Happy Easter!

I hope everyone has a peaceful Easter with family and friends whether or not they be two legged or four!  I was at my barn at 5:45 this morning listening to roosters crow in the distance, and of course my barnyard animals.  It was very zen...and then an acoustic guitar started playing as sunrise service began in a nearby church - it was a beautiful morning!

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What a prize!

This Baccarat Crystal Cheval will be awarded to the winner of the Wellington Nations Cup held April 11-14 in Wellington, FL.  This is only the second year this competition has been on the winter circuit and so far eight teams are confirmed to participate.  The US and Canada each have two.  Colombia, Europe, Spain and Venezuela each have one; however, Australia and others have hinted at their intent on competing.  Should be a great event to watch!

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Need I say anymore?

I don't think I need to say anymore on this as it speaks for itself....

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Orange Blossom Express

April 27-28 is the Orange Blossom Express at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala featuring registered miniature horses and Shetland ponies of Florida!  That is a whole lot of cuteness in one show for sure.  The Orange Blossom Miniature Horse Club began in 2009 and is a non-profit organization.  Their intent is to provide education and activities for its members and the general public.  Take a moment and check them out on their website:  www.orangeblossommhc.org.

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Horse & Cattle Show

April 12-14 at the Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park 7900 SW 40 Street in Miami will be the 6th annul Miami International Agriculture Horse and Cattle Show.  There will be performances by the South Florida Trial Riders, the Homestead Posse Drill Team and even the Medieval Times Spectacular (jousting knights and leaping Andalusian horses) from Orlando!  Don't miss this event as it sounds to have something for everyone!

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Support our local 4-H!

4-H clubs can be such an important part of a young person's life.  They teach so many different things to kids when it comes to the nurturing and caring for farm animals and the farm life!  Every year they host several horse shows and on April 19-21 there will be one in the South Florida area.  It will be held at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach.  Go support our youth in this wonderful forum!

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Obstacle Challenge!

Summerlin Academy Equestrian Booster Club presents the Obstacle Challenge Saturday April 6th at the Bartow Arena 1702 Hwy 17 South in Bartow, FL.  Gates open at 8 AM with registration at 8:30 AM.  The challenge begins at 10 AM.  Pre-entry fee is $25, day of the show is $30.  For more information contact Vicki 813-244-3138.  This looks like a really fun event - we need to do this in South Florida!!

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Sunrise Easter Ride

On Easter Sunday, March 31, the South Florida Trail Riders of Dade will be meeting at 5 AM near the entrance of the rodeo grounds off of Campbell Drive for a sunrise Easter ride.  The ride will be along the shore of the bay to watch the sunrise.  You will need a flashlight as it will be dark when you are tacking your horse and part of the ride will be in the dark.  Call Manny for more information 305-469-1742 or email redlandtrail@aol.com.

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Workshop offered

My good friend Shelley Patterson is hosting this workshop.  Shelley used to be the volunteer director for the SFSPCA, but after 8 years of dedication decided it was time to venture out on her own.  She is a wealth of information and this is her second workshop.  If you missed the first one, don't miss this one! It is Saturday, April 27 at 14715 Stirling Road in Southwest Ranches, FL.  The cost is $50 and it includes lunch and drinks.  For more information, contact Shelley at office@slpProjects.com or 305-495-2486

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Spring Show April 6th

South Florida Horse Show Association presents "Spring Into Show Time" April 6th at Tropical Park Equestrian Center 7900 SW 40 Street in Miami.  All riders must be a member of the South Florida Horse Show Association.  Pre-entry deadline is March 31.  For more information go to their website:  www.SouthFloridaHorseShow.com.

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World-Class Driving coming to Florida!

March 20-24th Live Oak Plantation in Ocala, Florida will host Live Oak International, the only equestrian event in N America to feature both driving and show jumping.  A total of fourteen nations will be represented in the show jumping competition.  If you love big drafts and driving, go check it out!  My father would love this as he grew up in rural Michigan with logging horses.

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Citrus Cup Regional Morgan Horse Show

Do you love Morgan horses as much as I do?  Here is your chance to go see the best of the best at the Citrus Cup Regional Championship Morgan Horse Show April 10-13th.  The event will be held in Newberry, FL.  Contact Alicia Davis at (352) 472-6727 alicia@raindropfarm.com.

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Miami International Paso Fino Horse Show

Saturday, March 23 at Tropical Park Equestrian Center 7900 SW 40 Street in Miami the Florida Paso Fino Horse Association is proud to endorse the Miami International Paso Fino Horse Show.  Classes are only $35.  For more information please contact (305) 216-6861 or WWW.FLORIDAPFHA.ORG

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Have A Sick Horse?

Do you have a horse that has been diagnosed with a disorder or disease that you think would benefit from a more natural, organic diet?  I am in the process of being able to network with some holistic vets in the S Florida area and would like some feedback on feelings on the subject.

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Another Fun Thing To Do!

March 17 is the monthly game show series at the Indian River Riding Club.  They are located at 6250 37th Street in Vero Beach, Florida.  They will have plenty of fun things to try like jackpot barrels and poles, Texas barrels, hairpin and a mystery class.  Go to their website and check it out!  Road Trip!!

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Want Something A Little Different To Do?

The International Polo Club in Palm Beach, Florida hosts several events every Sunday of every month. This Sunday on St. Patrick's Day will be the USPA Piaget Gold Cup.  This is the Polo Club's 10th Anniversary season and if you have never seen a match, I highly suggest checking it out.  Just people watching at the events is interesting enough, but the high pace of polo is exciting!

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7 Horses perish in barn fire in Lake Worth, FL

Seven horses were killed midday Saturday and four injured when a fire broke out in a barn adjacent to the Gulfstream Polo Club.  Witnesses say the fire quickly engulfed the barn with thick smoke and flames so intense it was impossible to rescue the horses inside.  The barn was destroyed so fast that it is believed that the deaths of the horses were almost immediate.  According to Captain Borroto a spokesman for Fire Rescue, investigators concluded that the fire was caused by an electrical overload inside of a tack room that was being used as a kitchen.

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Dressage For Kids

Just confirmed this week!  Florida Youth Dressage Championships in Wellington, Florida March 14-17.  Go watch the youth of dressage compete for their place in the pros for the future.

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Pardon The Interruption!

I was out of town in California for a bit and just got back and am ready to pick up where I left off!  I did find this website this morning for all of South Florida's barrel racing enthusiasts that I thought was full of great info and event dates.  Check it out:  www.floridabarrelhorses.com

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Deepening Your Connection To Horses video

Deepening Your Connection To Horses from Dillon Hearns on Vimeo.

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South Florida Horse Expo

This should be a great event June 8-9 at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie!

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