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MASERATI proudly presents:

Wednesday, April 24 - Friday, April 26th Maserati will be hosting their 7th Miami Beach Polo Event on South Beach between 21st and 22nd Streets behind the Setai Hotel.  It all begins Wednesday at 7:00 PM with a match and cocktail hour.  This is the 7th year for the event and it brings renowned players, celebrities and people from all around the world.  So if you want to go hang out on S Beach, take in all of the beautiful horses and people go check out this event!  For more information, go to www.miamipolo.com.

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Autism Ride

Please support this ride as it is for a great cause and will benefit Villa Lyan hippo-therapy here in Miami, FL.  The ride is Saturday, April 6th with registration at 9 AM and ride beginning at 10 AM.  For more information please contact 305-479-6640.

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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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Update on EHV-1 Virus

Update on EHV-1 at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center:  A horse stabled in Grand Prix Village (outside of the equestrian center) has tested negative for the nasal swab, but positive to the blood test.  That horse showed no neurological symptoms.  The previous biosecurity enacted on Feb. 22 is still in place and will remain until further notice.  The farm in Grand Prix Village is under quarantine.  The State of Florida Department of Agriculture has temporarily closed FEI stabling.  All horses in the FEI stabling will be monitored.

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South Florida Reining News

Josiane Gauthier of Lucama, North Carolina  won the Florida Classic Non-Pro Derby defending her 2012 title on Miss Whizarima.  They scored a 218.5 to win and earned over $5,000.  Miss Whizarima is owned by Josiane's father Francois Gauthier.

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S FL Trail Riders 35th Anniversary Campout

The South Florida Trail Riders of Miami-Dade County will celebrate their 35th birthday this year at the Picayune Strand State Forest on March 8-10.  The address of the event is 2121 52nd Ave SE in Naples, FL.  Both current and former members from all over the state of Florida will be attending this reunion, which has become a tradition every five years.  You don't have to be a member to participate; however, the registration deadline is Thursday, February 28th.  Contact President Andrea Sante for more information and to register at pasocorto@aol.com or 305-216-2461.

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15 year old Victoria Colvin victorious in Hunter Spectacular!

Riding Ovation, 15 year old Victoria Colvin won her second consecutive Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular Title yesterday.  Colvin is from Loxahatchee, FL.  Lisa Boyd riding Brunello placed second and Louise Serio riding Castle Rock placed third.

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Attention first time horse owners!

I'm proud to promote this event for my friend and former SFSPCA volunteer coordinator Shelley Patterson.  Shelley was the volunteer coordinator with the SFSPCA for over 8 years, but decided after adopting one of their horses Luna, it was time to venture out on her own.  Please mark your calendars for this workshop, as Shelley is a wealth of information for new horse owners!  The workshop is Saturday, March 2 from 9:30-5:00 PM and the cost is $40.

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Darn, you missed it!

Oh no, you are too late!  Piet's 3 day Deepening Your Connection To Horses clinic has ended.  What a wonderful weekend here in cool, sunny south Florida.  Great people, great weather, great horses and of course the knowledge of Piet!  I have a private lesson with him tomorrow, so the update will be about that!

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The 3 day clinic has begun!

For those of us who didn't get enough of Piet last night, today was the first day of his 3 day Deepening Your Connection To Horses clinic.  He worked with a total of 9 horses today, each one so different and unique as the last, but everyone one of them very special!  You can still audit the two remaining days if you like.  Just contact Tyra at 305-992-2769 for further information.

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Finally today is the day!

South Florida Horse Connection is proud to present Deepening Your Connection To Horses featuring Dutch Clinician Piet Nibbelink.  This fundraising event will be held this evening from 7-10 PM at 24650 Sw 167 Ave in Miami.  The event will benefit the SFSPCA.  Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 for children.  Every attendee will be given a wristband, a raffle ticket and a horse magazine of their choice.  There are over 20 raffle items presented.  There is a hand-forged dog bed that will be silent auctioned.  There will be plenty of food and drink and tents and chairs for your comfort.  Please come a little early to allow plenty of time for parking and registration.  Come celebrate natural horsemanship the way it is suppose to be!

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The Time To Gather Is Tomorrow!

Let's all gather around Piet tomorrow night and welcome him to Miami!  The Deepening Your Connection To Horses Event is Friday, February 15 from 7-10 PM.  Just in case we still have some lingering showers around, we have enough tents for about 200 people - so don't let the risk of rain keep you from attending this fundraiser to benefit the SFSPCA!  The address to the event is 24650 Sw 167 Ave in Miami.  We will have spotters out to assist you with parking and guide you to the registration area.  If you have any questions, please contact Tyra at 305-992-2769

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Oh my! Only 2 days to go

It seems like so long ago that I asked Piet to come to Miami to conduct a fundraiser for the SFSPCA and now it is only 2 days away!!  Friday, February 15 from 7-10 PM at 24650 Sw 167 Ave in Miami is the Deepening Your Connection To Horses fundraising event .  There are an amazing amount of raffle items to choose from and there will be additional raffle tickets for sale to up your chances of winning.  There is that beautiful hand forged dog bed that will be our silent auction item.  There is food to nibble on. The highlight of the evening though will be Piet Nibbelink from the Netherlands!  We will have tents set up just in case we get a sprinkle or two.  Please arrive early to allow time for parking and registration.

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See You in 3 Days!

Piet will be arriving into Miami tomorrow!  So the excitement builds for the Deepening Your Connection To Horses fundraiser!  Friday, February 15 from 7-10 PM - 24650 Sw 167 Ave in Miami.  Rain or shine!  To benefit the SFSPCA.  Come early!

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Come learn how to be in harmony with your horse

Can you believe it?  There is only four (4) days left until the Deepening Your Connection To Horses event being held at the new SFSPCA ranch located at 24650 Sw 167 Ave in Miami.  Yes, thats right - Friday, February 15 from 7-10 PM you will get to experience Clinician Piet Nibbelink from the Netherlands.  This is a fundraiser to help the horses that are abused, neglected and abandoned here in South Florida.  Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 for children.  Your admission includes one raffle ticket and a equestrian magazine.  Please arrive early to park and register.

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Only 5 days left!

Only five (5) days until our fundraising event Deepening Your Connection To Horses featuring Dutch Clinician Piet Nibbelink!  Come enjoy an evening with fellow horse lovers Friday, February 15 from 7-10 PM at 24650 Sw 167 Ave in Miami.  Please come a little early to allow time for parking and registration.  Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 for children.

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