Tampa, FL – December 9, 2013 – Missy Clark’s name is synonomous with excellence in equitation. This winter, she’s bringing her expertise to the Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit in Tampa, FL. On December 30, 2013, Clark will host an Equitation Over Fences Clinic at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
The clinic is held in conjunction with the Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit, which runs Dec. 27-31, 2013, and the opportunity to participate in the clinic is free to exhibitors of the Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit.
The Equitation Over Fences Clinic will run in two sessions in the newly renovated Grand Prix Arena of the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. The first session will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and the second session will run from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Each session is limited to 10 mounted riders, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up today, email your preferred ride time to Peg at MEdmond333@aol.com. Emails will be answered promptly. Auditors are also encouraged to attend the clinic free of charge.
Missy Clark
(Photo by Kenneth Kraus)
Missy Clark has been a leader in the equitation and show jumping training industry for years, and she currently operates North Run alongside her husband, John Brennan. North Run is based out of both Warren, VT, and Wellington, FL, and is home to some of the nation’s top equitation riders and horses.
Clark grew up riding under the tutelage of her mother, Doris Clark, and she went on to ride jumpers with George Morris and Rodney Jenkins. Clark’s strong roots in the country’s equitation system have helped her produce numerous top riders, many of whom have gone on to be successful professionals. Her coaching talent, work ethic, keen organizational skills and desire to be the best that she can be are all passed on to her students, making for winning combinations. To learn more about Missy Clark and North Run, visitwww.northrun.net.
Tthe Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit features six full American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) shows and five days of events including hunters, equitation, AQHA reining, western pleasure, trail riding, driving, showmanship, halter classes, roping and the newest event, ranch pleasure. With the horse show ending on December 31, the circuit’s six shows provide an ideal opportunity for exhibitors to accumulate final year-end AQHA points.
For more information about the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show, please visit www.flgoldcoastcircuit.com. The schedule and stall reservation form are now available for download. For regular updates about the competition, please find us on Facebook by searching “Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit.”
Florida Gold Coast and Florida Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Show Circuit Fast Facts
EVENT: Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show and Florida Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Show
WHEN: Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show December 27-31, 2013 and Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Show January 1-6, 2014
WHAT: Two weeks of Quarter Horse shows featuring 12 full AQHA shows and 10 full days of events including AQHA hunters, equitation, reining, western pleasure, trail riding, driving, showmanship halter classes at Bob Thomas Equestrian, plus additional strictly Western classes, Roping, Working Cowhorse, Cutting, and the newest event, Ranch Pleasure, held at Triple J Arena in Sarasota. Please call 561-722-7979 for more information about Triple J Arena classes.
WHERE: Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds
4800 North US Highway 301
Tampa, FL 33680
WEBSITE: www.flgoldcoastcircuit.com and www.fqha.net
HIGHLIGHTS:
– Western and English Pleasure
– Trail
– Hunters and Equitation
– Driving
– Showmanship
– Halter
THE FACILITY: Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, Tampa, FL
All arenas have a separate warm-up area:
Grand Prix Field 250′ x 350′
Covered Ring 165′ x 300′
Annex Ring 150′ x 275′
Indoor Ring 130′ x 250′
JUDGES:
Gold Coast – Dec. 27 – Dec. 31:
– Tony Burris
– John Dean
– Scott Hofstetter
– Nancy Sue Ryan
– Steve Stephens
– Carla Wennburg
– Daren Wright
HOTELS:
Hilton Garden Inn
10309 Highland Manor Drive
Tampa, Fl 33610
www.tampaeastbrandon.gardeninn.com
Direct phone for Reservations 813-626-6700
Residence Inn Fairgrounds
9719 Princess Palm Ave
Tampa, Fl 33619
Direct phone for Reservations 813-627-8855
LaQuinta Fairgrounds
4811 US Highway 301 N
Tampa, Fl 33680
Direct phone for Reservations 813-626-0885
Phone for Rates- Pets Free
Sheraton Tampa East
10221 Princess Palm Ave
Tampa, Fl. 33610
1-800-325-3535
Rate $77 plus tax
Pets free up to 40 pounds
Red Roof Inn – Brandon
10121 Horace Ave.
Tampa, Fl 33619
Mention horse show for best rate
Direct phone for Reservations 813-681-8484
Pets Stay Free
4 miles to show grounds
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Tampa
5223 North Orient Road (next to show grounds)
Tampa, FL
(813) 627-7625
MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12012 South Shore Blvd #105
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
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