South Florida Trail Riders of Broward County, Inc., is an organization of people and horses dedicated to having good, clean fun – where people of all ages and horses of all breeds can make friends while enjoying the outdoors and searching for adventure. 

We:

• Encourage the expansion, construction, and preservation of scenic, designated equestrian trails and riding facilities.
• Promote an active interest in equestrian activities.
• Support equestrian legislation.
• Aid and encourage the development of our youth with the belief that service to others will advance the well-being of our children, our families, our community, and the world.

Members of SFTR-Broward enjoy state-wide trail rides and camping trips year round with locally hosted rides at least two or three times per month.  SFTR-Broward participates in the Orange Blossom, Holly Day and Electric Light parades, sponsors charity events and fundraisers. In the fall we hold a fun show, our Halloween Costume Ride, then our Annual Christmas Party, which are tradition celebrations for our members’ – riders and spectators, parents and children alike.  Another great event is our Annual Pancake Breakfast and Tack Sale held at scenic Robbins Lodge in Davey.  There is something for everyone, whether you own a horse, know someone who does, or are hoping  someday to make one part of your family.

State law requires a negative Coggins to be in your possession at all times. Due to insurance requirements, non-members must purchase a temporary membership to participate in organized rides. Always contact the Trail Boss (TB) for any changes in ride schedule due to weather, etc.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL RIDERS: Please make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend a ride, so that the trailboss will know to call you in case of unexpected, unavoidable ride changes or even cancellations due to bad weather or other critical factors.

RIDE EVENT SCHEDULE FOR JULY – SEPTEMBER 2010

Sat 7/3 Treetops Ride & Cookout TB: June Empfield (954) 263-3964, CoTrail Boss Karen Hult: 954-575-1391. Ride out at 9:30 am for a couple hours, then back at the trailers for a cookout and horse games. Please bring something for the grill, and a dish to share. Non-riders welcome as well

Sun 7/4 Fireworks @ Vista View TB: Candyce Conley (954) 547-4049 cell (954) 476-8056
$2.00 park entrance fee, watch the fireworks all over Broward County on the highest point in the area. Bring a covered dish to share, your own drinks, blanket or chairs. The club will provide the paper goods. We can start gathering at 7 pm. Please RSVP to Candyce

Sat 7/10 Night Ride out of Long Key TB: Hilda Testa (954) 600-1416, please RSVP
Meet on the west side of Long Key Park SW 136 Ave at 6 pm be sure to bring a drink for yourself and water for your horse

Mon 7/12 Board of Director’s Meeting at Roland Aragunde’s home 7 pm

Sat. 7/24 National Cowboy Celebration Dade/Broward Ride: Meet at Tree Tops Park at 4 pm for cowboy costume contest, then ride to the rodeo arena to parade through the rodeo. Trail Boss: Mike Maldonado 305-331-7599. Please RSVP

Sat 7/24 Rodeo Parking TB: Kathy Cox (954) 252-4731
Great fund raiser for the club. Meet at the Rodeo grounds at 5 pm for a light dinner supplied by the club, then start taking money & parking cars at 6pm to about 9 pm. We need 12-15 people to help. Please call Kathy to let her know you can volunteer.

Tues 7/27 General Meeting @ Davie Women’s Club 7:00 pm. Viewing of the Dr. Kronk dedication brick and round table discussion of currently used vets by the members.

Mon 8/2 Board of Director’s Meeting @ Hilda Testa’s home in Oak Hill 7 pm

Sat 8/7 Bamford Park Nite Ride TB: Carol Olson (954) 816-4851. Please RSVP
Park trailers at Bamford Park and ride out by 6 pm for a couple hours, bring your own drinks

Sun 8/22 Archery Night @ Outdoor World TB: Tina West (954) 319-1203
Starts at 5:00 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm for archery. $5 per head for an hour. Must RSVP

Tues 8/24 Monthly Club Meeting @ Davie Women’s Club 7:00 pm, bring pot luck to share “Horses in Art” presentation by local artist, Laura Warren.

Sat 9/11 Rodeo Parking TB: Kathy Cox (954) 252-4731 Great fund raiser for the club. Meet at the Rodeo grounds at 5 pm for a light dinner supplied by the club, then start taking money & parking cars at 6pm to about 9 pm. We need 12-15 people to help. Please call Kathy to let her know you can volunteer.

Sat 9/18 Team Penning at Triple A Ranch in Sunshine Ranches TB: Sheryl Katz

Sun 9/26 Treetops Tour of Davie Loop Ride #11 TB: Ken & Sandy Allen

Tues 9/24 General Meeting @ Davie Women’s Club 7 pm

*REVISED * 2009-2010 CAMPING SEASON HERE (PDF)

SPECIAL REMINDER TO ALWAYS CONTACT RIDE TRAIL BOSS IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A RIDE – THIS IS THE ONLY WAY YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT LATE-BREAKING CHANGES IN RIDE PLAN!

ANYTIME THERE IS NO RIDE SCHEDULED, THERE’S USUALLY A GOOD CHANCE YOU’LL FIND A TRAIL RIDER AT TREETOPS PARKS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS. BRING A LUNCH AND CHAIR TO RELAX AFTER YOUR RIDE.

• "Courtesy time" applies for all campouts – remember, leave only footprints behind!
• No generators between 11:00 p.m. and 6:0 0 a.m.
• Riders responsible for negative Coggins on every ride.
• Be sure to contact the Trail Boss 2-3 days before a ride to tell them you intend to participate! This helps the Trail Boss know the number of attendees, who to expect, and who to call if any changes or problems come up!

Please be sure your membership is current before coming on a ride. Applications are available at meetings, in the printed newsletter and HERE.

DOWN AT THE ‘OLE TRADING POST

Banquet Cowboys

Trail Riders of the Year

Jonathan Dickinson state Park Campout: Marilee McGinnis, Sue Ross, Carol Olson, Tina West, Gail Dixon, Trudy Hatfield

Debbie Training

Joe Mangravito's Training

Joe's Arena Lecture

Joann Surlas

Our camping and trail riding friend, Joann Surlas, passed away this past May.  We will all miss her.

• General Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Davie Women's Club, 6551 Orange Drive, Davie located on the north side of Orange Drive, just west of Davie Road.  
• 7:00 p.m. – Refreshments
• 7:30 p.m. - Committee reports
• 8:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker

Download Membership Application Form or HERE (PDF)
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Newsletter HERE (PDF)

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