To see video of the SFTR Parades please click on this link. Also for more info on the Right to Ride bill click on this link.

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (September)

Quote of the month:
“You must give sometime to your fellow men.  Even if it’s a  little thing, do something  for others- something  for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.”        
Albert Schweitzer

Hello South Florida Trail Riders!
           
I wish all of you are in good health and working your horses for the coming camping season.  Andrea has set up some really nice locations and they are not too far away.  So, come on out and enjoy the camp outs and see what Florida used to be like.
           
Hurricane season is here. I hope all of you have done all your planning and preparation. God willing, we will not have to use them. If you need any advise or information please call Peter Shaw. He has done an outstanding job getting information and ideas on how to prepare.
           
Your club membership ends on August 31st, therefore, all of you need to renew your memberships. Please do it as soon as possible so that you do not miss our great newsletter.
           
We are working hard at trying to raise funds for building a pavilion at Picayune. Jose and Maria are working on making customized wood signs to raise funds. The signs can be your horses name, a location or name of barn, etc.  Sal Landa is teaching a class on breaking a young horse.  Please come on out and attend and help us raise some money. The tickets for the raffle of the laptop computer are now on sale.  It is a great computer and for $5.00 a ticket it is a great opportunity.   Please support all the fundraisers.
           
The “Cowboy Day” at Tree Tops went very well.  Mike and Deda did a great job. I heard everyone had a good time.   I am sorry I could not participate and look forward to next year. The “Coggins Ride” went really well. There were around 70 horses that were taken care of. I am very glad that all of you took advantage of this program. Jacky & Peter have hosted these event for many years and I thank them for all their hard work and effort in always making it a success.  A reminder to all trail riders that “a potluck dinner” is only as good as the food that each participant brings, therefore, always bring enough food for yourself and a guest or friend. In that way there is always enough food for everyone to share and enjoy! Thank you.
           
On August 11, 2008 I lost a very good friend and a friend to all the South Florida Trail Riders, Ozzie Alvarez. He was the younger brother of Manny Alvarez, one of the founding members of our Club. He embodied the Cowboy Spirit in everything he did. My deepest condolences to the Alvarez family.

See you at trails end!   
Agustin Saavedra

OZZIE ALVAREZ

Ozzie passed into the pastures of heaven to be in peace on August 11, 2008.

We will miss him. He was a great friend to many and will be dearly missed by all.

We remember all the times he would ride his yellow horse on the trails with us.

Take care Ozzie and ride those horses in heaven!

 

RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE $5.00

Please contact a Board member to buy your tickets.
All profits will go toward building a pavilion at Picayune State Forest.

This is a new laptop computer still in the box.

Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428
Vista Home Premium software
Athlon 64 X2 TK-55   1.8 GHz RAM
2 GB HDD 160 GB
DVDRW / DVD-RAM
Radeon X1200
WLAN: 802.11b/g
15.4" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

 

COGGINS CHECK

FYI…. Miami Dade Police are pulling horse trailers over and checking coggins.

Make sure you have your original coggins in the trailer or truck with you. They do not accept copies.

Several of our members have been pulled over, the last one on Krome Ave south of 248 St.

Make sure your coggins are up to date and put the original in your truck/trailer!

Get an E-card to keep in your wallet or on your saddle. Go to the website below for your form. http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/onestop/forms/09206.pdf

 

MOONLIGHT RIDE

                                               
I want to thank all those people that showed up to “The Moonlight Ride” on Saturday, July 19th.  We had 14 riders and two      that came to see who was crazy enough to come out in the middle of the night to the outskirts of the Everglades in July! 
           
When I got there, Wayne and Carrie had the grill going and everyone was cooking away. They had Citronella candles all over the place.  It looked liked some kind of  “ritual”  instead of a cookout, but it did keep the bugs away.
           
Around 9:00 p.m. we were saddled up and ready to ride except for Rene who had a minor tack adjustment. At 9:15 p.m. more or less we started out the gate.   The night was overcast so we did not see the moon until about 10:00 p.m.  
           
However, when the clouds cleared it was really beautiful and the reflection of the moon from the canal water was gorgeous!  We rode for about 4 miles to the old road that goes west. I asked if anybody felt adventurous, but there were no takers. I don’t know why…. the road was only under 6" of water and muck. We could not see what was under that, so we headed back!                
           
Some of the riders moved out but others walked back enjoying every minute of the moonlight. When we got back to camp, they decided not to wait for my “twilight zone pancakes with blueberries”.  
           
I don’t know why, I have never cooked them before so they could not have known how bad they could possibly be. I guess they were still full from the earlier dinner.
           
Maybe next time we will wait to have this ride when is cooler and drier. It was an enjoyable and interesting evening trail ride!
P.S.  Maria Vidal, I was told that you bounce really  good. Are you sure that Jose did not do it on purpose?
Augie Saavedra

 

The Western Horseshow Association of Florida (WHAF) is pleased to announce
the 2008-2009 WHAF show dates.

October 4th, 2008
November 8th, 2008
January 17th, 2009
March 14th, 2009
April 18th, 2009
May 16th, 2009
June 13th, 2009

Shows will be held at Tropical Park Equestrian Center.
For more information, contact
Valerie Brandon, President at 305-989-1963, or Donna Fries, Corresponding Secretary at
305-409-4144. 

 

COVERED DISH RIDES

First let me say that are hearts go out to Ozzie Alvarez' surviving family. Ozzie was like a potato. No matter what your cooking, a potato goes well with it and Ozzie was involved in everything horse related. He surely will be missed... :-(     
           
This leads me to my next article. I have been to a few rides and meetings and it seems that we are having a small problem with participation. Not with attendance, we have a good amount of people showing up to the rides. The problem lies with the friends that they always bring. Their friends name....MOUTH with TEETH. These guys will come and put a hurting on the enemy, the food. They devour everything in site. This usually isn't a problem as the enemy (the food) is there to be devoured. The problem is that there isn't enough of this enemy (food) to destroy.
           
We need to cooperate more when there is a ride and bring a covered dish to share. How would you feel when your the host at a party in your house and you have enough food to feed 12 people and then everyone brings a few friends and all of a sudden you have twice the people at your house with food for 12. It’s not a pleasant position to be in.
           
So please, in the future, if you go on a ride that asks you to bring a covered dish please do so. You can always stop at the store and pickup a box of chicken or even a container of potato salad. After all potatoes go with everything.. :- )
           
In closing don't get mad at the message. Just do a little bit on your part and a ride will turn out to be a wonderful experience for both you and the host of the ride.
Hopefully see ya on the trail.
Rene Gomez

 

COGGINS RIDE

         
Once again we all survived our annual Coggins marathon. This year I believe we broke all records and had Dr. Flores take blood for well over 70 horses, plus he did annual shots for a few.
           
We really appreciate him coming to do this, not sure that some of the horses realize why we do this but most did very well and cooperated fully.
           
Mike and Dr. Flores started in the south about 10 am and finally did the last horse, “The Babe” at 5 pm. This was to make it easier for everyone than having to trailer their horses here.
           
In the meantime Deda was making her world famous chocolate cake... in fact Augie, Carlos and Augie’s granddaughter who was riding Thunder came early just to try the cake before anyone else.
           
We finally got to ride at about 5 in spite of the stormy forecast. The worst thing we encountered was a huge swarm of mosquitoes which Peter said turned a paint horse black. Jorge Valle came with Justin and he was able to ride with us and my Cocoa who is at least 30 years old took great care of him.
           
While all this action was going on Tim McLennen who is a student of massage came and offered free massages. 6 lucky people took advantage of this and received wonderful massages. In fact, Ariel and Lourdes did not even ride, and Justin insisted on having a massage when he got back.
           
While we were riding Deda and her crew put together a nice meal of ham, salad and rice, we could have used a few more side dishes but no one went home hungry
           
Thanks to everyone who came and helped in the usual Trail Rider family way. We had a good time. Jacky and Peter

 

 

 

RESELL IT DAY with SFTR and Florida PFHA at Top Notch Stables
Saturday Oct. 11

Great time to start now and go through your house, closets and tack room etc. and pack up all that great stuff you're not in need of or can't use any longer.

Join us and resell it. Your junk might be someone else’s treasure. The sale will open at 8 am, so please come early to set up. 

Bring your own table and chairs.
Due to limited space available please RSVP to Ann-louise Oudin
305-281-8996.

Location: Top Notch Stables
24100 SW 122nd Avenue, Homestead

 

PARADE TEAM NEWS

The Key Biscayne 4th of July parade was perfect! Everyone did great. See you all at the Homestead Veterans Day Parade.
           
Please sign up with the Parade Team now if you are interested in being in the parades.
           
We have 5 parades a year. We look awesome and want to continue this. We hope you and your friends will join up. If you like to show off your horse this is the event to do it.
           
It takes a while to get parade equipment so please call now if you would like to join.
           
We will have another Parade Practice set up in the near future for anyone who would like to ride with us. Keep checking the newsletter for a date.
           
Call Michelle Byriel 305-481-5547 for a parade application package.

Regular and 30TH Anniversary
 Logo T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE!

SFTR T-Shirts & Tank Tops
We will special order sizes and colors. Let us know what you would like.
Long Sleeve T-shirts available in stock in a few sizes and colors.

We can mail t-shirts out for mailing costs.
Please call Deda or Mike Maldonado to check on colors and sizes. (305) 331-7599.

 

4-EVERGLADES 4-H CLUB
Invites Boys and Girls Ages 8-18 to Join Miami-Dade's Only 4-H Horse Club!

Online Meetings Twice A Month!
Platforms Designed for Members (and Parents) 
Only for Safety!
No Driving to Meetings! 
Local Activities at Horse Shows and Events
Local, State, & National 4-H Opportunities

Membership Forms and Electronic Access to Yahoo Group Available by emailing Pam Corson
allcowgirl13@yahoo.com
305-232-2386

Experienced 4-H Leadership!

"A Community Club Making Life Friendships Through Horses"

"4-H is a National Organization of Young People Learning Leadership, Citizenship,
and Life Skills!"

 

CLASSIFIED ADS

 

FOR SALE:  Wintec Synthetic Western Saddle, Black, 17 inch, used 4X, very comfortable. $250.00 Firm. Karen 305-322-7133.

FOR SALE: Round pen  gates, 4 ft. I have 5 gates left. $40 each or take all for 180.00.  (352)231-0188. If no answer  leave msg.

FOR SALE: 3 Acres in great Redland area with charming 2/1 home and HUGE pole barn. Fully fenced – asking $399,000. Call 305-394-6726 Owner/Agent.

FOR SALE: Sundowner 3H BP dressing room w/screen door, Rhino liner, stock walls $9,000 obo; WW 3H BP dress room, stock back, escape door $8,000  305-323-4038. Credit card OK.  Redland Riding Academy 305-323-4038

FOR SALE: Kid & trail safe horses priced from $1,200; "Trigger" TW Geld 20+ y/o, "Lilly" Paint mare 11 y/o, "Buzzy" Appendix gelding 12 y/o, "Joy" foundation AQHA mare 6 y/o.  Redland Riding Academy 305-323-4038.

FOR SALE: 1996 –WW 3 Horse Slant Alum LQ GN. Completely redone in 2006. A/C, new tires, new electrical system, new batteries, gas water heater, 65 gal water tanks, 2 awnings, AM/FM/CD, Cowboy shower. They don’t make them like this anymore, this is a heavy duty aluminum Stock trailer with a 12’ living quarters ordered from factory.  $15,000 Call Enrique 305-595-8850.

FOR SALE: Reg. Missouri Foxtrotter gelding, 7 years, very gentle, wonderful trail horse, beautiful with long tail and mane! Trained to drive, does driving dressage also have road cart,  custom driving tack fit for him. $4,000 Roy Pressman 305-215-0524.

FOR SALE: Circle Y equitation western show saddle. So comfortable! Light oil, just enough silver accents. $600 Several other show saddles for sale, too. Email for photos.  xraychevrolet@aol.com Naples, Florida.  239-404-3376.

FOR SALE: Weed eater model-fl20, 20cc (new-in-box) $42.00 several available, Weed eater model- fx26s, 25cc (new-in-box) $49.00 two available, Coleman powermate 6250 maximum watts generator, new $425.00 several available. Call Gustavo 786-586-6272 or email me at gakatradinginc@bellsouth.net

FOR SALE: Paso Fino horses and Power Horse trace mineral vitamins  for preventing/curing laminitis on Grand Sale, call Michele 786-402-0376.

BOARDING: New CBS barn in Homestead on 15 acres. 12x12 stalls, fans, quality feed 2x’s day, lots of turn out, 100x200 sand arena, covered wash rack, secure tack room, plenty of riding on property, caretaker on premise. Full board $575 month. Letty 305-216-9793.

FOR SALE: BLANKETS and NIGHT SHEETS CHEAP! Have accumulated "many" 20 - 30 different light, medium, and heavy in many different sizes, all in excellent condition Come and inspect and let me know the size you need! Donna  PH:  305-559-7868.

FOR SALE: Beginner Dressage Horse, 16 y/o Welsh Cob mare, 15H, rides like a warmblood, easy 60s at 1st Level w/o prep, Western/English/Games/Jumper, youth horse, easy keeper, no vices, sound, great home needed, make reasonable offer, asking $3000 for quick sale.   Pam 305-232-2386 or Val 305-989-1963.

FOR SALE or LEASE: Quality registered & grade horses successfully used in our lesson and trail program, (starting at sale $500.00; lease/$450).  Redland Riding Academy 305-323-4038.

FOR SALE:Circle Y Show saddle, 15" suede seat.  Lots of tooling, complete w/matching bridle, breast collar. Silver Palm Feed 305-323-4038

FOR SALE: $99,000; 3 acre lot in Indian Hammock Hunt & Riding Club located in Ft. Drum.  Gated equestrian center, air strip and hunting rights, pool, clubhouse & lodge, fitness center.  3 hours from Homestead,  Nice weekender lot with improved pasture and horse fencing and turn-around for RV/Trailer.  See website www.IHammock.net or call for info.  Susie 305-323-4038.

FOR SALE: Paso Fino chestnut gelding with flaxen mane & tail. 8 yrs old. Fully trained, trail rides, has shown and was Pleasure High point colt. $1,800. 305-258-7780.

FOR SALE:  2003 4STAR 2H GN, 6 ft. SW, A/C, heat, fan, cowboy shower, vanity, custom cabinetry, 40 gal water, awnings, drop windows front & rear, collapsible tack, stud divider. Stored under cover. ALL NEW TIRES! $19,555 Pam 305-242-9070 or  email Johnftroop4@comcast.net

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (October)

Quote of the month:
“You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true”.

Hello South Florida Trail Riders!

Well, we dodged another bullet with Ike. I hope that our luck continues, but always try to be prepared. We had some great rides and events this past month and I hope that all of you took advantage of them.

The funds raiser done by Sal’s Colt clinic at Imperial Andalusian’s went very well. We had 75 paying participants plus we sold DVD’s of the Andalusian presentation and training seminar, along with T-shirt sales. Thank you to Sal and all that help to make this event a success. You all did an excellent job.

We are presently selling raffle tickets for the lap top computer. You can buy the tickets from any board member. If you are interested in helping to sell the tickets, please contact Andrea to obtain a book of tickets.

Your Board has unanimously agreed to name the pavilion at Picayune as a memorial to Ozzie Alvarez. We are planning a ground breaking ceremony some time in the next couple of months.  I hope to see all of you there.

Our camping season has started, so bring your horse and lets go play in the woods. There is nothing like being in the trail all day and coming back to a good meal and a warm campfire.

We are planning a Moonlight Ride at Haulover Beach, but in order to cover the expenses of using the facilities, we would need 70 riders to participate.  I would appreciate it if the members of the club would call me at 305-233-7927 or contact any board member in order to let us know how many people would be interested in participating.  Thank you.

See you at trails end!   Agustin Saavedra

 

RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE $5

Please contact a Board member to buy your tickets.
All profits will go toward building a pavilion at Picayune State Forest in memory of Ozzie Alvarez.

This is a new laptop computer still in the box.
Valued at $650

Toshiba Satellite A215-S7428
Vista Home Premium software
Athlon 64 X2 TK-55   1.8 GHz RAM
2 GB HDD 160 GB
DVDRW / DVD-RAM
Radeon X1200
WLAN: 802.11b/g
15.4" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY RIDE

July 26th, 2008 marked the forth-annual celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy. It was the third year for the South Florida Trail Riders of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Once again we held our ride and picnic at Tree Tops Park in Davie, Fl.
           
In honor of the American Cowboy we also held our “ Cowboy Look Contest” only this year we expanded our horizons with two very knowledgeable cowboy historians to judge the entries.  Ralph West and John Wilcox, both members of the Single Action Shooting Assoc. and the Gold Coast Gunslingers, came to us in fully authentic cowboy dress and added a new dimension to the event. Thank you gentlemen for your help. We had hoped to have a third judge Richard “Chuck Wagon Mac” McAllister but due to a last minute family emergency he could not be with us, hopefully next year.

The prizes were gift certificates provided by our good friends at

Griff’s Westernwear and Feed and Supply
6211 Orange Dr. in Davie, Fl.

Finish Line Feed 35 Northwest 3rd Avenue in
Dania Beach, Fl.

Sunset Feed and Supply 16300 SW 196 St. in
Homestead, Fl.  and

Silver Palm Feed and Consignment 15585 SW 232 St. in the Redlands.

 

We extend a huge “Thank You” to them for their continued support and generosity.
           
First and second place winners were awarded to the Horse and Rider with the most authentic and functional cowboy look. It was a tough decision between Manny Alvarez on the Babe and Don Maines on Bandit but Manny ultimately took it based on functionality with his leather canteen and rope hanging from his Wade slick fork saddle, martingale, braided rawhide reins, stovepipe boots and full leather chaps.
           
Don’s outfit was very authentic including six guns and riding breeches since cowboys, until after the 1920’s did not wear denim jeans. Don won second place.
           
The prize for western couple went to Jacky and Peter Shaw, who favored us with a face-to-face whip popping display.
           
Rene Reynolds won for a very authentic bartender outfit complete with a bullhorn full of a clear drink she said was water, hmmmmm, vodka and gin are clear too.
           
Lynn Stine took the best cowgirl spot with her hat, vest, and boots, although I don’t think cowboys rode Paso Finos.
           
Jose Vidal cracked his whip atop his Quarter Horse, Comet. Handling the whip on a horse that never had the experience made him our winner for “ young whipper snapper” even though he only thinks he’s young, but he can surely handle a whip and a horse.
           
Jose and Maria’s granddaughter Rebecca won a prize for being the cutest and sweetest thing present, on the cutest pony. That’s how to get them started gang!!!!
           
In spite of the heat and the constant threat of rain (it stayed dry all day) we had over thirty riders, over fifty ate and everyone had a great time.  Next year, maybe a parade. Let’s make it bigger and better!!
Mike & Deda Maldonado

 

HOWDY FROM CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO...

We are on the beautiful Mill Creek Trail, with an incredible view of the Castles behind us.  The ride was largely over 11,000 feet in elevation.

All the horses in the photo are related to the legendary Studley, descendant of Three Bars and Doc O Lena.  Most are owned by our friend Doug Kroft of Crested Butte.  Jacky Shaw is on Dan Weiss' horse Cochise, and Dan is on Cochise's full brother Hunter.  Peter Shaw is riding Lucky, Doug is riding Missy and Debi East is riding Jose.

In the other photo we are having a lunch break on the Teocalli Ridge trail, at 11,286 feet -- again with the Studley family.  We thank Doug, Clarke and Charmon Lehew and Dan for loaning us their wonderful horses, trailer and equipment -- and invite SFTR members to visit and ride with us!

See you all soon...ready for the next poker ride?

Dan Weiss

 

 

RESELL IT DAY WITH SFTR AND FLORIDA PFHA AT TOP NOTCH STABLES
Saturday Oct. 11

Great time to start now and go through your house, closets and tack room etc. and pack up all that great stuff you're not in need of or can't use any longer.

Join us and resell it. Your junk might be someone else’s treasure. The sale will open at 8 am, so please come early to set up. 

Bring your own table and chairs.
Due to limited space available please RSVP to Ann-louise Oudin
305-281-8996.

Location: Top Notch Stables
24100 SW 122nd Avenue, Homestead

 

 

PARADE TEAM NEWS

See you all at the Homestead Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11th (tentative)
           
Please sign up with the Parade Team now if you are interested in being in the parades.
           
We have 5 parades a year. We look awesome and want to continue this. We hope you and your friends will join up. If you like to show off your horse this is the event to do it.
           
It takes a while to get parade equipment so please call now if you would like to join.
           
We will have another Parade Practice set up in the near future for anyone who would like to ride with us. Keep checking the newsletter for a date.
           
Call Michelle Byriel 305-481-5547 for a parade application package.

 

 

 

PROMOTING SPORTSMANSHIP THROUGH HORSEMANSHIP

The Western Horseshow Association of Florida (WHAF) is currently re-incorporating as a new not-for-profit organization in order to gain tax-exempt status to ensure that your membership dollars serve the Club to the fullest. 
           
The new name of the Club will be the South Florida Horseshow Association (SFHA). This name change will also better represent the multi-discipline shows that the Club will host.
           
The SFHA will continue to provide schooling shows for the local community to improve their horsemanship skills in both English and Western disciplines, while promoting a fun, family atmosphere in which both youth and adults can gain the experience and skills needed to aspire to higher levels of competition. 
           
It was anticipated that the appropriate documents needed by Tropical Park for the SFHA to host a show would have been received by the Club at this time.  Unfortunately, the necessary documentation is not anticipated to arrive in time  for the October show; therefore, the October 4 show has been cancelled.

The SFHA show dates, will be as follows:

November 8, 2008    January 17, 2009            March 14, 2009
April 18, 2009              May 16, 2009                      June 13, 2009
           
The SFHA will be holding a membership drive picnic and annual meeting in October, which is open to everyone interested in learning more about the Club. We hope that you will attend and share your love of horses with friends, while learning about the exciting plans for the South Florida Horseshow Association. Visit www.freewebs.com/sfha in the near future, for more information, or contact President Valerie Brandon at 305-989-1963 with any questions. For more information, contact Valerie Brandon, President at 305-989-1963, or Donna Fries, Corresponding Secretary at 305-409-4144. 

 

 

CLASSIFIED ADS:

BOARDING: New CBS barn in Homestead on 15 acres. 12x12 stalls, fans, quality feed 2x’s day, lots of turn out, 100 x 200 sand arena, covered wash rack, secure tack room, plenty of riding on property, caretaker on premise. Full board $575 month. Letty 305-216-9793.

FOR SALE: BLANKETS and NIGHT SHEETS CHEAP! Have accumulated "many" 20 - 30 different light, medium, and heavy in many different sizes, all in excellent condition Come and inspect and let me know the size you need.
Donna PH:  305-559-7868.

FOR SALE: Beginner Dressage Horse, 16 y/o Welsh Cob mare, 15H, rides like a warmblood, easy 60s at 1st Level w/o prep, Western/English/Games/Jumper, youth horse, easy keeper, no vices, sound, great home needed, make reasonable offer, asking $3000 for quick sale.   Pam 305-232-2386 or Val 305-989-1963.

FOR SALE or LEASE: Quality registered & grade horses successfully used in our lesson and trail program, (starting at sale $500.00; lease/$450).  Redland Riding Academy 305-323-4038.

FOR SALE: Circle Y Show saddle, 15" suede seat.  Lots of tooling, complete with matching bridle, breast collar. Silver Palm Feed 305-323-4038

FOR SALE: $99,000; 3 acre lot in Indian Hammock Hunt & Riding Club located in Ft. Drum.  Gated equestrian center, air strip and hunting rights, pool, clubhouse & lodge, fitness center.  3 hours from Homestead,  Nice weekender lot with improved pasture and horse fencing and turn-around for RV/Trailer.  See website www.IHammock.net or call for info.  Susie 305-323-4038.

FOR SALE: 2003 4STAR 2H Alum. GN, 6’ SW, A/C, heat, fantastic fan, cowboy shower, custom cabinetry, 40 gal water, awnings, drop windows, stud divider. Stored under roof.  All new tires $18,775 Pam 305-242-9070 or email Johnftroop4@comcast.net

FOR SALE:  6yr old QH/APP mare, 15.1 hands, chestnut with white blaze. Training level dressage and western pleasure. $3,500. Video available.  Call: 305-662-2368.

FOR SALE: Paso Fino gelding, chestnut w/flaxen mane & tail. 7 yrs old, great for trails or show pleasure. Very flashy, well gaited. $1,800 obo OWNER MUST SELL. Andrea 305-258-7780 or cell 305-216-2461. Email me for photos: pasocorto@aol.com

BOARDING: 2 stalls available in the Redlands. Concrete barn, riding arena with lights, roundpen, big open pastures with lots of turn out time. full-board only @$400.00 per month. Quality feed and hay. 305-522-1407.

FOR SALE: 2 year old unregistered dark App gelding 14.3  Unbroke and very smart. He needs a job with someone who will enjoy him.   $1200 obo Joanne - xraychevrolet@aol.com  239-404-3376 - Naples

FOR SALE: 4/2.5 CBS home w/pool on 1.25 acres. 3 stall CBS barn, equipped with hurricane shutters and large center aisle to fit horse trailer. Protect your investment!  1200 sq ft CBS work shop. Owner motivated, relocating out of area. 28645 SW 190 Ave. Homestead. Call 305-283-5564 for more info.

FOR SALE: 2000 Exiss 3-horse slant, all aluminum, gooseneck with living quarters, queen bed, boot box, corner cabinets, a/c and heat, rubber mats, removable tack – barely used, $11,000 or best offer.  Call Shelly 786-521-1338.

FOR LEASE: Buckskin mare, trail rides, parades, camps. Call Shelly 786-521-1338.