SouthWest Florida Horse Clubs and Equestrian Organizations

Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades County

Riding Clubs, Breed Clubs, Horse Rescue, Therapeutic Riding



ADA Alpha Dressage Association
Anna Bergenstrahle
Sarasota, FL
376-1736
anna0406@msn.com
Alpha Dressage Association is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). Our goal is to promote the art and sport of dressage locally through educational and competitive events.

American Association of Horse Safety
4125 Fish Creek Road,
Estes Park, FL
866-485-6800
mail@horsemanshipsafety.com
American Association for Horsemanship Safety is a nonprofit, educational association founded in July 1995. It answers a need for riding instructor certification that relates personal skills to safety and helps insulate instructors, camps, stables and guest ranches from liability suits.

American Dressage Store
All Dressage tack and riding apparel including saddles, saddle pads, bridles, show halters, whips, leathers, girths, clothes and boots.

American Horse Shows

American Trail Horse Association
As We Continue to go Beyond Registry, with Optional Performance and Trail Mileage Programs for the Diehard Trail Enthusiast! We invite you to work your way through our 7 Levels Program. Find local Trail Clubs and Trails! Earn your miles, support YOUR local trail advocacy program, with our Trail Mileage Program. Get information on having your equine identified with a Freeze Brand. BUY ATHA wearables, and Horse-O Meters thru the ATHA Logo Store!

Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo
124 Heard St
Arcadia, FL
(863) 494-2014
admin@arcadiarodeo.com
The Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo is a non-profit organization that was established in 1952 by the Arcadia Rodeo Association, which evolved from a group of American Legion Members who held the first rodeo in 1929.It is the oldest rodeo organization in the state of Florida, and benefits all of Arcadia and DeSoto County.

Bit of Hope Ranch
720 Texas Street
Englewood, FL
(941) 474-0098
Suzanne@bitofhoperanch.com
Bit Of Hope Ranch is a place that gives horses a chance at life. This chance may be their first, second, third or last…. We get all breeds of horses, from all walks of life, from all kinds of situations, in all kinds of conditions. Once the horse comes to Bit of Hope Ranch we team the horse with kids from the community to love on them, help train them and care for them. The rewards for both horse and child are enormous.

Blue Ribbon Consulting

Bobbin Hollow Saddle Club
3375 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Naples, FL
239-592-1033
he Bobbin Hollow Saddle Club is a hands-on social club for youths ages 5–17 that encourages Horsemanship, Sportsmanship & Enjoyment of everything equine. This club is for novice to advanced riders and offers a variety of English disciplines including Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat, Dressage, Equitation, Jumping, Vaulting, Driving, Mounted & Unmounted Games and much more!

Broadmoor Eqeustrian
12770 NW 35th Street
Ocala, FL
352-622-9063
Broadmoor South is a full-service breeding and training facility that specializes in Iberian sport horses.
Casey Donahue, serves as Broadmoor's lead trainer and brings with him over 35 years professional equine experience. Mr. Donahue has been competing internationally for over 20 years, with a primary focus in 3-day eventing. Casey’s passion is specializing in young and green horses. Although Casey works primarily at the Broadmoor South location, he is personally available to work with you, your instructors or trainers, to create the perfect equine partnership for all levels of ability and competition: adults and juniors, amateurs and professionals.

Burson O-O-Mok-See
Fred Burson
LaBelle, FL
863.674.1234

Clay County 4H
Clay County Extension Office
2463 State Road 16 West
Green Cove Springs, FL
(904) 284-6355
Fax: (904) 529-9776

Collier County 4H
Collier County Extension
14700 Immokalee Road
Naples, FL
(239) 353-4244

Dixie County 4H
Dixie County Extension Office
99 NE 121 Street
Cross City, FL
(352) 498-1237

Endless Trails, Prairie Pines
Lark Campisano or Ray Simpson
19201 Matt Road
North Fort Myers, FL
239-731-3265

Equestrian Aid Foundation
11924 W Forest Hill Blvd Suite 22-377
Wellington, FL
800-792-6068
Equestrian Aid Foundation's Mission is to build a membership based organization to assist anyone in the equestrian world suffering from life threatening illness, catastrophic accidents or injuries by providing direct financial support for their medical or other basic needs.
Our pledge is to treat our clients with dignity and respect while promising our members and sponsors the highest level of fiduciary responsibility with their dues and donations.

Equestrian Collection
The finest Horse Shows Gear on sale.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways & Trails
Alexandria H. Weiss
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL
850-245-2065
alexandra.weiss@dep.state.fl.us

Florida Equine Athlete Barrel Racers Journal
PO Box 1302
Polk City, FL
863-984-8657
floridaequineathlete@gmail.com

Fox Lea Farm
800 North Auburn Rd.
Venice, FL
941-480-1100
foxleafarm@aol.com
horse riding Fox Lea Farm, established in 1983, is a horse show facility located in Venice, FL. We are one of the few privately owned facilities in the state of Florida. Fox Lea Farm is the home to many different types of horse shows including hunter/jumper, pleasure and dressage.

Grand Oaks Resort
3000 Marion County Road
Weirsdale, FL
353-750-5500
kacyf@thegrandoaks.com

Heartland Horses & Handicapped
118 College Drive
Avon Park, FL
863-452-0006
help@heartlandhorses.org
The HHH program was founded on the belief that experiencing and riding horses in a safe, yet challenging environment can significantly improve the lives of individuals who are physically, emotionally, or developmentally challenged.
At HHH our goal is to assist each individual so that they may improve their motor skills, posture, balance, coordination, and strength. We help them stretch tight muscles and expand their minds. By grooming, stroking, and riding our wonderful horses, they reach, pull, turn, push, bend, and lift.

Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol Mounted Patrol Unit
Labelle, FL

Hope Equine Rescue, Inc.
1200 Dixie Drive
Auburndale, FL
863-287-7503
hopeequinerescue@yahoo.com

Horses for A Cure
Punta Gorda, FL
941-916-5712
horse ridingHorses For A Cure, Inc is a non-profit therapeutic equestrian center located in beautiful Punta Gorda, FL. We are a comprised of a group of dedicated, caring, and compassionate people who strive to help humans and horses through the use of equine-assisted therapy.

We offer lessons and trail rides to the general public as well as offering special programs to help individuals overcome physical, psychological, and emotional barriers by improving physical strength, mobility, balance, coordination, as well as improving concentration, communication, and building confidence.

Our Mission Statement: Horses For A Cure, Inc is dedicated to promoting emotional, physical, and social health and wellness by recognizing the bond between animals and humans and providing equine-related activities to the community.

LaBelle Familiy Livestock Club
Sherri Rosbough
LaBelle, FL
239-825-3540
Labelle Family Livestock Club works hard to provide events geared for the families and youth in our community, revolving around horses shows and barrel race jackpots.

Lakeland Dressage Association
ldagmo@gmail.com

Lee County Horseman's Association
Tammy Azevedo
Fort Myers, FL
info@mylcha.com
Welcome to LCHA, Lee Counties Premier Horse Club. We are dedicated to the purpose of promoting and encouraging the raising, breeding, care and use of horses; providing facilities where its members may organize and carry out educational clinics and events for the training of horses and riders and for our community. Membership is not required to show at the Performance or Speed Show, but very beneficial. Membership is required to show at the Hunter/Jumper Show.
This year we will host three separate horse shows. Our Hunter/Jumper Show is a two day show. Our Performance show is a one day show held on Sunday. Our Speed Show is a one day show held on Saturday.

Manes 'N Reins 4-H Club
Sara Sariego
Port Charlotte, FL
(941) 979-0596
wsara7@hotmail.com

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Naples Equestrian Challenge
206 Ridge Drive
Naples, FL
(239) 596 2988
info@naplesequestrianchallenge.org
Our Mission is to improve the lives of these individuals through the use of equine-related therapeutic activities.
At NEC, we offer activities to address the physical, mental, and social challenges our riders face. Our riders come to us with disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Stroke, Autism, Amputations, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis and a range of emotional, learning and developmental disabilities.

Palm Beach County Mounted Posse
PO Box 1056
Loxahatchee, FL
561-670-4917
allieoop48@aol.com

Pet Assurance
Pet Assure is a low-cost alternative to veterinary pet insurance. We give you the same low price regardless of your pet's age and we accept any pet - you can even enroll pets with pre-existing conditions. And unlike pet insurance, Pet Assure has no exclusions, no deductibles and no claim forms to fill out and mail - the veterinary practice staff will give you your savings right at the time of service, even on routine pet care.

Pine Ridge Farm
235 Center Street
Naples, FL
239-596-9070
JimenezJumpers@gmail.com
Located in beautiful Naples Florida, Pine Ridge Farms offers training, showing, and sales of high quality Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation and Dressage horses.

PineMeadow Equine Trust Stable, Inc.
18251 Three B Farm Road
Estero, FL
pinemeadowtrust@aol.com
PineMeadow Equine Trust Stables is a not for profit organization formed in April 2009 to take care of abandoned, abused and neglected horses and ponies in Southwest Florida.

Punta Gorda Horseman's Association
P.O. Box 511086
Punta Gorda, FL
239-793-8848
lstjohn15@comcast.net
Punta Gorda Horseman's Association is a youth oriented club emphasizing sportsmanship, community service and youth character development through equestrian events of all kinds. Whether it's Hunter/Jumper, Barrel Racing, English or Western Pleasure all types of riders are welcomed. Join us and make a difference in young lives while making some wonderful memories too.

Ronald McDonald Charity Rodeo
863-885-1538
Ronald McDonald House Charities of SouthWest Florida.

Sea Fox Pony Club
Debbie Jaquith
Venice, FL
(941) 484-4726
mater8@gmail.com
The mission of Pony Club is “to provide a program for youth that teaches riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgment, leadership and self-confidence.” Members of USPC have joined an organization dedicated to producing well-rounded horsemen and women and one that has produced many of the past and current Olympic and International riders.

Sheriff's Equestrian Association (SEA)
2303 Gerry Road,
Sarasota, FL
S.E.A. is a haven for those new to showing, young equestrians getting their feet wet, green horses needing the experience or even seasoned exhibitors looking for a place for a little extra practice before hitting the big circuits.

Sonny Creek Ranch
4885 58th Ave
Vero Beach, FL
772-205-1254
pattimae49@hotmail.com

Southwest Florida Dressage Association SWFDA
Alva, FL
863-675-3877
info@swfda.org
Our mission is to educate, inspire, encourage interest in and promote the equestrian discipline of dressage. To accomplish this mission, our members, working together, will:

a. Promote sportsmanship and fair competition in dressage.
b. Provide services for the members' common benefit.
c. Educate horsemen and the general public about dressage.
d. Expand and enhance the image of dressage locally.
e. Work with the United Dressage Federation and the USEF to encourage participation.

Southwest Florida Speed Club
17401 Palm Creek Drive
N. Fort Myers, FL
239-349-0395 (Sue Clark)
macsusan13@embarqmail.com
Thanks for visiting our website. Our shows are setup so that you can come out and have a great day with your horse, family and friends.

The Abbey Horse Festival
Karen Kirby; Event Coordinator
11657 SE 71 Terr Rd
Belleview, FL
352-347-1615.
theabbeyhorsefestival@embarqmail.com

Windsong Farm
Jennifer
3189 Tropicaire Blvd
North Port, FL
941-716-5362
windsongfarm1@aol.com

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The Pony Club Guide to Pasture Management

The Pony Club Guide to Pasture Management

$34.95

From the British Pony Club, PASTURE MANGEMENT brings a new and refreshing approach to the important subject grassland when used for grazing of horses and ponies. Subjects c... [Read more]

The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners - D Level (Book 1)

The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners - D Level (Book 1)

$13.59

This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially those who are members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc. and want to meet the USPC's Sta... [Read more]

The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship - C Level (Book 2)

The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship - C Level (Book 2)

$13.59

The C Level is an intermediate level of horsemanship. This C Level manual builds on material covered in The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Begin... [Read more]

The USDF Guide to Dressage

The USDF Guide to Dressage

$22.63

Once the domain of the equestrian elite, dressage (originating from the French word for? training?) is now the most popular equestrian discipline in the United States. Fuel... [Read more]