail, Colorado March 4th celebrating his birthday.
Beach Riding at New Smyrna Beach - Donna Fellars went for a Beach ride and shared pictures. She recommends going here to ride on the beach. To get permit call (386) 428 3384, $5.00 per trailer. Bring container to pick up manure.
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
- Judy Cloninger, Treasurer, 863 299-8218, jrcloningerwh@gmail.com
- Carol Bemman, Secretary, 863 299 6383, Carolbemman@gmail.com
ADVERTISEMENTS:
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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>
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/
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.
April 14th – Saturday, Catfish Creek, Dundee area
April 29th – Sunday, Teneroc, Lakeland area
May 12th – Saturday, Lake Louisa
May 27 – Sunday, Marshall Hampton Reserve

 

PHOTO GALLERY
Versatility Clinic
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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.

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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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FLORIDA SPORT HORSE CLUB, INC.
Contact: Judy Cloninger
2077 W Lake Hamilton Dr.
Winter Haven, FL 33881

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