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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Two weeks and counting….

I can't believe we are at the two week mark until our event!  You don't want to miss out on this Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid featuring guest speaker Dr. Franklin on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM.  It is being held at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in Miami.  Tickets are on sale now for a price of $15 on our website: www.southfloridahorseconnection.net or on the day of the event for $20.  It is recommended that you arrive a little early to allow extra time for parking and registration.  Plus you want to get a good seat!  If you have any questions, please contact Tyra at 305-992-2769.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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!

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Dressage Show in Wellington

Wellington Classic Dressage presents the Gold Coast Fall Fling this weekend November 16-17th at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.  The Center is located at 7500 Forest Hill Blvd. in WPB, FL.  For more information about this event, please visit their website:  www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com.

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An open forum...

It seems as though every time we talk to our vet it is because we have called him/her for an issue with our horse or it's vaccination time.  Some of us have great relationships with our vet, but some are hesitant to ask a question that doesn't pertain what the vet actually came out for.  So, here is your chance to do just that!  Dr. Franklin, DVM will be available for your questions in a completely open forum at our Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM.  Please share this event with everyone you know as we would love to have a great showing for Dr. Franklin who has been so gracious to share his time and knowledge in the ever so important topic of discussion.  For more information, please visit our website:  www.southfloridahorseconnection.net or contact Tyra directly at 305-992-2769.

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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.

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Today we give thanks….

Although today is a national day of remembrance, we should take time out of each and every day to thank the men, women and service animals that have fought so valiantly for our freedom.  I am grateful to my late foster grandfather who served in both world wars, my own father who served in Korea and to my late father-in-law who also served in Korea.  They are and were a one of a kind generation, who worked so hard and never complained.  They are literally a dying breed of men who's toughness was worn on their sleeves, not as bragging rights in the gym.  I am proud and blessed to have known such great men and may their legends live on forever…..

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Oh do we have some great giveaways for the Symposium!

South Florida Horse Connection would like to thank Silver Palm Feed Store in Homestead for their generous donation of some giveaway goodies for the upcoming Symposium!  We are so excited to be able to bring this event to the South Florida area, as this will be a first of its kind.  To top it all off, our guest speaker is one of the best Veterinarians in the whole state - Dr. Zac Franklin.  Please join us for our first Equine Symposium: Equine Emergency First Aid on Friday, December 6th from 7-9 PM.  It is being held at the Little Yellow Barn located at 22200 SW 152 Ave in Miami.  Tickets can be pre-puchased online www.southfloridahorseconnection.net for $15 or at the door for $20.  There will be refreshments, snacks and some great giveaways.  For more information, please contact Tyra at 305-992-2769.

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The November kickoff show is Saturday!

With two new covered arenas and many added classes, this year's Tropical Park Equestrian Center's line-up is going to be fantastic!  If you aren't showing, at least come down and support the riders.  For more information, please contact: www.southfloridahorseshow.com

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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. 

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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!

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Who's got the goods?

South Florida Horse Connection is looking for new and unused horse items for our upcoming Equine Symposium on Equine Emergency First Aid.  Anyone out there willing to donate goodies that could include but is not limited to such things as buckets, lead lines, first aid equipment would be appreciated.  Even if you have a business that you would like to donate a gift certificate to would be fantastic!  If you would like to contribute, please email Tyra at:  southfloridahorseconnection@gmail.com.

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