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About Us

South Florida Trail Riders of Broward County, Inc., is an organization of people and horses dedicated to having good, clean fun – where people of all ages and horses of all breeds can make friends while enjoying the outdoors and searching for adventure.  We: Encourage the expansion, construction, and preservation of scenic, designated equestrian trails and riding facilities. Promote an active interest in equestrian activities. Support equestrian legislation. Aid and encourage the development of our youth with the belief that service to others will advance the well-being of our children, our families, our community, and the world.

Town of Davie Parks and Trails

Members of SFTR-Broward enjoy state-wide trail rides and camping trips year round with locally hosted rides at least two or three times per month.  SFTR-Broward participates in the Orange Blossom, Holly Day and Electric Light parades, sponsors charity events and fundraisers. In the fall we hold a fun show, our Halloween Costume Ride, then our Annual Christmas Party, which are tradition celebrations for our members’ – riders and spectators, parents and children alike.  Another great event is our Annual Pancake Breakfast and Tack Sale held at scenic Robbins Lodge in Davey.  There is something for everyone, whether you own a horse, know someone who does, or are hoping  someday to make one part of your family.

Rides & Events

State law requires a negative Coggins to be in your possession at all times. Due to insurance requirements, non-members must purchase a temporary membership to participate in organized rides. Always contact the Trail Boss (TB) for any changes in ride schedule due to weather, etc. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL RIDERS: Please make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend a ride, so that the trailboss will know to call you in case of unexpected, unavoidable ride changes or even cancellations due to bad weather or other critical factors. RIDE SCHEDULE SPECIAL REMINDER TO ALWAYS CONTACT RIDE TRAIL BOSS IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A RIDE – THIS IS THE ONLY WAY YOU WILL FIND OUT ABOUT LATE-BREAKING CHANGES IN RIDE PLAN! RIDE EVENT SCHEDULE FOR JULY – AUG 2008 Sat 6/28 Ride/Event Meeting at Kathy & Fred Cox’s home in Sunshine Ranches (954) 252- 6:30 pm . the club will provide burgers and hot dogs, drinks, and paper goods. Please bring a dish to share with everyone. We’ll hand out calendars and map out the upcoming riding season. It’s a great time to schedule any special rides or events you want to trail boss, find out about rides, etc Fri 7/4 Vista View Fireworks TB: Leigh Wessel (954) 434-0238 & Deb Gruenhagen (954) 434-1276 Join us at the top of Vista View to watch all the firework displays from Miami, Hollywood, Ft Lauderdale, Davie, Coral Springs., Pompano, & Weston. We will have a designated area for SFTR. Bring your drinks, chairs or blankets & a snack or dessert to share! The park staff will be selling burgers. Get there early so you can park at the top of the hill! Vista View is on the west side of Boy Scout Rd in Davie. Sun 7/6 July Ride & Picnic at Treetops TB: Gail Dixon (954() 428-8540 Meet & Ride out from Treetops at 9:30 am for a couple hours. Bring your own burgers or dogs to cook on the grill & a dish to share with the group. Drinks and paper goods provided by the club. Nice day for non riders as well to socialize with everyone. Please call to tell me what you will be providing. Mon 7/7 Board of Director’s Meeting @ Carol Olson’s home (954) 791-7535 7 pm Mon 714 Monthly Club Meeting at Davie Women’s Club in Downtown Davie 7:30 pm Topic: Equine & Canine Massage Therapy Sat 7/19 Moonlight Oak Hill Ride TB: Hilda Testa (954) 577-3201 Meet at 6 pm, park on the swale at the dead end of SW 136 Ave in Oak Hill. No frills, no food, just bring a drink to take long. Most of the riding on trails away from traffic. Sat 7/26 National Day of American Cowboy Ride TB: Mike Maldanaldo (305) 331-7599 Meet at Treetops Park at 3pm for the contest judging, ride out at 4 pm. Prizes for most authentic, best, fanciest and other cowboy outfits. Lets dress “COWBOY”. Covered dish lunch after riding, please bring something to share. Mike will provide the drinks and paper goods. Joint ride with Dade SFTR. Mon 8/4 Board of Directors Meeting @ Fri 8/1 – Sun 8/3 Rainbow Springs State Park Rating Trip TB: Leigh & Rick Wessel (954) 434-0238 & Becky & Larry Swerdloff (352) 279-2505 Leave the horses at home and go rafting with us in Dunnellon, FL. Stay with us on our acreage in Brooksville for one or 2 nights or rent a hotel room. (We have extra hook-ups for elec & water & so do Larry & Becky). This is the most awesome, relaxing time slowly cruising down the river in your choice of floats! Rafting trip starts Sat morning and takes up most of the afternoon. See article for more details. Mon 8/11 Monthly Club Meeting @ Davie Women’s Club in Downtown Davie 7:30 pm Topic: Sun 8/31 Labor Day Weekend Treetops Ride & Picnic TB: Join us for a morning ride at Treetops and a picnic lunch afterwards. Trail boss needed for this ride.     "Courtesy time" applies for all campouts – remember, leave only footprints behind! No generators between 11:00 p.m. and 6:0 0 a.m. Riders responsible for negative Coggins on every ride. Be sure to contact the Trail Boss 2-3 days before a ride to tell them you intend to participate! This helps the Trail Boss know the number of attendees, who to expect, and who to call if any changes or problems come up! Please be sure your membership is current before coming on a ride. Applications are available at meetings, in the printed newsletter and HERE. Trading Post Placing Ads: If you wish to place or cancel an ad in the ‘Ole Trading Post, please contact Cheri Aleman at 954-868-7008, or email to Caaleman@aol.com, or send by US mail to Cheri Aleman, 901 Floyd Rd, Pine Mountain, Ga, 31822.  Ads must be received by the 15th of the month to be published in the following newsletter. Ads will run for 2-3 months (longer if room) unless canceled or you request it run longer. Note: ‘Ole Trading Post ads are free for members—$10/month for non-members. AUTOS/CAMPERS/TRAILERS 2005 Featherlite aluminum, 4 horse gooseneck trailer, w/ 110 gl. water tank, a/c, awning. make offer all or some. All serious offers will be considered. Do your homework before you call you can’t beat the prices. For more info call Rene 305-796-5098 or email me at sushibuff@bellsouth.net 98 Cato Classic GN, all-aluminum, 3 horse slant, big dressing room, boot box, rear tack, 3 awnings, trailer cover included, $11,500 Call Sylvia at 305-479-6640 1999 Big Valley slant-load, 3-horse, steel trailer with tack area. Excellent floors in horse & tack areas, but trailer has significant amount of rust throughout. Tires & dual axels are in very good condition. Asking $1,850 or Best offer. Call Dan at 954-258-9894. 2003 Featherlite BP, 2 horse, straight load, step up manger, dressing room, used 7 times, white rubber floors, walkthrough, new tires, $9,500 firm. Call Kathy 954-520-3177 ALUMINUM 2005 TRAILER FOR SALE - 2H BP Straight load, ramp, tack compartments under mangers. TB height, front walk through door, 5 screened windows that lock, battery pack, fans, lights, watertight. Only used for local weekend trail rides – Mint Condition! $8,000.00 OBO (954)693-4770 or (954)257-5588 STALLS / PASTURE FOR RENT Stalls for Rent: It’s hurricane season—is your horse safe? New CBS barn built withstand category 5 hurricanes near Griffin Road & I-75. 12x12 stalls with attached 14x30 runs assures your to horse ample exercise. Additional turnout available. Partial board $225 per month. Call Kathy or Fred 954-252-4731 Horse Bed & Breakfast (& dinner, too): When you go on vacation, send your horse to Cox Farm for professional care and feeding. Available by the day or week. Call Kathy or Fred 954-252-4731 Stalls for Rent: Full Board in adult barn. 12x12 stalls with rubber mats and shavings. Grass turnout. Lighted riding ring and breaking pen. Quality feed. Stalls cleaned twice daily. close to Vista View and west trail system. Quiet, safe barn. For more information call Pat 954-472-7351 If you want your horse happy and content, check out CAMEO FARMS. We have 30 acres of grass with all night turn-out. A beautiful barn with a maintained riding ring with jumps. We feed quality hay and feed. $475.00/month, Call Kathy 954-434-2746 Stalls for rent 12x12 with feed/tack room full board $ 400. per month part board $150. per month morning feeding included you supply feed & hay. all stalls have automatic waters .Turn outs areas, riding ring.On trail system . Long Key , Oak Hill , Joy Yoder , Vista View nearby. Mike 954-478-6069 or 954-423-85480 BARN FOR RENT: 3 stalls 12x12 with paddocks, tack room and small turnout, Self service $150 /horse, partial board $175/horse. 24 hr security, private entrance, on eastern trail system. Call; 954-321-1936 or 786-326-8801 Stalls with private shaded pasture in Sunshine Ranches near Equestrian Park. Trailer parking and riding area included. Top quality feed twice daily, 24-hour security. Partial board, $225; full board, $425. Lil Sayre 954-303-8760. Stalls for Rent: Located 2 miles north of Robbins Park; Quiet, Family Barn on 2 ½ Acres; 12 x 12 Stalls; Partial Board: $160/month (includes morning feeding); Full Board Available Upon Request (call for details); Trailer Parking Available; Call 954-815-0273 or 954-347-0258   Stall for Rent: half board. $200 per month. Riding arena and turn out. Located on Davie trail system. Discount for multiple horses Call Ken (954)472-5186 Stalls for Rent: Full board in adult barn. 12x12 stalls with rubber mats and shavings. Grassy turnout. Lighted riding ring and breaking pen. Quality feed. Stalls cleaned twice daily. Close to Vista View and west trail system. Quiet safe barn. For more info. Call Pat 954-472-7351. HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE For sale quarter horse gelding 15.2 hand, 12 yrs old. Also, several goats, male and females. For more info call Rene 305-796-5098 or email me at sushibuff@bellsouth.net Arabians for sale or possible lease. All well-trained and sound. From $1,500. 954-434-3984. 13 year old grey/white arab. 14 hands mare great with kids trail safe, ring safe, no vices, great for beginners also $2500 obo 2 ponies avail great with kids prices start at $2000 both are black and 11 hands one has papers and are mares Call Terri at (305)606-2344 or email: Terrishure@yahoo.com Other horses available Needed: a “retirement home” for a couple of kind, gentle, deserving senior trail horses, please contact Toni or Nancy at toniponi2001@yahoo.com, or Call (954)663-8664.   PROPERTY FOR SALE Great Davie Equestrian Residence: 1 Acre 3/2 Chicago brick home & barn located on private street just off Flamingo Road on trail system. Can add 4.09 acres w/additional barn & lighted riding ring. Call Lisa Alvarez Westpark Realty (954)309-3428 or view: lisaalvarez.realtor.com or view link : http://sef.mlxchange.com/Pub/emailView.asp?r=1718805687&s=SEF&t=SEF FOR SALE: Lakefront home on acre in Davie with stalls/pasture, plus a MIL suite. Currently a 2/1 and a 1/1, but can be a 3/2 or a 4/2. Updated kitchen, bthrms & floors. Ride on the Davie Trail system. Priced to sell at $499,900. FOR RENT: Studio apartment in Davie home with private entrance. $ 700/mo rent includes all utilities except phone. Owner will split Direct TV and DSL bill with tenant. FOR RENT: 2 stalls/3 paddocks with small pasture at private home in Davie. No board. Call Carol at (954)723-0863 or (540)921-0564 Gorgeous 3/3 home, 5.45 acres at end of cul-de-sac in equestrian community near Tampa. Ride your horse to the trails at Cypress Creek Nature Preserve (Equestrian camping, fishing, hiking & biking trails). $475,900.00 Email larrywlynch@yahoo.com or Call Nancy Bills (352)464-0485   MISCELLANEOUS 3 piece Entertainment Center, Pine wood, 79" wide x 80" tall. Fits 42" TV, metal leaf work, doors cover TV, great condition. $250 Call Kathy Fanucci at 954-520-3117 Baby Pygmy Goats for sale parents on property will stay small. One male born the first of Feb gray in color and has been castrated One male born 03/09/08 will be tan in color can be castrated Both will make awesome family pets or horse companions $75 each OBO Call Jennifer at (954)658-6644 or e-mail me erinwoodrebel@aol.com PET CARE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY Experienced, responsible animal lover to care for your horses, dogs, cats, birds, etc. while you are away or under the weather or just need a little help. Full service care (stalls, fly spray & mask, turn-out, etc.) Please contact Angela Testa at (954)600-2241 to discuss your needs. Willing to Work for Riding – Do you have a horse that could use a work out? I have a horse minded 10 year old daughter. This kid eats, sleeps and breaths for horses. She started riding at 8 years old, with pony parties. She is a good western rider, with no fears. We are members of SFTR and she would like to go on trail rides with the group. Please call Diane (954) 925-2288 or email REMDESIGN@comcast.net Photo Gallery Dupuis Campout, April 2008   Orange Blossom Parade     Wolf Lake Ride, Davie Florida   Peggy the pony and Danielle at the Black Stallion 2007 Hoss & MissKitty at our annual banquet Improvise at Doe Lake

Membership

Monthly General Membership Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at the new location of The Davie Women's Club, Orange Drive, Davie.  Just west of Davie Rd. on the north side, east of the Davie Town Hall.    Annual membership is for individual or family for $30. Dual membership with SFTR Dade is an additional $15.  Calendar year runs from June 1st thru May 31st.  A 30 day trial membership is $10. Half year membership for $15 runs from January thru June 1st.  For more information call Lisa Wood, 305-710-1942, or email at kite813@aol.com.   MEETINGS Board of Directors meeting is the first MONDAY of each month. The location alternates between board member's homes. Monthly general meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at the Davie Women's Club, located on Orange Drive just west of Davie Road, near the town hall. 7:00 p.m. – Refreshments 7:30 p.m. - Committee reports 8:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker Download Membership Application Form or HERE (PDF) (Opens a separate browser window) Mac or PC FREE PDF Reader Plug-In for PDF

Officers

‘07 - ‘08 Executive Officers:

Hilda Testa 954-577-3201 pokey24556@aol.com President
Leigh Wessel 954-434-0238 HollywoodJake2002@yahoo.com VicePres.
Deb Gruenhagen 954-434-1276 gruenhagen_d@bellsouth.net Treasurer
Carol Olson 954-791-7535 Olson791@aol.com Secretary


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