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The Ridiculously Affordable Show Now Even More Convenient with Updated Schedule
Wellington, FL – February 14, 2014 – Making your plans to show at Citrus Series Tuesday show just became even more convenient. The show has revised the schedule so it is easier to plan when you should arrive to show. On Tuesday, Feb 18, Citrus Series will open for flat at 10 a.m. with classes starting at 11 a.m.
“Our first Tuesday was really fun. We had a great group of developing riders and in the afternoon many top, international riders with horses needing show ring mileage,” said James Lala who manages the popular new show. “Tuesday is the day that was most requested when I asked trainers, riders, owners and breeders.”
The Citrus Series Tuesday, Feb 18 Schedule:
Ring open for flat 10-10:30 a.m.
Hunter and jumper classes at the same heights are held at the same times.
All Day CLASS 100 – JUMPER TABLE II AND HUNTER WARM UP
11 -11:45 a.m.
CLASS 1, 2 – .70m JUMPER TABLE II / CLASS 3, 4 – 2’3″ HUNTER
12 -12:45 p.m.
CLASS 5, 6 – .80m – .85m JUMPER TABLE II / CLASS 7, 8 – 2’6″- 2’9″ HUNTER
1:30-2:15 p.m.
CLASS 9, 10 – .90m JUMPER TABLE II / CLASS 11, 12 – 3′ HUNTER
3-3:45 p.m.
CLASS 13, 14 – 1.0m JUMPER TABLE II Sec.2 (b) / CLASS 15, 16 – 3’3″ HUNTER
4-4:45 p.m.
CLASS 17, 18 – 1.15m JUMPER TABLE II Sec.2 (b) / CLASS 19, 20 – 3’6″ HUNTER
5 -5:30 p.m.
CLASS 21, 22 – 1.30m JUMPER TABLE II Sec.2 (b) / CLASS 23, 24 – 4′ HUNTER
5:30-6 p.m.
CLASS 25, 26 – 1.40m JUMPER TABLE II Sec.2 (b)
6 p.m. Requested heights after dark under the lights.
Citrus Series will hold its regular monthly show on Saturday, February 22. Please note that Friday, Feb 21 has been cancelled.
Citrus Series shows are held at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center at Okeeheelee Park, a wonderful facility offering great footing, permanent stalls, plenty of parking and permanent restrooms. Citrus Series offers beautiful courses and decoration – perfect to prep for shows like WEF. The show offers unique features such as warm-ups and do-over options to make give more opportunity for horses and riders leave with a positive experience under their belt.
There is no ship-in charge, no office fee, no grounds fee and permanent day stalls are available. It is the ideal, affordable competition series for developing horses and riders.
About Citrus Series Horse Shows
The unique features of the show are designed to help trainers, developing horses and riders achieve their goals affordably. Professionals and adults may ride ponies. If time permits, competitors can do do-overs to make sure the horse and rider leave the ring with a positive learning experience. A user-friendly class schedule and sale horse identifiers provide an opportunity to market sale horses.
Owners, breeders, riders, trainers and their assistants are encouraged to bring their up-and-coming horses and riders to come experience Citrus Series, at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Okeeheelee Park, a close, convenient, high-quality facility. Ship-ins are welcome at no cost and permanent day and overnight stalls are available. Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is located under three miles/five minutes from the intersection of 441 and Forest Hill Boulevard.
Call us at: (561) 906-6668 if you need a shipper.
For entries rates, go to: Showgroundslive.com or call (561) 906-6668.
For more about the Citrus Series, go to: www.citrusseries.com.
2014 Citrus Series Fast Facts:
What: New high-quality horse show series especially for developing horses and riders.
Where: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center
7500 Forest Hill Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL
When:
February 18, 2014 – Hunters & Jumpers in the Afternoon and after Dark under the Lights
February 22, 2014 – Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation
Contact Information:
Before Show
Telephone: (561) 906-6668
Email: jdlala@aol.com
During Show
Show Office: (859) 608-3709
Fax: (866) 285-9496
Stable Office Telephone: (561) 906-6668
Entries: Showgroundslive.com
Officials:
Manager: Lala Land Productions, LLC, James Lala (561) 906-6668 – jdlala@aol.com
Secretaries: Cindy Bozan and Randi Muster
Veterinarian: Reid and Associates
Farrier: Ignacio Cardenas
Stabling: James Lala
Judge: Dee Thomas, Wellington, FL
Course Designer: Gerry Briggs, Smyrna, TN
Directions to Jim Brandon Equestrian Center:
FROM I-95
Exit Forest Hill Blvd. Go west on Forest Hill Blvd. for approximately six (6) miles. After passing Pinehurst Dr., make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.
FROM the NORTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #97 – Southern Blvd. After toll booth, turn left onto Pike Rd. (South). Make a left onto Southern Blvd. (East) and go to Jog Road. Make a right onto Jog Road (South) to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a right onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). After passing Pinehurst Dr., make a left into Okeeheelee Park South.
FROM the SOUTH on FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE
Exit #93 – Lake Worth Rd. and go east to Pinehurst Dr. Make a left onto Pinehurst Dr. (North) and go to Forest Hill Blvd. Make a left onto Forest Hill Blvd. (West). Make the next left into Okeeheelee Park South.
FROM the WEST on FOREST HILL BLVD.
Cross over Florida’s Turnpike and make a right into Okeeheelee Park South.
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