American Quarter Horse Association AQHA
1600 Quarter Horse Dr.
Amarillo, Texas
(806) 376-4811
If you have ever seen a horse in one of rodeo's timed events, been along for work on a ranch or watched a Western movie, nine times out of ten you have witnessed an American Quarter Horse. These heavily muscled, compact horses could run a short distance over a straightaway faster than any other horse.
Arabian Horse Association - Region 12
Arabian Horse Association of Florida
alarueallen@sprintmail.com
We hope you enjoy yourselves as you browse our web pages. Our Board of Directors and our Officers represent not only the wide spread cities and towns around our great state but the diverse interest in the wonderful Arabian Horse. You will find information about our shows as well as great things about our members and up coming events.
Castlewood Farm, Inc.
Alan & Kirsty Korotkin
Wellington, FL
561-792-2279
A full service show facility catering to the the serious competitor from beginner to Grand Prix. With over 75 South Florida Hunter Jumper Association S.F.H.J.A. year end Championships, 30 top ten Grand Prix finishes, and 35 Medal/Maclay Qualifiers, we can take you where you want to go.
Cavallo Farms
Montecello, FL
cavallofarms@comcast.net
Cavallo Farms is proud to offer many horse shows on our property throughout the year. We strive to provide a well run horse show with ample choices in classes to accommodate all levels of horses and riders. Cavallo Farms uses great judges from the entire South East area, many of them are licensed officials with USEF, to ensure fairness and maximum exposure for our Tallahassee riders. We hope to see you at the ring at one of our horse shows and please feel free to contact us with ways that we may better serve you in this arena.
Charlotte County 4H
Charlotte County Extension Service
25550 Harbor View Rd
Port Charlotte, FL
941-764-4340
Fax: 941-764-4343
Citrus County 4H
Citrus County Extension Services
3650 W. Sovereign Path Suite 1
Lecanto, FL
(352) 527-5700
Fax: (352) 527-5749
City League International
Vick Russell
828-863-4472
Professional Horse Show Jumping. The Mission of City League International is to introduce more people to the exciting sport of Professional Horse Show Jumping.
Classic Company
PO Box 1311
Johns Island, SC
(843) 768-5503
info@classiccompany.com
The Classic Company began show management in 1989 with the Tryon Fall Horse Show in Tryon, NC. The Classic Company tours the southeast with shows at the Georgia International Horse Park, the 1996 Olympic equestrian venue in Conyers, GA; the FENCE facility in Tryon, NC; plus a winter and spring circuit of shows in Gulfport, MS, and Charleston, SC. Each winter we manage an international competition in Jacksonville, FL.
Clay County 4H
Clay County Extension Office
2463 State Road 16 West
Green Cove Springs, FL
(904) 284-6355
Fax: (904) 529-9776
College Bound Invitational
Collier County 4H
Collier County Extension
14700 Immokalee Road
Naples, FL
(239) 353-4244
Companion Arabians
(386) 566-4820
cvandeusen@gmail.com
Our roots are show horses that we started on competitive trail rides in 2001 in order to keep them fresh in the show ring. We found that they LOVED the sport, and so did we, as we have logged OVER 7,000 miles in seven years. We've grown to include endurance riding, although we start most of our young stock on CTR after their junior horse show ring careers.
Croom Trail Horse Riders Club
Brooksville, FL
tysonah@bellsouth.net
Established since l990 and consists of 125 members. The club was formed initially by Thurmon Tolbert, Elaine Stratford, Lorretta Pasciwiez, Sharon Flack and others in order to be able ride in the Croom Forest where group permits are required.
Dancing Horse Dressage
Advancing Dressage on the Space Coast
Davie Pro Rodeo
The Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo was formed in May of 1986 and is now entering its 22nd year of being a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Sanctioned Rodeo. Davie has been a stop on the Pro Rodeo Circuit for over 220 Rodeos in the last 23 years.
DeSoto County 4H
DeSoto County Extension Office
2150 NE Roan
St. Arcadia, FL
(863) 993-4846
Fax: (863) 993-4849
Dixie County 4H
Dixie County Extension Office
99 NE 121 Street
Cross City, FL
(352) 498-1237
Dixie Gulf Arabian Horse Association
dixiegulfarabian@earthlink.net
The Dixie Gulf Arabian Horse Association (DGAHA) has been celebrating and promoting Arabian and part-Arabian horses for 28 years. The club boasts members from across the Florida Panhandle, Georgia, Mississippi, and Southern Alabama. Members include Arabian enthusiasts across the spectrum of equestrian activities, from breeding to trail riding, from racing to dressage, and everything in between. Club meetings are held the first Sunday of every month at the Baker Arena Pavilion off Rt 4 in Baker, Florida.
Dixie Paint Horse Club
6732 S.W. C.R. 240
Lake City, FL
386-961-9538
kimevans@embarqmail.com
Dixie Paint Horse Club is the state of Florida's official American Paint Horse Association (APHA) club. We hope to represent both the APHA and Florida in the best way possible! We are constantly striving to make our shows more like family gatherings than a normal horse show. Join us for some great shows and really great times!
Dixie Plantation Equestrian Events
Horsesgirl@aol.com
Dixie Plantation Equestrian Events strives to plan exciting, competitive and
educational Horse Shows, Clinics, and the past well-known Southern
Stallion Showcase, that spotlighted the Best Stallions of all breeds. We are
available to enhance your already planned or scheduled Event. Need a last
Minute Show Professional... call us!
Donate My Horse
DonateMyHorse.com is the place for prospective horse donors to post their horses for adoption and prospective adopters to see available horses.
DonateMyHorse.com is not a site for the advertisement of horses for sale.
Dupuis Horsemen's Association
The DuPuis Horseman's Association, a citizen support organization, with input from the following organizations, has helped develop and maintain a system of horseback riding trails in cooperation with the South Florida Water Management District:Jupiter Horsemen's Association
Palm City Farms Trail Association
South Florida Trail Riders - Broward County
South Florida Trail Riders - Dade County
Palm Beach Hounds
Florida Cracker Horse Association
Duval County 4H
Duval County Extension Office
1010 N McDuff Avenue
Jacksonville, FL
(904) 387-8850
Equestrian Aid Foundation
11924 W Forrest Hill Blvd Suite 22-377
Wellington, FL
800-792-6068
Equestrian Aid Foundation's Mission is to build a membership based organization to assist anyone in the equestrian world suffering from life threatening illness, catastrophic accidents or injuries by providing direct financial support for their medical or other basic needs.
Our pledge is to treat our recipients with dignity and respect while promising our members and sponsors the highest level of fiduciary responsibility with their dues and donations.
Equestrian Sports Productions
561-793-5867
We offer the world's premier equestrian competitions in a family friendly lifestyle. Fun for everyone... lead line for tots... children's, junior and young rider events... adult amateurs... to the Olympian heights of high performance. Be awed and amazed at the magical partnership of horse and rider in the thrills of jumping... the grace of show hunters... the elegance of dressage. Savor the horse sport spectacle while basking in South Florida sunshine or enjoying the glamor under lights this winter and spring.
All in a single destination: the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), a world class events venue owned and operated by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC.
Families, professionals, lovers of horse sports and those looking to be entertained with world class productions gather in glorious sub tropical Village of Wellington in Palm Beach County.
The Showgrounds and The Stadium, covering more than 150 acres, are the centerpieces of Equestrian Sport Productions' facilities offering equestrian competition and entertainment unsurpassed anywhere in the world. A team of leading horse show managers from across America and around the world have been assembled to create and operate the events.
Equine Corral Open Hunter Show Series
Judge: Portia Winters
Equis World Dressage Masters
info@worlddressagemasters.com
We are prepared to welcome fans from across the Americas to the finest dressage competition. The World Dressage Master's event showcases the highest quality dressage.
Escambia County 4H
Escambia County Extension Office
3740 Stefani Road
Cantonment, FL
(850) 475-5230
First Coast Hunter Jumper Association
firstcoasthunter@bellsouth.net
The purpose of FCHJA is to serve the community at large with amateur equestrian sports competition and education with the inclusion of events that successfully contribute and support local charities. Today our membership includes over one hundred and fifty horse enthusiasts and riders. Our objectives include:
* Inspire, sponsor, & encourage interest in equestrian amateur competition
* Promote good sportsmanship and encourage fair competition
* Educate horsemen, horsewomen, and the general public about equestrian sports
* Expand and enhance the image of equestrian competition
* Conduct educational clinics to increase the knowledge and competence of riders
* Conduct benefit horse shows in support of local charities and other worthy cause
Flagler County 4H
Flager County Extension Office
150 Sawgrass Road
Bunell, FL
386-437-7464
Fax: 386-586-2102
Florida 4-H
Mission: Florida 4-H creates supportive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential.
Vision: Florida 4-H aspires to be the leading youth development program that creates positive change in youth, families, and communities.
Florida Association of Equine Practitioners
The FAEP’s mission is to support the professional development of its members and to educate its members on conditions affecting the equine industry as well as methods for improving the welfare of horses in the state of Florida.
Florida Barrel Horse Association
6809 S.R. 70 East
Bradention, FL
941-753-1137
Info@FloridaBarrelHorses.com
Barrel racing is a rodeo event that features a horse or barrel racer and one rider, also called a barrel racer, running a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels in a triangular arrangement.
The cowgirl or cowboy will take up a gallop and ride towards the first barrel. They must make a complete loop around the barrel then accelerate toward the second barrel. At the second barrel, they will again make a complete loop, which means they will make the turn on the other lead then accelerate toward the third barrel. At the third barrel they will again make a complete loop and then run back to the start.
Florida Cattlemen
To promote and work for the improvement of government by encouraging and stimulating responsible citizens to take an active and effective part in governmental affairs , by FLORIDA CATTLE-PAC�s establishment of a separately segregated fund to receive dues and contributions to be used for activities that are directly related to influencing the election of individuals to public office.
To encourage responsible citizens to understand the nature and actions of their government as to important political issues and as to the records of officeholders and candidates for elective office.
To assist cattlemen and others in organizing themselves for effective political action and in carrying out their civic and professional responsibilities.
To do any and all things necessary or desirable for the attainment of th
Florida Cracker Trail Association FCTA
David Reed
president@crackertrail.org
Dedicated to “Keeping History Alive”, by educating through demonstration, the Old Florida Cracker Pioneer ways of agriculture, animal husbandry, respect for the land as well as the hardships and joys of life on the original frontier. To better educate the importance of the role of the State of Florida in the introduction of horses and cattle by the Spanish Explorers into the New World and the birth and continuance of the cattle and horse industries by its future settlers and their descendants and to support related causes.
Our annual cross-state ride is now held the last full week in February of each year. The dates for 2010 are February 20th to February 26th. Registration begins Saturday, February 20, 2010. Ride packets and membership forms will be mailed to current members (2009) and members of record for the year 2008 who do not have email. Email notices that the ride and membership forms have been posted to the website and are ready to be downloaded, completed and returned will be sent to all members of 2009 and 2008 for whom we have email addresses. http://www.crackertrail.org/pdf/General_Ride_Info.pdf
Florida Draft Horse Rescue
Here at Florida Draft Horse Rescue we understand that sometimes people find themselves in a bad situation by circumstances beyond their control. We offer a safe haven for any draft horse or draft cross horse who is in need of a safe, loving environment to stay.
Florida Forever Back Country Horsemen
In the early 1970's the trend toward restrictions on equestrian use in the public lands was becoming apparent. A few farsighted horsemen in Montana understood the eventual implications of this trend and decided to form an organization to represent the interest of saddle and pack stock users. They felt that a credible and effective the organization must work in cooperation with the public land managers that make and administer back country policy. They also felt the need to educate the equine community to become better stewards of the land.
Florida Forever Back Country Horsemen FFBCH
PO Box 815
Brooksville, FL
352-796-9272
ffbch@earthlink.net
To Perpetuate the common sense use of and enjoyment of our cultural heritage of horses on public lands, To work to insure that public lands remain open to recreational equestrian activity, To assist the various federal, state and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resources, to educate , encourage and solicit active participation in the use of the public land resources by equestrian users and the general public commensurate with our cultural heritage.
Florida Halter Horse Association
Kimberly Clark
352-341-5919
The Florida Halter Horse Association was formed in 2009 to help promote the conformation horse. We are an official affiliate of the American Halter Horse Association, an all breed halter discipline registry. Our goal is to give horse owners an opportunity never before offered in Florida to show any breed, registered with a breed association or not, in halter, longeline, in hand trail, showmanship, and color. Classes will be separated by breed type, gender, and age. Everyone has a chance to earn valuable AHHA points on their horse. Just visit the AHHA website for downloadable forms for registering your horse and applying for your AHHA membership, then join us at the shows, it's that simple. Can't wait to see you at our first official show!!
Florida High School Rodeo Association FHSRA
PO Box 244
Groveland, FL
863 559-2013
fhsrapresident@yahoo.com
Florida Horse Adoption
We are a full service rescue and rehabilitation facility
for sick and/or injured horses. We are determined to find great new homes for the horses that were donated to or rescued by us.
Florida Horse Rescue
Horses can make good pets in Florida if they match your lifestyle. Horses are beautiful, romantic animals that many people love. Sadly, however, horses are being neglected, abused, and abandoned at an alarming rate. The reasons a horse would need to be rescued are quite varied.
Florida Horsemen's Association
buddabellyhorsefarm@juno.com
Florida Horsemen's Association was founded in 1951 by a small group of horsemen in the Ocala Forest area to promote the sport of competitive trail riding in Florida. The first 100 mile three day ride was held in April of 1951, and has been held annually since. Our goal through the association is to bring fellow trail riders together and encourage the proper selection, conditioning, and feeding of the distance trail horse. We undertake a "rookie" clinic each year to educate newcomers in the sport,and we host a 50 mile and 100 mile competitive trail ride each year.
Florida Morgan Horse Association
ahorseor2@mac.com
The Florida Morgan Horse Association was formed to encourage and promote interest in, and the breeding and use of, Morgan horses in the State of Florida as versatile horses, in cooperation with the American Morgan Horse Association.
The FMHA is an active group. We come from different backgrounds and experiences, but all love our Morgans. FMHA members shape the club we love. We create and manage our own shows and events, promote our Morgans to the public, in and out of the show ring, and never stop telling the world what great horses they are!
Welcome to our home, we hope you love it as much as we do. Florida for Sun, and Morgans for Fun!
Florida Palomino Exhibitors Association (FPEA)
Debbie Manser, President
904-277-4696
floridapalamino@live.com
Florida Palomino Exhibitor's Association (FPEA) is an official charter of the Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA). FPEA is dedicated to the showing, breeding, selling and promoting of the palomino horse.
Florida Pinto Horse Association FPTHA
Michael Franz
(407) 977-1882
franzsfamily@msn.com
Florida Pony of the Americas POA
Donna Zimmermann
10325 George Smith Rd
Lithia, FL
813.737.4508
president@flpoa.com
Dedicated to the POA owners and breeders of Florida, most of the shows are at Clarcona Horseman's Park in Orlando with a full slate of classes including Costume, Western, English, Trail, Reining, Jumping and Games.
Florida Quarter Horse Association
FQHAsecretary@aol.com
The Florida Quarter Horse Association, incorporated on September 13, 1945, is a non-profit organization of people, firms and corporations engaged in the cooperative activity of owning pure-bred American Quarter Horses, bettering existing types and strains of such horses, promoting the breeding of such horses, procuring desirable publicity for and holding or fostering shows and sales featuring American Quarter Horses. In general, FQHA promotes cooperation among breeders and owners of American Quarter Horses.
In a typical year, the Florida Quarter Horse Association holds twenty of its own AQHA recognized Quarter Horse shows, and sanctions some forty five more within the state.
Florida Reined Cow Horse Association FRCHA
:Kelli Caves
PO Box 1065
Altoona, FL
352-267-5756
kelli@frcha.com
The first affiliate of the National Reined Cow Horse Association east of the Mississippi, continues the tradition of preserving the quality of the Western Reined Stock Horse.
Our goal is: to perpetuate the early Spanish traditions of highly trained reined working cow horses, to promote interest in reined working cow horses among the younger horsemen of this State and to use and encourage the standard rules for holding and judging contests of the reined working cow horse.
Florida Reining Horse Association
Amanda Miller, Show Secretary
amanda@laseractionplus.com
An affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), with over 400 members and consistently ranks in the top three among all NRHA Affiliates worldwide.
FRHA members range in skill and experience from green and rookie riders to NRHA Hall of Fame competitors. Accordingly, FRHA shows offer a full slate of classes designed to fit everyone’s need.
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association FTBOA
Richard Hancock
801 S.W. 60th Avenue
Ocala, FL
352-629-2160
info@ftboa.com
A Florida-bred is defined as: (1) A Florida Thoroughbred foaled in Florida whose dam is normally domiciled in Florida, or (2) A Thoroughbred foaled within the State of Florida by any broodmare normally domiciled elsewhere and bred back to a stallion quartered within the State of Florida and which did not stand for service any place outside of Florida during that calendar year. After producing her foal, the foal at her side shall be considered a Florida-bred, even though such broodmare may not be bred within the breeding season because of unusual circumstances and these circumstances are so certified by her owner and/or veterinarian and subject to the approval of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Board of Directors.
Resources
* Florida Thoroughbred Charities
* Ocala Equine Energy
* OBS SALES
* Florida Dept Of Agriculture
* Calder Race Course
* Gulfstream Park
* Tampa Bay Downs
* U of F Veterinary Medicine
* NTRA Purchasing
* San Rossore
* Florida Horse Council
* Florida Horse Park
Florida Trail Blazers
cctrailrider@aol.com
Dedicated to the Creation and Preservation of Equestrian Trails
Florida Walking & Racking Horse Association FWRHA
2703 Cedaridge Circle
Clermont, FL
Florida Whips Inc.
info@flawhips.org
Driving the state of Florida. The Florida Whips is a statewide equine driving organization offering clinics, pleasure drives, competitions, picnics and opportunities to develop and enjoy your driving skills. A newsletter is published 10 months a year.
Fox Lea Farm
800 North Auburn Rd.
Venice, FL
941-480-1100
foxleafarm@aol.com
Fox Lea Farm, established in 1983, is a horse show facility located in Venice, FL. We are one of the few privately owned facilities in the state of Florida. Fox Lea Farm is the home to many different types of horse shows.
Georgia Florida Rodeo Association
P.O. Box 435
LaCrosse, FL
386-418-4155
gpbkirk@msn.com
Gold Coast Arabian Horse Club
16301 127th Drive North
Jupiter, FL
561-746-5418
We are a diversified group of people, all sharing one common interest,
the love of the Arabian & Half Arabian horse. Our members range from Trail Riders to National competitors in all disciplines of equestrian sports.
Gold Coast Dressage Association
nosullivan@harborfs.com
The Gold Coast Dressage Association, Inc., is organized and operates exclusively for educational purposes, and to foster local and national amateur sporting competition in the art of dressage.
As a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Group Member Organization, GCDA is dedicated to assist in increasing public knowledge and awareness of the sport. GCDA is committed to providing educational programs, clinics, shows, and seminars aimed at promoting and upgrading classical riding. GCDA also strives to offer a framework in which individuals can progress with the schooling of themselves and their horses.
Gray Lily Farm
Havana, FL
850-445-5775
graylilyfarm@yahoo.com
Gray Lily Farm in addition to being a hunter/jumper venue, sponsors hunter jumper shows in the Tallahassee, FL area.
Greenway Equestrians
The organizations purpose is to keep equestrians who use the 110-mile Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway informed and involved in the Greenway.
Gulf Coast Horse Show
Thad Way
418 North Cove Blvd
Panama City, FL
850-914-9030
gulfcoasthorseshow@gmail.com
The Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show & Music Festival is always held the last full weekend in April each year (which includes the last Sunday of April). This date was chosen during the shows inception to accommodate businesses in the community during an otherwise “off season” time of year. The Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show & Music Festival on Panama City Beach benefits local charitable organizations in North West Florida while generating a positive economic impact on the local economy and fosters education and knowledge of the equine industry and different breeds of horses. It is estimated that the show brings more than 25,000 people to Northwest Florida during the five days prior to the event and the four days of the event.
Gulf Coast Renisance Faire
877 429 8462
gcrenfaire@aol.com
This 2 day festival will feature medieval Jousting Knights, Falconry, the King & Queen, Swashbuckling Swordsmen, Storytellers, Arabian Dancers, Gypsy Dancers, Magical Wizards, Medieval Fighters, Renaissance Dancers, Irish Dancers, Medieval Musicians, Sword Swallowers, Jesters, Jugglers, Fire Breathers, Renaissance Food & Drink, Medieval Camel & Pony Rides, Renaissance Games of Skill, Medieval Merchants with Thousands of Renaissance Wares and Crafts and much more!!!
Homestead Rodeo Association
Homestead, FL
305-247-3515
hrainfo@yahoo.com
Come join us for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctioned Annual Homestead Championship Rodeo and Frontier Days, presented by the Homestead Rodeo Association.
Seven championship events will be featured; bare-back and saddle bronco riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, cowgirls’ barrel racing and the crowd favorite bull riding. The order of these performances is determined each day by the stock contractor. In between events there will be entertainment by the nationally renowned specialty act & rodeo clown “Shotgun” Rodney Gaston and our own Homestead Everglades Posse mounted drill team.
Horse Protection Association of Florida
Many of the horses that come to HPAF are malnourished, which is what comes to mind with "rescue". However, helping underfed and neglected horses is only a small part of what HPAF does. Almost every horse requires training or retraining. For those of you familiar with dog rescue, one of the main reasons that dogs are relinquished or abandoned is for behavioral issues. In other words, lack of training. The same is true in horses, only more so.
Horse Shows In The Park
Gayle Witty
3665 Bannock St.
Cocoa, FL
321-243-3865
wittyshowsec@earthlink.net
Horse Shows in the Park, LLC is an Affiliate Member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA)We hope to see many riders at Wickham as we build this east coast based show circuit - the second arena is under construction and will be finished very soon!
Show management thanks those trainers who attended our Friday night sessions prior to the Jacksonville and Canterbury shows and provided valuable input with regard to next year's shows. This column will be updated prior to the next Jacksonville show with more information, 2010 dates and clarification about planned year end activities and 2010 shows - stay tuned!!
Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS)
352-620-2275
HITS, Inc. is a special events management company primarily focused on producing hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS produced its first horse show circuit in Gainesville, Florida in 1982. Since that time, HITS has grown into a nationwide company with world-class hunter-jumper circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York, and Virginia. In January 2006 HITS entered into a private equity arrangement with Leonard Green & Partners, LP in Los Angeles.
Jupiter Horsemen's Association
10152 W. Indiantown Rd. Suite 145
Jupiter, FL
ted_strelec@yahoo.com
The purpose of Jupiter Horsemen’s Association is to promote knowledge and skill in horsemanship, participate in public functions, parades, horsemanship contests and shows, and develop in the community the interest of the general public in the field of horsemanship, and to further provide for the members proper guides in the purchase, sale, care, and breeding of horses.
LAJUF Hunter/Jumper Dressage Shows
jmf@fanninhillfarm.com
Minature Horse Club of South Florida
4451 148th Terrace North
Loxahatchee, FL
MHCSF@aol.com
This non-profit club is devoted to promoting the wonder and beauty of the American Miniature Horse with shows, demonstrations and exhibitions. The club is open to Miniature Horse owners as well as others who enjoy being involved with this incredible breed of horse.
NARHA Region 5
Lynn Petr
execdir@rideatstar.org
Just as other professions use accreditation and licensing systems to improve the well-being of their industries, therapeutic equine professionals have a distinction of their own thanks to NARHA’s Premier Accredited Center Program. The Premier Accredited Center Program offers NARHA centers the chance to demonstrate their excellence in providing quality, professional equine assisted activities. This voluntary process recognizes NARHA centers that have met established industry standards. The accreditation process is a peer review system, in which trained volunteers visit and evaluate centers in accordance with NARHA standards. Centers that meet the accreditation requirements based on the administrative, facility, program and applicable special interest standards become Premier Accredited Centers for a period of 5 years. Centers must renew that accreditation by the end of the fifth year.
North Brevard Horseman's Club
Barrel racing and western pleasure
North Florida Arabian Horse Club
kandischris@yahoo.com
The North Florida Arabian Horse Club is dedicated to
promoting our beautiful Arabian breed as well as providing
a way for all horse owners to show good sportsmanship and fellowship.
We offer several shows a year with classes for all ages of both horses and riders.
Our shows are meant to be a time that you can enjoy just being with your horse,
showing how proud you are of them and being with others who enjoy the same type of shows.
North Florida Hunter Jumper Association NFHJA
The purpose of this corporation is to foster the instruction and training of youth and adults for the purpose of improving and developing their equestrian capabilities, including holding clinics conducted by qualified instructors; educate and inform members and the general public on equestrian sports through horse shows on equitation, breeds of horses and the conduct of competition; to conduct at least one annual horse show, the net proceeds of which shall be donated to a local charity.Over the past ten years, NFHJA has donated in excess of $500,000 to local charities, including the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation, the Children’s Christmas Party and the Clay County 4-H.
Northeast Florida Dressage Association NFDA
president@nfladressage.org
The purpose of the Northeast Florida Dressage Association, Inc. Is to promote dressage. Dressage is the gradual, harmonious development of the horse's physical and mental condition with the aim to improve it's natural gaits and develop a perfect understanding with it's rider.
The program of the association is educational and is designed primarily to offer a framework in which individuals can progress with the schooling of themselves and their horses. Activities shall be directed towards a better understanding of dressage.
Northeast Florida Equestrian Society
galengator@bellsouth.net
We work with horse clubs, breed associations, competition organizations, community groups and our members to strengthen our equestrian community and educate the larger community about wonderful world of horses. Join us as we work to make Jacksonville and Northeast Florida a premier equestrian community and active part of the Florida's great horse industry.
Ocala Arabian Horse Association
Barb Copping (Webmaster
copp1409@windstream.net
The Ocala Arabian Horse Association, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1994 to encourage and promote interest in the Arabian horse through educational programs, publicity and horse shows.
Our membership includes a wide variety of Arabian enthusiasts; from breeders to nationally known farms and trainers, to those who simply enjoy the pleasure of owning an Arabian horse. Our membership would total over a thousand years of experience with this wonderful breed.
Old Peoples Riding Club
We are a national organization with chapters throughout the US. The OPRC operates similarly to the United States Pony Club (USPC), although there is no affiliation with this group. Our mission is to promote safe and enjoyable horsemanship through educational activities to anyone over the age of 21 no matter the discipline. (Non-riders are welcome too).
Palm Beach Hounds
Melinda Haines
8415 Bridle Path
Boca Raton, FL
561- 371-2992
robertpelio@adelphia.net
The Palm Beach Hounds founded in 1979 is a private group of riders dedicated to enjoying the traditions of fox hunting in South Florida. We have hunts, hunter paces, and cub primarily in Palm Beach & Martin Counties, in addition to Okeechobee & St. Lucie Counties.
Recognized in 1984 by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America (MFHA), the Palm Beach Hounds is an active member. Membership in the Palm Beach Hounds is at the discretion of the Master. To learn more about us, simply make use of the links to the left.
Pure Thoughts Inc. Horse & Foal Rescue
19181 Capet Creek
Loxahatchee, FL
561-753-6555
Jennifer@PureThoughtsHorseRescue.com
Pure Thoughts Inc. is an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of horses, yearlings and foals that were bound for slaughter for human consumption in addition to Equines that are victims of starvation, neglect and abuse.
The intention Pure Thoughts Inc is:
· To promote and secure the safety and well being of all horses.
· To rehabilitate horses that are in need
· To provide a humane and peaceful end of life when needed
· To educate people with regard to the physical and mental health of horses.
· To teach and apply the proper training of horses through positive training techniques.
· To provide proper placement of the horses in their “forever home”
· To insure the safety of the placed horses throughout the rest of their lives.
Rush Management
Walk Trot to Grand Prix and divisions in between.
all shows USEF "A" & recognized by FSHJA, NFHJA, CFHJA.
Saddle Up For St. Jude
Sandy Wait 727-391-1994
727-391-1994
SASS Outlaw Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Imaclasik2@aol.com
What is SASS Mounted Shooting? Think of a cowboy or cowgirl atop a 1,200 pound horse, six guns a blazing while galloping through a patterned course of fire, and you may get the mental image of a cowboy action mounted shooter. SASS mounted shooting is a direct spin-off of Cowboy Action Shooting.
Mounted shooting is a sport that combines elements of old-time Wild West Show exhibition, along with the elements of barrel racing, pole bending, reining, and many other equestrian skills; all done while using two .45 caliber single action revolvers, loaded with 5 rounds each of black powder blanks to shoot ten balloon targets set in a special random pattern or Old West type scenario called a 'stage'. Typically, a competitor crosses the timing beam and engages the first pattern of five targets. After a shooter fires the fifth shot, he or she returns the empty revolver to a holster and proceeds to the next set of five targets. Mounted shooters are timed through the stage determining raw time plus any penalties incurred; for instance, 5 seconds added to raw time for knocked over barrel, dropped gun, missed target. The contestant with the fastest accumulated time wins.
South East Hunter Jumper Association (SEHJ)
P.O. Box 12269
Brooksville, FL
352-509-5867
office @sehj.com
South East Hunter Jumper Association Looking to become a premier provider of hunter jumper Training events. The Goal of the directors is to help top equine trainers bring young riders and horses to a quality shows. Preparing students and horses for National Competition
South Florida Horse Show Association
President@SouthFloridaHorseShow.com
The South Florida Horseshow Association (SFHA) provides schooling shows for the local community to improve their horsemanship skills in both English and western disciplines. SFHA promotes a fun, family atmosphere in which both youth and adults can gain the experience and skills needed to aspire to higher levels of competition & share their love of horses with friends. English, gaited, Saddleseat,, inhand over fences, western pleasure, horsemanship pattern, rail.
Southern Hunter Jumper Association - SHJA
President: Marsha Hartford-Sapp
P.O Box 14363
Tallahassee, FL
shjainfo@comcast.net
The purpose of SHJA, in support of the local equestrian community, is to provide an organizational structure with which to keep an accurate listing of current members, record points accrued by members at recognized shows, hold an annual awards banquet, and promote the ideals of sportsmanship. To accomplish this purpose, SHJA shall sanction local horse shows for which application is made. SHJA encourages show management of any SHJA sanctioned show to carefully consider the safety of riders and horses, rules of good sportsmanship and fairness to all participants.
Southern Welsh Association
welshponies@yahoo.com
The SWA is a group of equine enthusiasts who share the common bond of admiring, breeding and/or showing horses, ponies, and Cobs of the Welsh breed. Welsh Cobs and Ponies can be seen all over the country in Hunter/Jumper shows, Carriage Driving, English or Western events, Sport Pony events, or just enjoying a trail ride. The Welsh breed is thriving in Florida and other southern states, and people are waking up to the fantastic personality and capability of these strong, wonderful animals!
Stadium Jumping, Inc.
324 S Plant Ave
Tampa, FL
813-253-2782
Stadium Jumping, Inc. was formed in 1973 as a horse show production company, and Mische ran the Sunshine Circuit in Florida as an alternative for competing outside in the winter months. The following year was the start of the Winter Equestrian Festival, which has grown into the largest equestrian competition in the U.S.
Standard Pleasure Horse Organization of Florida SPHOFL
Debra Sweger
3179 Thoroughbred Dr
Brooksille, FL
352 - 796-4842
dsweger@msn.com
The Standardbred Pleasure horse is an American breed with traceable roots to the English Thoroughbred, Goldophin Arabian and the Morgan horse. Characteristics of the Standardbred include an intelligent mind, strong sturdy bones, calm temperaments and good work ethics.They come in a variety of sizes ranging from 15h to 17 h. These horses were originally bred in the 1870s to race in harness down the streets and at county fairs.
Suncoast Dressage and Combined Training Association
Suncoast Dressage & Combined Training Association was formed in approximately the 1982 timeframe to help promote Dressage and Combined Training in the Tampa Bay Area. Our goal is to educate the community, through the offerings of clinics, shows, and seminars, under the guidance of the rules of the USA Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). SDCTA is a Group Member Organization of the USDF and by joining SDCTA, members automatically become a group member of USDF.
Sunshine Paso Fino Horse Association
11279 Acme Road
Wellington, FL
561-791-3306
Welcome to our organization. We are a group of Paso Fino horse owners dedicated to promoting the breed, through trail rides, clinics, shows and social gatherings. We are located in Loxahatchee, Florida, but our members come from all parts of South Florida. We do not require that you belong to any particular affiliation or possess any previous memberships to join our organization.
Sunshine Region Pony Club
Bama Rogers
1425 Grand Ave.
Deland, FL
386-736-1341
bamarogers@bellsouth.net
The Sunshine Region, part of the United States Pony Club, is composed of 22 clubs and two riding centers... serving Florida, three counties in southern Georgia, and the US Virgin Islands. The United States Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in the world, represented throughout 30 countries!
Sunshine State Horse Council
The purpose of the Sunshine State Horse Council (or AHOOF - Affilliated Horse Organizations Of Florida) is to encourage, develop and promote an active interest in all equestrian activities; to promote friendship between all equestrians and all equestrian activities and associations; to promote by activities the wise use and management of our natural resources in the best interst of present and future generations of equestrians in the state of Florida; to aid and assist in the development of equestrian recreational facilities; to develop and promote eduational programs that aid, support and improve the quality of life for the horseman and the people of this great state.
Sunshine State Mounted Drill Team
16021 Winburn Dr S
Sarasota, FL
(941) 322-1151
Sunshine State Mounted Drill Team is a private company categorized under Drum Corps and located in Sarasota, FL. Our records show it was established in 2004 and incorporated in Florida.
SWDEA -South Wind Dressage and Eventing Association
Havana, FL
SouthWindDressage@yahoo.com
There are several benefits to becoming a member of our organization. Our members are close friends and we have a great time when we get together. Of course we also have a common interest, and we hope to further our cause.
We invite anybody interested in the equestrian community. We will discuss different issues and horse related topics throughout the year. Members are invited to all club activities, shows, parties, banquets and more!
Tampa Horse Show Association
9122 Cypress Keep Lane
Odessa, FL
Support@TampaHorseShows.org
The Tampa Horse Show Association is the most enduring group of its kind in Florida. The success of its renowned Tampa Charity Horse Show, held each spring since 1931 at the opening of the national show season, has made it one of the most respected show organizations in the United States. Its less formal Harvest Days Horse Show, held each fall since 1967, has become Florida's most popular state competition.
The Equus Foundation
168 Long Lots Road
Westpor, CT
203-259-1550
equus@equusfoundation.org
The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., established in August 2002, as a 501(c)(3) national charitable foundation, seeks to raise public awareness of the value of the horse in society through education and the awarding of grants to charities that use the horse to benefit the public, promote the health and welfare of horses, and elevate the equestrian sport as a whole. The EQUUS Foundation helps thousands of people and horses each year. Over $1.3 million in grants have been awarded since the first awards in 2003.
Twin Rivers Saddle Club
Stuart, FL
772-214-7118
twinriverssaddleclub@gmail.com
Here we practice, show, educate and advance our riders throughout their lifetime. There is a place for you at Twin Rivers! Contact us and get involved we would love to have you join us. The Twin Rivers Saddle Club Show Series is an exciting, fun family atmosphere for your show needs. Whether your taste runs toward the Halter and Pleasure Series, the Hunter Series including some new Jumper classes, or the Dressage Series, we have what you are looking for in a friendly local show.
Wellington Classic Dressage
The Wellington Classic Dressage Challenge Series features USEF/USDF recognized dressage shows hosted at the Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, located in West Palm Beach Florida. The series runs from January through April, with plans for additional shows based on rider demand. This 111-acre world-class equestrian facility features a lighted covered arena as well as several open, newly-improved show and schooling rings and 128 stalls in permanent barns.
Wild Horse Rescue
Diane Delano
4970 International Drive
Mims, FL
321-427-1523
Mustangladydi002@aol.com
Welcome to the Wild Horse Rescue, Education and Rehabilitation Center. We are dedicated to the preservation of the spirit of the west by saving America's wild heritage, the Mustang. At the center, Mustangs rescued from abuse or neglect are rehabilitated and adopted out to qualifying homes. We have recently acquired 501(c) nonprofit status and will be expanding our facilities and training center.
Wrangler Junior Division
Lynn Matthews Rodeo Secretary
863-581-9654
lynnmatthewsfl@aol.com
Thank you for your interest in the Florida Jr. High School Rodeo Association, also known as the Florida Wrangler Division. We are a division of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) for 6th, 7th and 8th graders and we are open to all levels of competition. Florida’s Wrangler Division’s season usually runs from September through April, with the State Finals being held in May. Qualifier rodeos are usually held the 2nd weekend of each month. The top 20 in each event at the end of the season move on to compete at the Florida State Finals. The top 4 in each event after State Finals then have the option of moving on to compete at the National Finals in Gallup, NM. The National Finals are held sometime in July. Below is some information to help you get started. Our first rodeo is in September, students can join any time throughout the year.
