Showgrounds
The Mane Event Kicks Off the 2007-2008 Season
November 15-18, 2007
The second weekend of November brings some amazing equestrian action to the Florida Horse Park, as an all-star line up of national and international competitors kick off the season with a Two-Star International Event, a nationally recognized horse trials and the Sunshine State Combined Driving Event.
Thursday and Friday horses and riders compete in the first phase of competition, dressage. Saturday and Sunday will be filled with jumping action, as both cross-country jumping and stadium jumping will take place on these days.
Sunday, the Park will also host the Sunshine State Combined Driving Event where horses, carriages and drivers will compete in three phases of competition: dressage, driving cones and marathon.
beg novEntry Level Event held for first time at Park
The Florida Horse Park is currently accepting entries for its very first Entry Level competition to be held during The Mane Event, November 16-18, 2007. The Entry Level competition will consist of a dressage test (Beginner Novice Test A), the specially designed Equestrian Center at Horse Creek course with obstacles not exceeding 2' and a stadium jumping phase with jumps not exceeding 2'. This is a perfect way for beginner riders and horses to experience the thrill of competition while being able to test themselves at the appropriate level. The Horse Park has reduced entry fees for this event ($100 event entry, $125 weekend stabling). For more information, please contact Shelley Lambert at 352-307-6699.
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Please consider the brand new Homewood Suites by Hilton at Heathbrook. Conveniently located near I-75 and the Horse Park (Exit 200). Make Homewood Suites your home away from home. Call 352-369-4610 to make a reservation. And don't forget, no matter which hotel you choose, ask for the Florida Horse Park rate!
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