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Horse Community Helps Raise Money for Good Cause By Julie Levin
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n the saddle and out,
Plantation’s horse community recently came together to raise money not for the equestrian world, but for homeless dogs and cats. Hundreds of people came together at the Plantation Equestrian Center January 19 for the “Ride for the Wronski,16, aboard her horse, A pooch shows patriotic spirit at Young riders get ready to take part Animals presented by Finish Line Nikki Jimmy, at the charity event the “Ride for the Animals” in the Sit-a-Buck contest Feed” charity horse show. The yearly event, which is part of the Heritage Horse Show, raised $3,320 for the Humane they have helped raise $6,500 for the Humane Society of Broward County through a Society of Broward County. “Ride for the Animals is an event our competitors really combination of raffle ticket sales, class entry fees and event sponsorships. They have look forward to,” said Butch Medlin, owner of Heritage Horse Show. “In addition to also reached out to the community with other fundraisers. In September, they teamed enjoying competitive equestrian events, everyone loves to watch the dog costume with Gulfstream Park’s Thoroughbred Aftercare Program to create a season-long contests and silly dog tricks. It’s a fun day for the whole family and I enjoy meeting program to reward retired thoroughbreds and their owners. people from all over South Florida.” Though the Heritage Horse Show holds shows at least once a month at the Plantation The family-friendly event provided something for everyone. The dog contests Equestrian Center, Medlin says they are one of the best-kept secrets around. “We’re included a costume contest, owner look-a-like and silly dog tricks. Two-legged guests trying to inform the residents to come out and see our athletes,” he said. “They work took part in a three-legged race, water balloon toss and hula challenge. Equestrian very hard at what they do and is really entertaining. events included an open walk trot, Sit-a-Buck and Crazy Calcutta Challenge, a timed event featuring obstacles and challenges for horse and rider. “Everyone really has a lot The next Heritage Horse Show will be held March 16 and 17 at the Plantation of fun with all of the events,” said Medlin. Equestrian Center, which is located at 1451 Northwest 118th Avenue in Plantation. In the two years Heritage Horse Show has held the “Ride for the Animals” fundraiser, For more information, visit them at www.Heritagehorseshow.com
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