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Florida Horse Shows and Equestrian EventsHorseback RidingHorse Shows and TrialsFlorida's busiest horse show schedules have been during the winter months of January through March of each year. During this period, world class equestrian show series in Ocala, Wellington, and Venice, stretch over 12 to 13 weeks with new shows each week. However, all major show venues in Florida are now showing year around, and the new World Equestrian Center Ocala has four climate controlled arenas to support shows throughout the warmer summer months. Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina ramps up a full season schedule March through October of each year that includes high level show jumping and dressage. Florida Horseback Riding Lessons and Horse RentalsFlorida horseback riding opportunities include everything from beginner horse riding lessons, guided trail rides, to advanced horse jumping, dressage, and barrel racing. Many horse lovers compete in Florida's numerous horse shows while others prefer to ride their horses on the many equestrian trails offered in Florida. Where to find Horseback Riding on the Beach in Florida
Enjoy a beach horse ride along one of Florida's fantastic beaches with expert guides and seasoned horses to show the way. Florida offers some of the best beach horseback riding on both the Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. You can find guided horseback beach tours at Jacksonville's Amelia Island, at Ft. Pierce on Hutchinson Island, in the Tampa Bay Area, and in the Florida Panhandle. Riding horses on the beach will give you some wonderful memories of your visit to Florida. You don't have to be an experienced rider to join the fun. Florida Trail RidingIn addition to the equestrian oriented spectator sports in Florida, most Florida horseback riders like to hit the numerous horse trails that dot the state. Horse trails are featured in many state and national parks such as Ocala National Forest. Riders can choose from guided trail rides or riding on their own horses. See our complete directory of Florida equestrian trails for the best trail riding experiences. Florida - The Horse Show Center of the World
Types of Equestrian EventsHorse jumping, dressage, western dressage, English and western pleasure shows, and eventing are featured at horse show venues throughout Florida. Rodeos and barrel racing are typically held at show arenas designed for their sport. Polo is played at venues featuring the large playing fields required for the fast moving polo ponies. Wellington, Florida
CompetitionRiders from all over compete in this famous equestrian competition which has become one of the premier horse show events in the world. Horse jumping competition levels range from FEI CSI*2 - CSI*5 events and dressage shows feature levels CDI*2 -CDI*5. Ocala, FloridaOcala is known as the horse capital of the world because of its numerous thoroughbred horse farms and world class horse show venues. Ocala is home to hundreds of horse breeding farms which have produced many champion thoroughbred race horses throughout the years. Additionally, Ocala has several important horse show venues that attract horse riders from all over the world. The new World Equestrian Center (WEC) opened in January, 2021 with a twelve week schedule of rated horse jumping shows plus a dressage show schedule for the year. This impressive new horse show venue, adjacent to the equestrian community of Golden Ocala, features four climate controlled riding arenas, plus a fabulous five star hotel overlooking the oversized main show arena. Each year the HITS Ocala twelve week horse jumping circuit draws top riders and riding fans to its Post Time Farm venue. Ocala's Florida Horse Park is a favorite venue for state level horse shows including horse jumping, dressage, western dressage, eventing, western pleasure, and cutting horse shows. Majestic Oaks Ocala is a fabulous equestrian venue covering 100 acres of rolling hills and stately oak trees, and is located in the heart of horse country. Majestic Oaks features daily schooling, jumper shows, eventing horse trials, and clinics. Venice, FloridaVenice, Florida is home to Fox Lea Farm, an increasingly important horse show venue in Florida that features horse shows all year around including CSI* rated horse jumping shows. The Venice Equestrian Tour runs from January into March each year and features USEF Regional Hunter Level 3 Jumper shows. Other horse shows are held almost every weekend throughout the year. Fox Lea Farms also provides a unique summer camp for kids with all levels of equestrian skills. Florida Barrel RacingFlorida has a busy barrel racing calendar with weekly races staged throughout Florida almost every weekend. Barrel racing entails circling three barrels on horseback while striving for the fastest time. Barrel racing is an exciting sport that attracts many fans and riders of both sexes. Cash prizes, local events, and frequent races attract many riders to this fast paced sport. Florida RodeosFlorida's top rodeo season schedule is during the winter months, but several major rodeos are held at various times throughout the year. Classic rodeo events include bull riding, calf roping, and barrel racing. Florida rodeos also may include cutting and reining categories that feature such events as team cutting that vividly demonstrate the skills of riders and horses working as a team. The Ocala Shrine Rodeo, the Southeastern Pro Rodeo in Ocala, the Davie Pro Rodeo, and the Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee, are among the most popular with Florida residents and visitors. Most of the Florida rodeos are sanctioned by the PRCA and WPRA. Rodeo schedule. Florida Polo
Florida Horse RacingThe winter season in Florida also means horse racing at Gulfstream Park featuring the Pegasus Cup in January 2021 and the Florida Derby on March 27, 2021. Gulfstream Park Racing Season is Dec 2, 2020 - Mar 27, 2021 every Wednesday - Sunday. The Gulfstream Summer season resumes horse racing in April and features stakes races throughout the summer months. (Currently, Gulfstream is currently closed to spectators, but races are live streamed with online betting.) Tampa Bay Downs Race Course is now open to spectators and features the Tampa Bay Derby in March 2021. Tampa Bay Downs Racing Dates are Nov 25, 2020 -May 2, 2021 featuring live and simulcast racing. Florida Equestrian NewsMar 1, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 more Florida horse news |
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