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SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR:

General interest, benefit, non-profit or city/state/county events in Florida. For more shows, rides and events check HERE and also see www.AmericanHorseNews.com/events.

January 11, 2009 -9Th Annual Carriage Mobstacle at Alafia River State Park - A mobstacle is a combination of a driving marathon and an obstacle course. It is a timed event but it is not a race. The winners will be determined by the drivers coming closest to the Secret Optimum Time. During the marathon you will be able to explore some of the most beautiful driving trails in our state park system. The grassy trails provide easy-going footing for your equine. The trails will have some fun challenges with rolling hills and small creek crossings. You will encounter both natural trail obstacles and man made obstacles. Please keep the fun in this event. Use trail manners and safe driving practices at all times. Helmets are suggested. Horseback riders are always welcome but they must yield to the carriages.
Marathon Part:
To get started you must select your course distance. Short course (3 to 4 miles) or Long course (8 to 9 miles). The theme of this drive is “Exploring Florida State Parks”. Along the mapped course, you will search for information that relates to our state parks recreational opportunities. This information must be turned in at the end of the drive to validate that you were following the course. Please make sure your starting time and return time is noted by the timer
Obstacle Part:
Upon completing the marathon, you will go to the obstacle course. The eight obstacles must be completed in order. If your equine has a problem with an obstacle, just move on to the next obstacle (there will be no penalty). Remember this is a fun event, we do not want anyone to get hurt. Your time in the obstacle course will be added to the marathon time.For more information call Sharon Flack 352 796-7796 or check our web site centralfloridabuggyclub.com, Regular park fees apply. Coggins will be checked.
February 6, 7 ,8, 2009 - 3rd ANNUAL PIG ROAST to benefit the Fechtel tract of The Lower Wekiva preserve. Hosted by the Wekiva Wilderness Trust and The Florida trail Blazers. Come for a FUN weekend of camping and riding, Ladies bring your non ridding men they can hang out and relax by the roasting PIG. Saturday night PIG ROAST pot luck dinner, Live music, Bung fire, Beach weekend give a ways and other nice prizes. Free tee shirts to the first 100 to arrive at the park. Full moon rides Fri and Sat night. All Proceeds go for the Improvements at this tract.Come see the nice paddocks that were built with last years $$$$. Full Bathhouse and lots of water for the horses. $ 25 per person . Clubs and Business donations welcomed. SATURDAY POKER RIDE $5 hands nice ride thru Seminole forest ride out at 9:30 am. Information 386-852-5155 or 407-402-3460 Email rcbuckskin@yahoo.com
Febrary 7, 2009 - Tailwinds Horse Shows and Andover Equestrian is hosting a 4 show series with halter, showmanship, western, and english classes to benefit the Horse Protection Association of Florida (www.hpaf.org) . All shows will be held at Andover Equestrian in Ocala, Florida. PAC credit approved. Details can be found at www.tailwinds.0catch.com or email riffraff19@aol.com or call Jan 352-237-8847 (don't leave message, just call back if u get voicemail). Future dates Mar 7, April 4 and May 2.
February 7, 2009 - Bess Wall Trail Horse Obstacle Desensitizing/De-spooking Clinic. Limited to 20 participants $75 per participant; Auditors $15. Clinic runs from 9 a.m. – 4p.m. rain or shine. Consecion available. Call Bess at (386) 437-3472 or e-mail: howlingpl@msn.com. Portion of proceeds to benefit Heartland Horses & Handicapped, Inc. www.heartlandhorses.org
February 13 - 15 2nd Annual Winery Ride at Henscratch Farms in Lake Placid to benefit Heartland Horses & Handicapped, Inc. Camping available all weekend (no facilities), pancake and sausage breakfast, 3 hour guided ride through conservation property, auction, door prizes, wine and cheese social, and ribeye steak dinner. This is a premier ride-a-thon you won’t want to miss! Reservations required for this ride. $60 p.p. for riders, $30 p.p for non-riders. Contact HHH at 863-452-0006 or heartlandhorses@embarqmail.com for more information.
February 27Th thru March 6th, 2009 - 21st Annual Trail Ride Event--The members of the Osceola County Wagon Train and Trail Ride Inc. would like to invite you to attend our 21st year of providing a fun filled week of horseback riding with beautiful Florida scenery and a variety of entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere. This yearly event is attended by participants from Osceola County and the rest of Florida as well as Georgia, Alabama and many other states. The dues for participating in this year’s ride will be $90.00 per person for anyone 18 years or older in age, $25.00 per child ages 12-17, and children under 11 may participate free with a paying adult. The Osceola County Wagon Train & Trail Ride, Inc is a corporation, not-for-profit, composed completely of volunteer members. The mission of this group is to promote the appreciation and preserve the heritage of Osceola County, Florida through horsemanship, education, fellowship and reverence for the land. One of our objectives is to raise money for charitable donations to worthy organizations and to fund our scholarship program. For more information and to view and\or download the registration packet, please visit our website at www.ocwttr.org . The e-mail address for the registration committee is ocwttr@yahoo.com .
April 18, 2009 - Extreme Trail Horse Obstacle Challenge will be held in Flagler County at the Florida Agriculture Museum. Bess Wall will be putting on this challenge to raise money for the feed and care of the Museum's livestock (horses, mules, donkeys). Prizes: CASH will be given for 1st - 3rd place. Other prizes will be given to 4th through 10th place. TIME: 8:30 – 5:00. ALL money raised goes to Fla Agriculture Museum. $50 entry fee, primitive camping, stalls and paddocks available. For Registration: Make checks payable to Florida Agriculture Museum. Mail to: Bess Wall, 10055 West Hwy 100, Bunnell, FL 32110. Contact info: Bess Wall (386) 437-3472 or e-mail: howlingpl@msn.com. Museum Link: HERE. See the EVENTS calendar for April 18th for specifics.

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