We would like to thank all of our volunteers,
vendors, and sponsors for supporting
2010 Horse Fair & Hoedown
Horse Fair
9:30: Gates open
Vendors: Plants, local honey, sunglasses, t-shirts, jewelry, arts & crafts, refreshments (cold sandwiches, ice cream, boiled peanuts, hot dogs, hamburgers, sweet tea, pizza, kettle corn, lemon ice), Starbucks, handmade wooden toys - and much more.
Kid Area: Pony rides, bounce house, face painting, clown, hay rides
Exotic Critter Coral (shows at 10:30, noon, and 2 pm)
Meet the ERAF Horses w/ REC Trainer Kirsten Nelsen
12:15-12:30: Volunteer Recognition
We would like to thank the City of Stuart for providing security.
Lecture Hall Schedule (in the big tent)
9:30-10:00 Dentistry Without Drama
The Equine Practice
Dr. Geoff Tucker, DVM
Dr. Tucker began his career with horses in the 1970’s and worked his way up to becoming the assistant farm manger at a thoroughbred facility in New York – 20 horses in training, up to 100 brood mare, and 10 stallions standing at stud. He is a graduate of Cornell University and New York State College of Veterinary Medicine. He was mentored in equine dentistry by Dr. Jack Loew and has found dentistry to be an often neglected part of horse care. Dr. Tucker and his team use horsemanship to gain the horses trust before beginning to work on their mouth. Dr. Tucker lives in Palm City, but frequently travels up the east coast to visit his other clientele.
10:15-12:15 First Aid for Horses
Dr. Eileen Gesoff, DVM
Dr. Gesoff grew up in South Florida is a graduate of the University of Florida’s college of veterinary medicine. She spent several years as a paddock veterinarian at harness racetrack in New York before heading to California to work at Bay Meadows and Santa Anita racetracks. Luckily for us, returned to Florida a few years ago and is one of the areas top veterinarians. She has four horses of her own and understands that people consider their horses to be members of the family.
12:30-1:15 Horses and Hospitals:
When you need more care than can be given at the barn
Dr. Valerie Biehl, DVM
East Coast Animal Medical Center
Dr. Biehl founded East Coast Equine 16 years ago and is an avid equestrian and enjoys dressage, jumping, barrel racing, driving - and most recently polo. She is a graduate of the University of Florida's college of veterinary medicine. She was one of the few students in the country to be offered a paid fellowship at Cornell University in New York where she studied equine genetics and reproduction. She also did an externship in equine neonatology and equine surgery in Lexington, Kentucky and at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. She is very proud of their newly opened small animal clinic and equine surgery center in Vero Beach.
1:30-2:00 Hoof Care 101
Francisco Matteo
Francisco is a certified Healthy-Stride farrier and has had wonderful results with difficult to handle horses. He works on all types for horses - from local rescue horses to the Parelli’s famous Casper.
2:15-2:45 Equine Best Management Practices
Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Linda Crane
Linda is with the Office of Agriculture Water Policy and has spent years guiding agricultural land owners toward Best Management Practices (BMP) that are practical, cost effective ways to reduce the amount of pesticides, fertilizers, animal waste, and other pollutants that reach our water ways. FDACS recently published a BMP manual for Equine Facilities. We all want to be good stewards of the land and help protect our water resources. Linda can help show us the way.
3:00-4:00 Conquering Your Fears
Laura Boynton King
Laura is a Life Coach, certified hypnotist, certified sports hypnotist, founder of Summit Dynamics, and author of several books including The Power to Win. She has published over 150 CDs and workbooks on stress management, peak performance, public speaking and much more. She has help Olympians, top CEO’s, professional athletes, and people just like you and me.
Equine Demonstrations
10:00-10:30 Stephany Fish
Stephany is a FEI competitor and nationally certified instructor. She is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist and has ridden through Intermediare 1. Stephany has studied riding and was certified in Germany in addition to having worked with Olympians Michael Poulin and Carol Lavell. She has also studied with Charles de Kunffy and Heather Blitz and is currently training with Heather Bender. She is the president of the Twin Rivers Saddle Club.
One of her specialties is working with peoples' bodies to help them sit better, so that their horses can go better. While she specializes in dressage, the basic principals of dressage are the foundation of all riding whether you are in a western saddle, hunt seat, dressage – or no saddle at all. Stephany welcomes students from all disciplines. Find out how little changes can greatly improve your riding.
11:00-11:30 Willie Johns
From the Ah Tah Thi Ki museum in Clewiston. Learn about the history of the Florida Seminole Indian and the horses of Florida.
11:45-12:15 Heather & David Schneider - Wind Chase Farm
David and Heather have been showing in international competitions for over 20 years. Join them and take a look into the world of Competitive Carriage Driving. Driving is another great way to enjoy horses if you want an alternative to riding - plus you can easily share the experience with non-riders. Carriage driving is rich in tradtion and history whether you just want to have a relaxing time or try the challenge and excitement of competitive driving.
12:30-1:00 Nancy DeSisto
Nancy returned to horses as an adult after a decade of teaching and competing as a world-class competitive ballroom dancer. A lifetime of loving horses, studying, and successfully competing in three-day-eventing, dressage and foxhunting left a craving for something deeper and more meaningful with her horses. She has successfully melded her study of the human body through dance into a career helping equestrians become safer, more effective riders. After seeing Pat and Linda Parelli in a life changing demonstration almost 10 years ago, Nancy became an avid student of "natural horsemanship" in all of its various forms.
Nancy is a certified "Centered Riding" instructor, graduate of the British Horse Society, founded and became Educational Director of the Treasure Coast Riding Club and an instructor for Pony Club. She has helped hundreds of women gain a greater understanding of the all-important role of leadership with horses.
Ania Kniepinska will join Nancy for a demonstration of ground skills and with obstacles. Ania will also demonstrate bridleless riding. Nancy will include liberty demonstrations with her horses showing how to keep a horse interested and engaged - a particularly useful skill if your horse is not able to be ridden.
1:15-2:00 Sandra Vann
Sandra Vann is a Certified Professional Parelli Natural Horsemanship Instructor and owner of the Ace of Hearts Ranch in Port St John. She has been studying Parelli Natural Horsemanship for 6 years and is now a Level 3 student and 1 Star Instructor. She says I love playing with my horses, and understanding their ideas. Parelli Natural Horsemanship is the best thing that has ever happened to horses and the people that love them. Any person and any horse can do this. Its all about Love, Language and Leadership. It is way more that riding. It is about safety, confidence and harmony with your horse. Her horse partner is Spirit, a registered Buckskin Quarter Horse registered as Otters Little Bonita. Sandra would be glad to talk to you after the demo about becoming a better partner to your horse. Sandra is being assisted by Patty Stavely also a Level 3 Parelli Student well on her way to becoming a Parelli Professional Instructor. Patty's horse partner is Princess a solid Paint.
2:30-3:30 Open
Hoedown
The Baker Act Band starts and 5 pm
Line Dancing Lessons
Bonfire (weather permitting)
Silent Auction Close
Raffle Drawings
Catering by Rippers Restaurant
choice of BBQ, chicken fingers, or vegan meal
(Pre-purchase of Hoedown ticket is highly recommended)
