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Bob Thomas Equestrian Center Adds State-of-the-Art Footing Prior to Florida Gold Coast and Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Shows

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Tampa, FL – October 7, 2013 – The Bob Thomas Equestrian Center will be installing brand new, top of the line footing in the Grand Prix Ring, just in time for the Florida Gold Coast and Florida Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Shows. The installation of the new ESI International Competition All Weather Footing will allow the ring to stay in pristine condition throughout all weather and throughout the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show and the Florida Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Show, to be held Dec. 27 – Dec. 31, 2013 and Jan. 1 – Jan. 6, 2014, respectively.

Located on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, FL, the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center provides competitors with a top quality horse show facility. With the addition of the new ESI International All Weather Footing, competitors will be able to take advantage of the large Grand Prix Ring no matter the weather, and both horse and rider will be reaping the benefits of the highest quality footing.

“We’re starting the installation process by taking out everything that’s currently there and creating a new drainage layer under the arena,” explained Brett Raflowitz of Equestrian Services International (ESI), which will be handling the installation of the new footing.

The ESI International All Weather Footing has proven to be an industry leader and is currently utilized at a number of the nation’s top events including the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, The Devon Horse Show, the Hampton Classic and the Winter Equestrian Festival. The surface provides greater stability and less stress on horses’ legs and joints. The footing can also be easily fluctuated and maintained for all disciplines from hunters and jumpers to western pleasure or reining, making it ideal for events such as the Florida Gulf Coast and Gold Coast Quarter Horse Shows.

“The biggest thing with this new footing in addition to the all-weather aspect is being able to put that extra level of fluff on top of the riding surface,” Raflowitz said. “The horses are the ones who are going to be able to let the riders know the benefit. They’re going to be much more comfortable.”

With brand new, state-of-the-art footing and a total of 12 AQHA Shows, six special events and a full-range of class offerings, entries for the Florida Gold Coast and Florida Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Shows will fill up quickly. For additional entry and fee information, click here and visit www.prohorseshow.com or www.fqha.net.

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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 ten full days of events including hunters, equitation, AQHA reining, western pleasure, trail riding, driving, showmanship halter classes, roping, cowhorse, and the newest event ranch pleasure.

WHERE: Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds
4800 North US Highway 301
Tampa, FL 33680

WEBSITES: www.fqha.net and www.prohorseshow.com

HIGHLIGHTS:

–       AQHA Reining
–       Hunters and Equitation
–       Driving
–       Showmanship
–       Halter

THE FACILITY: Bob Thomas Equestrian Center, Tampa, FL
Grand Prix Field 250′ x 350′
Covered Ring 165′ x 300′
Annex Ring 150′ x 275′
Indoor Ring 130′ x 250′

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

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 showgrounds

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Tampa
5223 North Orient Road (next to showgrounds)
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
www.phelpsmediagroup.com

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Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show Circuit Wrap Up: December 27-31, 2012

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Photos By: Shane Rux

Tampa, FL – January 3, 2013 – The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show was a huge success, welcoming top riders from across the country as they competed for the winning honors.  Held December 27-31, 2012, at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, FL, the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show featured five full days of events including Hunters, Equitation, Reining, Western Pleasure, Trail Riding, Driving, Showmanship and Halter classes. The show ended on the 31st to help exhibitors take advantage of the six shows needed to accumulate points before the end of the year for the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

Tommy Sheets, one of the AQHA’s leading trainers, was thrilled to compete at this year’s event. “The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show provides us with a great facility to come show our horses in multiple arenas with multiple judges at one time,” he commented. “They always hire expert judges for this show. This is one of the most prestigious horse shows in our industry; the level of horses is the upper end of the show horses. With AQHA starting a new progressive program and intermediate program, it has also encouraged all levels of horses to come to this show. The weather has been wonderful here. We’ve had multiple circuit champions in the Trail and Western Riding events. The office staff has also been very accommodating to meeting the trainers’ and exhibitors’ needs.”

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World Class Trail Clinician Tim Kimura Joins Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show Circuit

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Tim Kimura will join the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show Circuit. Photo Courtesy of the Client

Tampa, FL – December 18, 2012 – The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show is pleased to welcome world class trail clinician Tim Kimura of Oak Point, TX, who will be designing the trail patterns and conducting clinics during the event. Scheduled for December 27-31, 2012 at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, FL, the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show features five full days of events including Hunters, Equitation, Reining, Western Pleasure, Trail Riding, Driving, Showmanship and Halter classes. This year, the show ends on the 31st to help exhibitors take advantage of the six shows needed to accumulate points before the end of the year for the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

Nicknamed the “Man of Trail,” Kimura has been a trail course designer for over 25 years and draws around 100 trail patterns each year for events across the globe. He believes in the 4 Ps of Trail: Preparation, Practice, Planning, and Performance. Kimura also believes riders should chase perfection and try to catch excellence along the way.

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Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show Circuit Welcomes Top AQHA Judges

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Tampa, FL – December 11, 2012 – The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show will be welcoming six top American Quarter Horse Association judges for this year’s competition. Scheduled for December 27-31, 2012 at the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, FL, the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show features five full days of events including hunters, equitation, reining, western pleasure, trail riding, driving, showmanship and halter classes. This year, the show ends on the 31st to help exhibitors take advantage of the six shows needed to accumulate points before the end of the year for the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

The judges for this year’s Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show include:

Brian Ellsworth from Kendall, Wisconsin, who is an AAAA Rated, and has held his AQHA Judges Card for 32 years, He is also a NSBA Judge. Ellsworth has had the opportunity to judge the Youth, Amateur and Open AQHA World shows. He has also judged the Quarter Horse Congress, NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity and APHA World Shows. He and his wife Patty own and operate Ellsworth Quarter Horses.

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Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show Circuit Announces 2012 Dates and Schedule

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The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show Circuit will return to the Florida State Fairgrounds on December 27, 2012. Photo Courtesy of the Client

Tampa, FL – November 26, 2012 – The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show is pleased to announce that it will be returning to the Florida State Fairgrounds’ Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, FL from December 27-31, 2012. In the past, the quarter horse event has been held through January, but this year the show ends on the 31st to help exhibitors take advantage of the six shows needed to accumulate points before the end of the year for the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit Show features five full days of events including hunters, equitation, AQHA reining, western pleasure, trail riding, driving, showmanship and halter classes.

The first and third day of the horse show will feature matching schedules that focus on hunters and equitation, including youth, rookie, novice, and amateur divisions. Riders will have the opportunity to showcase their mounts over fences and under saddle. On the second and fourth day of the competition, there will be additional hunter seat and equitation under saddle classes, as well as four driving classes, and western pleasure classes including walk/trot, rookie, novice, amateur, and youth divisions.

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