Summer shows winding down….

With the summer show season winding down, this weekend will be the last show for Heritage Horse Show at Plantation Equestrian Center located at 1451 NW 118th Ave in Plantation, FL.  The show begins on Saturday, May 31st and ends Sunday, June 1st.  This is their Finals and Challenge Show so if you need the rules or more information about the show, please go to their website: www.heritagehorseshow.com or call Lauren @ 954-448...

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It's not the horse's fault...

Study: Human Interaction Shapes Horses' Negative Emotions How many times have you heard that it's not a horse problem, but a people problem?  This article pretty much sums that analogy u...

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Calling all Hunter/Jumpers!

South Florida Hunter and Jumper Association presents a June 13th show in their summer series.  This show will be held in Wellington, Fl and for more information, please contact Hali Miller at (954) 591-9096 or you can email her at CASEY@gmail.co...

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Need a job this summer?

Summer Jobs with Horses Do you happen to have a High School/College student that may be looking for a little work this summer and loves horses?  This is a good article explaining what to do if you or someone you know may be looking to help out around a barn during summer camps.  If it's volunteer opportunities you are looking for, you can always contact the SFSPCA (helpthehorses.org) to inquire about volunteering there.  The age...

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Beware of Craigslist Ads for free animals!

Yesterday I was browsing through Craigslist in their "free" section looking for scrap wood for a project, when I came along this ad.  First off it's very disturbing to me that anyone would put an ad for a free horse on this venue.  Secondly, this particular horse looked very familiar to me. Having been a volunteer with the SFSPCA for many years, I saw numerous horses come and go out of the facility.  Some touched your heart in...

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Western Dressage anyone?

Saturday May 31 at Polo West Arena at 2470 Greenview Cove in Wellington, Polo West is hosting a Western Dressage/Reining competition beginning at 6 PM.  Come on out and be a part of this ground breaking event!  For more information, please contact Tom Dirocco at (561) 371-499...

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Coming to a barn near you this summer!

Still not sure what your child is going to be doing this summer?  Well, it's right around the corner and the last thing you want is a bored child at home driving you crazy!  How about getting your child involved in horsemanship?  It's a proven fact that learning to care and ride horses boosts self image in children and also boosts their confidence.  Sir Walsh Horsemanship is running their summer program again this year...

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Need a great gift for Mother's Day?

Are you still looking for a Mother's Day gift for your Mom?  Hot To Trot Equestrian Consignment has so many great things to pick from.  Here is one example:  Express jeans $10, Ralph Lauren Polo shirt $5, bling belt $5, handmade necklace by a local artist $15, and a reflective hat $25 - the whole outfit is only $60!  Buy the whole thing, or just one piece.  We have great inexpensive gift ideas for the horse lover in...

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Visitors on horseback!

Hot To Trot Equestrian Consignment Store got an unexpected visit from the head of the South Florida SPCA herself Laurie Waggoner today and one of her volunteers.  They were trail riding in the neighborhood and stopped by to check out the goods.  The horses that Laurie and her friend are on  SFSPCA rescue horses that are currently available for adoption.  Please contact Laurie @ laurie@helpthehorses.org for more information....

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