HORSES--Polo--Equestrian

horses BRITAIN IS A NATION OF HORSE-LOVERS, HORSE-BREEDERS, HORSE-RACERS and INTERNATIONAL and OLYMPIC EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONS.

Equestrian shows abound in Florida,  featuring many British participants of course, as riders, sponsors, announcers and organizers.  The  fall circuit of the Equestrian Festival,  a major event for horse-lovers and those just wishing to socialise runs from September till November  2010 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Centre in West Palm Beach.   
INFO/Tickets [561] 793-5867   www.equestriansport.com


►  WELLINGTON    A horsey event atended by many local Brits each year. The annual Suncast Palm Beach Steeplechase takes place November 2010 in Wellington, west Palm Beach. This fun filled family day, with a Children's Fair, a Petting Zoo, Sky Divers; Tailgate and Hat Contests; the popular Jack Russell terrier races; Wine and Beer Garden, a Vendor Village, the traditional Running of the Palm Beach Hounds along with the Police v Firefighter Tug '0 War; the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Exposition. Round up your British horse-lover pals and enjoy the thrill of Thoroughbred horses racing from your private table, tailgate or from the infield.  INFO on  www.palmbeachsteeplechase.com or call 561-793-5867 extension 120 and ask for British organiser Annette Goyette. POLO Enjoy the excitement of polo, one of the fastest games around...the sport of English princes.   In Florida the season runs December to April. 

►  In April. MIAMI--ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL POLO ON THE BEACH.   Next to the ocean  on South Beach you can see 3 days of international polo, with players from England, Argentina, USA and all over the world, playing right on the sands beside the stunning Setai Hotel. This event started in 2002.  The Miami Beach Polo World Cup is the world’s largest and most prestigious Polo Tournament on the beach.  Three consecutive days of matches between the six participating teams, including male and female players form all over the world.  “It combines white sand, turquoise blue ocean, well-heeled socialites and celebrities; with world renowned Polo players and ponies, “ said the  President of Polo Life LLC.   After the chukkers have been played and the sun goes down, the action continues all around South Beach with glamorous events and dinners.  Visit website www.miamipolo.com  for tickets/info. ► THE MUSEUM OF POLO:     CONTACT PERSON'S NAME: Brenda Lynn, Museum of Polo (561) 969-7015 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

► PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB --full slate of events in season.    www.internationalpoloclub.com


STABLES and PLACES TO RIDE HORSES 

►  FT. LAUDERDALE WEST a superb British facility in west Broward for all Brits who love horses. THE BRITISH BARN established 2004, for adults and children. English owner Alana Warden offers you horse riding facility with a riding arena, trail ride, summer camp for kids, grooming lessons, riding instruction, horse etiquette and all things horsey.   FULL HORSE BOARDING IS AVAILABLE if you have your own horse or pony. PHONE: [954] 252-5574 or Alana's cellphone [305] 491-9333. WEBSITE  www.thebritishbarn.com

► MIAMI: The Redland Equestrian Center.  ADDRESS: 23777 SW 152 Avenue, Homestead, FL 33032. Tel. [305] 247-6002

► MIAMI   The Hunting Horn Stables [305] 274-3133.   ADDRESS:   6155 SW 123 Avenue, Miami, FL 33183. Various horse-related activities including team-building and leadership training exercises for executives, using horses. 

 ► BOCA RATON Boca Riding establishment for horse shows, riding lessons, grooming and boarding horses. [561] 499-7611 "http://www.bocariding.com"

► PALM BEACH The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center,  7500 Forest Hill Blvd. , West Palm Beach FL33413.   Horse shows, riding, training and more. Phone for info [561] 966-7090.