Boarding in Jacksonville, FL?

[Policy of Truth]

I am seriously giving thought to moving to J'ville, FL. First, I want to know about boarding in the area...cost, trainers, etc...

Second, I'd like to know what kind of local circuit they have there...what can I expect?

Thanks for any and all help!

BTW, I also posted this in Off Course...just trying to get info from as many people as possible! Moderators, if this is a problem, delete one of them... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Policy of Truth]

I am seriously giving thought to moving to J'ville, FL. First, I want to know about boarding in the area...cost, trainers, etc...

Second, I'd like to know what kind of local circuit they have there...what can I expect?

Thanks for any and all help!

BTW, I also posted this in Off Course...just trying to get info from as many people as possible! Moderators, if this is a problem, delete one of them... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[WindWillowStables]

I can't tell you about any barns in Jacksonville. But they do have some good shows up there. Do a seach on North Florida Hunter Jumper Association and you can see a list of some of the shows they have there. Summers are always slow here in Florida, but fall, winter, and spring you can find shows every weekend. Gainesville and Ocala, both big horse areas, are only a couple hours from JAX. Hope this helped a little.

[jswdlw]

Try this site for Orlando non-rated shows. There is also links to other organization that can help you with your search.

www.gohja.org (http://www.gohja.org)

[KrazyTBMare]

I live in Jax. I also work at the large tack store here. I talk to a lot of people from different barns.

If you are looking for a higher end h/j show barn, they run anywhere from $500-700ish a month.

I board at a smaller non show barn for $400 a month.

We have the First Coast Hunter Jumper Association, which is I believe B rated shows. Its very laid back and FUN! Then we have the Norht Florida Hunter Jumper Assoc which are the A rated shows. We also have various other shows at the fairgrounds and are within a good distance to many other shows. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Let me know if you have any specific questions and Ill see what I can find out for you.

[Policy of Truth]

Thanks for the replies...keep 'em comming!

Who else is from JAX on this BB?

[Hokie Rider Alum]

I live in the Jacksonville area. Green Cove actually, where most of the shows are held. Around here, you can find board from $275 for relative backyard type boarding, (but with good care) to 4-500, and some of that is terrible care, so it really depends on how picky you are. As far as trainers, if you find one that is truly decent, with good background knowledge, and true show experience, Let me know. I'd love to find them as well.
The show circuits here are decent, there is the North Florida one that hosts the Jacksonville WInter Series, and a couple of other rated shows in the fall.
The first Coast circuit does not have rated shows, but the shows they have are excellent quality. Both associations hold their shows at the Clay County fairgrounds, so it gets kind of boring showing at the same place all of the time, but Gainesville and Ocala aren't too far away to go to for overnight shows. Overall, I lvoe the area, but really would like to find a good trainer!

[Won2Keep]

Jacksonville is sort of an odd place for the horse world. It is a great area to live with lots going on and a lot of opportunity, but the horse world is 10 years behind the rest of the country. You can find places to board, but not great trainers. You can find terrible places to board, too!

The winter circuit is pretty nice and some years has great competition, but it is not usually local trainers. The First Coast shows are run really well, but not B rated as someone mentioned. The North Florida shows are also well run, but except for a few long term Jacksonville residents, the people who win are from out of the area.

What is it about Jacksonville? It is a prosperous area and ideal for horses, but it does not have top trainers. If you are from out of town, you will be horrified by some of the boarding situations. There are some nice barns with $$$ monthly board and I found most of those had long waiting lists. I was told at one place you had to be out of the barn by 6 at night. Hmmm, not good for working people. And the barn was closed EVERY Sunday, so don't make show plans (let alone ride) on Sundays!

It is a really weird horse area. I would have probably stayed in the area if I could have had a better horse experience.

[Policy of Truth]

I guess I'm looking more for a good boarding stable as opposed to trainers...

I'm mostly concerned with proper care as opposed to training....good feed, turn-out, etc...

Once I begin showing again, I'll get someone reputable to coach me at the shows... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[KrazyTBMare]

We have a good thing going at my barn. I am on the southside area of Jacksonville, at Can Do Farm in Mandarin. Its $400 for a stall and turn out, no extra fees for supplements or blanketing, etc. 12x12 stalls, etc etc. PM me if you are interested and I could show you around! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Policy of Truth]

Cool! I'l be visiting my new beau in a few weeks for a week....I'll let you know more specifics...I'd love to meet another COTHer as well as get to know the horsie side of things in JAX! Thank You! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[FifteenOne]

I'm in the Jacksonville area and board my horse @ a private barn in Switzerland (Switzerland, Florida that is - located just south of Jax in St. John's County!)

I'm not sure what you're looking for in a trainer and what level of showing you're interested in. I work with two trainers here and I think the world of both of them. Jane Steen and Robin Harris are both great - please feel free to PT me for info!

Perhaps we need to consider a COTH BB'er meeting in Jax?????

Feel free to PT if there's any info you'd like! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[KrazyTBMare]

I work at Horse & Kennel so that would be an ideal place to meet up! A tack store! What better place? I think its a great idea. One can never have too many horse friends! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[desilu]

I'll join you guys. I second the Robin Harris/ Jane Steen recommendation. A lot depends on whether you want a fancy hunter/jumper show barn or dressage or more of a private, low key boarding situation. Let us know when you are coming and we meet if possible.

[slave4tucker]

KrazyTBMare, I thought that was you. THe clue that gave it away was Horse and Kennel. Would like to be included on tha COTH BB meeting as well. Dito on Jane and Robin.

[Policy of Truth]

Yea! This is so cool! I'll let you know the dates as soon as I can....and we'll have a mini-COTH get together and then we can discuss boarding options!

Thank you all for being so helpful!
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[Policy of Truth]

OHH!! Almost forgot! I'll be looking for a job as well...have my masters in counseling, but am considering a different field if anyone knows of any openings! My undergrad is in Communication Studies....Ugh...hate the job search thingy...oh well!

[desilu]

Can't wait to meet up with our small group. Fernie should show up too if she hasn't moved. We'll be sure she knows about it when we get the dates.

[slave4tucker]

Fernie is probally busy with her new Canter horse. I saw this morning where she posted on FLHorse. This is going to be too cool.

[J. Turner]

I'm up for a jax meeting. Does living in Brunswick count? I boarded at Coriander Farm in Mandarin. Great care. Great help. Saul is the best help around. No grass turnout, but big stalls. They go usually to the N. Florida Shows, the rated Jax, Ocala, Gainesville, and even Tampa. The owner is Katie Young. Megan Young, who is a very good junior rider, is in her last junior year. She has a trainer that teaches most of the lessons because she (Katie) is on the road either with Megan or judging (big R). She helps at the shows though. Lots of nice people there. I think they only have training board which is $825, I think. It's a lot, but it includes three rides or lessons a week.

There is an absolutely gorgeous facility not far away on Old St. Augustine Road. I don't know what it's called or who owns it though. I think the ride with Don Stewart (meet him at shows) but I'm not sure.

Let me know about the Jax COTH getogether.

[FifteenOne]

J. Turner - Of course living in Brunswick counts! Come on down & play!

As far as the great place on Old St. Augustine Road, you're probably thinking of Three Fillies. I haven't been there since the current owners purchased and improved the property but I do lust after it every time I drive by!

Pacificsolo, let us know when you'll be in town (and what part of town you'll be staying in) and we'll meet up and have a few refreshments and talk horses. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[J. Turner]

You loff, me. You really loff me!!!!

[Hokie Rider Alum]

I'd love to meet people as well. I agree that Robin is great. I helped her with pony club a bit, and really liked her. Other than that, I'd love to get to know some other trainers as well ( and some other COH people that I probably see at the shows!)

[katherine w]

I moved away a few years ago but are the following still around?

Yvonne Barker
Andrew Lustig
Waddy Oursler
Dogwood Farm
Dexter Farm
The old Mandarin Oaks farm off blanding blvd? (windemere I think???)

Is southpoint hunt club still there?

[Jaegermonster]

Ok lets see, I'm in Jax too on the NW side, so count me in for the meeting. I also have room for a boarder at my house. I'm an ex A show rider and provide quality care. My personal email is gunner5928@hotmail.com.
Andrew Lustig is no longer in the area, he is the coach for the equestrian team at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Waddy has left also and disappeared. Dogwood Farm has been sold and they are building condos there. Windemere is also gone I believe. And Dexter is gone too I was told. Don't know Yvonne Barker, maybe Yvonne Bryant? Southpoint hunt club gone too.
I agree the care goes from ratty, to backyardy marginal, to really good to excellent, but the prices charged don't necessarily reflect the care. You get either the rednecky stuff or show quality, we don't have alot in the middle here. I boarded up until a year ago when we got our own place. And my place is at home, but I provide show horse care if that's what you want, as do alot of other people. As far as the boarding barns, you just really have to look for yourself, because one persons' acceptable care may not be yours. I'm pretty picky about clean stalls, ventilation, clean buckets fresh hay, and stuff like that. Some people aren't. And I like the barn owner/manager to be knowlegable about injuries, wrapping, poulticing and stuff like that. So email me if you want to come look , and count me in for the meeting

[KrazyTBMare]

Tucker, were you recently in H&K? Did I help you? Small world isnt it!? Introduce yourself next time! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Three Fillies is AMAZING now! OMG.. I drove by it the other day and was like Holy Cow! The improvements are drastic but STUNNING! I want to go there or Coriander for an Eq lesson to apply to my own mare.

We DEF should set something up. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[slave4tucker]

not lately, but I was the one that put up the flyer for horse sitting a couple of months ago and you helped me with a bit when my horse got too strong at the beach one day. This gathering should be real fun.

[slave4tucker]

Windemere is still there, but they are always running ads in the paper for barn help. So to me that is not a good sign.

[KrazyTBMare]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by slave4tucker:
not lately, but I was the one that put up the flyer for horse sitting a couple of months ago and you helped me with a bit when my horse got too strong at the beach one day. This gathering should be real fun. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Hmmm that might have been Kim. She is the girl who works there all the time. I just started working there lke 3-4 wks ago. I have short hair, sometimes wear a visor, and have some curves to me! LOL Did you come in today with another woman that bought a western saddle? And you guys brought your horses up in the trailer?

[Jaegermonster]

Its Five Fillies, and its beautiful. I stopped in there once before they put the gate up to inquire about boarding. The place is gorgeous. And it is $600 a month to board there. And they are very picky. You pretty much have to be a student of their trainers, who is Don Stewart I believe. Don't get me wrong they were very nice, but it is their private farm so they pick and choose who comes in and out. And Slave4tucker is right, Windemere is still around but mostly western and alot of turnover so I don't think that bodes well either. But there are alot of places out there, check www.flahorse.com (http://www.flahorse.com) and www.horsesinthesouth.com (http://www.horsesinthesouth.com) also

[Policy of Truth]

Jaegermonster,
I would certainly love to meet you and talk about boarding...however, my mare is currently on a breeding lease, and won't ween her foal until spring, '05....but it may be that I bring a horse with me from GA to work with until she comes home...either way, I would love to meet you!

[J. Turner]

Is anyone going to be at HOrse and Kennel on Sat (or anyone work there)? I might be going. We may run over to The Rusty Stirrup, too.

[Jaegermonster]

pacificsolo, I would love to meet you too. Hopefully when you are ready I will still have room......wont be at Horse and kennel this weekend, I have to work part of it, but you can email me gunner5928@hotmail.com and stop by to visit while you are in town

[chrissy mackris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>There is an absolutely gorgeous facility not far away on Old St. Augustine Road. I don't know what it's called or who owns it though. I think the ride with Don Stewart (meet him at shows) but I'm not sure. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

its called Five Fillies Farm.its one of the barns that i ride at, though my horse is in Ocala. its a GORGEOUS facility (all day grass turnout, huuuge ring and GP field, 2 ponds, big stalls, wide isles and a full kitchen with showers, and a birthing stall inside). Don Stewart and Pat Vogtle come down every other week or something to teach lessons, and the girls train with them at shows. they also just got a new barn manager, Anne, who is awesome and teaches lessons when pat or don cant get out. the board is about $700

[chrissy mackris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jaegermonster:
You pretty much have to be a student of their trainers, who is Don Stewart I believe. Don't get me wrong they were very nice, but it is their private farm so they pick and choose who comes in and out. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
thats not true at all. there are a few people who board their horses there who train with an outside trainer and not Don. not even everyone who rides there shows, and certainly they take clients other than the A circuit riders. the group there is very tight, and everyone works very hard there. i rode there for 6 months and im going back at the end of this month, although i dont think they have any available stalls left, it is certainly worth a shot because they are not overly-selective about their clients at all.

[slave4tucker]

CrazyTbmare, you are right. I am thinking of Kim. I haven't been there in a couple of months.

Pacifsolo, go see Jaegermonster's place. it is very nice and we could all ride together. I am just around the corner. I had my horse with her for a while, while we were putting up the fence. He just fell too in love with her mare Penny, that I had to seperate him from her. It's a good thing you have a mare cause all the boys fall deeply in love with Pennies from Heaven.

[KrazyTBMare]

Turner, I was supposed to work this Sat and have next Sat off, but it got switched. Kim and April will be working this Sat, though I will probably stop by with a friend of mine.

Tucker, yes that was probably Kim. Though with your horse being named Tucker, I believe I was the one who rung you up the other day, if that was you. Your friend bought a western saddle, correct? And you have blonde hair? And put up a new sign for Horse Sitting (had to hand write the phone # on the paper?) I believe that was you!

[Jaegermonster]

Well I stand corrected about Five Fillies. I went out there while they were still working on it and it was a couple of years ago now, so maybe with the management changes there have been some other procedural changes as well. But it is a beautiful farm and the people were very nice. Even if they had rolled out the red carpet for me they are way too rich for my blood there http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif, I could never afford that kind of money for board. As much as sacrifice for my horses, I have to eat too.

[Policy of Truth]

"I could never afford that kind of money for board"

DITTO!!!! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

[Jaegermonster]

LOL!..You know what, pacificsolo, I have a project horse that really could be very nice, maybe we could work something out on him that would be beneficial for both of us. I don't want to sell him , but maybe some sort of lease or something?...more to discuss I suppose but something to think about.......

[desilu]

So, Pacificsolo, when should we expect you and when can the party begin? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Policy of Truth]

I'm hoping to set the dates very soon! I'm thinking it will be July 10-17th or 18th...I'll let you know as soon as I do!

And Jaegermonster, we'll certainly have to talk!

[Jaegermonster]

Pacificsolo, email me when it gets closer, but those dates sound good. gunner5928@hotmail.com.
Also I have a really nice guest room done all up in foxhunting stuff, you are more than welcome!

[J. Turner]

Don't forget to email me, too, pacificsolo!

[slave4tucker]

me too and Jaegermonster, don't go renting out my room. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Jaegermonster]

S4T, Girl you know there is always place for you here first no matter what......get back to work, caughtcha lurkin http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif....seriously we need to all get together while they are here and go for a ride...between all of us here in the "hood we could scrounge up enough horses

[Jaegermonster]

Maybe a beach ride hmmm?

[slave4tucker]

Sounds like a plan. Anybody interested?

[Policy of Truth]

I am told I should know more about the dates tomorrow (beau has to figure out his schedule that week).

I am so excited about meeting all of you! I would LOFF to go beach riding if anyone has a "spare" I could borrow! I can bring my own tack if needed... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[desilu]

Sounds like fun! I am out of town the weekend of the 17th but the 10th would be ok. Or I am off on Wednesdays. I guess we need to wait and see dates confirmed from Pacificsolo. Maybe I can borrow a truck and trailer to ride on the beach..................I wanna go.

[KrazyTBMare]

Oh! Id love to go! But Id have to have someone come by and pick my mare up for me! LOL I dont have my own trailer yet. I could pay someone. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I am off on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays.

[J. Turner]

Sounds great to me! I have a horsey friend who is moving to Jacksonville this week. I'm sure she'd love to meet some people.

[J. Turner]

I'm having trailer issues with Nigel. The only trailer I have access to is 6'6" which is way too low for him. I think he's hit his head one too many times and he just won't get on any more. Anyone in the SE GA clique going that way with a bigger trailer?

[Jaegermonster]

Pacificsolo, you can borrow the horse I told you about. He's real quiet as long as you take it easy, he gets a little amped up if we trot or canter (which is why he is a project- needs lots of flatwork). I think he was cowboyed in a past life, But he has been to the beach before and likes it.

[slave4tucker]

bumping back up to page 1

[Policy of Truth]

OK! Booked the flight!

Dates are 7/10-7/17

I'll write more later! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fernie fox]

I would love to do a beach ride.

Just what my new boy needs.

[KrazyTBMare]

Wonderful! We def need to plan something now that you know the dates!

BTW I met Jaegermonster the other day at my work! LOL Very nice woman! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Jaegermonster]

Pacificsolo, I can' wait! email me gunner5928@hotmail.com...might be easier to get it coordinated that way http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif, also check out www.mistymorninghounds.com.....our (http://www.mistymorninghounds.com.....our) first summer activity is July 18 so you will miss it, but we always like to have guests .....Fernie, it would be great to see you too we would love for you to join us!....Krazymare (LOL) it was nice to finally get to meet you too while I was spending money...oh well Saturdays my birthday so it was in order http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Miss Maddie]

Ooooh that is cool that there is foxhunting there. Thanks for the link! For some reason that did not occur to me. Doubt I will be there during that time for the beach ride, though, but maybe another time.

[Jaegermonster]

Yup lots of hunting in sunny FL. If I remember correctly there are at least four recognized hunts in FL. Our hunt is a drag hunt due to our territories, but all the others are live. But it is still a blast even though it's drag, and we always love to have guests, and share our sport.

[desilu]

Somehow this struck me as funny "But it is still a blast even though it's drag" (I did read it's a drag - funny how the mind works) I can probably arrange a beach ride if its sat or sun the 10 or 11th. Tell me you are thinking early evening to avoid crowds and heat. I've only been to Mickler's landing but do you guys usually do Fernandina? That would probably be closer for the south Ga bunch.

KrazyTBMare - If I can borrow my brother's truck (he has yet to say no http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif) and if Sarah isn't up to it with her guy (although they would be fine) I can pick you up if I end up going. Our BO's trailer is a smaller slant load and get's a bit hot and some of our horses don't like to load in it. Would you have any trouble?

If the weekend doesn't work for everyone, no big deal, I'll catch up with you guys next time...........

[Policy of Truth]

licketysplit...check your PT's!

[Policy of Truth]

Jaegermonster...I'll e-mail you....I hope we can do the beach ride..sounds so fun! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[The Velveteen Horse]

Ooooh...I wish I could go! The beach would just rock my guys world. He'd be a lunatic. Have fun if it all comes together.

Pacificsolo, welcome to Jacksonville! I love it here.

Update: Windermere has gone nutty, western, appaloosa breeding...weird. Yvonne Barker Bryan (married) was working out of Dogwood, but now I don't know.

[Policy of Truth]

Velveteen....thanks! But I haven't moved yet! Gotta get a job first! Hope I'll have a chance to meet you soon! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[The Velveteen Horse]

Jumped the gun a bit. Good luck job hunting.

[KrazyTBMare]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by desilu:
KrazyTBMare - If I can borrow my brother's truck (he has yet to say no http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif) and if Sarah isn't up to it with her guy (although they would be fine) I can pick you up if I end up going. Our BO's trailer is a smaller slant load and get's a bit hot and some of our horses don't like to load in it. Would you have any trouble? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you have a trailer, I have a truck if you cant get your brothers. My mare loads fine and would be ok in the smaller slant. Ive trailered her in a def NOT 7' trailer even though shes a TB.

I would love to join in on one of these fox hunting deals. I was speaking to Jaeger about it and it sounds like a blast. Maybe one day! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Jaegermonster]

Desilu, that's funny you read it that way, I kinda meant that way, to be funny and play on the words, but it's true it's a blast. I usually go to Fernandina to the beach, the parking seems to be better and less crowded, and also is way closer for me, and I agree for the Georgia People. Sunday July 11 would be really good for me if we decide to go in the morning, I usually go early early but we can do it late too if everybody wants. If we do it in the evening I can do it on Sat the 10 also.
And Velveteen Horse, you should come too. There has to be a first time for everything, and he can hang with my mare for confidence, she loves the beach. They usually really like it.

[The Velveteen Horse]

Well, we took him to Bayard and encountered a wild mama pig with babies! The only thing that kept him trembling in place with his heart racing was that fact that Desilu's mare wasn't quite ready to leave yet and he wasn't leaving without her http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif! So... maybe waves crashing all around would be okay, you never know. I am trying to desensitize him, but I do have three kids to raise and don't wish to die.

[Jaegermonster]

Krazymare, our opening meet is the last weekend in October. It usually is a catered breakfast (about $25 each) after the hunt, and we have alot of pomp and ceremony, it really is an experience not to be missed. Let me know if you want to come, I'll talk to our Jt.MFH and make it official. If you want to bring a horse capping fee is usually $50. I would not recommend bringing a horse that has never hunted to Opening Meet. Maybe to some cubbing or a less "busy" meet..check out our website it has all the info about joining and costs, what you need, attire, etc.

[Jaegermonster]

Velveteen you are too funny!....the beach in Fernandina is very wide and you have tons of room to get away from any water or horse eating boogaloos that should show themselves. Seriously, both of mine and slave4tuckers horse have all been to the beach lots and he can hang with them for comfort. Don't underestimate him I bet he will surprise you.

[J. Turner]

We are going to have to do this again. I can't believe I am going to be gone! Boo hiss.

[Policy of Truth]

"Sunday July 11 would be really good for me if we decide to go in the morning, I usually go early early but we can do it late too if everybody wants. If we do it in the evening I can do it on Sat the 10 also."

I'm game! Just let me know!

[Jaegermonster]

Ok you guys work it out. Either late July 10 and/or anytime on July 11 is good with me, just let me know which one works for everybody else.

[fernie fox]

Where in Fernandina are you planning to ride,Peters Point[we can't go on the beach in the daytime,I think we are allowed on after 5pm or before 8am.Either way the tide will be half way out,which is quite nice.

Or at the southern tip of Amelia,I don't think there are any restrictions down there,except for # of riders in the group.

Obviously you must have your "Coggins"with you.

[fernie fox]

Thinking a little more about this,I think Peters point would be great,we could bring a snack to share after our ride,there are picnic benches near the horsey parking,SOs could walk on the beach.

[Jaegermonster]

I usually go to Peters Point, I don't think we can go to the south end of the island due to the park concession stable that does horse rentals. I've never had a problem with time or anything, but I usually am there by 8 or so and done by about 10 to avoid the heat so there's not too many people by then.

[fernie fox]

We are NOT allowed on the beach in the daytime at Peters Point.

Will find out the times on Monday.

But I think we are Supposed to be Off the beach By 9am,can go back on the beach after 5 pm I think,as I said I will check it out

[desilu]

I like the 5pm idea since early am will be hard for me to get my act in gear early enough. I think it will take me about 1-1/2 hours to get up there but I will definitely need directions. Velveteen - we'll need a big ole trailer along with the BAT to get sweet Indy up there but now wouldn't that be interesting. Maybe we should haul Cody's butt up there http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Sarah - are you game?

So Fernie - check on times and let's make it happen!

[Policy of Truth]

Anytime July 11th would be good for me....I don't get into JAX until a bit after 12 noon on Sat...

Let me know what's best for everyone, ok?

[KrazyTBMare]

Sunday works for me as well. Maybe I can talk to my trainer and see if she would be able to drop me and my friend Sarah off and we could ride with yall? Will talk to them and let yall know!

Jaeger, about the hunting. Can you like borrow a horse if you dont have one that has hunted? Is it similar to cross country? I think it would be a fun thing to do once in a while.

[FifteenOne]

Desilu, I'm not saying yet that I'm in............(have to check the work schedule & my confidence level http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif).... but I am thinking about a very nice 4 horse slant that would fit all three of our guys plus the owner's horse if we can talk her into going & driving! Is the game plan for a quieter walk/trot ride or would there be cantering/galloping through the surf involved?

[Hokie Rider Alum]

I would like to come, I think I would be able to get there. Depending on the type of ride everyone wants to do, I will decide which of my horses to bring. I am pretty sure I would have a trailer to get there, but would only be able to do it if there would be someone not riding for my husband to hang out with, as I ams still nursing my baby, and wouldn;'t be able to leave him too long, but it sounds fun to me!

[desilu]

Think we can talk ETBW into coming down and bringing food? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

HRA - Come, please. I'm sure we can round up some other non riders!

Sarah - you can do it. I like the big ole 4 horse trailer idea. I'll leave you in charge of that.

[Jaegermonster]

Ok then Sunday PM it is for the beach ride. KrazyTBMare, I know our JtMFH often has lease horses available and some of our members sometimes do too, we would have to look into it if you are interested. Definitely the first time or so you come you should ride in the truck and observe what goes on so you have a clue. It usually is pretty fun, they hang out and have a good time and follow along and watch.

Fernie, can you find me a website or something I can go to for the new beach regulations? The last few times I have been I have not seen any signs or seen anything in the Nassau Co. newspapers about it, and the county commission office seems to know nothing about this. I've been riding the beach here since 1996 and never had any problems, (I do try to be considerate and not go on holiday weekends, or festivals and such as that) but obviously I don't want to screw it up for everybody by my ignorance of the rules. The last I heard at the commission meetings I went to several years ago when they were trying to ban us from the beaches (unsuccessfully due to all of our efforts yay!) was some sort of permitting in the works for the trailers but nobody seems to know about that either, or who to call who does.

[fernie fox]

JM.you have been lucky.

I have been on a committee to fight them closing down Nassau County beaches to riders.

But sooo many riders are idiots.I don't blame the police for getting Pissy.

When the beach is busy with famlies,that is NO time for horses to be out there.

During summer time,they want the horses off the beach by 8 or 9 am.

They may go back on the beach after 4 or 5 pm.

You need to call Fernandina Beach,parks and Recreation.

I don't think you will like what you hear.They are not happy with "horses on the BEach.

Last time I organized a beach ride from there,I really had to play the Heavy.

There is a definate marked out Parking area.

People parked all over the place,even in disabled parking.

I looked up because I heard a scrambling noise,and 2 of these idiots decided to lead their horses over the bridge[disabled only]beach access.

Then some of them decided to take their horses under the showers,again horses are not allowed in that area.

There are picnic tables and a roofover in the horse parking area.

To who ever asked about Everythingbutwings,food,I can make her "Mini crab Quiches",they are fabulous.

I will bring a batch to the ride.

I will be bringing one or 2 non-riders,they will hang out on the beach while we ride.

[desilu]

Hooray for the crab quiches. How appropriate for the beach ride. I will bring a fruit salad of some sort........

We promise to behave and obey the rules. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Now we just need a head count.

[KrazyTBMare]

I lost this thread so I made one about confirming the beach ride! Oh well!

There is a woman at my barn who would like to come with her daughter probably and then myself and my friend Sarah. I think I can use my trainers trailer, but its a gooseneck and I dont have a truck with that hookup. Will try to get my boyfriend to put one in maybe? Sunday would be lovely! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[fernie fox]

This sounds like fun.

Desilu,I can't remember how I did it,But I persuaded EBTW to send me the recipe,after I met her a couple of years ago.

I still think hers are the best,but if you've never tasted hers you will like mine.

[J. Turner]

There was recently an item in the Brunswick News about banning horses from the beach or requiring people to clean up the manure. I understand not wanted manure on the beach. I don't know how I'd remount and carry it around. Also how would carry around a pitchfork? They were writing about pollution in the water levels made by feces. The testers know it isn't human, but actually doubt whether is it equine. Does equine poop actually have a lot of bad stuff in it? I mean, we use it to fertilize gardens (composted of course)?

[FifteenOne]

This is a little bit off thread but I'll throw it in anyways!

If any of the Jacksonville & surrounding area folks are interested, there is a Centered Riding Clinic with Susan Harris planned for October 22-24 @ Summer Song Farm in Jacksonville. The clinic date/contact info is posted on Susan Harris' website (www.anatomyinmotion.com (http://www.anatomyinmotion.com)). I saw a thread on Centered Riding floating about and it brought this clinic to mind. Susan's sister Robin is one of my trainers and I am helping organize some of the paperwork so you can also PT me if interested.

I'm still working out the details for the beach ride. I have to work that weekend but if I play my cards right I may be able to get Desilu to do all the work in getting the horses there and then just show up & enjoy! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

(Erin/Mods - if this is considered advertising/inappropriate, please delete. I wasn't sure and don't want to break the rules! Thanks http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif)

[Policy of Truth]

Jaegermonster, are we still on for a sun pm ride? I'll pt you...I'll need directions to your barn! Thank you so much for arranging this! I can't wait to meet your boy!

[Jaegermonster]

Well, I agree with them about the regs then if people are being that ignorant about it. I can't imagine using the boardwalk or showers for my horse. Like I said, it only takes one to ruin it for everybody.
I don't usually go in the heat of the day or on a holiday weekend or anything like that,(when obviously the beach will be a madhouse) and park where I'm supposed to etc. Actually I usually try to go during the week because of the people. But it only takes one......
Anyway, yep I'm still in for Sunday July 11 in the evening right? That's what we all agreed upon I think..... If anybody needs to come to my farm just email me gunner5928@hotmail.com for directions, my pts sometimes don't seem to work

[Jaegermonster]

I forgot to ask, I guess we are all doing a potluck sort of thing?...I can get a bunch of drinks to bring......
You know what I just thought of this, if they really don't like horses on the beach there they really shouldn't be using it in all their marketing and promotional material for the Ritz and Amelia Island and all that...I know its a pretty photo op but they can't have it both ways..just MHO

[KrazyTBMare]

Ill talk to my trainer about the trailer deal. Hopefully we can go! It would be a lot of fun! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[desilu]

Ok - so are we on? Sun the 11th. KTM - my offer still stands on taking you if Sarah can't talk me into taking her horse for her. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

How many should we plan on for our pot-luck.
Fernie, Jaegermonster, pacificsolo, slave4tucker, KrazyTBMare? Anyone else?

I still need directions to the meeting place. Hope to see everyone there.

[Hokie Rider Alum]

I will be there. I am also bringing a friend who can trailer me there. I will also have a non riding famiy there as well. I need directions and what time we will be meeting.

[Jaegermonster]

For those of you needing directions, email me at gunner5928@hotmail.com........thanks

[fernie fox]

Yes I am still up for this.

We need to decide a time,I would suggest 5pm.


I am bringing a bunch of ,Everythingbutwings recipe "Mini Crab Quiches",and probably some English "Salmon and Cucumber Sandwiches".

I will only ride for about an hour,very gentle walk for my new boy.

I assume we will be eating after riding.

Will bring my camera!!!

[KrazyTBMare]

After 5 would be good, esp with the heat AND the rain.

I could bring some chips or something. And I could def take pics! And put them online with my digi cam! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[desilu]

Sounds like a good group.

Fernie - nice and slow is what we like so glad to have someone to walk with. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I think I will be bringing Sarah's horse Spenser and she will meet us up there. My daugher is coming too so between the 3 of us we will be sharing the 2 horses.

I'll bring fruit salad.

Anyone else game? Is slave4tucker in?

[FifteenOne]

I'm coming as soon as I can get there after work!

Desilu's daughter will do all the work with her mother in loading up the trailer and hauling Spenser & Lily to the beach. Then the "Luette" (as I have now dubbed her!) will settle Spenser in and acclimate him to the beach - it's only his second time there. Finally, when all the effort has been expended, I will stroll up and enjoy the latter part of the ride! Talk about planning things well! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Sounds like we have a lovely picnic in the works. All that seems to be left is dessert, which is right up my alley! Any requests or should I just show up with treats?

[Jaegermonster]

Ok 5 sounds good to me too. I will also probably take it easy with mine so I'll be in the slow group too. No need to over do it http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

I'll plan on bringing a big cooler for everybody with soft drinks and water then if you guys can handle the rest of the food. I usually bring water for my horse, they have spigots there, but its a hike with a full bucket and then sometimes they don't like to drink it coz it smells funny. And you might need water if you break down or have a flat. So make sure and bring water for them too http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

If you guys email me make sure and put something in the subject line. That address used to be my husbands and he gets alot of interesting emails http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[fernie fox]

Do we know how many we have coming.


fernies house on GA /Fl line.Someone must want a nice place to stay for the Superbowl next year. (http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=viewall&albumID=159736566)

[Hokie Rider Alum]

I will be there, and am bringing 1-2 non COTH friends. I can't wait!

[desilu]

So with myself, daughter and Sarah, we make 3 of us.

3 - Hokie Rider Alum
+3 - Desilu
=6 so far

[KrazyTBMare]

Right now, just me. I can find out either tomorrow or Wednesday if my friend Sarah is going and if Lauren from the barn and her daughter are going.

So 1 def.

6 + 1=

7!

[Jaegermonster]

pacificsolo and I so I guess that makes 9

[Policy of Truth]

I am SOOOO excited! This is too cool guys! I cannot wait to meet you all! Thank you for wanting to do this! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Chrissy]

HOW ON EARTH DID I MISS THIS THREAD?!!

Alright. Someone bring an extra horse/pony/ mule/large dog and an extra saddle because y'all are NOT getting away with a Jacksonville Meet-Up without ME! Let alone a BEACH meet up.

That means I get to ride around in my bikini and show everyone my gall-bladder surgery scars right?

And Ms.CrazyTBMare better not pretend she don't know who I am just cuz she works at the BIGGER tack shop.

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[KrazyTBMare]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chrissy:
HOW ON EARTH DID I MISS THIS THREAD?!!

Alright. Someone bring an extra horse/pony/ mule/large dog and an extra saddle because y'all are NOT getting away with a Jacksonville Meet-Up without ME! Let alone a BEACH meet up.

That means I get to ride around in my bikini and show everyone my gall-bladder surgery scars right?

And Ms.CrazyTBMare better not pretend she don't know who I am just cuz she works at the BIGGER tack shop.

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CRISSYYYY! I didnt know you posted here! How are you DOING?!

Hopefully I can get out there. I am scrambling. I am going to talk to the lady who used to let me borrow her trailer but doesnt now b/c my light hook up was causing the trailer brakes to lock up. I finally found out it was MY light hook up, not her trailer, so maybe she'll let me? Who knows!

[Chrissy]

If you can't make it to the beach with the your horse maybe we can "carpool" as non-riders.

Same goes for any other non riders. Or riders that might be passing through Orange Park and want to pick up a horseless individual on the way so she doesn't get herself lost. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[KrazyTBMare]

Ill let ya know. I wouldnt mind! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Jaegermonster]

Get with Slave4Tucker if you have a truck. She has a trailer but her truck got towed in to the shop yesterday.....slave4tucker@hotmail.com

[KrazyTBMare]

I did email her. Never got any word back! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[Chrissy]

Seeing as I MIGHT have to drive myself...

I can't seem to find directions, or directions to someone who has directions, on the whole 6 pages of this thread.

Can someone PT or E-Mail me? Or post them? I'm coming from just SE of Jacksonville. (Orange Park)

[KrazyTBMare]

I PMed you the directions.

Whats your AIM/AOL again? ItsCrissyAgain or something?

ixitellyixi here!

[Chrissy]

:whispers:

ReallyBigTrouble

It's a secret, stealth name to keep the AOL stalkers away. For the love of all things IM I could NOT remember your screen name what with all the i's and x's and all http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[fernie fox]

I think this is the easiest way to get there.


From Jacksonville take I-95 North, travel approximately 7 miles to exit 373 (old exit 129), Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach/Callahan/Yulee Exit.
Right onto A1A East
Travel east on A1A 9.6 miles to the Thomas J. Shave Bridge
Cross Intercoastal Waterway and travel three-quarters of a mile to first traffic light
Turn right at light onto Amelia Island Parkway
Travel 2.5 miles to fork in road
Veer left at fork and travel 1.5 miles to traffic light
Turn left go a couple of hundred feet and turn right into "Peters Point ",beach access area.

We will be parked at the back of the parking area.

[Jaegermonster]

We didn't put the directions on the thread but my email address is in here about 6 times for people to get directions. A few people have them and can forward them, but I see Fernie already put them on here so everybody can get them now. Hope to see everybody there....
also lets add in for a couple more people to accomodate the non riding contingent http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif....
Krazy, I told S4T to check her emails, she has been off work a few days, so she should be getting with you.....

[fernie fox]

Is Slave4tucker still coming.

I have a huge rubbermaid trunk of old tack for her to give to some kids she knows.

Does anyone else need,dressage saddle,close contact saddle,hacking jackets or show jackets or schooling pants or Ecuyer boots,hunting whip thongs,scarlet coat. I could bring them too.

If not the whole mess is going on E-bay.

I just have to clean out this stuff before we move.

[Jaegermonster]

Slave4Tucke is coming, but it's still up in the air whether or not she is bringing a horse due to truck issues. We are still working on that. But she will be there, and I will let her ride my horse for a bit if she wants. But definitely bring the stuff, and we can look thru it. Maybe someone will buy something, and S4T can take what's left.

[Jaegermonster]

Do you have a lightweight scarlet coat and/or a lightweight hacking jacket?

[fernie fox]

I do have 2 lightweight hacking jackets,

The Scarlet is brand new,but small lightweight Grand Prix[size 12 reg.],absolutely beautiful.

[FifteenOne]

I'm not actively shopping but if a dressage coat happened to be there and it happened to be my size and it happened to fit,well...........

[Jaegermonster]

Definitely interested in the hacking jacket(s) and scarlet as long as they are lightweight. Bring your stuff you might do pretty well http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[KrazyTBMare]

Still no word from s4t. If I cant get ahold of her, Ill probably show up alone or with Chrissy, horseless! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif But it will still be a nice gathering! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Jaegermonster]

Hey talked to S4T and she said her trailer is stuck in the mud at the barn big time with all this rain we just had. But she is going to come anyway and hang out and eat with us.

[KrazyTBMare]

Alright thanks!

[Policy of Truth]

Guys....I have some bad news....I won't be able to come to FL this week...

Apparently, my beau is having to take the place of a co-worker on several out-of-town trips due to a death in the co-worker's family...needless to say, this is very dissapointing for both of us...

I DO plan to get down there soon, though...and I still want to meet you all...words cannot express my dissapointment right now http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

I hope you all have fun...and I'll let you know when I can come.... http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/no.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/cry.gif

[Hokie Rider Alum]

I unfortunately have to back out as well. The person that was going to be trailering me backed out, and I can't find another way to get there. Maybe next time. Needless to say, I'm a bit depressed by this!

[desilu]

Wow, Do we want to wait until more people can make it? And maybe the weather is cooler? What do ya'll think? I guess the only ones that could make is is Fernie and I (with Sarah) and JM?

[fernie fox]

Okay,this is a shame but it happens.

In the back of my mind I feel it might be better to do "the Beach"later in the summer,or autumn.I don't think the beach will have cleared of families by 5 pm.

I have visions of toddlers lurching up to stroke the horsey,it has happened to me before on that beach.

It is a lovely,lovely beach to ride on.

Sooo,if anyone would like to come to my "humble abode",and swim,root through the stuff,in my barn,that I have to e-bay,somehow get this trunk of stuff to "slave4tucker",if she can't come,you are welcome.

Bring snacks to share and non-alchohloc drinks,

I have boxes of "every sort of booze",you can think of,that need finishing up.[thats another story].

Meet @ 6 if you would like,pool and hot tub will be open,bring who ever you want,maybe someone will take my latest ,stray lab home with them.

[Hokie Rider Alum]

fernie, if other people are up for coming to your house, that sounds fun too, assuming you don't live on the other side of the world, I know my family would like to come ( assuming you don't mind if kids come!)

[fernie fox]

Would love to have you,you MUST be in charge of your kids in the pool,I have nightmares about kids and pools.

Lets see who we have that will come and I will e-mail directions.

We are on the FLA/GA line,just off US1.

Please bring a medium sized Dog box for transportation of small black lab X. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Also have some exersize equipment,left over boxes of auction stuff.

Bring trucks!!!1.

[Jaegermonster]

Well, if anyone still wants to come I am still up for it. Pacificsolo, we will definitely get together another time, just let us know when you are coming. I will talk to S4T, since her computer is down, and see if she is up for it, if she's not I have room in my trailer for one. Otherwise lord knows lots of things need to be done around the farm as usual.
Fernie, if you get around Bryceville way let me know and you can drop the stuff off and I can get it to S4T, or bring it to the kennels at jumping sunday next weekend if you're coming and I can get it from you then, and also the coats and things.....you can email me or post just let me know....

[desilu]

I think I'll wait until its cooler or Pacificsolo makes it down, whichever comes first. I know we can get this together.

Let's try again in the fall, ok?

[Jaegermonster]

Well, I planned on coming and had the trailer hitched up and ready to go, and then was up all night with a sick dog and now I am sick too myself. hoooooboy................
we definitely need to plan this out again and do it. It sounds like a blast

[Jaegermonster]

If any of you folks want to come out to the house sometime and ride I have trails out the wazoo within about 15 minutes riding time down the dirt road that my house is on. So email or pt and come on out, bring your swimsuits too

[KrazyTBMare]

The weather was a bust here. I mean it stormed from 5 am until like 4 pm. Lightening and thundering like mad. I def agree we should try again later in the year.

Jaeger, I might take you up on that offer... Once I get a trailer! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Jaegermonster]

Come on out, bring someone with you if you have a friend with a trailer.....
you know I still have room for a boarder http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[slave4tucker]

Man did I miss this board. Was off work all last week. Some days not by choice since my truck broke down. Thanks to Jaegermonster, I was not totally stranded cause I had her truck and a big Thank you to her. Sorry things didn't work out for the beach ride, but maybe when it gets cooler. And KrazyTBmare, I was not ignoring you. My computer at home has be down but JM has been filling me in. I think a early ride at JM house sounds like a great idea.

[fernie fox]

Jm.what time of day do you exersize your horses,I would love to join you for about an hour ASAP.

I have not ridden the new boy in company yet,would love to do a steady walk/trot ride to see how he reacts to company.

After many years on the track,I have no idea how he will behave.

He is a superstar on his own,but that could change in company of another horse,maybe the competetive side of him will show,maybe not.

[Jaegermonster]

Well I havve this job thing that is really quite an inconvenience to my riding http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif....when I ride really depends on whether or not it is a work day and what is going on around here, and of course the heat..sometimes I don't get to ride at allhttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif...unfortunately I have to plan the riding around the working, would that it were the other way around!...but anyway, just email me, let me know when you want to come out, I"ll let you know when I have work or whatever, and we can plan it out