schooling

Open Schooling

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PRE-REGISTRATIONS

Please contact us for additional information.

Please email AlexiousN@coj.net or call/text 904.993.2053.

JEC will be open to the public for schooling from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
The cost is $25 per horse and must be paid in advance. Advanced Reservation & Release Form is required.
Have proof of negative Coggins with you.
Check-in with the Administration Office upon arrival.
Please email AlexiousN@coj.net or call/text 904.993.2053 with any questions or for any additional information.

Open Schooling

Open Schooling – Cancelled due to conflicting event

JEC will be open to the public for schooling from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
The cost is $25 per horse and must be paid in advance.
Advanced Reservation & Release Form is required.
Have proof of negative Coggins with you.
Check-in with the Administration Office upon arrival.
Please email AlexiousN@coj.net or call/text 904.993.2053 with any questions or for any additional information.

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Open Schooling

First Coast Classical Dressage

June 23-24

8:00 am start

Summer Dressage Challenge Showposium WITH

William “Lee” Tubman, “S”/FEI4*

http://www.fccds.org/

Phone Contact: 904.252.5170
1.877.464.4886

Jacksonville Equestrian Center Goes Down Under With Clinton Anderson Horsemanship Clinic

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center hosted The Walkabout Tour with Clinton Anderson over May 19-20 in the Indoor Coliseum. Australian native Anderson is a world-renowned clinician, best known for helping people to have a better relationship with their horse. Anderson and his Walkabout Tour are all about inspiring and educating his loyal followers so that they can accomplish their horsemanship goals.

Anderson has developed a system that is based on mutual respect and understanding between the rider and their horse. It gives the rider the knowledge necessary to train their horses to be safe, dependable and enthusiastic partners in and out of the arena. By creating a made-for-TV horse-training program, an Internet TV site, exclusive DVDs, The Walkabout Tour system and his No Worries Club, Anderson has made his training available all over the world. In addition to being a top clinician, Anderson also breeds, trains and shows his own cow and reining horses at the highest levels of competition.

The course spanned two days going step-by-step on how to get started and then refining Anderson’s methods, as well as demonstrating basic behavioral problems and how to correct them. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center’s large indoor arena was the perfect set up for the working pens, trailers, horses and auditors alike. Saturday began with colt starting, and then following a lunch break taking in the picturesque equestrian center, the group learned about training on the trail and advanced riding. Sunday started out with “beyond fundamentals groundwork”, One-on-One help, and a charity ball toss benefiting Hope Therapy. The afternoon was about desensitizing horses to spooky objects, training performance horses, and how to load a horse on a trailer.

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center staff enjoyed having Anderson and his followers in house for a wonderful weekend, “TheJacksonville Equestrian Center was excited with an excellent turnout of spectators from all over the southeast. We would welcome the return of Anderson in the future.” said Tim Jones, Executive Director at the equestrian center. Auditors came from as far away as the panhandle and Kissimmee, FL for this special weekend. Up next for the equestrian center is the FQHA Memorial Circuit Quarter Horse show on May 26-28.

Over the coming months the Jacksonville Equestrian Center will be undergoing some new renovations as they add on to the already impressive structure. The new construction will boast a second covered arena, attached via a cover to the current coliseum, and a covered livestock pavilion. The facility hosts a wide range of popular, family-friendly gatherings throughout the year, such as car shows, family fun days, dog agility trials, bicycling events, and equestrian competitions for every breed and riding discipline. For nature lovers, the 80- acre property also features miles of hiking and riding trails as well as a picnic pavilion.

Known for its extensive amenities and ideal location, which is only a short drive to the city and beautiful beaches, the Jacksonville Equestrian Center is a premier facility for events of all sizes. For more information and to learn more about upcoming events, visit www.jaxequestriancenter.comor call (904)-255-4215.

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Photo 1: Clinton Anderson works with a participant horse in the Jacksonville Equestrian Center coliseum. (Photo courtesy of Down Under Horsemanship)

Photo 2: Clinton Anderson and his horse showing off their hard work. (Photo courtesy of Down Under Horsemanship)

Jacksonville Equestrian Center Hosts Groundbreaking Event

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center (JEC) held an official groundbreaking ceremony on May 3^rd, 2018 for its new covered arena, part of its long term plan for progress and expansion.

“The new arena will be the largest clear-span covered arena in the southeast providing the necessary space to support a wider variety of activities and multiple events at the same time”, explained Peggy Fuller, DVM the Jacksonville Equestrian Center Board of Directors Chair, addressing the attendees at the groundbreaking ceremony. The new covered arena will be 300’ x 300’ and will attach to the existing 150’ x 300’ coliseum via a covered 130’ x 80’ livestock pavilion “Essentially we are doubling the number of covered rings we currently have available. We’re thrilled that this new building will increase our capacity to offer diverse events to all members of the community.” Fuller thanked the City of Jacksonville council members and officials, the Jacksonville Equestrian Center Board members and staff, World Development Group International and the many members of the community who have supported the Jacksonville Equestrian Center, making the improvements possible.

Jacksonville City Council members, Doyle Carter, Joyce Morgan, Al Ferraro, Greg Anderson and Parks and Recreation Director, Daryl Joseph joined the Jacksonville Equestrian Center executive board members in commemorating the groundbreaking event.

The celebratory evening included an introduction to therapeutic riding by H.O.P.E. Therapy Director, Becky Davenport. She highlighted the benefits hippotheraphy programs provide to individuals with a wide range of special needs. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center will allow all Premiere Accredited Therapeutic Programs use of the facility. This will enable the facility to be utilized, even when not booked for events. H.O.P.E Therapeutic is currently the sole local Premiere Accredited Therapeutic Riding Program, and plans to make use of the facility. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center has a specially equipped carriage with a wheelchair lift and special needs mounting ramp that accommodates wheelchairs and walkers. The new covered arena will enable The Jacksonville Equestrian to host more events like the Special Olympics Area Qualifiers and Championships, which were held at the facility in 2017 and 2018 and provide an all-weather training and teaching location.

The commemorative evening also honored winners of the “Take it to the Jax” Agricultural Art Contest. Two Duval County Schools, Fort Caroline Middle School and Enterprise Learning Academy, participated in the contest. Councilman Doyle Carter and Councilwoman Joyce Morgan presented the students with their awards. Fort Caroline Middle School 7^th grader Bria McClary was a first place winner for her piece titled, The Rooster. Elian Salami was awarded second place for Horses and Isabelle Hampton was presented with third place for Orange Horses. Fourth graders from Enterprise Learning Academy were also recognized for their artistic talents. Kayle Lewis received first place for Teal Owl, Ava Linn was awarded second place for Horse and Barn, and Keira Collins received third place for Zebra & Tigers.

Attendees were treated to a celebrity barrel race that featured Jacksonville City Council Members and Jacksonville Equestrian Center Board members. Carolyn LaRose Jacksonville Equestrian Center Board of Directors Vice Chair raced to the fastest time. City Councilman Doyle Carter was second and the Center’s Board of Director’s Chair, Peggy Fuller, was third. Local supporter and experienced barrel racer, Jodi Coxwell announced the event and provided expert coaching to the celebrities who braved the race. The barrel horses were graciously provided by Diamond D Ranch and Michael Griffin, all of which earned “equestrian saint” status for taking care of their riders during the fun event.

The celebration was capped off with a delicious Taco Bar Dinner by Anthony’s Catering, followed by a team roping demonstrations from this week’s NTRL Rope For The Truck competitors. To catch a recap of the some of the evenings highlights follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWezFjmE0Hw

The evening’s events highlighted the venue’s versatility and capacity to host a wide variety of equestrian and community events. The facility hosts an extensive range of popular, family-friendly gatherings throughout the year, such as car shows, family fun days, dog agility trials, bicycling events, and equestrian competitions for every breed and riding discipline. For nature lovers, the property also features miles of hiking and riding trails as well as a picnic pavilion. Visit Jacksonville Convention Services Manager Becky Parker and Senior Manager, Courtney Hartert were on hand at the event to remind guests that this easily accessible center is only a short drive to the city and Jacksonville’s beautiful beaches.

Known for its varied amenities and ideal location, the Jacksonville Equestrian Center is now expanding to offer more to both the equestrian community as well as the Jacksonville community, alike. For more information and to learn more about upcoming events, visit www.jaxequestriancenter.com or call (904)-255-4215.

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Photo: Jacksonville Equestrian Center Ground Breaking officiants (from left to right) Councilmen Greg Anderson, Councilwoman Joyce Morgan, Councilman Doyle Carter, Chair of the Board Peggy Fuller, Vice Chair of the Board Carolyn LaRose, Construction Chair for the Board Joanne Connell, Secretary of the Board Betty Griner, and Director of Parks and Recreation Daryl Joseph. (Photo courtesy of JRPR, no photo credit necessary)