Florida Equine Athlete

The Florida Barrel Racers Journal

Work still in progress:  If you know of an arena or have an arena that you would like posted please email or contact me (per Melissa Greer).
For ones that are recently added to the list I will put "(New)" in front of it.

ARCADIA RODEO GROUNDS – ARCADIA, FL

 From Highway 17 – head south.  Go through Wauchula and soon after is Zolfo Springs.  Get in middle lane till back to two lanes.  When get to Arcadia (soon after Zolfo) look for Herd Road.  There is an Advanced Discount Auto Parts Store on the left.  Turn left and the arena is immediately on the right. 

 ARINDA RICHARDS ARENA – FT. PIERCE, FL

 95 South to Exit 70 (Ft. Pierce/Okeechobee) Go West off of exit.  Go 2 miles and there will be a dirt road on the left.  Look for the signs.

 From the turnpike head South to exit 70 (Ft. Pierce/Okeechobee).  From the exit head West and go almost 2 miles.  Look for signs on the left and dirt road (same as above).

 Back Forty

 From I-10 exit hwy 71 (for Marianna/Bountstown) .  Go North.  Turn left on hwy 90.  Turn right onto Hwy 71 (Taco Bell & McDonalds).  Turn right onto Blue Springs Rd.  Go approximately two miles.  Turn right on Poplar Springs Rd (dirt road).  It is right after a short white picket fence on the right side of the road.  Turn right into the first gate.  Follow dirt road to the right all the way to the arena.  There are trees in front of the arena so you will not see it.  Just keep following the road until you get to a gate to drive through on the right.

Baker Arena -

 Go I10 and get off at the Holt exit (not sure what number it is) Turn north until you get to Hwy 90.  Take a right (east) onto Hwy 90 and go approximately 5 miles and turn left onto Hwy 4 (first and only caution light you'll see on 90).  Go about 2-3 miles and arena is on the right.  Go to bottom of hill where covered arena is. 

Note: West bound could get off at Crestview (Hwy 85) go north to 90, then west on 90 and save a couple of miles, but traffic is horrendous that way...the Holt exit is all country and open roads.

BERGERON RODEO GROUNDS (AKA DAVIE RODEO ASSOCIATION)

 From the North:   Florida Turnpike to Griffin Road – West to SW 65 Way, right into rodeo grounds.

Florida Turnpike to I595 – West to Davie Road Ext. exit going South bound to SW 42 Street and make a right into the rodeo grounds.

 From the West Coast:  US 27 to the Saw Grass Expressway – East to Davie Road Ext. exit South to SW 42 Street and right into the arena.

 There are no stalls or RV hook ups.

 Big Cypress

 27 – Go East on 80 – Go to 1st left and stay on road.  Go about 30 miles and go through reservation to arena on right hand side.

 Bit N Spur Arena – Cocoa

 I-95 to exit #201, go West to Friday Rd, turn right, arena will be on the left

 BRANDIES ARENA  (Used by NBHA District 2)

295 to us17/Main St., North on Main St. to New Berlin Rd. Take right on New Berlin, following it on about 8 miles until you get to Cedar Point Rd. go about 10 miles to Saw Pit Rd., take left, about 1/2 on the right.

BROKEN SPUR SADDLE CLUB  (Used by NBHA District 2)

If you are coming I-95 take exit 1 in Ga. Take left, go straight to Hwy 17. Go straight across Hwy 17 you will be on Vacunna Rd. This will be a very sharp curve when you come to the flashing caution light there will be a sign on the left Broken Spur saddle club past that it will be about a mile on the left. e-mail: Broken Spur Secretary

 C2C ARENA – MYAKKA CITY, FL

 17 South to 64 W (in Zolfo Springs, 4 miles South of Wauchula).  Take right on 64 West.  You will cross Troublesome Creek and Myakka River.  From the Myakka River, go approximately 11 miles to “Verna Bethany”.  (It is a total of approximately 33 miles from Highway 17).  There will be a church on the left next to Verna Bethany.  You can only turn to the left.  Once you make a left, go up about ½ - 1 mile and it will be on the right. 

 Capella Farms Equestrian Center

From I 95 AND TURNPIKE - West on Okeechobee Rd. - turn right on Brocksmith Rd - Capella Farms is on the right.

Carmelita Park Horse Arena – Punta Gorda, FL

 I-75 to exit 161 – Go West on 768 to first red light and turn right (North on 765A – Taylor Road) and go to Airport Road (Sheriff’s Department sign there).  Turn right (East) – Go to Florida St. and turn left or North to arena.

 Citrus County Fair Association Arena (Eloise VanNess Arena), INVERNESS

 From I75 at the Brooksville Exit:  Take the SR 50 exit heading west toward Brooksville.  Travel approximately 9 ½ miles.  Turn right onto US41 (Broad Street).  There will be a Jiffy store on the left.  Travel approximately 19 miles thru Floral City.  The arena will be on your left BEFORE you reach Inverness.  There will be a sign that advertises the Citrus County Speedway Race Track.  Turn left at the sign.

From Suncoast Parkway: Take the Brooksville exit (US50 Cortez Blvd.) and turn right at bottom of ramp onto SR 50.  Travel approximately ½ mile then bear right onto Wiscon Road and travel approximately 4 ½ miles.  Turn left onto US41 (Broad Street) and travel approximately 21 miles thru Floral City.  The arena will be on your left BEFORE you reach Inverness.  There will be a sign that advertises the Citrus County Speedway Race Track.  Turn left at the sign.

From I75 at the Wildwood Exit:  Take the SR44 exit and head west for approximately 15 miles.  Turn left onto US 41 (S. Florida Avenue) and travel approximately 2 miles to Citrus County Speedway Race Track.  Arena will be on your right.

CLAY MAVERICKS  (Used by NBHA District 2)

From 295 go south onto Blanding Blvd. Go a few miles you will come to Gordon Chevrolet (on right hand side of the road) The very next light is Tanglewood Blvd. Turn left on Tanglewood Blvd our club is about 1/4   mile on the left side of the road (you can't miss it) Or you can come in 295 to I-10 to Chaffee exit and take the new Brannan field Chaffee exchange. It will bring you all the way to Blanding Blvd. You will take a left onto Blanding Blvd and go to the red light at Tanglewood Blvd hang a right and you'll see the club down the road on the left.

CLEWISTON-HENDY COUNTY RODEO ARENA – CLEWISTON, FL

 Off of SR 80 go South on Franscisco to El Paso.  Arena is one block East on El Paso.

(New)  County Line Arena

Hwy 17 north of Bowling Green, go east on county line rd.(across the street from the BP & next to a mobile home sales lot) approx. qt. mile arena is on the left
Bring your own chairs
 

 CRACKER TRAIL ARENA – ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL

From Hwy 17 heading South.  Go through Wauchula and come into Zolfo Springs.  Make a left on Hwy 66 (similar to Reality Ranch directions).  Head East on 66 and you will pass Reality Ranch on your right.  Continue heading East and it will be about 13 miles.  It will be on your right but you will need to look for signs.  When you make your right you will drive back past trees (it looks like you are going into nowhere).  Continue driving (there is usually a path) and you will eventually curve to the right and drive to the parking area. 

 CROSSTOWN ARENA – TAMPA –

 Jennifer Costa (813) 657-4866

From east, west or north of Tampa:  Take the best route to Highway 301.  Head south on 301.  Cross over State Road 60.  After you pass Delaney Creek Boulevard, entrance to the arena will on the right side immediately after a large green, black and yellow billboard.

From south of Tampa: Take best route to Highway 301 northbound.  Pass beneath the Crosstown Expressway.  After you pass Delaney Creek Boulevard, entrance to the arena will on right side immediately after a large green, black and yellow billboard.

 DARBY BOYETTE ARENA – ATTAPULGUS, GA  (used by NBHA District 1)

 Take highway 27 North across the Georgia line.  Go approximately 7 miles and make a left on Old 27.  Go up the hill and past the Post Office.  Make a left and an immediate right on Englehard Road.  Go approximately ½ mile and it will be on the right hand side.  Look for the WB Kennel and Boyette Barn sign.

 DAVID COX ARENA – QUINCY, FL  (used by NBHA District 1)

 Take I-10 West to Quincy.  Take the first Quincy exit (267).  Go right and go approximately 1.5 miles.  Make a left on Cox Road (this is a dirt road and there should be signs).  Follow the dirt road straight to the arena and parking area.

 Diamond H Arena – Live Oak, FL

From Live Oak (I-10- Exit 283) Hwy 129 N. Past Walmart; 3rd paved road to right (48th St); 6th drive to the left.  From Jasper, FL (I 75 – Exit 451) Hwy 129 S. Past Intersection Station; 4th paved road to left (48th St.); 6th drive to the Left – Look for signs! 

 DOUBLE C ARENA – JAKIN, GA  (used by NBHA District 1)

Take 27  North to Bainbridge.  Get on the 27 bypass towards Donaldsville.  Take the Donaldsonville/Dothan exit onto 84.  Go approximately 25 miles (thru Donaldsonville) to Jakin.  Double C will be on the left.  Sign will say Double C Western Store and Arena.  Concession stand on grounds and shop will be open.  This is a privately owned facility that requests no alcohol.

 DOUBLE R ARENA – DADE CITY:

 Dennis & Tammie Rogers (352) 588-0571 

From I75: Take County Road 41 South (Exit #293) – also known as Blanton Road. Head east toward Dade City.  Travel approximately one (1) mile to James Road and turn right.  Follow James Road approximately one (1) mile and turn right onto Jessamine Road.  Follow Jessamine Road approximately .7 of a mile to Amberlea Road and turn right.  Arena will be on your left approximately .3 of a mile.

 Eagle's Nest Arena:

From I75 take exit 427 (US 90) go West.  About 2 miles turn Left (South) on Pinemount Rd.  Go 3 miles and the arena will be on your Left.  The Lake City Christian Academy is right there also. 

 FELLSMERE

I –95 to Fellsmere/Sebastian exit #156 – Go West on CR 512 and go 2.5 miles to Willow Street.  Turn Right, arena will be on the left (about 1 mile).

Fred Smith Arena - Seminole Indian Reservation – Brighton, FL

Hwy 70 West from Okeechobee – East from Hwy 27 to St Rd 721 (Flashing Light) South to Harney Pond Rd (Water Tower)  Just past Casino.  Make a right and the arena is down on the right

 Hardee Cattlemans Arena - Wauchula, FL

From 17 heading South Turn west (right) off of Hwy 17 on Stenstrom Road (there is a gray building on the left).  There is also a green sign that says Agri-Civic Center.  Go thru one Flashing stop light to Altman Road, turn left.  Turn back right on Rodeo Drive then into the arena parking.

HAWKINS  ARENA

(Gayln Hawkins 407-957-5546)

 192 East to St. Cloud.  Through town to Hickory Tree Road (CR15) intersection.  Hickory Tree only runs one direction.  Approximately 3 miles.  Left on Mable Simmons Road and right on Westshore Drive to the end for arena parking.

 From the South – Travel North on 441 to Kenansville.  Turn left at Vickers Store.  Turn right on Deer Run Road and left on Hickory Tree Road.  Pass arena on right.  Turn --- Mabel Simmons and then right on Westshore Drive.

 HAWKS CREEK

Go US 301 South through Starke and Waldo. About 12 miles north of Citra you will come to Campville (don't blink, there's just a small sign) on 301. Turn left on SR 1474, go about 2 miles, arena on right.

HEAD & HEEL RANCH – BROOKSVILLE –

Debbie Benedict (352) 848-0387

From I75, take exit #301 (SR 50) and head west to first stop light which is Spring Lake Highway.  Turn left onto Spring Lake Highway and travel approximately 4 miles to CR 576 (Hayman Road).  Turn right onto CR 576  (Hayman Road) and travel approximately 4 miles to Batten Road.  Turn right onto Batten Road and go to 3rd driveway on your left.  This is Rodeo Drive.  Arena is at the end of this road.

HENDY COUNTY RODEO ARENA – CLEWISTON

(used by NBHA District 5 & 10)

Off of SR 80, go South on Francisco to El Paso.  Arena is one block East on El Paso.  It is at the fair grounds.

From 27 – Head South and go till you get to Clewiston.  Go through town to the last red light, Francisco St. and turn South (right).  Go 3 or 4 blocks to El Paso (or follow signs to fairgrounds).  Turn right.  Arena is there on the right.  If you go across railroad tracks on Fransisco, you have gone too far

 Hogan's arena  6349 Old Selma Road Montgomery, AL  36108 Cell numbers: (334) 799-3474 or (334) 799-3475    (334) 799-3474

From Montgomery & Wetumpka, AL - Take Hwy 31 off of Day Street north towards Prattville.  Go to the light and take a left on to the Western By-pass.  Follow Western Bypass approximately 4 miles; go through the light and over the railroad tracks.  Take a right just past the railroad tracks to Old Selma Road.  Go approximately 5 miles and turn left onto Cantelou Road.  The arena is 400 yards on the left. 

From Selma, AL - Take Hwy 80 to Montgomery.  Go 1 mile past Pintlala Creek Bridge and turn left onto Cantelou Road.  Go approximately 4 miles on the right.  Arena will be on the corner of Cantelou and Old Selma Road. 

From Prattville, AL - From Hwy 31 South go across the River Bridge and take a right at the light onto Hunter Loop Road.  Go approximately 6 miles to the light and turn right onto Old Selma Road.  Go approximately 4.5 miles.  Turn left onto Cantelou Road.  The arena is about 400 yards on the left.

From I-65 - Take Hwy 80 towards Selma.  Go approximately 3 miles past Dannelly Field.  Turn right onto Cantelou Road.  Go approximately 4 miles.  Arena will be on the right.  Corner of Cantelou Road and Old Selma Road.

HOPE ARENA – NEW SMYRNA, FL

From 1-4 go to the 44 Exit and head East towards N. Smyrna.  (When getting off of exit it will U around and you will make a left at the light).  Go to 415 and make a right.  Go down about a ¼ mile and there will be a white wooden fence on the left.  Rasley Road is immediately after.  Turn left on Rasley Road.  Take down to fork in the road and turn left on dirt road called Brasher.  Take hard right and follow down to the arena, which is on the right hand side.

 J&M RANCH – LAKELAND, FL -  Jerry Harmon  863-559-2505

From I-4 to Hwy 98 and go north, go about 13 miles and go just past 471.  It will be on the left. 

Take Hwy 301 to Chancey Rd., take a Right on Chancey and go to Hwy 54, take a right on Hwy 54 and go to Hwy 98, take a Right on Hwy 98 and arena will be about a mile down on the right hand side.

J BAR C RANCH – OXFORD –

Jerry & Connie Hearn   (352) 330-1962

From I75, take the State Road 44 exit.  Head east on S.R. 44 approximately three (3) miles to Highway 301.  Head north on Highway 301 approximately 7 miles to County Road 202.  Turn left onto C.R. 202 and go approximately ½ mile to arena on your right.  Be aware that the road numbers along Highway 301 are numbered in a strange manner so you might pass C.R. 204 BEFORE you get to CR 202.

 JACKSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN CENTER: 

COMING INTO FLORIDA FROM THE NORTH:

Take 95 SOUTH to 295 SOUTH, 14.5 miles to Interstate 10 WEST, 4.8 miles to the Chaffee

Road Exit # 351. Turn right off the ramp, go 3 miles and turn right on Normandy Blvd. (State

Road 228). The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is located 4.3 miles on the right hand side of

Normandy Blvd.

COMING NORTH FROM SOUTH FLORIDA :

Take 95 NORTH, 77.2 miles to 295 NORTH, 15.6 miles to the 103 rd . Street (State Road 134)

Exit 16. Turn left off the ramp, go 7.8 miles and bear left onto Normandy Blvd. (State Road 228).

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is 0.5 miles on the right hand side of Normandy Blvd.

COMING INTO FLORIDA FROM THE WEST:

Take Interstate 10 EAST to the Chaffee Road Exit # 351. Turn left off the ramp, go 3 miles and

turn right on Normandy Blvd. (State Road 228). The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is located 4.3

miles on the right hand side of Normandy Blvd.

COMING FROM THE OCALA AREA:

Take US 27 NORTH, 0.5 miles to US 301. Keep straight onto US 301, 22.5 miles. Turn right onto

US 301 NORTH, 51.3 miles, turn right onto Normandy Blvd. (State Road 228). The Jacksonville

Equestrian Center is located 6.6 miles on the left hand side of Normandy Blvd.

COMING SOUTH ON US 301 INTO FLORIDA:

10.8 miles to Callahan, Fl. and turn right on US 301 SOUTH to Baldwin , Fl., 20 miles, and turn

right to stay on US 301 SOUTH. Go 1 mile and turn left to stay on US 301 SOUTH. Go 6.4 miles

and turn left onto Normandy Blvd. (State Road 228). The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is

located 7.3 miles on the left hand side of Normandy Blvd.

Joey Whitaker's Arena - 

You go south on 77 at Chipley exit, go 18 miles you will see arena sign. turn right.Greenhead

 Johnson Arena –Costalotta Arena -  Sebring, FL

27 to Sebring – Go left on 98 and proceed about 3 miles.  Go to the 1st road to the left (Association Road).  It will go into and industrial park.  Follow road around and it will go into the arena parking area.

Juanita Walker’s arena

386-328-6267 or 386-659-2763

From Daytona:  take I-95 North to U.S. 1 Exit toward Bunnell, follow U.S. 1 North to Bunnell and exit west onto Hwy 100.  Follow 100 until it merges into Hwy 17.  Follow Hwy 17 across river and go to the 5th traffic light watching for a sign for Hwy 20 West.  Turn left onto Hwy 20 West.  Follow to the traffic light and turn left onto Hwy 19 South.  Stay on 19 south through 2nd traffic light.  After 2nd traffic light (past Walmart) it will be the first paved road to the right, Horseman’s Club Road.  Turn right and the club is ¼ mile on the left.

From Ocala:  Hwy 301 North to Citra to Hwy 318 East.  Turn right onto 318.  Follow to dead end, turn left onto Hwy 315 North.  At fork stay right onto 315 North.  Follow 315 North to CR 310 East.  Trun right onto 310 and follow to stop sign.  Turn left onto Hwy 19 North.  Follow until you go through the caution light and then a traffic light.  After the traffic light, it will be the first paved road to the left (Horseman’s Club Rd) turn left and club is ¼ miles on the left.

From Gainesville:  Follow Hwy 20 West toward Palatka.  When you approach the first traffic light about ¼ miles before it, start looking for Horseman’s Club Rd on the right.  It only turns right.  Turn right there and follow down approximately ¾ miles, club is on the right.

From Jacksonville:  Follow Hwy 17 South toward Palatka.  When nearing Palatka, the second traffic light (no lights between Green Cove and Palatka), turn right onto Hwy 19 South.  Follow Hwy 19 South out past Walmart.  After Walmart, it will be the first paved road to the right, Horseman’s Club Road.  Turn right and club is ¼ mile on the left.

From St. Augustine:  Follow Hwy 207 East toward Palatka.  Dead end into Hwy 17 and trun right.  Follow Hwy 17 across river and go to the 5th traffic light watching for a sign for Hwy 20 West.  Follow to the fifth traffic light and turn left onto Hwy 19 South.  Stay on and go through 2nd traffic light.  After second traffic light (past Walmart) it will be the first paved road on the right, Horseman’s Club Road.  Trun right and the club is ¼ mile on the left.

KISSIMMEE SPORTS ARENA – KISSIMMEE, FL
958 S. Hoagland Blvd, Kissimmee, FL  34741 

From turnpike:  exit to 192/441 and travel west to Hoagland Blvd., turn left and follow to arena. 

 From I4 – take 192 East to Hoagland, turn right and follow to arena.

LABELLE RODEO ARENA – LABELLE, FL  (used by NBHA District 5 & 10 & Sunshine Barrel Racer's Assn) 

27 to Exit 21 South on SR 29 about two miles.  Arena is on the left.

 LAZY W ARENA – PLANT CITY – 

 Neil and Katha Ellis  (813) 752-9637

From I4, take the Park Road exit.  Head south on Park Road.  You will cross over Highway 92.  The road is a 4 lane at this point but will narrow down to a 2 lane road after passing the ball park.  The road will also curve to the left.  Continue into the left curve to the first road on your right after the curve.  This will be Jap Tucker Road.  Turn right onto Jap Tucker Road and follow it to the 2nd stop sign and turn left onto Trapnell Road.  Follow Trapnell Road approximately ¾ of a mile and the arena will be on the right.

 LEE COUNTY POSSE ARENA – N. FORT MEYERS  (used by NBHA District 5 & 10) 

Off of I-75.  Go East on SR 78 about 2 miles to Palm Creek Drive.  OR

Off of SR 31 – go West about a mile to Palm Creek Drive.  Arena is one block North on Palm Creek Drive.

 LIVE OAK COVERED ARENA


From Highway 129 in Live Oak turn West on 11th Street. Go 1 mile the arena will be on your right just past the hospital. Follow the Hospital signs. e-mail: RJLJETTA@AOL.COM
 

MY JESTIC RANCH – EUSTIS, FL
26711 Leward Street, Eustis, FL  32736
Randy Craft, director, 352-551-9871 (cell)
Jean & Ed Permenter, owners, 352-636-8853 

I-4 to Sanford – take exit to Hwy 46/417.  Seminole Town Mall will be running along side of exit.  At the light (Hwy 46) make a left.  You will go under I-4.  Go a little ways out through 3 lights (this includes the one at I-4.  It will turn into two lanes.  Cross over the Wekiva River and take Hwy 46 A that will vear to the right.  Go down 5-6 miles.  It will deadend into Hwy 44.  Make left and go about 50 yards (1/4 mile).  There will be a stop light with a Circle K on the left and Handy Way on the right.  Turn right at the light.  This will be Hwy 437).  Go 3 miles it will deadend into Hwy 444A.  Make a right.  Go ¼ miles.  (you will see Black Bear Reserve in front of you – Golf course is in the back).  You will come over the hill and there is an old country store that is closed down on the left.  Between the store and the golf course is Lake Norris Rd.  Turn left.  (Note, if you pass this you will see a fire station).  Take Lake Norris and cross over the concrete bridge.  The first road to the right is called EBERSOLE (Landmarks:  there is a 40 acres grove cleared and a two story white home with white fencing).  Make a right on Ebersole and go down.  IT will curve back to left (there is a house).  Notice 50 ft up the road will bear to the right.  There is a set of mailboxes.  Stay to the left of the mailboxes.  Go to the curve and back to right (Leward Street).  Go one mile on left is MY JESTIC RANCH.

 From Eustis  - take SR44 east, turn left onto CR 437 & proceed to stop sign, turn right onto CR 44A, about 3/4 mile down turn left onto Lake Norris Road (towards Black Bear Golf Club & Lake Norris Conservation area), turn right on Ebersole Road which will vere left onto Mitchell Street, stay/go straight onto Bay Street (Mitchell turns right) then right onto Leeward Street, arena is approx 1 mile down on the left.

From Deland go west on SR 44 to CR 44A & turn right, at Lake Norris Road turn right again & follow directions above.

 LAKE PARK ARENA – LUTZ –

From the north: Take I75 South to I-275; go south to Bearss Avenue, exit, go west to Dale Mabry Highway; turn right onto Dale Mabry.  Park entrance is approximately 1 mile past Gaither High School on left side of road.  After entering park, go to stop sign and turn right.  Road will curve around to arena.

From the East or South: Take Veterans Expressway to Dale Mabry Highway; go south on Dale Mabry.  Park entrance will be less than one mile down on the right side of the road.

 Moss Bluff (M/C arena)

 FROM OCALA: Go east on Hwy 40; cross the Ocklawaha River bridge; go to 2nd traffic light intersection of Hwy. 40 & Hwy 314A (Kangaroo Station on left); turn right onto 314A; go 6.5 miles. FROM BARBERVILLE: Go west on Hwy 40 (approx 30 miles) to first traffic light (Kangaroo station on right); turn left at light onto 314A; go 6.5 miles to arena. Phone numbers – home 352-288-6950, cell 352-209-3271

FROM POLK CITY AREA: Take Hwy. 33 to Hwy 27; take 27 to Lady Lake; turn off County Road 25; go through Weirsdale staying on Hwy. 25 all the way to Ocklawaha; at the first traffic light (Auto shop on corner), take right onto CR 426C; go until it dead ends into Hwy 314A; turn left onto 314A, go approx 1 mile; M/C Arena is on left.

N. BREVARD HORSEMAN’S CLUB – MIMS, FL 

Heading 95 North – take Rt. 46 Exit and head East (left).  Go to US 1 and make a left towards Mims.  Go approximately 6 miles North and there will be a Kangaroo Store on the left.  Aurnatia Road is there.  Keep heading North and go approximately ½ mile.  On the left will be Goldenshores.  Take left and this will deadend into the arena. 

 Heading South on 95 – Go to the 5A Exit and head East.  Go to US 1 and make a right.  Head towards Scottsmoor.  Go through Scottsmoor and then Mims.  Keep looking for Goldenshores on your right.  Turn right on Goldenshores and it will deadend into the arena.  If you are on US 1 and you pass Goldenshores you still and get to the arena by taking a right on Aurantia Road (there is a Kangaroo Store).  Go to International and make a right.  Go up to Goldenshores (approximately a ½ miles) and make a left.  Arena at the end.

 From US1 – Head North – go through Titusville and then you will come to Mims.  Go approximately 6 miles and there will be a Kangaroo Store.  From  there go approximately ½ mile to Goldenshores, make left and the arena will be at the end. 

 I95 to Scottsmoor exit, turn left off exit ramp then turn right onto US 1, go about 8 to 10 miles and look for North Brevard Horseman Club sign on right, turn right at sign and it will be down on the left.

 OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AGRI-CIVIC CENTER 

Located on S.R. 70, three miles East of downtown Okeechobee.

 From downtown Koeechobee, take S.R. 70 Eastbound, over the R.R. bridge, and over the canal.  Center will be on gthe right (South) side of S.R. 70.

 From Fort Pierce, take S.R. 70 Westbound.  Center will be on the left (South) side of S.R. 70.

 From Indiantown or West Palm Beach, take S.R. 710 (Beeline Highway) North until it ends at S.R. 70.  Turn right (East) and proceed 1.3 miles to the Agri-Civic Center.

 OSCEOLA HERITAGE PARK (aka SILVER SPURS ARENA)

From Orlando International Airport – Follow South Exit signs from the airport.  Proceed south on Boggy Creek Road, go Boggy Creek Road, go under toll road 417, then one mile to stop light (Circle K on one corner); turn right (name of street is still Boggy Creek Road).  Follow this (name changes to Simpson Road to U.S. Highway 192, turn right to next stoplight, Bill Beck Blvd, turn right.  Main entrance to Osceola Heritage Park is about one block on left.

I-4 Westbound – Take Exit #77, to Florida’s Turnpike South.  See below for Turnpike southbound.

I-4 East bound – Take Exit #65, Osceola Parkway ($1.25 toll), proceed East 9.1 miles to Michigan Avenue (third traffic light after the toll booth).  Turn right on Michigan to Hwy 192 (at the fourth traffic light); turn left and follow Hwy 192 to Bill Beck Blvd.  Turn left.  Main entrance to Osceola Heritage Park is about one block on left.

Florida’s Turnpike Southbound – Take Exit #244 (Kissimmee-St.Cloud), turn right (west) onto U.S. Hwy 192; go through stop light at Simpson Road to next stop light at Bill Beck Blvd (approximately one mile).  Turn right.  Main entrance to Osceola Heritage Park is about one block on left.  Follow signs.

Florida’s Turnpike Northbound – Take Exit #242 (Kissimmee-St. Cloud), turn left (west) onto U.S. Hwy 192; go approximately two miles to stop light at Bill Beck Blvd.  Turn right. Main entrance to Osceola Heritage Park is about one block on left.  Follow signs. 

PALATKA HORSEMAN'S CLUB  (Used by NBHA District 2)

181 Horseman's Club Road. You can get to Horsemen's Club Road off of Highway 19 or Highway 20. Contact 386-325-2320 or club phone (night of show only) 386-325-9329. e-mail: bhh@horsecity.com  

PAT KIRTON ARENA – CRAWFORDVILLE, FL   (used by NBHA District 1) 

From Capital Circle at Crawfordville Highway, go approximately 14 miles to Crawfordville, make a left on Lower Bridge Road (courthouse will be on the right).  Go to the first major intersection and make a right on Spring Creek Highway.  Take that all the way to 98 (blinking light, Mexican Restaurant on left) and make a left on 98.  Go 2 ½ miles make left on Red Oak Lane (NBHA sign will be there).  OR 

From Woodville Highway, take 98 and go across the Wakulla River.  Go 2 ½ miles and make a right on Red Oak Lane (NBHA sign). 

PATCHWORK FARMS – THONOTOSASSA, FL 

From I-75 North or South.  Take the Fowler exit (265) heading East.  Fowler and U.S. 301 will T approximately 1.4 miles.  Veer to the right on U.S. 301 South Riverview and go .6 miles.  You will pass Williams Rd.  The next  street turn right on Walker Rd.  It is immediately on the left.

From I-4 East or West.  Take the U.S. 301 North to Zephyrhills exit.  From U.S. 301 and I-4 it is approximately 3.9 miles North.  You will cross the Sligh intersection, Harney intersection pass under I-75 and then over the Bypass Canal Bridge.  The second street past the canal turn left onto Walker Rd.  It is immediately on the left.   

Pierson Saddle Club 

Take 17 North to Pierson, turn left on Washington Ave. arena on right at baseball fields. 

 RRR FARMS – PLANT CITY, FL – Ray Raybon 813-841-8181

From I-4 get off at Hwy 39, go North on Hwy 39 to Knights Griffin Rd., take a left on Knights Griffin Rd. and go down to Five Acre Rd., take a Right on Five Acre Rd and go down about a mile to Log House Rd., take a right on Log House Rd., and arena will be down around the curve on the right hand side – parking on property on left and right hand side of the road.  7449 Loghouse Rd. Plant City, FL  33565

RAINBOW RIDERS – JACKSONVILLE, FL  (Used by NBHA District 2)

I-295 to 103rd St. exit. (South 295 - go right) (North 295 go left) onto 103rd to Schindler Rd. Turn left on to Schindler. Turn left onto Walden Rd. Arena is on the left. 

 REALITY RANCH, ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL       

17 S. Follow through all towns and finally through Wauchula.  After you come out of Wauchula, you will soon come to Zolfo Springs.  You will pass by a big convenience store on your left with gas pumps (I forgot the name of  it).  Look for 66 which will be on your left.  Take a left and travel (I believe it is about) 7 miles and it will be on your right.  Take the 2nd entrance.  The first leads to the house and concession area. 


RIVER RANCH – LAKE WALES, FL 

From 60 – head East toward Vero Beach.  You will come to Indian Lake Estates on the right.  Keep heading East.  You will come to River Ranch on the right.  Take right and follow the road back to the security house.  Check in with person there and go through.  Soon after will be the barns and arena on your right.  On the left will be a field with a church next to it. 

ROCKING K RANCH

From traffic light on US 41 in city of Hernando (Citrus County) – go west .5 miles on SR486 to next light – turn left on Cross – go .2 miles – turn left on road after school (Rotor Wing) – Take to end about .7 miles.   NEED TO CONFIRM THESE DIRECTIONS 

ROY SETTERGREN ARENA – WACISSA, FL  (used by NBHA District 1) 

Take Capital Circle SW to Tram Road (259).  Go East on Tram Road until you come to the stop sign at 59 in Wacissa.  Make a right on 59.  Go approximately 1.5 miles.  The arena will be on the left.

From I-10, take the 59 exit and head South on 59.  Go approximately 10.5 miles.  Arena will be on left. 

SANDSPUR ARENA

Highway 44 to Jungle Road and follow around to find arena on left.

SCHOMBERG FARMS  (used by NBHA District 4)
2504 24th Avenue E, Palmetto, FL  34221-9318

 From I-75 take exit 224 West on 301 and turn right on Ellenton-Gillette Road, turn left on 21st Ct E and right on 24th Avenue East.

 SILVER SANDS BRIDLE CLUB (New Smyrna Beach)   (Used by NBHA District 2, SunCoast Barrel Racers Assn)

From I-95, take Port Orange exit West onto Taylor Road(2 exits south of Daytona Beach, go to Tomoka Farms Road (SR 415), head South, Covered Arena is about 5 miles down the road on the left. (386) 547-6979. e-mail: Lori Butler

Coming from Osteen, cross over 44 & Pioneer Trail (Cabbage Patch is on the right).  Arena is just past the Cabbage Patch on the right hand side of the road…on 415.

SKEET DAVIS ARENA – FL  (used by NBHA District 1) 

From Highway 20 in Bountstown, turn north onto Silas Green.  There is a Lindy’s Fried Chicken at the corner and signs that read “Florida Panhandles Saddle Club/Skeet Davis Arena & Panhandle Pioneer Settlement”.  After you turn onto Silas Green you will have to drive through the park to get to the arena. 

SOKOL’S ARENA 

I-4 to Highway 44.  When get off exit head East (right at light).  Go straight to Highway 415.  The speedway will be on the left corner and a store on the right.  Turn left and head North to Pioneer Trail (you will see the “Cabbage Patch”, also known as “Spotnick” on the corner.  It is a biker bar. Turn right and go to Samsula Dr. Turn right on Samsula and go to the first road on the left, which is Pepper Lane. Turn left and the arena is down on the right.  Be Careful – the road is not very wide so if a car is coming the other way it is hard for it to pass with your truck & trailer.  He will most likely have to stop.

 SOUTHERN STAR RANCH – LAKELAND, FL – Joey & Jan Avery 863-944-1445

From I-4 get off at Hwy 98 and go North to Wilder Rd., take a right on Wilder Rd., and go to Brown Rd., and take a right on Brown Rd., arena will be down on the right hand side, turn in at the black gate.

Southeastern Arena - Unadilla, GA

24110 Arena Road, Unadilla, GA

Located along I 75 in Unadilla, Georgia, Dooly County, approximately 135 miles south of Atlanta.

 Direction off I-75 whether traveling north or south:

Take I-75 to Exit 121 - at stop tune left onto 41 - then turn right onto Speeg Road (which is the first road on your right across from Subway) cross over the railroad tracks and at stop turn right onto Arena Road (East Railroad Street).  Follow Arena Road pass the RV Park to Southeastern ARena on your left.  The city has not changed the sign from East Railroad Street to Arena Road but as far as Mapquest and all GPS systems it is referred to Arena Road.

STARDUST RANCH  17315 Parsons Road, Brooksville, Fl 34601

From I-75, go west on Hwy 50 into Brooksville (approximately 10-12 miles) when you get near town it will give you 50/98 truck by pass or 50/98 business (there is a light there with a Hess Express sitting on the left corner) – keep straight, you will come into town and it will trun into one way traffic, you will go through town and down after hill and over a set of railroad tracks, after the railroad tracks the second light will be Hwy 98, turn right and go North out of town 10 miles, you will then turn right again on 491 North, there will be a small country store with gas pumps on the right, when you trun on 491 it is 1 ¼ miles down on the right side (Parson’s Road).  It is the only paved road.  When you trun right you will see the entire black wood rail fencing on the left of Parson’s Road, that is Stardust Ranch property.  You will go to the third gate – driveway and turn left.  You will see a huge green roof horse barn.  

Truck by-pass:  From I-75, go west on Hwy 50 into Brooksville (Approximately 10-12 miles) when you get near town it will give you 50/98 truck by-pass or 50/98 business (there is a light there with a Hess Express sitting on the left corner).  Turn left at the light and continue for a few miles, at the 4th traffic light there will be a Hardee’s on the right and across the road on the left will be another Hess Express, go straight through this light and you will come to a 4-way stop, continue straight, you are heading out of town.  This road comes to a dead end with a light, turn left and you are on 98 North, go about 5-6 miles and turn right on 491 North, there will be a small country store with gas pumps on the right.  Turn on 491 it is 1 ¼ miles down on the right side (Parsons Road).  It is the only paved road.  When you turn right you will see the entire black wood rail fencing on the left of Parson’s Road, that is Stardust Ranch property.  You will go the third gate – driveway and turn left.  You will see a huge green roof horse barn.

SUMMER TAYLOR’S ARENA
Summer at 386-527-1003

Going West on I-4 from Daytona, I-95: Exit on exit 116. Make a Right onto High Street. Follow down to the second stop sign and make a right onto Lakeview. Follow down to Park St. and make a left onto Park St. (You will see City Hall on the left corner of Park St.) Park St. dead ends right in front of the arena entrance.

ST. RD. 44 from New Smyrna/Samsula: Follow 44 towards DeLand/Volusia Co. Fairgrounds. Make a left onto Prevatt. Follow Prevatt down to Ohio Ave. (looke for big cow pasture on the right and it's directly after). Make a right onto Ohio Ave. Follow to the stop sign and make a right onto Pleasant. The arena is down on the right.

Deltona/Osteen/Enterprise: Follow Lake Helen Osteen Rd. all the way down until you get to Ohio Ave (right after Kicklighter/Volusia Pines Elementary School). Turn left onto Ohio Ave. Follow to the stop sign and make a right onto Pleasant. The arena is down on the right.

SUMTER EQUESTRIAN CENTER - BUSHNELL: -

 Colleen Hyatt (352) 303-4325

From the north:  Take Highway 48 (exit #314) off I75.  Turn right and merge onto Highway 48 heading west.  Follow Highway 48 to County Road 616.  Turn left onto County Road 616.  CR 616 will end and you will turn right onto County Road 476.  The arena will be approximately four (4) miles down on your right. 

From the south: Take County Road 476B (Exit #309) off I75.  Turn right onto CR 476B and follow this road.  You will pass the National Cemetery.  At the end of 476B, turn left.  The arena will be approximately .4 of a mile on the right.

 SUNSET FARMS  (used by NBHA District 2)

From Middleburg go north on SR 21 (Blanding Blvd.). Cross Black Creek Bridge and turn left at the flashing light. Go approx. 1/2 mile and turn left on Sunrise Farms Road. The arena entrance is 1/4 mile on the right.

From Orange Park, go south on SR21 (Blanding Blvd.). Turn right just after the traffic light at SR 220. (Middleburg High School is on the left at the light.) Go to the stop sign and turn left. (Long Bay Road) First right is Sunrise Farms Road. The arena entrance is 1/4 mile on the right. e-mail: nkoester1@juno.com

Suwannee Co. Agricultural Coliseum (Bob Holmes Arena)  (Covered)

Highway 129 South to CR 51(red light by First Federal Savings Bank) turn right you will past WB Howlands Store go to roundabout take CR 136 West you will past Shands of Live Oak Hospital, next drive to the right. Look for jackpot sign!

 TALL OAKS ARENA – MONTICELLO, FL  (used by NBHA District 1)

From Capital Circle, take Apalachee Parkway (Hwy 27 S), go approximately 17 miles to SR 259.  Go left on 259, arena will be approximately 4 miles on left.

 TAYLOR COUNTY HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION   (also used by NBHA District 1)

 Take highway 27/19 South to Perry turn left at second light.  This will be alt. 27 towards Mayo.  Go through 2 lights and past County Jail.  It will be the first paved road to the left after you pass Highway 27 lounge.

 Hwy 27 East to Bishop Boulevard, turn North.  Arena is located 1 block off Bishop Blvd on the right.  Sign on Hwy 27 for Taylor County Horseman’s Association.  Can be read from both directions.

 TEC FARMS – SARASOTA

I-75 to Exit 207 Bee Ridge Road.  Take Bee Ridge East about three miles passing two lights (one flashing light and one more light) until you come to a Y in the road.  Do not veer to the right.  Go straight to the 4 way stop sign.  Take a left onto Iona Roade.  Go about ½ mile to the first hard road on the right, which is Delft Road.  We are the 4th house on the left.  The address is 9247 Delft Road, Sarasota.

From Arcadia:

Take State Road 72 West towards Sarasota.  Go about 40 miles and you will see Myakka State Park on the right hand side of the road; approximately, 10 miles after the park you will come to Bee Ridge Extension.  Turn right onto Bee Ridge Ext. and go about 5 miles to a 4 way stop sign.  Go straight through and that is Iona Road.  Go about ½ mile to the first hard road on the right (Delft Road).  Go to the 4th house on the left. 

 Trenton FFA Arena 

Go west on hwy 26, if coming from Gainesville until you come to Trenton, make a right at the light in on hwy 129 in Trenton and arena is about 5 miles on the right.  This is a covered arena.

Volusia County Fairgrounds – Deland, FL

I-4 Exit 118, East on SR 44/New York Ave.  OR  I-95 Exit 249, West on SR 44 

WAKULLA COUNTY HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION  (used by NBHA District 1) 

From Capital Circle and Crawfordville Highway (319), go South on Crawfordville Highway approximately 13 miles to Crawfordville, you will pass Winn Dixie on the left, approximately ¼ mile past that, turn right on Cedar Avenue.  Go to the dead end and go right.

WILLISTON’S HORSEMAN’S PARK ARENA

 Head North on I75.  Go to third exit in Ocala – 27 (the exits go 22 then 40 then 27).  When you get off the exit turn left (West).  Stay West till you get to Williston. Turn left on 41 South. There will be a McDonalds on the SW corner of where you turn left. You will be heading South on US41.  Go through the next traffic light and you will pass a Peanut factory, Florida Rock, and then A&N Corporation (all on your right).  There should also be a sign that will state Willistons Horseman’s Park.  Turn right just past the A&N Corporation.  The arena will be up on your right.

 From 41 – Head North then you will turn left on the road just before the A&N corporation.  There will be a sign for the arena.

Whitfield County Saddle Club -  GA

Hwy 411 S. of Chatsworth about 2 miles on right.  Shorty and Mike Freeman 706-695-0851 or David Phipps 706-226-5764.