TACK FOR SALE

 M. Toulousse Aachen Dressage Saddle for Sale (serial # 22131).  18” deep seat, Medium tree, 16 1/2 flaps, hand laminated beech wood/spring steel reinforced tree, ComfortFit panel, AdjustaBlock System, and adjustable Y girthing system.  Used, but in excellent condition (no cracks, scrapes, etc).  Black.  Newly re-flocked with good quality wool.  Asking $775.00 / obo.   Call Beth Yurkovac at 239-641-5268.

 

Cavallo Piaffe Dressage Boots:  Brand New!  Size 8.5 US, Height 50, Width 38 (XLW).  Very stiff shaft with extra high Spanish top.  Perfect condition!  These boots retail for $1200, asking $600.  Contact Mary Jane at 239-567-0624 or mjtenwick@yahoo.com.

 

 

*NEW* (10/11) Top Hat—by Christy's, very good condition, size 6 7/8.  $50  call Verna at 239-543-4032

 

HORSES FOR SALE/LEASE

None at this time

BOARDING

Boarding In Buckingham:  Convenient location off Orange River Blvd (Williamson Rd).  Only 2 miles to I-75 (exit 141).  New barn with only 2 openings.  12x12 airy, light stalls, daily turn out, quality T&A hay fed 3 times per day, grain 2 times per day, wash rack, and pavers throughout.  Stalls cleaned every morning with an evening touch up.  Outdoor 110x224 lighted, irrigated riding arena with additional 4 acres of private trails under shade.  Very nice setting and close to everything!  $550/month.  Contact Doris at 239-693-0385

DaVinci Farms: one of SW Florida’s premier equestrian facilities offers full boarding at $800/month.  We have a covered, lighted over-sized dressage arena with mirrors, as well as a sand jumping arena, novice level cross country jumps, and ample open grass areas, all with excellent footing.  Barn aisles have thick rubber matting for safety, plus all stalls are matted and equipped with automatic waterers.  Other features include indoor wash stalls with hot and cold water; an air-conditioned tack room, lounge area, and bathroom with shower; and live-in caretakers.  Individual or multiple horse turnout is available, and horse laundry is done on premises by our staff.  We are located 5 minutes off I-75 Exit 141 in Buckingham. Visit our website www.davincifarms.com, or contact Sandy Meador at (239) 437-RIDE, (239) 850-9246, or e-mail davincifarms@comcast.net. Haul-ins are also welcome, either to school or to have a lesson with an approved trainer. Please contact Sandy or see website for details.

 

It's A Dressage Thing Here At Lakeside:  Don't let your horse get lost in the shuffle of a large boarding facility with multiple caregivers that never really know your horse.  Our 8 stall barn is small enough to provide individualized care by the barn owner yet large enough to be connected to the dressage community in multiple ways.  We offer full board for $650. /mo.  We are located on a paved road approx 1.5 miles from I-75.  Coded double entry-exit gates make for secure,

easy access in and out with horse trailers.  The amenities include:

12 x 12 matted stalls with approx 12 x 22 walk outs attached, 2 air conditioned tack rooms, Auto fly control system and fly predators used for fly control, Professional fire ant control, 2 wash racks - 1 covered with hot/cold water, fan and light, All stalls have fans, Extremely nice brand new full bathroom, Quality feed (Ultium) fed twice daily - orchard/timothy hay fed multiple times daily, Individual daily turn out in grassy, irrigated paddocks, 20 x 60 meter irrigated dressage ring with excellent footing and metal hallide lighting system with gazebo, Washer and dryer available for horse laundry

We have a Grand Prix trainer fly in once a month for clinics, however the trainer of your choice is welcome at no extra charge.  Your ferrier and vet are welcome as well.  We can also offer covered parking for your horse trailer at an extra fee or open parking at no extra cost. E-mail Kelly at raktrcr@aol.com or call me at (239) 344-6535 or see our ad with pictures on Craig’s list under Boarding Stables.

Orange Clover Farms: Where Horse Life Is A Pleasure:   is located in scenic Fort Myers/Buckingham area and is convenient to I-75 and Palm Beach.  We are only about 10 minutes from the Lee Civic Center.  OCF is a top of the line equine training and boarding facility.  Our farm manager lives on site 24/7 and we offer individualized care for your equine athlete. Owner, Patricia Klees is a USDF Gold Medalist and is available for all your dressage needs.  Patricia is also an H/J specialist for those of you in the jumping world.  Jerry Jacobs (Jerry Jacobs Performance Horses) is on site for your all around performance horse training and individual lessons.  We offer a covered arena, 3 mirrored dressage arena, and a round pen.  For our H/J clientele we have a full set of jumps available to you.  We have a beautiful concrete barn, hurricane proof, which is attached to the covered arena.  The wooden barn is only a short walking distance to either arena.  Both barns offer cool, air conditioned tack rooms.

We offer 12x12 stalls, each with rubber mats, fans, automatic waterers and an insect control system.  We provide daily turn-out in individual grass paddocks—weather permitting.  Our barn manager is a certified equine massage therapist ready to massage your loyal steed!  After your work out, enjoy a safe and relaxing walk on our 12 acre park like paths. 

Our training center is available for meetings by appointment and subject to the current availability.  Contact Info:  Angie (Barn Manager) at 239-694-6935

 

INSTRUCTION/CLINICS

Ingo Menze Clinics:  Orange Clover Farms is offering clinics with Ingo Menze.  Please contact Patricia by email:   Patricia.Klees@ocfarms.com or call 239 370 0489.

 

TACK STORES

BOURNE’S Equestrian Collection: Tack, Dressage & English Apparel, ASMAR Equestrian Collection, Equestrian Jewelry, Equestrian Library, Gifts, and More!  Come Visit Us Today!  Located at 11600 Gladiolus Dr, Ste 105, Ft Myers, FL  33908.  Phone: 239-482-3501

 

MERCHANDISE

*NEW* (12/11): Beaded Browbands! Exquisite, hand-crafted and unique. 2011 legal for dressage, these browbands have leather attachments to bridle, then are entirely beaded, rather than being mounted on leather.  A less expensive alternative to the traditional style; priced at $25.00.  Please email for photos!  Contact Info: Barb Moss, Email: bjmoss@ameritech.net, Phone: 517-546-4646

 

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Brockwood Stall Shi*fter Stall Cleaning Machine: in excellent like-new condition. We used it for a month then changed bedding types and can’t use it anymore. Can be used with sawdust, pine pellets or fine bagged shavings like the Guardian Swift Pick. It’s a huge time, bedding and back saver even if you have a couple of stalls. See www.brockwoodfarm.com for details. Ours is the Little Shi*fter, we paid $1649 plus $135 shipping. They now retail for $1799 plus shipping. Can email photos.  Asking $1,000 or best offer.  May trade for ???  Call Sandy Meador for more info 239-850-9246, or email davincifarms@comcast.net.

 

How To Place An Ad:  Classifieds are FREE for SWFDA members.  $5/month, per ad for non-members. 

To place an ad, contact Beth Yurkovac by email:  contactswfda@gmail.com or by phone: 239-641-5268.  Ads will run for 3 months and then be removed unless the editor is contacted for a continuation.