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2011
Horse Photo of the Year

The State of Florida has more than 500,000 horses and more than 60% are used for competition and recreation, ranking #3 in the US (as per 2005 National Horse Council Study ).

Florida is home to almost all breeds of horses, led by Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Quarter Horses and Arabians. Florida's equine champions are known all over the world.

The Florida horse industry annually generates product valued at $3 Billion, and has a total annual economic impact estimated at around $5.1 Billion.

Over 440,000 Floridians are involved in the horse industry as owners, service providers, employees and volunteers. Even more participate as spectators. There are over 900 horse farms in Florida with over 104,000 employees.

Florida horsemen spend more than $1.2 Billion in annual maintenance costs, including $185 million on feed and hay. (1996 Study Dept. of Agriculture)
National Economic Impact of the U.S. Horse Industry

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Horse Photo of the Month -
December 2011

Winner -
"Mojo"

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If you have stalls or barns for rent by the year or for the Season, please check under "Rates" for the cost of an ad in that category.		FREE - Need a stall card for your next show, click here and print out what you need!
FLORIDA HORSE.COM recommends reading! Horse Shows: A newbie guide to the costs you may not have thought of - by Victoria DeMore, Orlando Equestrian Examiner Explore Paynes Prairie and discover wild bands of Florida's state horse - by Victoria DeMore, Orlando Equestrian Examiner FEI General Assembly unanimously approves 2011 Equine Prohibited Substances List Statement by THE UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION on the passage of the “PROGRESSIVE LIST” of PERMITTED MEDICATIONS at The FEI General Assembly in Copenhagen, Denmark Vaccination can mean saving money and an equine life Breakthrough in Equine Reproduction: Live Foal Born After Embryo Biopsy, Vitrification and Transfer Top 10 Things to remember about Equine Parasite Resistance Management Key to Preventing Heaves in Horses \|\| Horse Owners should choose Equine Dewormers carefully Governor Crist signs Bill increasing Equestrian Safety for Youth - “Nicole’s Law” promotes safety of children under 16 who participate in equestrian activities ~ Governor Charlie Crist today signed House Bill 169, “Nicole’s Law.” The legislation creates safety standards to minimize the number of serious or fatal head injuries to Florida youth sustained during equestrian activities and recreation. Click Here!
2012 FLORIDA WINTER SHOW DATES have been posted!
If you are going to shows and need Stall Cards for your horses, please click on the image right and print out

2012 WORLD DRESSAGE MASTERS - PALM BEACH

Jan. 29 - Ravel repeats World Dressage Masters Palm Beach win
Jan. 28 - Adrienne Lyle leads U.S. sweep of Grand Prix Special at 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach
Jan. 27 - Steffen Peters and Ravel win World Dressage Masters Palm Beach Grand Prix with personal best
Jan. 26 - Five Americans headline World Dressage Masters Palm Beach
Jan. 26 - Schedule and Tickets Update - SOLD OUT
Jan. 23 - World Dressage Masters Palm Beach: European horses arrive at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
Jan. 23 - World Dressage Masters Palm Beach Defending Champion Steffen Peters and Ravel arrive in Florida
Jan. 19 - World Dressage Masters Palm Beach: List of Competitors and Schedule

Steffen Peters & Ravel
Photo: Susan J Stickle

Adrienne Lyle & Wizard
Photo: Marie Cobb/SusanJStickle

Charlotte Dujardin & Valegro
Photo: Ken Braddick

	February Week Four Feb. 1 - Hot Wheels rolls to victory with Darragh Kerins in $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers Feb. 1 - Spy Coast Farm Breeding Week brings amazing educational opportunities to Equestrians
All Photos: © Sportfot			Darragh Kerrins & Hot Wheels
	January 2012 Week Three Jan. 29 - *Katie Dinan and Nougat Du Vallet capture $50,000 Horseware Ireland CSI2 Grand Prix** Jan. 29 - The Women continue their reign in $55,000 Nespresso Battle of the Sexes, Kessler goes clear for $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic victory Jan. 28 - Alejandro Karolyi and Vichy are fastest to win Spy Coast Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge Jan. 27 - Nick Skelton and Carlo 273 repeat victory in $32,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 3 . Jan. 25 - Debbie Stephens and Swagger step it up In $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers
Week Three Wrap-Up	Katie Dinan & Nougat du Vallet	Nick Skelton & Carlo 273	Debbie Stephens & Swagger
All Photos: © Sportfot	Week Two Jan. 22 - Scott Brash and Intertoy Z top $50,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix, CSI 2* Jan. 22 - Marie Hecart and Oceane de Nantuel are victorious in $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Jan. 21 - Team Guardian tops the field at PRO DerbyCross in Wellington Jan. 20 - Lillie Keenan triumphs in USEF/Platinum Performance Show Jumping Talent Search Jan. 19 - Nick Skelton scores again in $32,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 2 with Carlo 273 Jan. 18 - $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumper Win Goes to Matt Williams and Bolero Van't Heike Jan. 18 - Update on McLain Ward’s condition Jan. 18 - Katie Robinson and Lady O awarded Amateur-Owner 35 & Over Hunter Championship at WEF I for Deeridge Farm
Week Two Wrap-Up	Scott Brash & Intertoy Z	Marie Hecart & Oceane de Nantuel	Nick Skelton & Carlo 273
Week One Wrap-Up	Week One Jan 16 - Nick Skelton and Unique continue a good week with $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic victory Jan 15 - Beezie Madden and Simon take first "Saturday Night Lights" victory in $30,000 Surpass Grand Prix Jan 13 - Allyson Blais and Camden Yards top Horseware Products Adult Amateur 3'3" Hunters Jan. 12 - Round 1 of $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup Series goes to McLain Ward and Oh' D Eole: Castle Rock and Louise Serio sweep CWD Performance Working Hunter 3'6" Championship Jan. 12 - Pro DerbyCross occupies Wellington January 20th Jan. 11 - 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Competition begins with great expectations - Cian O'Connor and Everything capture First G&C Farm 1.45m Jumper Victory
Beezie Madden & Simon	Nick Skelton & Unique	McLain Ward & Oh'D Eole	Cian O'Connor & Everything

All Photos:
©ESI Photography

Week 2 -

Week 1 -
Feb. 1 - After three top-five finishes, Charlene Graham wins the $20,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s/Adult Jumper Championship
Jan. 26 - Ashley Reed takes the lead in the $20,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's/Adult Jumper Championship
Jan. 23 - Derek Petersen and Via Dolorosa capture the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix as the road to the 2012 Pfizer Million begins at HITS Ocala
Jan. 23 - Ladies find their way to the top in the first $2,500 Devoucoux 3'3” Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala

Charlene Graham wins Marshall & Sterling

Derek Peterson & Via Dolorosa

Robin Fairclough & Falcao

Ashley Reed & Madonna

2012 FLORIDA WINTER SHOW DATES have been posted!

January 2012
Jan. 30 - Para-Equestrian Dressage CPEDI3* Freestyles finalize two exciting weeks at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
Jan. 29 - United States Para-Equestrian Team clinched the win at Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3*
Jan. 26 - 2012 Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3* commencing today
Jan. 25 - USEF Weekend Preview January 25, 2012
Jan. 25 - Laurie Moore and Zonnerhall win The Horse of Course High Score Award at The International Horse Sport Palm Beach Show
Jan. 23 - Part-Bred Welsh invited to Join National Registry
Jan 23 - 2012 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Training Sessions and Selection Trials
Jan 23 - Canada prevails over USA at Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3*
Jan. 21 - Consistency is Key at Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3*
Jan. 21 - Classic Company launches the Adequan® Pre Green Sweepstakes for 2012
Jan. 20 - USEF Weekend Preview - January 20, 2012
Jan. 20 - International Para-Equestrian Competition begins at Gold Coast Dressage Opener CPEDI3*
Jan 14 - Steffen Peters named 2011 USEF Equestrian of the Year
Jan 13 - Neville Bardos (Eventing) and Sjoerd (Friesian) named 2011 Horses of the Year by the United States Equestrian Federation
Jan 13 - Hanoverian Dressage Stallion "White Star" (Weltmeyer/Glücksstern/Grande) honored with “Hunter Sire of the Year” Award. Of interest to North American breeders, the German stallion is set to arrive in the US late February 2012 and will be standing at stud in Massachusetts.
Jan. 12 - Pro DerbyCross occupies Wellington January 20th
Jan 10 - FEI signs off improved Footing for London 2012 Equestrian Events
Jan. 9 - Riders4Helmets to host 3rd Helmet Saftey Symposium
Jan. 6 - World Dressage Masters Palm Beach announces change to line-up - Totilas and his rider Matthias Rath of Germany will be unable to attend
Jan. 2 - Twelve Months of Excellence: 2011 USEF High Performance Year in Review

Additional 2012 News

Health & Misc. News
FLORIDA HORSE.COM recommends reading!
Horse Shows: A newbie guide to the costs you may not have thought of - by Victoria DeMore, Orlando Equestrian Examiner
Vaccination can mean saving money and an equine life
Feb. 17 - Breakthrough in Equine Reproduction: Live Foal Born After Embryo Biopsy, Vitrification and Transfer
Top 10 Things to remember about Equine Parasite Resistance
Aug. 4 - Management Key to Preventing Heaves in Horses
April 2 - Study being conducted on Tying Up in Morgans
What Horse Owners Should Know About Strangles
Feb. 12 - Spring Tapeworm Control Important for Grazing Horses
June 4 - New Equine Rabies Vaccine provides long-lasting protection
Every Horse needs an Annual Dental Exam, says the American Association of Equine Practitioners
The Humane Society of the United States publishes comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses
April 25 - New equine lameness service available at UF
- Beware: Acorns can cause Colic and Founder By Martha Inks, Fort White, FL

U.S. Show Jumpers win Team Gold at 2011 Pan American Games
Photo: Shannon Brinkman

Heather Blitz, Steffen Peters and Marisa Festerling winning Individual Medals at the Pan Am Games
Photo: Shannon Brinkman

UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION "WEEK IN REVIEW" 2012: January 23 , January 16 , January 10 , January 2 ,

USEF/PHR Breeders' Newsletter: 2011: April -

USET Showjumping Rankings USA Equitation Rankings National WCHR Rider Standings

- Please Help! - Website for the horses stolen in Central Florida below - www.stolenhorsesearch.com
STOLEN HORSES - 3 AQHA Reining/Team Penning Horses stolen in Frostproof, FL (Polk County) on December 12, 2007 - Harley, Missy and Perky. Reward for information leading to their return being offered! Flyer with full information! PLEASE HELP!

STOLEN HORSES - JUST FOUND IN TEXAS AFTER FOUR YEARS! 2 Polo Ponies (not found yet), Trailer, Truck and Tack, stolen in Wellington, FL on 12/15/04 See "Stolen Horses" Page.

From the April 2007 issue of USEF EQUESTRIAN magazine: HORSE THEFT
Learn about THEFT PREVENTION by reading these tips! (courtesy www.netposse.com)

Get the word out and maybe someone will find your horse

Funds generated through the sale of this specialty license plate are distributed to programs using horses, other livestock, the marine and wilderness environment in their efforts to provide educational and counseling services for Florida's at-risk boys and girls. Click on the image

GPA Helmets Purchased in Europe may NOT Meet tequired USEF Safety Standards
Lasko Box Fan Recall - reports that potential electrical failure in the fan motor can pose a fire hazard
Safe Haven for wild horses or burros - Myakka City, FL. If you are interested in adopting a wild horse or burro, please read this article and see the website for LB Ranch .
New USEF Safety Rules - Rule Changes Address Safety Concerns at Recognized Competitions
New Organization Brings HOPE to North Florida - Your Help is Needed!

Florida Equine Liability Statute - also for Riding Helmet Laws! - check with your local town/municipality -
Legal responsibilities all horseowners should know about - courtesy American Assoc. for Horsemanship Safety - How Good is Your Release Form ? - What to Do When There Is an Accident

TV Schedules -
June 9, 2008 - Animal Planet trots out New Stable of Horse Programming

"AMERICA'S HORSE" TELEVISION SHOW MOVES TO NEW TIME

HorseTV - Television for Horse People! Click here for schedules

OUTDOOR LIFE NETWORK - For schedule of shows

Dressage On Television - Cable Channel RFD-TV will be showing 2 shows every Friday. More!

ESPN - ESPN 2 - ESPN CLASSIC - TV Schedule - Horse Racing, Equestrian & Rodeo Listings - Go Here!

Complete list of public trails for the State of Florida so that you might be able to enjoy going on those leisurely hacks with your horse and enjoy the beauty of our State. Click Here! and ENJOY!

"LIVE CAMS", real time photos of fun places in Florida, the beaches, Orlando attractions and even alligators sunning! Horses in their stalls, work-outs on the race track and 16 foaling cams. Please click HERE - Have fun!

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