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Horse Photo of the Month -
October 2008

The State of Florida has more than 500,000 horses and more than 70% are used for competition and recreation, ranking #3 in the US (as per 2005 National Horse Council Study ).

Florida is home to almost all breeds of horses, led by Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Quarter Horses and Arabians. Florida's equine champions are known all over the world.

The Florida horse industry annually generates product valued at $2.2 Billion, and has a total annual economic impact estimated at around $7 Billion.

Over 240,000 Floridians are involved in the horse industry as owners, service providers and employees. There are over 900 horse farms in Florida with over 72,000 employees. Florida horsemen spend more than $1.2 Billion in annual maintenance costs, including $185 million on feed and hay. (1996 Study Dept. of Agriculture)

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2007
Horse Photo of the Year

Winner -
"Foxy"

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- 2008/9 FLORIDA FALL/WINTER SHOW DATES have been posted! Additional dates will be added as they are received. If you have dates you would like to submit, please email us! FREE - Need a stall card for your next show, click here and print out what you need! If you have stalls or barns for rent by the year or for the Season, please check under "Rates" for the cost of an ad in that category.		HURRICANE SEASON - Check your hurricane supplies and emergency information! ....More Aug. 18 - Equine Piroplasmosis Situation Update Aug. 15 - FL Ag Comm. Charles H. Bronson announced today that a Manatee County horse has been diagnosed with Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) - an animal disease that the U.S. has been considered free of since 1988.

STOLEN HORSES - JUST FOUND IN TEXAS AFTER FOUR YEARS! 2 Polo Ponies (not found yet), Trailer, Truck and Tack, stolen in Wellington, FL on 12/15/04 See "Stolen Horses" Page.

November -
Nov. 20 - HITS announces improvements for the 2009 Ocala Winter Circuit
Nov. 17 - US Team jumps to Nations Cup victory at CSIO Buenos Aires
Nov. 9 - 2008 Atlanta Fall Classics Opener $25,000 Grand Prix was won by Derek Peterson with Lazaro
Nov. 2 - Beezie Madden moves to the front of the class to capture the $50,000 Animal Planet Sporthorse Cup at The Syracuse Invitational Horse Show
Nov. 1 - Jessica Springsteen wins The ASPCA Maclay Championship at The Syracuse Sporthorse Invitational Tournament featuring The 125th National Horse Show
Nov. 1 - Only Christine McCrea passes the test in the $100,000 Budweiser World Cup Qualifier of Syracuse; Harry Smolders wins the $15,000 TK 99 Speed Derby for the second year in a row.
Nov. 1 - Juliana Whittenburg and Gary Ellebracht of Flying Lion Farm have success in the Breeders Group at Devon (PA )

If you have stalls or barns for rent by the year or for the Season, please check under "Rates" for the cost of an ad in that category.

Health & Misc. News
Aug. 18 - Equine Piroplasmosis Situation Update
Aug. 15 - FL Ag Comm. Charles H. Bronson announced today that a Manatee County horse has been diagnosed with Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) - an animal disease that the U.S. has been considered free of since 1988.
July 1 - FL Ag Comm. Bronson urges vaccinations for horses as EEE cases rise!
June 4 - New Equine Rabies Vaccine provides long-lasting protection
May 8 - Every Horse needs an Annual Dental Exam, says the American Association of Equine Practitioners
April 17 - The Humane Society of the United States publishes comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses
April 23 - Gulfstream Racetrack awards scholarships to UF Veterinary students
April 25 - New equine lameness service available at UF
March 21 - Florida Dept. of Agriculture urges vaccinations following early onset of Equine diseases in Florida
2008 - Beware: Acorns can cause Colic and Founder By Martha Inks, Fort White, FL

....More News

Derek Peterson of Archer, FL winning The $25,000 Atlanta Fall Classic Grand Prix with Lazaro
Photo: Flashpoint

STOLEN HORSES - JUST FOUND IN TEXAS AFTER FOUR YEARS! 2 Polo Ponies (not found yet), Trailer, Truck and Tack, stolen in Wellington, FL on 12/15/04 See "Stolen Horses" Page.

From the April 2007 issue of USEF EQUESTRIAN magazine: HORSE THEFT
Learn about THEFT PREVENTION by reading these tips! (courtesy www.netposse.com)

- STOLEN HORSES - 3 AQHA Reining/Team Penning Horses stolen in Frostproof, FL (Polk County) on December 12, 2007 - Harley, Missy and Perky. Reward for information leading to their return being offered! Flyer with full information! PLEASE HELP!

STOLEN - 2 Registered Miniature Horse Mares in Umatilla, FL on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 6 pm. One is in foal, the other had foaled that day, foal was not taken and died. $1,000 REWARD for information for apprehension and conviction of the thief/thieves! Please see the information for help!
Since Dec. 2004, four other pairs of horses have been stolen in Florida. Their reports are available under STOLEN HORSE INTERNATIONAL's "Stolen Horses" listings.. Info Flyer here!

Get the word out and maybe someone will find your horse

New License Plate "Florida Horse Country" -
Sign up to collect the 30,000 signatures needed to get this new tag out to all our horse friends and make our Florida horse industry more visible!

UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION "WEEK IN REVIEW" 2008: Nov. 20 , Nov. 13 , Nov. 6 , Oct. 30 , Oct. 23 , Oct. 16 , Oct. 9 , Oct. 2 , Sept. 25 , Sept. 18 , Sept. 11 , Aug. 28 , Aug. 21 , Aug. 7 , July 31 , July 24 , July 17 , July 10 , July 3 , June 26 , June 19 , June 12 , May 30 , May 22 , May 14 , May 8 , May 1, April 24 , April 17 , April 11 , April 3 , March 27 , March 20 , March 13 , March 6 , Feb. 28 , Feb. 22 , Feb. 14 , Feb. 7 , Jan. 31 , Jan. 24 , Jan. 17 , Jan. 10 , Jan. 2

USEF/PHR Breeders' Newsletter: 2008: October , September , August , July , June , May , April , March , February , January , 2007: December , November , October , September , News Archives

AGA 2007 Rider of the Year Standings AGA 2007 Rookie of the Year Standings AGA 2007 Horse of the Year Standings USET Showjumping Rankings USA Equitation Rankings National WCHR Rider Standings

American Horse Council reminds Horse Industry to participate in 2007 USDA Census of Agriculture
GPA Helmets Purchased in Europe may NOT Meet tequired USEF Safety Standards
Lasko Box Fan Recall - reports that potential electrical failure in the fan motor can pose a fire hazard

Safe Haven for wild horses or burros - Myakka City, FL. If you are interested in adopting a wild horse or burro, please read this article and see the website for LB Ranch .
New USEF Safety Rules - Rule Changes Address Safety Concerns at Recognized Competitions
New Organization Brings HOPE to North Florida - Your Help is Needed!

Florida Equine Liability Statute - also for Riding Helmet Laws! - check with your local town/municipality -
Legal responsibilities all horseowners should know about - courtesy American Assoc. for Horsemanship Safety - How Good is Your Release Form ? - What to Do When There Is an Accident

TV Schedules -
June 9, 2008 - Animal Planet trots out New Stable of Horse Programming

"AMERICA'S HORSE" TELEVISION SHOW MOVES TO NEW TIME

HorseTV - Television for Horse People! Click here for schedules

OUTDOOR LIFE NETWORK - For schedule of shows

Dressage On Television - Cable Channel RFD-TV will be showing 2 shows every Friday. More!

ESPN - ESPN 2 - ESPN CLASSIC - TV Schedule - Horse Racing, Equestrian & Rodeo Listings - Go Here!

Complete list of public trails for the State of Florida so that you might be able to enjoy going on those leisurely hacks with your horse and enjoy the beauty of our State. Click Here! and ENJOY!

"LIVE CAMS", real time photos of fun places in Florida, the beaches, Orlando attractions and even alligators sunning! Horses in their stalls, work-outs on the race track and 16 foaling cams. Please click HERE - Have fun!

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