SPECIAL
EVENTS CALENDAR:
General interest, benefit, non-profit or
city/state/county events in Florida. For
more shows, rides and events check HERE and
also see www.AmericanHorseNews.com/events.
- July 9-12, 2009 - Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference - Making $ents out of Sustainability…Green Horses is the theme for SETC 2009. We will explore ways to build better trails...protect water quality at creek/river crossings, at horse camps, and at our own farms. Additional topics will be manure management, carbon footprints, invasive exotics, conservation easements and more! If we want to preserve historical use of horses on public lands, we need to educate ourselves to be good (green) stewards. There will be numerous Mobile Workshops on Thursday (pre-conference) and Sunday (post-Conference). Plan to attend to learn more about policy, planning and politics!
Background: After several successful years in Clemson, SC, the Conference started its rotation around the Southeast: 2003 Gainesville, FL, 2004 Atlanta, GA, 2005 Hi Point, NC, 2006 Roanoke, VA, 2007 Knoxville, TN. The last SETC was held in 2008 in Charleston, SC. 2009 brings SETC back to FL…GA will follow in 2010. Other States have pledged their continued support and interest in the only nationally recognized conference of its type funded by the Federal Highway Administration. This informative conference is intended for all trail users and land managers. Although held in the Southeast, SETC draws attendees from across the USA. Through sponsorships and grants, the cost of the conference has been kept to a minimal fee per person. Hosted by SEDRA and The Goethe Trail, Inc.; profits donated to the Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation. Information about registration, Sponsorship and Exhibit info is available at www.southeasternequestriantrails.com. 352.317.0273 email
SETC2009@Aol.com
- July 11 & 12, 2009, HORSES HORSES HORSES Gala comes to Ocala to Benefit Horses N Heroes an exciting Event will take place at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, in Ocala, Florida! Horses Horses Horses is a gala celebration of the horse industry, showcasing the Top Horses and Trainers of Florida!
No better time or place to give horse lovers of Florida a great event to attend that will benefit the deserving 501 (c3) charity Horses N Heroes. This non-profit all volunteer group is run by trainer and founder, Mindy Nolan-Morrow, providing young girls at no charge, an outlet to ride and care for horses regardless of their families financial situation. Theses girls are the future and the program teaches respect, appreciation, and fosters independence, confidence and self-esteem through Horsemanship. There is a great line up of World Champion Horses and their trainers/owners who will be sharing their secrets and demonstrating the abilities of training the specific breed they own. The Troche horse of Columbia will be there, along with many other breeds, Peruvian, Quarter Horse, Lipizzaner, Paso Fino, Gypsy Vanner, Friesian, Tennessee Walker, Fox trotter, Pre Spanish horses, and the list goes on.
Some Highlights:
Gala Performance, Saturday at noon. - Parade of Breeds, Sunday at noon. - Many Unique Vendors - Great Food - Ugliest Dog Contest - Colt Starting - Exciting Kids Zone -
Auction (can you donate items?) - Watermelon Eating Contest - With a little lucky - a Country Music Star may show up! So pack up the Family and all the Horse Lovers you know, and come over for a weekend of Entertainment and learning. For details and continual updates see www.HorsesNHeroes.org or email Horsesgirl@aol.com (904) 879-4084.
- October 24, 2009 the Levy County Horse Club will present the 9th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Trailride at the Tidewater Trailhead in Goethe State Forest in conjunction with Forest Awareness Month and Greenways and Trail Month. Registration fee of $20 each includes free lunch ticket. All day ride at your own pace. Poker ride, fun raffles and pancake & stuff breakfast for donations. Friday night bonfire and possible entertainment. Overnight camping and trail use fees waived for this benefit event. Water for horses and bathroom facilities available with primitive camping. This is a NO HUNTING date. Current coggins will be checked at registration. All proceeds to benefit local breast cancer patients. Contact info at www.flahorse.com/lchc or email levy2@flahorse.com .
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Sunday, October 25, 2009, Suncoast Trail Riders of Florida will sponsor a Poker Ride to Benefit Casey's Place Animal Sanctuary, Inc. Casey's Place is a non-profit organization in Brooksville, Florida, dedicated to providing care to abused, injured or sick animals while working to find them loving homes.
The event will be held at Lake Panasoffkee - located on the south side of SR44, 2 miles west of I-75. Camping is available Friday and Saturday night before the event. Current Coggins required. Ride out is at 9:00 am.The $10 entry fee includes lunch.
There will be door prizes, a silent auction, a costume contest, poker hands and of course a great trail ride! So, come out for some fun and help support a great cause!
For more information contact the club secretary at bonafide47@msn.com or the Trail Boss at 352-442-2737.
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