Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Happy New Year!
Monday, December 30, 2013
A Clinic for a great cause….
Here is a great fundraiser for the rescue horses of the SFSPCA coming up on Saturday, February 22-Sunday, February 23, 2014. It will be held at the rescue ranch's new location (only individuals that will be attending will be given the address). This will be an opportunity for 10 participants ($375) to have hands on with the guest clinician Sonny Garguilo www.sonnygarguilo.com in order to become more comfortable working with some of the rescues. There will also be an unlimited amount of spots for auditors ($75 for the 2 days). ALL proceeds will go the the SFSPCA www.helpthehorses.org. If you have any questions, or would like to pre purchase to hold your spot, contact Crystal at 954-290-6779.
Friday, December 27, 2013
January Horse Show
South Florida Horse Show Association is hosting a January Horse Show on Saturday, January 4, 2014. It is being held at the Tropical Park Equestrian Center. The new show arenas look amazing and they have added new shows to their line-up! Come support all of our local riders! For more information, please visit their website: www.southfloridahorseshow.com
Thursday, December 26, 2013
A clinic to benefit the rescue horses of S FL
I cannot say that I am personally familiar with this trainer/clinician, but I am hoping that he can help the rescue horses at the South Florida SPCA. If you cannot afford to do the clinic, please think about auditing as all of the proceeds with benefit the SFSPCA! The flyer does not include how to prepay, or have any phone number to call if you have any questions, but I will see if I can get that information and post it at a later time. In the meantime, you can contact the email provided to get more information.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
A little creativity!
Friday, December 20, 2013
A cool decorating idea!
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Another feel good story
Blind kids read in Braille to rescue horses
This is the rescue that my horse Eros came from. What a great opportunity for these children to experience the wonderful world of the horse, but through these special rescues! If you would like to donate to the South Florida SPCA, please visit their website: www.spca-sofla.org
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Christmas caroling on horseback!
Horses and Singing Bring Joy to Saratoga Hospital Patients – Saratoga Wire | All About Horses
What a beautiful thing to do to bring joy to others during the holiday season!
Monday, December 16, 2013
This could be a great stocking stuffer!
I don't know about you, but since the time change I seem to be fumbling with getting my horse's feet done in some pretty poor lighting. I found this nifty little item on www.bonvivantequine.com to assist with this very problem I seem to be having. They are on sale and I think that I may just get one for myself. The $14.99 price tag is a little steep for a hoof pick, but if it helps alleviate my issue then its well worth its price in gold!
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Love Consignment? So do we!
Being that it is the holiday season and many of us are out buying Christmas gifts or other holiday items, trying to fit in enough money for show season items can be tough. Miami has not had an English Riding consignment store ever, until an out of state woman by the name of Barbara came to town with a garage full of first class merchandise. Barbara is the owner of Double Love Rider Consignment. She is located in S Miami near Dadeland. She has mostly gently used riding apparel at great prices and she is also currently taking on new consignment items. So if you have a young one just starting out that may need something, or are looking for yourself, please contact Barbara.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Hot new item!
South Florida Horse Connection is proud to present it's latest item up for sale: South Florida Horse Connection bumper sticker! If you are a fan of ours, or would like to share what we are all about with others that may not know, please go to our website www.southfloridahorseconnection.net to place your order today. You will find them listed on the What's Happening tab. The stickers are only $1.00 with .50 for shipping and handling (US only). What a great stocking stuffer!
Monday, December 9, 2013
And the shows begin….
It's that time of year again for Wellington to start gearing up for their up-coming show season and this weekend December 14-15th is just one of many. The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center will play host to the Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge for Dressage. If you would like more information concerning this event, please call 561-227-1570.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Saturday, December 7, 2013
A Tremendous Success!
For all of those who were in attendance at last night's Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid - Thank You for making the evening such a tremendous success! There was a fantastic turnout. Dr. Franklin's presentation was on point and he even got to do a live demo on my horse Eros, who hammed it up after he was bandaged. Keep posted for the next event and I look forward to bring our horse community back together once again in the very near future!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Look for the sign!
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Many thanks go out to our supporters!
Only a couple of days left before the Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First aid. I'd like to thank all of our local Feed Stores for donating first aid supplies for our door prize goodie bags. I would also like to thank Dr. Franklin for donating 95% of the items that went into the Equine Emergency First Aid Kit that will be given out as a Grand Prize to the person with the best question of the evening. We have a great horse community down here and the whole reason I started South Florida Horse Connection was to bring us all together no matter what discipline or what breed of horse you own. Many thanks needs to go out to John and Dee Mills who I rent The Little Yellow Barn from. They have been the best landlords anyone could ever dream of having! Please join us this Friday, December 6th at the Little Yellow Barn (22200 SW 152 Ave) for this event. Registration will begin at 6 PM followed by the presentation at 7 PM and a question and answer afterwards. If you have any questions, please email southfloridahorseconnection@gmail.com or you can call Tyra 305-992-2769.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Grand Door Prize….
Monday, December 2, 2013
How would you handle this situation?
Does looking at this picture make you a little squeamish? Would you rather look away because it makes you feel uncomfortable? Are you mentally prepared to be able to handle any type of emergency with your horse or any horse at your barn, or would you panic? Let a professional like Dr. Franklin let you know when and what constitutes a call to your vet and how to properly handle the situation until he/she arrives? Dr. Franklin will be available this Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM to answer your questions after his presentation on Equine Emergency First Aid. He may even do a demo on one of the horses at the Little Yellow Barn! You don't want to miss out on this event-register early for a discount at: www.southfloridahorseconnection.net
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Got questions? Well, we have just the man for you to answer them!
Saturday, November 30, 2013
The countdown begins….
Last minute preparations are under way for our Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid. I will be meeting with Dr. Franklin tomorrow to go over details on his presentation to all attendees and then we should be ready to go! Don't forget you can still purchase your tickets early on our website: www.southfloridahorseconnection.net for $15 a savings of $5 off the price you will pay at the door. I'm looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces at the event this Friday, December 6th at 7 PM.
Friday, November 29, 2013
One week from today!
One week from today the S FL area will get to experience an event like no other: South Florida Horse Connection is proud to present and Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid featuring Dr. Franklin on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM. The event is being held at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in Miami, FL. Tickets are on sale now for a price of $15 at www.southfloridahorseconnection.net or you can purchase them the day of the event at the door for $20. Please allow a little extra time for parking and registration. For any questions, please contact Tyra 305-992-2769.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Got a klutzy horse?
Do you do everything you can to prevent your horse from getting hurt, but he/she still finds something to get into? Are you prepared for an Equine Emergency at your barn? Come find out from Dr. Franklin on Friday, December 6 from 7-9 PM at our Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid. This event is being held at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in Miami. Tickets are on sale now online www.southfloridahorseconnection.net for $15 or you can pay $20 at the door the night of the event. For more information, please email southfloridahorseconnection@gmail.com or call 305-992-2769.
Monday, November 25, 2013
A great weekend of training….
Here is my 4 1/2 year old QHX in training with Julie Grennan, the former owner/operator/trainer out of Coconut Palm Equestrian Center in Homestead. Julie moved to Ocala recently and comes down every other month to help train my youngster! He is making great progress and for a horse that has a tendency to tie-up has not had any issues now that I have been able to manage his diet and exercise with the help of many professionals. This is a horse that is going places, though his beginnings were rough. He was found wandering the streets of Homestead as a six month old and was rescued by the SFSPCA. No one ever claimed him. He then had life saving surgery as he had a bone infection due to a tree branch puncturing his neck. So now, I want to help others who may not know what to do in an equine emergency by hosting an Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in Miami. For more information, please email southfloridahorseconnection@gmail.com.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Two weeks and counting….
Thursday, November 21, 2013
A local equestrian consignment contact!
I met this wonderful woman yesterday by the name of Barbara, who just moved here from Texas. She has a garage full of English clothing and tack on consignment. Because she is new into the area, I'm trying to help her network throughout our local community and spread the word that she is here. If you are looking for some good quality things for yourself, or if you have a young one just starting off Barbara is your contact for sure! She has show jackets, pants, half chaps, bits, bridle parts, lots of nice tall show boots and some paddock boots as well. If you are interested, please give her a call 720-261-9476 and tell her Tyra sent you!
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
A royal blunder….
It amazes me that such a well educated woman who comes from royalty would make such an utterly uneducated remark in such a public forum. To believe that if horse owners took better care of their horses so that they could be sold for horse meat in the UK and it would help reduce the problamatic issue of "unwanted" horses is preposturus! It really sums up the differences between the European style of thinking compared to the American style of thinking when it comes to the consumption of horse meat. Here is a link to the full article. I would love to hear your comments! http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/443120/Princess-Anne-sparks-outrage-after-suggesting-we-consider-eating-horsemeat
Monday, November 18, 2013
Thanks goes out to our latest sponsor!
Many thanks to our latest sponsor Sunset Feed and Supply for donating some great items for our door prizes at our Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid. There is much in store for all attendees from a presentation from one of the top Vets in the state Dr. Franklin, to great door prizes and snacks and refreshments. Please join us on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM. The date is fast approaching and you don't want to miss out on this event. The event is being held at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in Miami. To pre-register, please visit our website: www.southfloridahorseconnection.net to save on the price of admission, or you can pay at the door for $20. For more information, please contact Tyra 305-992-2769.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Not the kind of news anyone wants to wake up to….
39 horses escape area farm; 6 die in crashes
Such sad news so early on a Friday morning. Of course its not news you want to hear any time either. I'm curious to see what the investigation is going to find. Was this a show barn with that many horses, or something else? This is an excellent example of why you need to check your fences!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Dressage Show in Wellington
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
An open forum...
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Get your tickets early!
South Florida Horse Connection is hosting it's first Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM. This will be an open format where participants will be able to listen to the presentation that Veterinarian Dr. Franklin, DVM will give and then there will be a question and answer segment afterwards. Refreshments and snacks will be provided and you will have the opportunity to win some first aid related door prizes! You can get your tickets early by pre order on our website: www.southfloridahorseconnection.net for a price of $15 or you can pay at the door the night of the event for $20. Please arrive a little early for registration. For more information, you can refer to our website or call Tyra at 305-992-2769.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Today we give thanks….
Friday, November 8, 2013
Oh do we have some great giveaways for the Symposium!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
The November kickoff show is Saturday!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
What's in your kit?
Do you have an Equine First Aid kit at your barn? Or do you just hope and pray that your horse never gets hurt, but if it does the vet is just a phone call away? Do you run a rescue program that relies on volunteers to take care of your horses? South Florida Horse Connection is hosting it's first Equine Symposium: Equine Emergency First Aid on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in Miami. Our guest speaker is Veterinarian Dr. Franklin DVM, who will give a presentation and then have a Q & A with the participants of this event afterwards. For registration information, please visit www.southfloridahorseconnection.net, click the 'What's Happening' tab for a drop down menu and then chose 'educational'. If you need further assistance, please contact Tyra at 305-992-2769.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Equine Symposium receives it's first sponsor!
South Florida Horse Connection is proud to announce that we have our first sponsor for our Equine Symposium Equine Emergency First Aid! Pinecrest Bakery www.pinecrestbakery.com will be providing some great snacks for us on Friday, December 6th. The event will take place from 7-9 PM but it is recommended that you arrive at least a half an hour early for registration. The event will be located at The Little Yellow Barn 22200 SW 152 Ave in the Redlands. You may pre-purchase tickets online at www.southfloridahorseconnection.net for $15 by clicking the "What's Happening" tab and choosing the "Educational" page in the drop down menu. Or you can pay $20 at the door. We are honored to have local Vet Dr. Zac Franklin as our guest speaker. Please join us for this very informative evening!
Monday, November 4, 2013
Who's got the goods?
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Happy Halloween!
We here at South Florida Horse Connection wish everyone a Happy Halloween. Please be safe and keep your pets safe today as well!
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
A Sunday Horse Show
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
What is your purpose?
Are you a new horse owner? Are you looking to purchase/rescue your first horse? Do you just want to learn from one of the top Veterinarian's in the state? Then you need to sign up for South Florida Horse Connection's first Equine Symposium on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM. We are kicking off our inaugural season with Equine Emergency First Aid featuring Dr. Zach Franklin DVM and it will be held at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in the Redlands. There will be refreshments, door prizes and a Q and A with the good Doc after his presentation! You can prepay for $15 at www.southfloridahorseconnection.net by clicking the educational tab, or you can pay at the door for $20. If you have any questions, please call 305-992-2769.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Horses Healing Hearts...
Friday, October 25, 2013
Don't forget this Sunday, October 27th...
Looking for something to do this Sunday? Want to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather we are having? Maybe you want to find a good deal on a saddle or polo wraps...well, here is your chance by attending the Equestrian Flea Market at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village from 10-3 PM. For more information, please visit their website: www.sunshinemeadows441.com
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Our website is up and running!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Our Honorary Speaker: Dr. Zachary Franklin DVM
For those of you who are not familiar with the good Doc, let me fill you in on a little info about him. He graduated from Ohio State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1984. He began his work as a Vet Tech at the University of Florida Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He then went on to become an Associate Vet in Ohio for a year and then came to the Miami area in 1985 to become an Associate Vet here for the next couple of years. Other than a short stint in Orange Lake, FL Dr. Franklin has been a Vet here in the Miami area since 1993. South Florida Horse Connection is proud to have him as our guest speaker on Equine Emergency First Aid on Friday, December 6th, 2013 from 7-9 PM. The Equine Symposium will be held at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in the Redlands. Registration information for this event will be posted tomorrow.
Friday, October 18, 2013
And the excitement builds....
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Equine Symposium continued...
This Equine Symposium will be like no other the S FL area has experienced. Not only does it feature well-known and respected Vet Dr. Zach Franklin leading the discussion on Equine Emergency First Aid, it will also follow with a Q & A session with him following the presentation! We are working very hard to get our website up and running so that we can include a pay now option for attendees to prepay for the event. So mark your calendars for Friday, December 6th. The event will begin at 7:00 PM and will be held at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in Miami, FL.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
South Florida Horse Connection is proud to present....
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
An Autumn Challenge!
Here is a great way to spend a fall weekend in S FL! October 26 & 27th Jim Brandon Equestrian Center will be hosting the Wellington Classic Autumn Challenge for Dressage riders. The posted flyer has all of the contact information.
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