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Columns6 Jumping Clinic 7 Quest for WEG Look for a new 'Family Affair' article next month!

Spotlight4 Featured: Santa Rosa Stables 11 Equine Massage 11 Winning Eq Tips 14 Course Info & Rules for H/J/Eq

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Featured : Santa Rosa Stables of Ocala


Santa Rosa Stables offerspremiere training andcare in a secure, beautifullocation…By CFE staff writer

Lifelong equestrians Oscar and ZoëHernandez of Santa Rosa Stables alwaysknew they wanted to run their ownstable. The couple have spent theircareers preparing themselves by workingin many different aspects of the horsebusiness. Zoë, age 28 and a native of NewOrleans, began coaching at age 16. “I wasthe only kid in the barn who was horseshowing. When a couple of the other girlsexpressed an interest I began coachingthem and pretty soon I had an entourageof students at the local hunter shows.”During college she managed a boardingand training facility. It was also at thistime that she began working withracehorses which led her to Ocala.“I graduated from Sarah Wilson Collegein 2003 with a double major in EquineBusiness management and EnglishLiterature. As soon as I received mydiploma I packed my things and headedfor Florida.” Once in Ocala Zoë discovereda treasure trove of horses andopportunities. “Each job I got opened thedoors to two or three more. I would starta young horse privately for someone andsoon three neighbors would be asking theoriginal customer if they could have mynumber.” While working as a free lancerider for show horses and racehorses, Zoëalso worked as a demonstration rider for ahunter/jumper sales barn. “It was aunique opportunity to see that part of theindustry from the inside.” Zoë continuesto show hunters and jumpers asopportunity allows. Currently Zoë is thefarm manager for a private breeding farmwhile she and Oscar build their business.Oscar, 34, began his riding career at theage of 3 at the side of his trainer father inhis homeland of Costa Rica. After asuccessful junior career marked by severalnotable accomplishments, includingplacing third in the Samsung InternationalJunior Cup in show jumping, Oscar took abrief break from horses. But it wasn’t long

before his life’s work came calling again.In 2000 Oscar was offered the opportunityto be the head trainer for an Andalusianfarm in Ontario, Canada. While thereOscar was in charge of starting the younghorses, showing the competition horses,and teaching students. “It was a good job.I love dressage but my true calling hasalways been show jumping.”In 2003 Oscar left the Andalusian farmand went to work for a Canadian showjumping stable. During his five year stintwith the operation Oscar wore many hats.He was road manager, head groom, andwas also in charge of starting the youngstock. Eventually the show bug caught upwith Oscar. “There is a lot of securityworking for someone else. But I realizedthat some goals of mine could only beaccomplished by working for myself.”The couple met in 2005 and weremarried in 2007. From the beginningthere was talk of having their own stable.“I have always been the type to work formyself so the idea of running our ownbarn was always the logical next step,”explains Zoë. In 2008 Oscar left theCanadian stable and went to work for anAmerican professional. After one yearthere opportunity came knocking again.“We were offered the opportunity towork with a string of young show horseprospects,” says Oscar. “The timing wasright and Santa Rosa Stables was born.”Oscar and Zoë have a very clear missionin their professional pursuits. “Whether itis a horse or a student we want to offerthem an intimate atmosphere that isconducive for learning and one that is alsofun,” Oscar explains. “We want our clientsto look forward to their lessons becausethey know they are getting the full forceof our attention every time. Along with togoing to horseshows we organize funrides and barbeques so that all of theclients interact and enjoy each other.”Versatility is a cornerstone of theirbusiness model. “We welcome everyoneto our barn. Some of our students areweekend warriors, others are seriouscompetitors. But what they all have incommon is the desire to enjoy theirhorses. We want to foster the fun whilehelping them grow as horsemen.” SantaRosa Stables offers a array of services: fulltraining board, sales consignment, younghorse starting, lessons and lesson horses.“We are a full service facility. One ofthe advantages to being smaller is that wecan cater to each individual customer’sspecific needs. We like the boutique

atmosphere our unique situation allows,”says Zoë.In addition to training and riding, Oscarand Zoë began K-59 Jump Co., -- a jumpmanufacturing business-- in 2009. “It’sbeen great for Oscar,” says Zoë. “It is somuch fun to see his creativity run wild.”It is Oscar’s goal to offer a qualityproduct at an affordable price. Thisbusiness model has proved verysuccessful in the company’s first year.“The business has grown beyond mywildest imagination,” Oscar laughs. K59Jump Co. offers a full line of jumps, boxes,Grand Prix quality round rails, and manyother products. “You can get as crazy asyou want. If you can imagine it, we canbuild it!”The couple are equal partners in allaspects of their business. From trainingthe horses and teaching lessons tobuilding jumps the Hernandez’s sharecommon goals for each other, theirclients, and their businesses. “We wanteveryone to achieve success on their ownlevel. Each person measures successdifferently but our goal is to meet ourclients where they are currently and helpthem get where they want to go next. It isthe same approach we take to workingwith each other,” says Oscar“One of the advantages of working soclosely together is that we have madeourselves interchangeable,” Zoë explains.“We are both able to teach, to train, torun the jump business. Our clients knowthis and I think they enjoy having twoprofessionals available to them.”“It’s always good to have twoperspectives on an idea,” Oscar adds. “Ithink it benefits both the horses and thestudents. Sometimes taking a slightlydifferent approach to a situation helps toclarify or simplify a concept for a studentor a horse. We are looking forward togrowing Santa Rosa Stables. I think wehave a lot to contribute both personallyand professionally to Ocala and thesurrounding area.”

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Jumping Clinic with Edd Lookingbill

For 20 years Edd Lookingbill has operated a successful show and breeding business under the Windham Hill name. Beforeopening Windham Hill in New Jersey, Mr. Lookingbill enjoyed an extensive junior career showing horses from the Small Pony

Hunter division through the Medal and Maclay divisions. For more than 10 years Edd has been judging horse shows andgiving clinics up and down the East Coast. He now operates Windham Hill out of Ocala, Fl.

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Quest for WEG

We’re finally getting closerto determining WHO willmake the cut forshowjumping at WEG- theLong List is so far filled withwest coast riders. (comeon FL- anyone? Anyone?)The selection trials are a series of eventsleading up to the selection of riders forthe United States Team that will competeat the 2010 Alltech FEI World EquestrianGames in Lexington, KY, this fall. Trialshave begun here in FL- held at night underthe bright lights of the International Arenaat the Palm Beach InternationalEquestrian Center in Wellington and theannual $200K Gene Mische Invitationalhas qualified as a selection trial that willtake place on Sat. April 10th in Tampa atthe end of the Tampa Equestrian Festivalcircuit.

2010 Kentucky 3 DayEvent April 22-25ALLTECH FEI WORLD EQUESTRIANGAMES TEST EVENT

EnduranceCheryl Van DeusenNew Smyrna BeachWe made some progress in the past twomonths, but for every forward hoofprint,there are some sideways ones as well.Gallop of the Greenway was verychallenging in that only 9 of 22 horsescompleted the 100 mile endurance ride,and I was not one of the 9. I retired myhorse after 85 miles because I was notgoing to be able to get a Certificate ofCapability in the required time, choosingto save him for another day. He wassound, just tired of riding alone in thedark, and very hungry. With FEI rules, nocrewing is allowed except at checkpoints,thus my crew would have been unable toprovide any support on the last 15 miles.I considered walking for 15 miles for anopen AERC completion but my goal isWEG. So we are preparing for FITS andthere is a another tentative ridescheduled for the east coast of Florida thesecond week of April. So we still have 3shots for horse qualification as the horseand rider have to be a team and I havetwo horses that have done COC on the100 mile distance, but I still have 3 othersI would like to qualify. The trials are

slated for June so that’s when I need topeak the horses, and this the primarygoal.

Combined DrivingChester WeberOcala(JRPR March 3rd)Chester Weber kicked off his 2010 showseason exactly the way a nationalchampion likes to – by winning the horseteam class at the Sunshine State FEICombined Driving Event at the FloridaHorse Park. Weber, the seven-time USNational Four-In-Hand Champion,competed against an international fieldand ended the three-phase competition24 points ahead of second place finisherJames Fairclough.Weber added a new horse to his teamin the cross-country marathon and conesphase, a 15-year-old French trotter namedHorus du Bois. Weber purchased Horuslast summer from Dutch driver Hans Heus,in hopes of adding high-end speed anddrivability to the marathon and conesWhile Weber and his team have theirsights set on the 2010 World EquestrianGames in Kentucky in the fall, Weber saidhe has a more pressing goal prior to WEG.“First things first and that is the nationalchampionships at the end of March,”Weber said. “I am working toward winnumber eight. After that we will focus ona WEG strategy and decide if we will do aEuropean tour this summer.”As Weber looks forward to defendinghis national championship title March 24-28 at Live Oak International, he said hishard work is paying off and he feelsconfident. “However, I realize horses keepyou humble,” Weber said.The Sunshine State competition was aWEG qualifier, and marked the secondWEG qualifying win for Weber. “This wasalso the second leg of the Florida TripleCrown,” Weber said. “The first leg was atthe CAI Dade City, which I didn’t competein. The triple crown is made up of threeevents and culminates at Live Oak inOcala.”The Sunsh ine State Combined DrivingEvent took place at The Florida Horse

Park, a world-class facility and thecenterpiece of Florida’s equestrianlifestyle community. Located in Ocala, ThePark offers international calibercompetition courses, an exciting scheduleof world-class events that draws topcompetitors and spectators from everyhorse sport discipline, and offers local andglobal educational opportunities for thehorse enthusiast.For more information on Weber andhis combined driving team, visit theirwebsite at www.chesterweber.com. Formore information on the Sunshine StateCombined Driving Event, includingcomplete results, visit the Florida HorsePark website at www.flhorsepark.com.

EventingHilda Hick DonahueApopka“X” started the season feeling and lookinglike a real 4* horse. We are fortunate tohave a great team of care takers includingDr. Scott Langton, Steve Teican, the USTeam farrier along with John May andCharlie Bailey, Sally Harvey and Ashmore’sJackie Phillips. As a result “X” has becomefitter and stronger than ever resulting inhaving to make some bridle & bittingadjustments! His dressage scores have improved, even breaking into the 20’s.We are off to The Fork CIC 3* earlyApril- this will test our readiness for Rolex.Should Rolex not be in our best interest,its back to Jersey CCI 3*. Fortunately weare already qualified for WEG but need toprove some decent results at the 3* level.ONWARD!


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Zenyatta & Rachel couldsoon make racing history

Rachel Alexandra (Horse of the Year) andZenyatta (record number of wins & firstfemale to win the Breeder’s Cup) tomeetup for the $5M Apple BlossomInvitational Stakes at Oaklawn Park April9th.The powers to be have aggressivelypursued a matchup for sometime- thefirst attempt fell apart and the purse hassince grown from $500K to $5M. OaklawnPark owner Charles Cella calls it “A racefor the ages”.Zenyatta was to be retired after theClassic and bred this spring, but thoseplans are being put on hold.Both are to race mid March, Zenyatta atSanta Margarita and Rachel at the LadiesStake in New Orleans, to help prepare forthe April match up.

Horseracing, Derby Hats,and Mint Juleps- all for aGood CauseFreedom Ride will be hosting the seventhannual Derby Day Soiree on Saturday,May 1st, 2010. Everyone is invited to swaptheir boots for a Derby hat, grab a mintjulep and saddle up for a red carpetafternoon.Freedom Ride, a 501c (3) non-profitorganization, is Central Florida’s onlynationally accredited therapeutichorseback riding center for children andadults with disabilities.This seventh annual Derby Day Soiree willinclude the viewing of the Kentucky Derbybroadcast. There will be a Derby hat

contest for the ladies as well as fabulousarray of finger foods plus a silent and liveauction. The Derby Day Soiree takes placefrom 3:30 pm- 6:30 pm on Saturday, May1, 2010. Tickets to the event are $35 perperson or $50 per couple. Tickets can bepurchased by going towww.freedomride.com or calling theFreedom Ride office at 407/293-0411.

HITS Ocala hosts a BookSigning as Part of PurinaFamily Fun DayAuthor Barbara Van Tuyl signed copies ofthe newly released books,‘The Sweet Running Filly’ and ‘A HorseCalled Bonnie’”at HITS duringthe PurinaFamily Fun Dayon March 14th.The stories arewritten byveteranhorsewomanand Ocalaresident,Barbara VanTuyl, and theytell about life on the farm and at thetrack- a life full of characters, some goodand some not.With a lifetime of experience and aprofound affection and respect forhorses, Barbara weaves her practicalknowledge of horsemanship into storiesthat will enchant all horse lovers, youngand old.The human protagonist of the stories isJulie Jefferson, a young girl from Ohio whoInherited her love of animals andobsession with horses from her father.She encounters a thin, weedy looking fillyat a junkyard standing in knee-deepmuddy water. The father, a kind and perceptive man, sees a spark of affection between girl and horse and purchases the horse from the junkman. Thus begins aseries of adventures, most involving Julie protecting her horse from crooks and swindlers as she watches the filliegrow and develop into a champion racehorse.A portion of the

proceeds from the sale ofeach book during HITS went to benefit theFTFM Foundation, a 501c3, non-profitcorporation. Its mission includes, grantingscholarships to children of Floridahorsemen who exhibit financial need andgives monthly assistance to other relatednon-profit 501c3 charities including OcalaFarm Ministry, Horse ProtectionAssociation of Florida and Horses ‘NHeroes.We hope you will join us in helping theBonnie Books live on. The Bonnie booksare now available on the website:www.poppetpress.com and in retailoutlets in the US and soon in the UK.Please contact Susan Benson to getinvolved or for further informationabout offering the books in your store orwebsite.352 528 4763 or [email protected]

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Show News

Gene Mische American Invt’ldesignated as a 2010 WEGQualifierPhelps Media Group,Inc.Stadium Jumping, Inc.announced that theFEI, the governingbody for worldequestrian sports hasdesignated this year's$200,000 GeneMische American Invitational as aqualifying event for the World EquestrianGames 2010 and for the EuropeanChampionships in 2011.The city of Tampa, Florida, will onceagain play host to this event, the world'spremiere show jumping event, oftendubbed the "Super Bowl of ShowJumping." The $200,000 Gene MischeAmerican Invitational returns to RaymondJames Stadium on Saturday, April 10, 2010at 8 p.m.

Listed below is a summary ofrules that go into effect April1, 2010 affecting hunters,jumpers, and hunter seatequitation.

Important announcement regarding theuse of NSAIDs.

Qualifying year change for 2011 andbeyond for Hunter Seat Medal Final.

ASPCA Horsemanship Class changes.

USEF Show Jumping Talent Searchspecification changes.

New specifications for USHJA HunterdonEquitation Cup Classic.

Major faults breaking stride or trottingwhile on course.

Point structure changed; horses must beregistered/recorded with USHJA/USEFbefore class starts.You can find these rule change proposalsalong with other rule notifications and

updates by visiting the new

GR410 Tracking 434-09 Equine Drugs andMedications:

EQ106.3 Tracking 332-09 ConditionsGoverning USEF Medal Finals:

EQ112.12 Tracking 460-09 Requirementsfor Specific Classes:



HU135.2(i). Tracking 424-09 Faults:

HU188.4, .6 and .10 Tracking 414-09USHJA International Derby:

USHJA rule

website.

At this year’s USEF Annual Meeting heldJanuary 13-17, 2010, an important rulechange was approved affecting the use ofnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) in competition horses. Over theyears, ongoing veterinary research hasrevealed that not only is there little or nobenefit to administering more than oneNSAID to a horse for most medicalconcerns, it can actually cause potentiallyharmful, even severe side effects.Motivated by its commitment to thewelfare of the horse, the USEF Board ofDirectors voted to amend its TherapeuticDrug Rule and restrict use to a singleNSAID beginning December 1, 2011. Boththe American Association of EquinePractioners (AAEP) and the AmericanVeterinary Medical Association (AVMA)support the rule change, and USEF joinsother organizations including theAmerican Quarter Horse Association(AQHA) and Equine Canada in making thisimportant rule change.While the presence of two of the sevenapproved and quantitatively restrictedNSAIDs in a horse will still be allowed prior

to December 2011 (with the exception ofthe forbidden combination ofphenylbutazone “Bute,” and flunixinmeglumine [Banamine®]), it is importantto note that new restrictions are in placeconcerning their use. This form will allowthe USEF Equine Drugs and MedicationsProgram to collect valuable data regardingthe use of NSAIDs in competition horses.USEF has developed an education plan toguide management, owners, trainers, andexhibitors through the implementation of

March 3, 2010Important Changes to theUSEF Therapeutic Drug RuleRegarding NSAIDsFrom the USEF Equine Drugs andMedication Program

this rule change. The Federation haspublished an informational pamphlet andcreated the NSAID Disclosure Form. Boththe pamphlet and the forms will beshipped to all Competition Managers fordistribution from their competitionoffices. Additionally, both the form andthe pamphlet are immediately availableonline at:http://www.usef.org/documents/drugsMeds/NSAIDDisclosureForm.pdf andhttp://issuu.com/equestrian/docs/nsaidandyourhorseweb?mode=embed&layout=http://www.usef.org/issuu/nsaids/layout.xml&showFlipBtn=trueIt is the responsibility of the competitorand their veterinarian to make certain theuse of two NSAIDs within five days ofcompeting is reported on the NSAIDDisclosure Form and is properly filed withthe USEF Steward/Technical Delegate ortheir Designated Competition OfficeRepresentative. It is important to notethat a standard USEF Medication ReportForm may not be used in this particularinstance. Once filed, it is the responsibilityof USEF Steward/Technical Delegate tocollect the NSAID Disclosure Form(s) andsubmit them to the Federation Office inLexington, Kentucky.For additional information and veterinaryliterature regarding NSAID use and thechange to the USEF rule concerning theiruse, visit:

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2010 Rule Change Alert:USEF rule restricts use of hindboots on Young JumpersJPR116.2. Hind Boots: Non-weighted(maximum of 350 g) hind ankle boots arepermitted in classes restricted to Five, Six,Seven, or Eight year-olds. Support wrapsare permitted. If boots are made of rigidleather or plastic, they may only be amaximum of 6 inches/15 cm in height.

http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/Drugs/NSAID.aspx


Beginning April, 1, 2010, anyoneusing two NSAIDs in a horse

within five days prior toparticipating at a USEF-licensedcompetition will be required to

complete and file a NSAIDDisclosure Form with the USEFSteward/Technical Delegate ortheir Designated Competition

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Course Diagrams - More than a pretty picturePam Rush- RMI HUNTER - Course diagrams must be posted at least one-half hour before a scheduled class time. HU120. Each course must have at least eight obstacles (ten for Hunter Classics). HU119.4/HU146.20.Every course must have at least four different types of obstacles (six for Hunter Classics). HU122.3/ HU146.20. Different would be green box and birch boxes, a fence with a white gate, and a fence with a red gate. In most cases, jumps will have wings of at least 24" and at least 12" higher than the obstacle. HU122.3In an "A" section, there must be a minimum of three different courses in the section; and in a "B" section, there must be a minimum of two different courses. HU119.5The diagram must show the obstacles which must be taken and must show the order in which they are to be taken, but otherwise an exhibitor is not bound to follow a compulsory track. HU120.1. Distances between fences must be included on the diagram if the point from base to base is less than 90'. HU120.1 Note the diagram indicates the distance, not the number of strides. The scoring of adding a stride from the "standard" or eliminating a stride is at the discretion of the judge and may be scored as a

minor or major fault. HU135.1If the area of courtesy circle is to be restricted, the line must be indicated on the diagram and a corresponding barrier must be physically located on the course. HU120.2 Passing the mandatory line is grounds for elimination as it becomes part of the judging specifications.EQUITATION - Course diagrams are not specifically addressed by the USEF Equitation rules, but implied. There are certain things that must be reflected on the course diagram.A minimum of six obstacles is required. EQ111 Combinations are to be numbered with a single number and the designation of A and B or A, B and C. EQ111.7 This requirement is often overlooked when equitation classes are held in the same ring as hunter classes. In Open Equitation Classes for riders 12 years of age and older, the course must include at least one change of lead, a combination including an oxer and one third of the obstacles must be oxers. In addition, the course must include three of the following: bending line, narrow jump, roll-back turn, end fence, long approach to a single. EQ111.10 Many medals and special equitation classes have other course requirements which should be clearly marked on the course diagram. For

example, the USEF Pony Medal requires two tests (1-9) be included in the first round of the class. EQ112.10 JUMPER - Course diagrams for jumper classes must be posted at least one-half hour before the scheduled time of the class. JP130.1 The diagram must include the Speed, Time Allowed, length of course, start and finish, and jump-off course (if applicable). The diagram must show the obstacles which must be jumped and the order indicated by number. The course designer may use a solid line between obstacles to indicate a mandatory track. JP 130.2 Deviation from the designated track will result in penalty. "Walking the course" is at management's discretion and it may or may not be available for any particular ourse. JP130.3It is most important that the rider review and learn the course rather than rely on others to relay the track. A picture is worth a thousand words-make time to look at the posted course - it is a piece of art.352-586-1266/352-746-5875www.EquestrianCollegeRecruiter.commike@equestriancollegerecruiter.com

Breeze through this update from Rush Management. You may learn something new. USEF rules are always changing and it's up to YOU

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Marion CountyAbracadabra Farms 352-347-1115Almost Heaven 352-861-8883Brokewell Farm 352-342-4416Cav-I Farm 352-351-9428Dancing Horse Farm 352-873-7084Destiny Farm 352-347-7555Farwinds Stables 352-615-1788Fallen Oak Farm 352-804-8851Greenway Stables 888-676-4425Hidden Lark Farm 352-854-5151Hillcrest Farm 352-854-8402Integrity Eq Ctr 352-732-5768It's My Pleasure 352-245-9235Marablue Farm 352-591-2679Masterpiece 352-465-2553Nouveau Eq Ctr 352-595-4369Ocala Layup Center 352-732-2271Santa Rosa Stables

352-425-9424Windham Hill 908-625-7455

Orange CountyAshmore EqCtr 407-884-9292Avalon Ridge 407-877-0406Bay Hills EqCtr 407-884-5255Christmas Paints 407-362-8860Class Act Farm 407-889-9816Corporate Woods 407-739-9897Errol Eq Ctr 407-886-1955High Life Farms 407-293-0110Jewel Court Stables 407-654-8718Ledesma EqCtr 407-295-2925MG Sport Horses 407-718-3300Painted Oaks Acad 407-929-0970Sandhill EqCtr Snow Kissed Stables 407-325-5562Summer Wind Farm 407-493-5456Sweet Music Farms 407-909-1603Trademark Eq Ctr 407-889-8752Twighlight Farms 407-982-0882Water's Edge 407-492-3509Wendover Place 407-679-9595

Osceola CountyRising Star Stables 407-346-5622

Pasco CountyCountry Lace Acres 727-869-4832Jumpz Equestrian Ctr 727-484-0511Katie Acres Riding 727-243-9593KC Creek Ranch 813-310-7271Olive Branch Ranch 727-710-0215Shadowhawk Farms 727-243-5865

Pinellas CountyAnvil Acres 727-546-3478Calypso Bay Stables 727-587-0024Cross Rails Academy 352-143-7433El Cazador Eq Ctr 813-416-0986Elite Farm 727-541-5513First Choice Eq Ctr 727-541-3797Foxwood Farms 727-546-8007Lakeview Stables 727-480=7557Majestic Oaks EqCtr 727-564-1710Pinellas Horse 727-637-3022Ravenwood Farm 727-787-7433

352-362-5614Steadfast Farm

407-590-6976

Alachua CountyArcher Farms 352-359-4149Canterbury 352-472-6758Eclipse Sporthorses 352-283-3722Full Partners Farm 352-472-7669Great Beginnings 352-331-9069Legacy Farms 352-495-2725Rolling Acres 386-462-7183Sundaram Farms 352-278-2968Victory Sport 352-468-1220

Bradford CountyEuphoria Stables 904-964-2325

Brevard CountyAce of Hearts 321-638-0104Common Sense 321-385-0216Five Oaks Stables 321-452-0041Greener Pastures 321-724-5008Half Halt EC 321-777-4898Hidden Hoofprints 321-432-3436Limestone Stable 321-266-9292North Hammock 321-453-5918Thunder Oaks 321-631-1504Trout Creek SC 321-302-8179

Citrus CountyIn Harmony Farm 352-637-7287

Clay CountyMane Event EC 904-472-1634Penney Farms EC 904-529-5660Taylor Oaks Eq Ctr 904-291-8764The Oaks Ranch 904-284-7212

Duval CountyBella Donna Farm 904-287-1502Empire Eq Center 904-594-6220Hidden Fields 904-565-1471Oak Haven 994-998-4257Skyway Meadows 904-704-0493Sundance Farm 904-287-3590Twin Branch Stables 904-880-0687

Hernando CountyC & H Ranch 352-754-1759Hoof Print Valley 352-754-9258Lake Lindsey Eq Ctr 352-799-5258

Hillsborough CountyAdmiralty Farm 813-920-9041Barefoot Farm 813-754-0713Cheval EC 813-949-7370Citrus Oaks Farm 813-391-0089Cross Point Farm 813-672-1515Cypress Trails 813-920-5313DeLibero Shw Hrs 770-298-7415Dover Oaks 813-752-4076Eden Oaks Farm 813-624-6867Equicross 866-715-6006Galaxy Farms 813-689-1175Hawk Haven 813-926-7822Hawksbill Farm 727-481-3472Hidden Meadow 813-777-2061Hidden Springs 813-926-2603High Standards 813-982-2944

Hillsborough CountyKeilyn, Inc 813-948-8544Karnes Stables 813-610-7199Kingsmeade Farm 813-968-7469 Misty Farms 813-758-5252Rising Star Ranch 813-928-5587Sharron Marks- 813-737-1964Soaring Eagle 813-920-5932Stafford Hill 813-986-8842Straight Forward 813-926-1285Top Call Farm 813-792-8171Triple H EC 813-265-0778

Indian RiverVero Beach Eq Ctr 772-925-6013Vero Beach Riding 772-567-2899Windemere EC 772-567-8868

Lake CountyAutumn Valley St 352-242-1341Cara Blanchard Train 352-357-2056Clermont Saddle 352-223-7969Cross Rails Academy 352-143-7433Equest Ctr Clermont 352-241-7583Fair-Dinkum Farm 352-430-4604Live the Dash 352-385-4644Loch Eden 352-266-0066McKai Equine 352-669-4425Outfox Farms 352-242-0739Redwood Park St 321-402-4822Rocking Horse St 352-669-9982Sandbar Farms 352-429-8450South Lake Eq Ctr 352-536-9189Southern Cross St 407-654-3689Woden Walk 352-383-9454

Levy CountyBlue Sky Farm 954-434-2301Maho Bay Farm 352-207-1838Whispering Dream 352-342-6469

Manatee CountyBrightside Stables 941-746-0287Centennial Farm 941-723-1616Clermark Equestrian 941-322-9196El Tesoro 941-928-4852Elysian Eq Ctr 941-745-1292Equisports 941-776-5942Fairwin Farm 941-234-6830Hidden Hils Eq Ctr 941-776-0970Imperial Farms 941-722-4286Snaffles Farm 941-746-0287Spanish Legacy St 941-322-4151Sacramonte Farm 352-208-7003Serenity Stables 352-615-5171Shaw's Training Ctr 351-591-9613Three Phase Farm 352-245-2193Windsor Farm 352-591-2392

Okeechobee CountyFlorida Equine Svc 561-644-9032Timber Trace Farm 863-634-3096

Marion CountyA Bit of Luck 352-732-7670

Skyview Farm 727-564-1710

Pinellas CountySouthern Star 727-546-1371Step Ahead Stables 797-725-9949Windward Farms 727-937-3110

Polk County7 Acres School 863-858-7110Aloha Equestrian 863-318-8700Platinum Equestrian 863-644-2291Ridge Point Train 863-438-0801

Sarasota CountyCheval Centre EF 941-343-0330Circle W Ranch 941-378-9429Farr Crest Farms 941-322-9519Fox Lea Farm 941-485-0486Shamrock Lee Farms 941-360-2231Sundance Eq Ctr 303-518-2047True Blue Farm 440-840-1118

Seminole CountyAP Equestrian 407-415-6230Barrett Farm 407-365-5456Bridlewood Farm 407-349-5874Brookmore Farms 407-538-4185Claudia Heath Farm 407-402-6454Crooked Creek 407-341-3342Dream Catcher 352-243-8755Findlymine Farm 407-687-3449Fox Cry Farms 407-365-5909Greystone Stables 407-268-4118Hidden Oaks 407-349-3732Longwood Eq Ctr 407-265-6151Maplewood Farms 407-716-0482Mardebri Manor 407-221-5001Meliora Stables 407-925-4417Over the Hill Farm 407-322-1912Palma Rubia Eq Ctr 407-427-0850Quail Roost Hunters 407-721-6474Rustic Pine Ranch 407-619-1409Ridgewood Eq Ctr 407-971-4595Rustling Oaks Farm 407-679-2271Seabreeze Farm 407-349-9088Showtime 407-312-5584Sommersby Farms 407-366-5798Waterford Eventing 253-219-7321WB Equestrian 407-353-0633

St Lucie CountyLJM Stables 772-528-0786Rubidoux Stables 772-461-8489Tu-Bahd Farms 772-878-4829

Sumter CountyCypress Creek 352-793-8495Sunset Riding 727-234-5854The Leigh Over 352-797-9575

Suwanee CountyPrarie Pines 386-963-2920

Volusia CountyAspen Meadows 386-345-0580Brass Head Farm 386-676-7363Cypress St Eq Ctr 386-676-1164

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