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2007
Horse Photo of the Year

Winner -
"Foxy"

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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Horse Photo of the Month -
April 2008

Winner -
Majastic Justice

Florida Horse Photo Contest - Now Open!
We have added a new Horse Photo Contest to our site, for the enjoyment of everyone.
It's FREE! You can submit your photos and vote for the best. Year-end prize! - Click Here!

2007/8 Fall/Winter Show Schedules		If you have stalls or barns for rent for the Season or by the year, please check under "Rates" for the cost of an ad in that category.

Results for 2008 Fall/Winter Florida Shows
2008 WEF WELLINGTON	2008 TAMPA EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL	2008 HITS OCALA	2008 CAI LIVE OAK OCALA	2008 GULFCOAST WINTER CLASSIC	2008 JACKSONVILLE WINTER

April 27 - Germany's Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Shutterfly win the 2008 Rolex FEI World Cup Final; USA's Rich Fellers Second in the Rolex FEI World Cup
April 26 - Goteborg is Jessica Kuerten Show with Grand Prix Victory; USA's Peter Wylde close again
April 25 - Ireland's Jessica Kuerten leads World Cup Final - Americans Peter Wylde & Rich Fellers right behind
April 24 - Germany's Engemann & Aboyeur W win First World Cup Final Class - Three USA Riders in Top 10
April 14 - 4 Floridians chosen as USEF announces Show Jumping Squad for 2008 FEI World Cup Final
April 24 - FEI World Cup Finals to Return to Las Vegas in 2009

April 29 - Letter from USEF President David O’Connor and USEA President Kevin Baumgardner regarding the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day
April 27 - Finally Phillip! Dutton wins 2008 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** after being Runner-Up Five Times previously
April 27 - Statement From Laine Ashker's Family
April 27 - Laine Ashker’s horse Frodo Baggins was humanely euthanized after sustaining serious injuries as a result of a fall on the cross country. Sarah Hansel’s horse The Quiet Man sustained a serious shoulder injury as a result of a fall and was humanely euthanized Sunday.
April 26 - Holder conquers Cross-Country At Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
April 26 - Holder and Courageous Comet remain on top at the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
April 25 - Holder keeps Dressage lead at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
April 24 - Becky Holder gets a winning Dressage score for a Birthday Present on the First Day of Dressage at the 2008 Rolex Kentucky CCI****

March 21 - Florida Dept. of Agriculture urges vaccinations following early onset of Equine diseases in Florida
Jan. 2008 - Beware: Acorns can cause Colic and Founder By Martha Inks, Fort White, FL

May 8 - Brazilian Olympic Dressage Team horse recovers after treatment at University of Florida Veterinary College in Gainesville.

April 27 - Angel Karolyi captured his first Grand Prix while in the irons on McLain Ward's Galant at the $25,000 Aiken Spring Classic Grand Prix at the Aiken Spring Classic Horse Shows
April 27 - Sweetnam & Triviant top $25,000 Step by Step Foundation Grand Prix at Littlewood Farm Spring Finale
April 25 - New equine lameness service available at UF
April 25 - Jonathan McCrea wins $10,000 Wellington Golf Car Welcome Stake at Littlewood Farm Spring Finale; Ken Berkley drives home with Golf Car
April 23 - Gulfstream Racetrack awards scholarships to UF Veterinary students
April 20 - Ken Berkley & Carlotta win Wellington $25,000 Spring 5 Grand Prix
April 18 - Kent Farrington & Thunder-Ball capture $10,000 Wellington Golf Cars Welcome Stake at Spring 5 Show in Wellington
April 17 - The Humane Society of the United States publishes comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses
April 13 - Laura Kraut And Anthem take huge paycheck with $500,000 Grand Prix Of Charlotte
April 7 - Lendon Gray appointed President and CEO of The Dressage Foundation
April 3 - Angel Karolyi and Galant kick off Week II of Atlanta Spring Classic with win in the Lucky Sevens Welcome Stake

April 5 - McLain Ward and Sapphire fight storms for victory in $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational, CSI 3* in Tampa
March 29 - Beezie Madden wins $200,000 FTI Rider Challenge at WEF
March 16 -Beezie Madden and Authentic win $200,000 CN WorldWide Grand Prix at WEF
March 9 - Kent Farrington wins $150,000 CN US Open Jumping Championship at WEF
March 3 - Will Simpson wins $100,000 World Cup Qualifier at WEF

Flying Lion Farm in Zephyrhills, FL has a very successful 2007

....More News

Karen O'Connor & "Theodore O’Connor" named Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year.
Photo: Don Granger

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: 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: 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 .
The F.A.I.T.H. Riders, Inc. (Furthering Abilities In The Handicapable) needs your help with donations of all kinds. Please Help!
New USEF Safety Rules - Rule Changes Address Safety Concerns at Recognized Competitions
New Organization Brings HOPE to North Florida - Your Help is Needed!

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

Florida Equine Liability Statute -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 SC HEDULES -

"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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