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Amik Run Equestrian Center, 2561 SE 168th Ave, Morriston, FL 32668. Starting in August - 7:30 p.m. 1st Fri. of every month: Poetry in the Paddocks. Live poetry readings in the wonderful atmosphere of horses! Bring yours to read. For more information, please call: (352) 528-5298 or email: amikrunfl@aol.com, or website: www.amikrun.com

The Florida Polo Club, Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL, Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority, 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480, Office: 352-307-6699 - www.floridapoloclub/webs.com

Versatility Obstacle Challenge at The Florida Horse Park - June 6 is practice 10am - 2pm/Sunday June 7 is the challenge, check in at 9am - The Cowboy Arena. Saturday $15 - Sunday $40 - Save $5! Both days $50 if you pre-register for both days by Saturday.
If any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Don Hynds at 352-303-0193 or email us info@ocalawesternriders.com
Visit our website at www.ocalawesternriders.com

June 13 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Bay Area Horseman's Assocation Banquet - First Annual Bay Area Horseman’s Association Equine Expo and Banquet at The Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4981 78th Avenue N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Tickets only $10.00 Get your tickets by June 5. All Equestrians are welcome, membership is not required to attend the banquet.
Tickets at Amber Glen Feed Store or by contacting: Luanna Marvin at lmarvin@tampabay.rr.com or Alisha Laird at pinellashorse@hotmail.com or 727-637-3022 www.BAHAHorseShow.com

July 4 - 5 - Ashmore Equestrian Center, Inc. will hold a Two Day Camp, Stars and Stripes, from 9:00-2:00. The camp is designed for the novice rider and will teach basic riding skills and how to get for a show. Camp will end with a "mini show" on Sunday, July 5th for the participant's family. Cost of camp: $200.00
Sign up by calling Ashmore Equestrian Center at 407-884-9292 or go online: www.ashmoreequestriancenter.com

July 11 & 12 - HORSES HORSES HORSES Gala comes to Ocala to Benefit Horses 'N Heroes at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, FL! 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 provides 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, etc.
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 luck, 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

July 9-12 - Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Gainesville, FL - Making $ents out of Sustainability Green Horses is the theme for the Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference (SETC). 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 and private 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! Hosted by the Southeastern Distance Riders and the Goethe Trail, Inc. Profits will be donated to the Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation, Inc. http://www.fgtf.org
For additional information, call 352.317.0273 or email setc2009@aol.com or www.southeasternequestriantrails.com

October 24 - 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 and 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