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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 MAY - JULY 2008 Sun 4/27 Tradewinds Ride TB: Gail Dixon (954) 428-8540 Meet and park trailers in the open area next to the horse pasture. Ride out by 9:30 am. We’ll ride the neighborhood trails as well as the shady fern filled trails in the Park. Please bring water for your horses. Covered dish lunch back at the trailers. The trailboss will provide the paper goods, but please bring your own beverages and a dish to share with the group. Please RSVP to Gail so she will know how many trailers to expect. Sat 5/3 Kentucky Derby Party TB: Laura Warren (954) 680-3436 Leave the horses at home and join us at Laura & Greg’s home in Sunshine Ranches to watch the Kentucky Derby. Greg will take bets and go to Gulfstream Racetrack to place them and we’ll have our own “pool” at the house. The Warrens will provide mint juleps and Kentucky fried chicken, please bring a covered dish to share. We’ll also have some exciting turtle races, a Ky Derby Trivia Game, and prizes will be awarded to the winners. The fun starts at 2 pm and will go til about 6:30 pm – so you’ll have time to feed your critters afterwards. Please RSVP. Directions: Take I75 to Griffin Rd – head east to Hancock Rd and turn right. Turn left on Palomino and their home is about ¼ on the left. 13701 E Palomino Dr Mon 5/5 Board of Director’s Meeting at Lisa Wood’s home 7 pm Mon 5/12 Monthly Club Meeting @ Davie Women’s Club Orange Ave 7:30 pm Speaker: Stephanie Cessarro. Topic: Nutrition and Hoof Issues NOTE DATE CHANGE FOR OAK HILL BREAKFAST RIDE Sun 5/18 Oak Hill Breakfast Ride TB: Candyce Conley & Brittany Pinder (954) 476-8056 Gather and park trailers at the back shady area of the Oak Hill Equestrian Park by 8:30 am and enjoy a continental breakfast of bagels, Danish, fruit, juice, and water. Raffle tickets will be handed out at breakfast. We’ll ride the scenic trails of Oak Hill, Imagination Farm, Kapok Tree, and back to Oak Hill Equestrian Park. After unsaddling we can finish breakfast leftovers and see who wins a prize. Please arrive by 8:30 am for breakfast and we’ll head out by 9:30 am. The cost of the ride is $3.00 each Please RSVP to the above #, (954) 547-4049, or email simplex77@aol.com. We hope to see you all there. Sun 5/25 Memorial Weekend Treetops Ride & Picnic Meet and ride out by 9 am to beat the heat. Covered dish lunch back at the trailers, please bring your own beverages and paper goods. Mon June 2nd Monthly Board of Directors Meeting NOTE NO MONTHLY MEETING IS HELD IN JUNE, PLEASE ATTEND THE BANQUET INSTEAD Sat 6/7 Wolf Lake Ride & Broom Ball Tournament TB: Carol Olson (954) 791-7535 Meet and park trailers at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds by 9:30 am then ride over to the park via Orange Drive to SW 76 Ave. We will stop at Joe Mangravito’s Perfect Horse Ranch for some riding & training tips. We’ll ride the lake trails, take the horses swimming and play Broom ball. Lunch/ride cost $5.00 per person Please RSVP and come prepared to swim your horses, it’s tons of fun and a great way to cool off. Sat 6/14 Annual Awards Western Banquet Holly Lake Recreation Center on SR 27 & Johnson St. 7 pm Please bring a covered dish to share. The club will provide the main course, drinks, and paper goods. Our annual awards banquet is a great way to show your support for those members who tirelessy work to make our club a fantastic venue to make friends and enjoy our equestrian activities. The banquet will have a western theme or show your club spirit and wear your SFTR shirt. Please RSVP to pokey24556@aol.com or Hilda @ (954) 577-3201 for a head count for the main course. Gail & Leigh will present the Fun Awards so be sure to attend to hear about all the crazy antics that took place this past riding season. 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 Sun 7/6 July Ride & Picnic at Treetops TB: need a TB 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. "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. HORSES FOR SALE 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. BEAUTIFUL ARABIAN GELDING - Any offer considered for the right home. 19 YO Khemosabi/ Morafic grandson. Assertive personality made Karnell a great competitive trail horse. He needs a firm, but fair partner. Karnel has a mild rotation in his right foreleg. He has regular shoes w/pads & foam on his front feet. His hoofs are in great shape. In the right hands, he could provide many pleasant trail rides to come. He’s all I’ve ever wanted in a trail partner, and it is with great sorrow that I have to give him up. Call Eileen (954) 693-4770 or (954)257-5588 HORSES FOR SALE: 4 Yrs Reg 16 hand Appendix mare hunter/jumper and hunter pleasure, dead broke, also ridden western, great all around, kids or family horse, clips, ties, loads, swims $7500 O.B.O. All horses may be tried as many times as you would like. All are UTD on everything. No reasonable offers refused.Call for more info. (954) 658-6644 12 YR Beautiful Chestnut Double registered racking & TWH mare. Proven brood mare. Used for camping & trail riding. UTD on Shots/Wormer/Dental. Loads & ties. Needs experienced rider. Asking $3,000. Owner downsizing. Needs a good & loving home. (561)784-8459 MISCELLANEOUS 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. Wanted someone to Co-Lease my quiet handsome black and white 15h paint QH/TW gelding, gaited. Great for anyone. Please contact Barbara at harmonyhf@aol.com, or Call home (561)965-4465, cell (732)547-4113 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 AUTOS/CAMPERS/TRAILERS 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 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 786-222-8336 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 Trailer for sale: 2001 Sundowner BP, open stock, 3 horse aluminum trailer. Slant load with dressing room. Serviced in Dec ’07. Weighs 2800 lbs. Very good condition. Asking $8600 OBO. Call Judy Marburger (954)614-0526 FOR SALE: 2004 C&C 4 Horse with 10' Showtime Conversion, Like New Condition, Awning, Generator, Extra Water Tank, Couch, 6.0 Refrigerator, Microwave, Ducted A/C, Stereo, $51,000 OBO. Call Billy Culligan at (954)275-8726 STALLS / PASTURE FOR RENT Stall for rent: half board. $200 per month. Riding arena and turn out. Located on Davie trail system. Call Ken (954)472-5186 Discount for multiple horses Stalls for Rent: New CBS hurricane resistant barn in Sunshine Ranches near Griffin Road and I-75. Short ride to Equestrian Park. 12x12 stalls with attached 14' x 30' turnout assures your horse ample exercise. Additional turnout available. Partial Board $225 per month. Call Kathy or Fred (954)252-4731 Stall for rent: Property backs up to Tree Tops Park, 12x12 stall with fans, quality feed and hay. Full board only. $500 monthly. Contact Brenda @ (954)605 6248 2 Stalls for Rent: Full Board only. 12x12 stalls w/rubber mats and paddocks attached. Quality feed 3x/day. Close to Tree Tops Park. Call Flo at (954)475-8770 or (954)452-8806 Stalls for rent: 2 or 3 quiet adult barn. backs up to trail system. Lots of turnout. We feed a.m. and p.m. partial board 175.00 per month. Call Lennie at 954 478-0458 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. STALLS FOR RENT: Cameo Farms - Must See 30 acres of grassy pasture Beautiful ring with Stadium lighting 12 X 12 stalls with rubber mats 24 hour security $475.00 per month full board. Call Kathy (954)434-2746   PROPERTY FOR SALE 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 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: 3 acres in Bellview, FL (S. of Ocala). 2/2 House 2300 sq. feet w/separate workshop with its own power. Updated kitchen and open floor plan. Reverse osmosis water filtration system. Near I-75 and The Villages. Asking $209,900. (listed with realtor). Call Diane (954) 925-2288 or email REMDESIGN@comcast.net 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). $499,900.00 Email larrywlynch@yahoo.com or Call Nancy Bills (352)464-0485 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


Board Members:

Candyce Conley 954-476-8056 Simplex77@aol.com
Denise Houghtaling 954-701-0140 classy38@aol.com
Judy Paul 954-476-2515
Sue Ross 954-964-2467 Sross63782@aol.com
Geoff Goldstein 954-434-1276 kiddilligaf@bellsouth.net

Committee Chairpersons:

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