We here at South Florida Horse Connection wish everyone a Happy Halloween. Please be safe and keep your pets safe today as wel...
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
A Sunday Horse Show
Parkland Horseman's Association is hosting an Open Horse Show on Sunday, November 3rd beginning at 9:00 AM. The show will be held at the Parkland Equestrian Center located on Holmberg Road in Parkland, FL. For more information about this show and the association, please visit their webiste: www.parklandhorsemans....
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...
Monday, October 28, 2013
Horses Healing Hearts...
South Florida Horse Connection had a wonderful time yesterday at the Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village for their flea market. We met some great new people, handed out some flyers for our event and even came home with some goodies! We were introduced to a new non-profit that should be highlighted here today: Horses Healing Hearts. They are using horses to help children effected by households dealing with addiction/alcohol abuse...
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.c...
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Our website is up and running!
What's new you ask? South Florida Horse Connection is proud to announce that our website in now up and running! Please visit us at: www.southfloridahorseconnection.net. The Equine Symposium Equine Emergency First Aid is Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM. You can now pre-pay for this event on our website. First click the "What's Happening" button. Select the "Educational" option and then you will have the...
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...
Friday, October 18, 2013
And the excitement builds....
I am so excited for this Equine Symposium: Equine Emergency First Aid to be held Friday, December 6, 2013 from 7-9 PM at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in the Redlands. Everyone has the opportunity to learn this valuable information from such a well known and respected Vet such as Dr Zach Franklin, in addition to being able to ask a question of him during the Q&A portion of the symposium. You all have plenty...
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...
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
South Florida Horse Connection is proud to present....
South Florida Horse Connection is proud to present our first Equine Symposium: Equine Emergency First Aid featuring noted local Veterinarian Dr. Zach Franklin DVM. This event will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in the Redlands, FL. You will be able to prepay for this event for $15 or pay at the door the evening of the event for $20. A flyer is being...
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 informatio...
Monday, October 14, 2013
It's time to do your part....
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Thank you to Animal Planet for making the spotlight on horses for the next 30 days! Even if you can't donate, please share so that we can spread the word and make a differenc...
Friday, October 11, 2013
Forage ideas for the winter months ahead...
Here in S FL, we are soon going to see our green pastures turn to brown. Not that we have the best grasses to begin with, but when winter comes, it really creates a forage problem. Wanting to supply something other than a hay bale that mostly gets wasted, I looked into alternatives. What I found is so exciting! There is a product out there called the Hay Pillow. It is specifically for slow feeding horses. We...
Thursday, October 10, 2013
South Florida Horse Show Association presents....
South Florida Horse Show Association proudly presents their Kickoff Show for the 2013-2014 show season on November 9th at Tropical Park Equestrian Center. The Equestrian Center has been recently renovated and the Association has added classes to their show schedule. For more information, please visit their website: www.southfloridahorseshow.c...
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Ready for some great clinics?
South Florida Horse Connection is starting to book clinics for the fall and winter season. We have had such great ideas so far. Here are just some of them: Pilates/Yoga with horses, Massage/Reiki with horses, basic horse care and horsemanship, grooming and bathing, ask the vet, and weekend clinics with trainers. We would like to hear some feedback from more of our followers on these clinics! If you like any of the...
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Plantation Acres Saddle Club presents.....
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th for Plantation Acres Saddle Club's Horse Show. It will be held at the Plantation Equestrian Center located at 1451 NW 118th in Plantation, FL. There are a variety of classes in both English and Western, in addition to a few classes for special needs. Please visit their website for more information: www.pasaddlebclub.c...
Monday, October 7, 2013
Miami barn fire finds 3 horses dead and 1 person...
1 person, 3 horses die in Miami barn fire | Roonte!
We rarely hear of barn fires here in Miami. This one that occurred on Sunday had a tragic ending for both the 3 horses that were trapped inside, but also a man that was living on the premise...
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