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• October 19-21...Withlacoochee Trail Ride to benefit the restoration of the historic 1860's Wells Family Cabin. Three days of scenic trail rides and history  along the pristine Withlacoochee River in North Florida...7 meals  included, tack and craft yard sale Saturday afternoon, live band on  Saturday night...For more info visit our website, www.mcculleyfarms.com or give us a call (386)938-3011 or (386)938-1147
  
• October 20th – World of Horsemanship to be held at Crosby Stables in Middleburg, FL. A day of learning and fun to include mini clinics by local horse professionals, including a special performance by Ivory Pal as well as the Spanish Drill Team. Cost is $10 donation per car. All money raised will be donated to Hospice Aftercare. Contact  Larry Crosby (904-613-2756) or Carol Wells  (904-291-8755) for more information.
  
  
• October 27, 2007 - Horses Helping Hospice annual Charity Trail Ride at Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona.  To benefit Hospice of Lake and Sumter.   Must have $25 in pledges to ride.  Great prizes including Pat Parelli training, Arabian Knights tickets, trip to the Kentucky Derby, saddle and bridle.  Lunch and entertainment to follow ride.  Come and camp for the weekend at Rocking Horse!!  For more info contact Sandy DiBona at sdibona@hospicels.com or call 352-742-6807. 
  
• October 27 – Grand Opening of Hickory Hammock Equestrian Center located on U.S. Highway 98 in the Lorida community in Highlands County.  The South Florida Water Management District invites you to celebrate the grand opening with trail rides, foot hikes and swamp buggy rides, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Lunch available-pay on your own.  Contact 863-462-5260, ext. 3006 or mbarlett@sfwmd.gov for more information.
  
  
• November, 3, 2007 – 15th Annual Miracle Trail Ride to benefit Children's Miracle Network.  10 mile ride takes place at the Lower Wekiva River State Preserve.  Registration begins at 7:00 am and the ride starts at 9:00 am.  $50 Minimum donations required and includes the ride, breakfast provided by IHOP, lunch provided by Sonny’s Bar-B-Q and a souvenir Miracle Trail Ride t-shirt.  For more information call Cathy Droke at 407-481-2774 or visit www.gocmn.org.  Come out and help hospitals help kids!
  
• November 3rd 2007 Alachua County 4-H open horse show at Canterbury showplace Newberry FL registration starts at 8:00am and the show starts at 9:00am we have a variety of classes English, western, trail, dressage for both youth and adult’s, 4-H members and non-4-H members with daily highpoints. You can check out our show bill at http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu.  Our judge for this show will be Karen Iverson. 4-H is a non-profit organization for youth to learn and excel in programs of their choice.
  
• November 3, 2007  Third Annual "JUST FOR HIM" Toy Benefit Show--Barrels, Hairpin, Candy Grab, Potatoe Race, Barrel Weave.  Leadline & Walk Trot Classes  Horses available for Leadline & Walk/Trot  Located at Windy Acres Arena 1350 Miller Blvd.  Fruitland Park, FL  34731  Contact Linda & Ray Austin  352-288-8719   Linda Caudill  352-787-9181     Cathy & JR  352-438-6500 
  
• November 10, 2007 3rd Annual St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park Poker Ride to benefit the park. $20 for one hand, a great lunch and tons of door prizes. Camping available. This year we’ll be riding the gorgeous SE section of the Park. Registration is highly recommended this year. For more information and to register go to www.nbbd.com/npr/cpa or contact Patti Fuchs at treasurecoasttrailriders@hotmail.com or call 772-643-4925.
  
  
• November 16-18, 2007 HorseSmartSeries Inc. presents FLORIDA EQUINE CAPITAL EXPO, Hits Show Grounds, Post Time Farm, Ocala, Florida – Star horse experts - Pat Parelli, Josh Lyons, Jane Savoie, Charmayne James, Stacy Westfall, Curt Pate, Dr. Robert M. Miller, Ross & Dawn Falisi, Jimmy Driver, The Famous Priefert Hitch Texas Thunder, Medieval Times, Dr. KC La Pierre, Marc DeChamplain, Matt McLaughlin, University of Florida, Equine Medical Center of Ocala, and the one and only Star Trick Rider / Trainer – EquineExtremist Tommie Turvey!!   All breed demos, educational seminars, world class trade show, VIP Dinner In The Dirt™ with Chef Randal White, live music & dancing, Ride A Paso Fino Horse, kids zone with pony rides, festival atmosphere, family wholesome fun!!   Visit our website www.FloridaEquineCapital.com or call 352-390-3393.  Tickets go on sale July 1, 2007 – see website for details
  
  
• November 20-25  Join Sunshine State Horse Council for our 25 Anniversary at Doe Lake in the Ocala Forest. Sign in starts at 1pm on Tues. Nov. 20. Join us for movie night, Thanksgiving dinner, our annual auction & Sat night Bar B Q. Also find us in the Horse & Pony. For RSVP form please go to www.sshc.org. For information contact Vicki at 813-651-5953 or Traci at 904-282-1535. Deadline is Nov. 13 see you on the trail Thanksgiving!
  
  
• January 18, 19, & 20 - Winery Ride-A-Thon to benefit Heartland Horses & Handicapped, Inc. A free
  assisted riding program for children and adults with special needs. Join us for a one of a kind weekend! Free camping all weekend (not many trees so plan accordingly). Lots of trails for riding on your own. Start the morning right with a pancake; strawberry; and sausage breakfast on Saturday. Then join us for a guided trail ride through the natural Florida landscape; followed by a wine and cheese social; dinner; prizes; auction; and live entertainment! This is a ride you won't want to miss! Reservations highly recommended. $75 minimum sponsorship for adults (21 and over). $50 minimum sponsorship for youth riders (under 21). Prizes awarded for top sponsorship earners. The winery will be open for free tours; strawberry picking will be available (for a fee) and their Cracker Style Country Store will also be open. Call 863-452-0006 for more information or EMAIL. Thank you! Also check out the winery at www.henscratchfarms.com .
  
  
• May 2, 3, & 4 - Sandy Kuhn Memorial El Claire Ranch Ride to be held at Putnam Ranch in Zolfo Springs. This will be the 6th annual Spring ride to benefit Heartland Horses & Handicapped, Inc. This is a great weekend hosted by a breath taking working ranch in the heart of Florida. Details TBA. Contact 863-452-0006 for more information.