EVERYTHING You Need to Know For FL. Gold Coast, FL. Gulf Coast, Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit
By: Brittany Bevis
As the 2017 show season comes to a close and many begin making preparations for 2018, there are a number of big shows approaching.
- December 28-31 2017- Florida Gold Coast
- January 2-5, 2018- Florida Gulf Coast
- January 7-14- Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit and NSBA Fun In The Sun Extravaganza
Thanks to the assistance of An Equine Production, we have everything you need to get ready for these shows, all in one place!
Florida Gold Coast
Judges- Jon Barry, Kelly Chapman, Jeff Greaves, Mark Russell, Clay MacLeod, Chris Jones, Karen Banister, Buddy Fisher, Rod Safty, Carla Wennberg, Tom McBeath, Karen Graham
Florida Gulf Coast
Judges- Carly Parks, Robert Dehn, Leonard Berryhill, Danielle Burns, Robbin Jung, Michael Jung, John Boxell, Chris Thompson, Larry Little, Eric Petersen, Betsy Tuckey, Chele McGauly, David Connors
Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit and NSBA Fun In The Sun Extravaganza
Judges- Andrea Simons, Kelly McDowall, Jim Searles, Nancy-Sue Ryan, Ryan Kail, Garth Gooding, Kathryn Kope, Brent Tincher, Tanya Green, Tina Anderson, Tracy Willis, Will Knabenshue, Steve Meadows, Rick Christy, Robin Swinderman, Pam Hunt, Dacia Johnson
NOTE: Scroll below to view important information from show management
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
New this year at the Florida State (Tampa) Fairgrounds:
Fairground Health Requirements: All horses must have a negative Coggins test performed within 12 months of the show. The EIA test information must be completely recorded on the health certificate. COGGINS PAPERS MUST ARRIVE WITH THE HORSES. NO BACK NUMBER will be given for any horse without a copy of a negative Coggins. Those “ride around” horses must present their papers as well. NO EXCEPTIONS.
State Of Florida Health Regulations: Horses must travel with original or notarized copy of Negative Coggins test dated within 12 months. Additionally, OUT OF STATE HORSES must travel with Health Certificate less than 30 days old. Please check with your own veterinarian for individual state requirements. State of Florida is strict about this, so please check carefully. These will be COPIED in the office. We cannot stress enough about those traveling from OUT of state. Florida is strict on health papers. If you have ever been stopped at the Agricultural Stations – you know!
ENTRIES :
No entries will be taken without a check or credit card to hold the entries. Also, be prepared to present all paperwork. If you are showing the entire series, present complete paperwork at the start and then only basic information is required from there forward. But, you must fill out an entry form at EACH show. COMPLETE paperwork means – papers, AQHA & NSBA cards, ROM, NSBA certificate of eligibility and more. We do NOT charge for scratches. Enter everything and scratch as needed.
Remember that most NSBA memberships will expire December 31st. Memberships can be renewed at the show. A NSBA representative will be available as well as at the Venice show. Does your AQHA membership expire in 2018? Renew before 12/31/17 and save a few dollars as membership rates go up January 1, 2018.
BACK NUMBERS:
They will be assigned in the show office. You will use the same number during both Tampa shows and then have a new number for Venice.
PERMITS:
The Gold, Gulf, and Fox Lea Farm’s Winter Circuit will NOT require those exhibitors in the Level 1 classes to show on a permit. This will make it much easier for you to try out that new horse.
TRAINERS:
Are you bringing a horse without an owner present? If they wish to pay by credit card, you can have them fill out the various credit card forms for you. Present it at the time of your entries. You may need several for additional shavings, feed, etc. Or, even if you will be at the show, you can fill these forms out in advance.
CREDIT CARD FORMS:
