What if… we each signed-up a new member in the next 4 weeks.
What if… we were to take Augie’s Ride (Glades to Bay) add 3 more days to the ride, and ride from the Gulf of Mexico (Flamingo Point) to the waters of the Atlantic, without leaving Miami-Dade County. Starting on December 27 and ending December 31 with a New Year’s Eve celebration…
What if… we could find a restaurant with a large meeting room where we could have our monthly meetings…
What if… we could join forces with other South Dade groups and lobby the County for a new park, sort of a Tree Tops South, open to horses as well as non-horse activities. A parcel along the lines of the old trailer park on Quail Roost, that already backs up to a South Florida Water Management Greenways…
What if… the Picayune Pavilion were completed by Labor Day…
What if ….we could get a free lease on a couple of acres and have our own clubhouse…
What if… we could have at least 10 horses in every parade…
What if… we could have team penning once a year…
There are long term goals and objectives and short term goals and objectives… they all start as a dream. Feel free to contact me or anyone on the Board if you want to make some of these and other dreams become a reality.
Ride strong,
Manny Alvarez
redlandtrail@aol.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Manny Alvarez
Vice President: Peter Shaw
Treasurer: Armando Mitat
Secretary: Sue Reamer
Directors: Denise Bourgoignie,
Ben Kroner, Jacky Shaw,
Jose Vidal, Maria Vidal
Alternates: Debi East & Mike Maldonado
COWBOY DAY RIDE
National Day of the American Cowboy is Saturday, July 25th this year. SFTR of Dade and Broward are hosting this annual event together, only this year our ride has stepped up to a parade. Starting in Tree Tops Park in Davie, riding down Orange Drive to the Davie Rodeo grounds where there will be a USA vs Brazil Bullriding Rodeo. If anyone has watched a PBR Bullriding event on TV, they know Brazil exports some of the best bullriders in the PBR.
We have been invited to honor our American Cowboy heritage by circling the arena and performing a cowboy shooting display during the halftime intermission. Of course, cheering on our USA bullriders is expected.
We will also announce our winners of the most authentic cowboy and/or cowgirl horse and rider in the parade. Each year local merchants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties have donated gift certificates for the prizes. We need lots of riders in cowboy attire for this event.
Meet at Tree Tops Park at 4:00 pm. We will unload and saddle our horses, then drive the trailers over to the Rodeo. A shuttle will bring drivers back to the park. Food kiosks will be available at the Rodeo and the clubs will provide water and soda. Parade will leave Tree Tops at 5:00 pm. Bring a bucket for water and hay for your horse to wait the first half of the Rodeo until intermission.
For more information call Mike Maldonado at 305-331-7599.
PICAYUNE PAVILION
Hi Trail Riders,
We did it! The South Florida Trail Riders of Dade finally got approval from Tallahassee to build a 24x36 pavilion at the horse camp in Belle Mead at Picayune Strand. Picayune is in Naples and is a 60,000+ acre forest that has many miles of riding trails to enjoy. It is 7 miles to ride from one side to the other with a lot of trails in between. The horse camp has 30 small paddocks and tie-out poles for your horses.
If you think you can help us build the Pavilion in Naples please send me an email to pasocorto@aol.com or call the numbers below. We are looking at building the pavilion in mid-summer.
The work dates we have decided on are Aug. 15-16 to put up the poles, tie-beam and concrete the poles in the ground. If we have the trusses by then, the next weekend Aug. 22-23 we will put up the trusses, plywood the roof and tarpaper. Concrete on the floor and the metal roof will be last.
Some of the Wish List is:
(10) pressure treated 10-12” telephone poles 12' long
Nail guns & nails
Nails for roof 8d (donated by Jose & Maria Vidal)
Concrete wire – 6x6 road mesh welded
¾ x 12” bolts (20)
Nuts & washers for the above
#5 rebar 120 feet (donated by Sue & Jeff Reamer)
2x12x14 or 16 yellow pine (24)
¾ plywood for roof (donated by Florida Lumber)
Tar paper & metal roof covering
Concrete for slab
Trusses and holes drilled.
We would love to have a roofing company donate their time and some materials if possible with installing the roof. We have the metal for the roof secured but need people with the knowledge of installing it.
If you can help with soliciting donations of materials in the Naples area please call us.
If you know anyone that will donate any of these items or sell to us at wholesale please put them in touch with Augie Saavedra 305-233-7927 or Andrea Sante 305-258-7780.
We can work out some kind of advertising for these large sponsors.
We want to THANK the Osceola County Wagon Train & Trail Ride for their donation of $1,000 for this pavilion in memoriam of Ozzie Alvarez.
Of course we would love donations of any kind for the pavilion. We have limited cash to spend so please HELP!
You can go to www.sftrdade.org and donate monetarily by paypal if that is the way you can help. Thank you!
TURN YOUR FEED BAGS INTO MONEY BAGS!
TRIPLE CROWN FEED
Just by doing what you’re already doing — giving your horses Southern States feed. We can earn 10¢ for each proof-of-purchase seal from Reliance® feed bags and 25¢ for Legends® or Triple Crown® feed bags. You can even earn $4 per ton on bulk bin deliveries of Reliance pellets and $10 per ton on Legends pelleted feeds.
All you have to do is collect the proof-of-purchase seal found on the back of all Southern States feeds. Collect your friends proofs also! Feed tags are not accepted. For bulk feed purchases, you need to submit the original customer copy of the delivery tickets.
Credit Values:
ALL proofs of purchase except Reliance®=25¢
Reliance® proofs of purchase=10¢ ea.
ALL bulk bin original delivery tickets except Reliance®=$10/ton
Reliance® bulk bin delivery tickets=$4/ton
Mail your “Proofs” to:
Armando Mitat 19620 SW 240 St.
Homestead, Fl. 33031
OUR SYMPATHIES TO
Denise Bourgoignie & Glenda Wright
Reno, Denise’s palomino gelding and Lonestar, Glenda’s gelding have been sent to the great green pasture in the sky. This poem was sent to Denise by a friend.
"There really isn't nuthin' that anyone can say...
To lessen that old inside pain that haunts yer heart today.
Just keep yer memories real close and let them fill that space.
And remember him with warmth and smiles as he runs his final race.
Yer dear old pard is leaving now to rest and roll and laze
And never know another thought 'cept peace and green full graze."
Written by Bill McKay
TROPICAL PARK HURRICANE STALLS
Reserve your stalls with Debi Catarineau-Priest at (305) 274-7484. We will not reserve any extra stalls so send your money early if you want a guaranteed stall for the 2009 season.
Yes, Hurricane Season is here and following are a few things to consider… When a Hurricane Watch goes into effect, the barn manager, Pablo Tejeda, will attempt to reach everyone to confirm that you will take possession of your stall. If unsuccessful, he will reassign your stall for that storm to someone else. Please call him either way at 305-554-7334 and leave a message.
Your reservation fee per stall is $22. This reserves a stall for the 2009 Hurricane Season. Once a Hurricane Watch goes into effect and you take possession of your stall, on the 25th hour you will owe Miami-Dade County an additional cost per day, plus you have to pay again to re-reserve your stall for the remainder of the 2009 Season.
Upon arrival, Pablo will need to see your Coggins papers. Suggested items are flashlight, buckets with clips for water, (muck buckets work), a fly mask, your name, horse’s name and phone #’s taped to your stall doors, halter, written on your horse, etc.
You can’t leave anything but your horse at Tropical Park.
Depending on the storm’s estimated arrival, Miami-Dade County will lock the park gates. Once the Hurricane Watch is lifted, you have 48 hours to remove your horse. All stalls must be cleaned before leaving or an additional charge of $26 per stall will be applied and you will be unable to reserve stalls in the future.
See you on the trail – not at Tropical Park!
Have a great summer!
Debi Catarineau-Priest
305.274.7484
Leave message.
GOV. CHARLIE CRIST SIGNS HORSEBACK RIDING HELMET LAW
BY MITRA MALEK
Palm Beach Post
Young horse riders must soon wear helmets on public roads and trails. Gov. Charlie Crist on Monday signed ''Nicole's Law'' as he sat a few dozen yards from an equestrian ring at Hamlin Park in Palm Beach County.
The law is named after Nicole Hornstein, a 12-year-old Acreage resident who lost her life in the summer of 2006 when her horse stumbled and she hit her head on the pavement.
Not long after losing his daughter, Gary Hornstein made a mission of traveling to Tallahassee and pushing for the law in order to prevent other young riders from meeting a similar fate. On Monday he said he wanted to see similar legislation passed on a federal level.
The law, originally introduced as the Nicole Hornstein Act, calls for children under the age of 16 to wear helmets on public roads and trails. It will take effect Oct. 1, 2009.
''This is an awfully important day,'' Crist said. ``We have an opportunity to do something good.'' The governor said he had been a rider and that his sister had once fallen from a horse and been hurt.
The state legislators who sponsored the law flanked Crist, while the Hornstein family and elected officials from the equestrian communities of Loxahatchee Groves and Wellington looked on.
''My hope is that this gives parents the tools to educate their children on safety,'' said state Rep. Joseph Abruzzo. Then the children can take that knowledge with them their entire lives.
THE CIRCLE GOES ON…….
About 30 years ago, seems like a lifetime, South Florida had no legal trails, no trail club, no horse camping. This crazy lady did not like that, so went on a campaign to change it and start a group. It started around the county making plans for a new park....Larry and Penny Thompson Park...with no horse trails.
In the process of getting horse trails in all future plans, starting trail rides, planning the grand opening of the First Legal Horse trails in Dade County, I began looking for sponsors. I walked into this store on Bird Road, the Cattleman....and that's where I meet this wonderful man, Manny Alvarez.
He greeted me like a long lost friend, put his arm around my shoulder. He was dressed in jeans, western shirt, and a bandana. We sat down on a couple of bales of Hay in the store and talked in between customers. When I told him of the plans, the club, Larry and Penny Thompson Park he suggested that He, and his store would gladly participate, even make plaques for each of the riders that showed up for the event. Well, to make a long story short, the response to the opening of the park of overwhelming, many more horses than plaques. This man made sure that everyone, got one, even those who did not get it at the event.
That was the beginning of Manny's relationship with the Trail Riders. He too is a dreamer with grand ideas, a love of family, friends and, of course, horses. It has taken a long time for him to take this office again, and I, for one am so happy to see it. I am sure he will bring some new ideas, and revive some old plans. Good Luck Manny
MORE OF THE CIRCLE..............
Shortly after we started the first rides another wonderful man appeared on our rides, always cheerful, laughing, jumped right to help. We realized the need not to just have a fun club , but to educate our members, so many were first time horse owners. He became one of the backbones of the Trail Riders. He started by being one of our first quest speakers, (eventually he lined up all the speakers for future meetings.) on horse shoeing of course......Ben Kroner..
The two events I will never forget, were the Trail Riders first camping trip...ever...to Fisheating Creek....and Ben sleeping in the back of his horse trailer...with his feet sticking out (the kids trying to tickle them)! He was always there to help people in trouble, and loved being around the kids....even did the Pooper Scooper detail with the kids....he and my son , Adam in Downtown Miami on Saint Patrick’s Day were the only two in the club to make it on to the evening news on TV !
Congratulations for being on the board again,
Marsha Schloesser, founder SFTR
SOUTH FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS BANQUET
The SFTR annual banquet was wonderful as usual. We had 75 people attend and we had quite a few new members attend. We also had special guests, some of the Homestead Rodeo Association board members joined us. We were glad to see that they had a great time.
Michele Wright set up the raffle tables and we did great this year getting raffle items. Thanks to all the people that donated and/or solicited items for the raffle, and to Ben & Peter for selling raffle tickets. We made over $1,400 this year in the raffle!! Our club needs that money to survive as it offsets the banquet expenses for us.
Thanks also goes to Wendy for taking care of the door and signing people in, also thanks to all the people who helped decorate the room this year.
Wendy received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” this year. Congratulations to Wendy! Jacky Shaw received “Member of the Year” Award. Congratulations!
The food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice, the DJ, Boogie Man George was great but we wish we had more time for music and less awards! LOL.
We had a lightning storm going on outside and we could see the flashes all night. The power was even going on and off and we thought it was someone playing with the lights!
We were busy partying inside and visiting with old friends. Becky Swerdloff, Jannine & Katrina Carrol came all the way from Brooksville to our banquet. It was really nice to see them again. Don Maines and Debbie came from Broward SFTR to see how our banquets really are after hearing about them each year!
I hope everyone enjoyed the banquet and hope to see you all next year.
Andrea Sante
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE: 15” Ruff’s western saddle $600. Full QH bars. Excellent condition. 305-773-8227 (correct phone number)
FREE - 3 Bd Rm House for mature COUPLE - NON Smokers, No Drinking or Drugs !! Must Speak ENGLISH - in TRADE for PART Time Caretaker Work ( 2 - 3 hr.per day ) on 2 acre property - must love animals - horses and dogs !! Must have knowledge of weed trimmer, hedge clippers, etc. and repairs. Background check will be required. Contact Donna PH: 305-559-7868.
FOR SALE: 3 year old green broke Grey mare. (good bloodline) great manners, loads, trail rides etc. Gina Milhet 786-286-0617.
SERVICES: Bobcat/Bushhog mowing services; light land clearing, mowing, grading, leveling, etc. call Mike 305-281-4198.
FOR SALE: Paso Fino mare, 15 years old. Pedigree at www.pasoregistry.com. Reg. #3376 "Manola de Lucanie". Well trained, has brio, needs intermediate rider. Excellent ground manners, very sweet. $2,000 obo. Vivian 305-283-3020 hernandez.vivian@yahoo.com
FOR SALE: Chestnut filly, 3 years old, 14.1 hands tall. Trail rides great, beautiful walk, trot & canter, real sweet and gentle. Would make a nice all around horse for a youth or adult. $1,500. Andrea 305-258-7780.
FOR SALE: Gorgeous Border Collie puppies. Merle / Black and White. Loving and Sweet. $400-600. 786-286-0617 or 305-775-8028.
BOARDING: New CBS barn on 15 acres, 12 x 12 rubber matted stalls, daily turnout, feed 3x daily, caretaker lives on premises. Full Board $450. Part Board $300. 305-216-9793.
FOR SALE: Parade Gear. Includes Saddle Pad, Bridle & reins, parade shirt size M, boots size 8, bolo, hat band. $100. Call Vivian At 305-283-3020 or e-mail Hernandez.Vivian@Yahoo.Com
FOR SALE: 5 acres on the Withlacoochee Forest in Brooksville Florida – Fantastic trail riding opportunities, very scenic property with large oaks and swaying moss. $129,900 Possible terms, call Brad 305-394-6726.
FOR SALE: Charming Redland 2 bedroom home located on 3 acres in great area. 19380 SW 264th St. HUGE pole barn, could be converted to some stalls .Great horse property. Asking $299,000 ~ Call Brad at 305-394-6726.
FOR SALE: 2005 Longhorn 2 horse slant load, BP, dressing room, saddle racks/bridle holders. Hardly used. Silver , does not hold heat. Plywood added to inside walls. Trailer aid & hay bags. $5,995. Call: 239-898-9729 Fort Myers. Can send pics via email.
FULL BOARD: CBS center isle barn, open and very breezy. Feed 3x day, turn out M-F, stalls cleaned 2x day, lighted riding ring, outdoor pavilion, wash rack, and round pen. TopNotchstables.com for personal tour Ann Louise 305-281-8996 or Joy 305-394-7866.
FOR SALE: Spotted Saddle Mare, registered, 9 years old. Very smooth, very flashy Chestnut and White, one blue eye. 14 hands. Easy keeper, trailer, wash, trim, great trail horse. $1,800.obo Marsha 352-669-6449.
FOR SALE: Order your Carousel or Coin operated Horse , all custom painted, antique Equine art, for Christmas soon....see them at www.carouselworkshop.com
BOARDING: Full board, plenty of turn out. Concrete barn center aisle. Quality feed and hay. I have two stalls available. $400.00 per month per horse. Round pen, ring, jumps, trailer parking and more. 305-522-1407.
WANTED: 2 to 3 year old "never been ridden" colt or filly for colt starting seminar to benefit Good Hope Equestrian Center. Also looking for problem horses for demos to benefit SFTR Ozzie Alvarez Memorial pavilion project. Call Sal Landa Cell 305-491-9234.
FOR SALE: I am a new Abetta saddle rep and I would like to custom fit a memory foam saddle to you and your horse. Please call me at 352-279-2505 or tysonah@bellsouth.net for more info. My prices will be competitive with eBay with personal service added.
BOARDING: CBS barn in Southwest Ranches on 2.5 acres. 12x12 stalls, fans, auto water, turn out, sand arena, covered wash rack, secure tack room, plenty of riding, caretaker on premises. Full or part board. Terms negotiable. Walter (305) 343-5262.
FOR SALE: 2 Wood Armoires for TV's $300 each. Call Laura 305-310-7386.
BOARDING: Full board with turnout, $450, arena, round pen, exerciser, and more! Redland Riding Academy 305-323-4038.
FOR SALE: 5 acres in Naples, borders Picayune State Forest, build your dream home. Just a few minutes from Cracker Barrel on 951. Fronts paved, quiet private dead end road. $195,000. Andrea 305-216-2461.
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