Special Olympics Florida to Host State Equestrian Championship This Weekend

Special Olympics Florida will be the host for a very special equine competition this weekend in Weirsdale, Florida. 160 Special Olympics Florida athletes, in addition to more than 200 coaches, volunteers, and fans, will gather at the Grand Oaks Resort and Museum for the State Equestrian Championship.

The event will take place March 24-25 and will include Dressage, English Equitation, Stock Seat Equitation, Working Trails, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Showmanship at Halter or Bridle, Unified Sports Drill Team of 2, 4, and 6, and a Cart Driving Demo.

The event kicks off on Friday at 8:00 am with delegation registration, Trails course walk-through, group meetings, competition, dinner, and opening ceremony. Competition continues Saturday.

Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training, competition, and health services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athletes or their caregivers, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem, socialization skills, and the life skills necessary to be productive, respected, and contributing members of their communities. To learn more, visit www.SpecialOlympicsFlorida.org.