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News and Events 2012

12th Annual Horses for Hospice Trail Ride

12th Annual Horses for Hospice Trail RideHospice of Marion County, Inc. will hold its 12th Annual “Horses for Hospice” Trail Ride on Sat., Feb. 18, 2012 on the Central Florida Greenway at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala.

This year’s ride is in memory of Wayne Vaught, former Cross Florida Greenway enthusiast and Trail Ride chairman. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the first ride leaves at 9:15 a.m.

Following the ride, participants can enjoy lunch by Tommy’s BBQ, live entertainment by Bordertown, and there will be 50 door prizes given away.

Lynn Palm, a nationally renowned horse trainer has graciously offered a weekend private training session for one lucky prize winner. Call for additional information about this special silent auction item.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Patient Care Programs. The minimum donation to ride is $30. Wagons are welcome; $30 for driver and $10 per passenger.

Horse lovers who are unable to ride may purchase a $10 ticket to enjoy lunch and entertainment. For more information or to register, call 352-854-5218.

Gather Sponsors and win more prizes! Ask family, friends, and businesses to sponsor your ride by making a tax-deductible donation to Hospice of Marion County, Inc. Download a pledge form here.

ATTENTION HORSE CLUBS
A Traveling Trophy will be awarded to the Horse Club (must be a sanctioned club) for most money raised. If a club wins the trophy three consecutive years, they may keep it.

Click Here for a list of prizes you can win for raising money for our patient care services.

NOTE: YOUR HORSE MUST HAVE A NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST CERTIFICATE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR HORSES FOR HOSPICE EVENT. BRING THE CERTIFICATE WITH YOU THE DAY OF THE EVENT

IMPORTANT TIMES
Registration 8:00am to10:00am
1st Ride Leaves 9:15am
2nd Ride Leaves 9:30am
Carriages/Wagons Leave 9:30am
3rd Ride Leaves 9:45am
Gaited Ride/Fast Paced Horses 10:00am
Entertainment 11:30am to 1:00pm


Thank You to Our Event Sponsors


Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Comfort Keepers
Florida Equine Publications, Inc. Jerry Parks Insurance Group
Lynn Palm Nelson's Truck and Trailer Sales
Ocala Star Banner Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute
Roberts Funeral Home Seminole Feed
 
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