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(Updated August 24, 2008)

Bud & Tori Blankenship— Champion Show Horses & Experienced Trail Horses for sale at all times. Let us know when you're ready to start the search for your next Foxtrotter. Looking for guidance with your FT? Whether it be pleasure, performance or versatility - give us a call, we'd love to have you come ride with us! 941-923-5022 www.foxtrotusa.com

"The Sarkis family has found their dream farm in Georgia. We wish them the best and miles of happy trails!

Available October 1st, Blankenship stables will have 3 stalls open for full board. We offer a full service Foxtrot Facility, complete wih miles of bridle trails right off of the property.
Please contact us for details."

Foxtrot USA Tack & Supply— For all your Foxtrotter needs. www.foxtrotusa.com 877-806-9811. Remember - there is no secret sure fix. It is the training of the horse and the talent of the rider that produces winning results on the rail and down the trail. The tack that is chosen only enhances what is already there. We have hundreds of styles of every type of Foxtrottin' tack in stock and have the knowledge to help you make the right decision for your needs. Don't get caught in the trap thinking any one bit - bridle - saddle, etc... will give you that magic touch. It just doesn't happen that way.

NEW VACATION STOP-OVER! We have opened a new vacation spot located on Ocala’s beautiful Greenway Trails! Come Rent N’Ride with your horses! Enjoy a nightly, weekend or weekly stay. We have a cabin available for rent which can sleep up to 5 people. The cabin rents for $69 per person and horse. Double occupancy is required. Special rates for families. The living quarter trailer hook-ups are $50 per night and this is for 2 people and 2 horses. More people and horses are welcome at an additional charge. The Charges include 4-board turnouts with auto waterers. Full barn use, which include a tack room with a/c, refrigerator, toilet, sink, saddle and bridle racks. We have matted hot/cold wash racks with cross ties and hitching posts. (stalls are available but at an upcharge) Ride right down the driveway and onto the trails! We are very centrally located on the Greenway with more trail choices than you’ll have time to ride. Please visit our website at www.goldenacresfoxtrotterranch.com or call Peggy Litt at Golden Acres Foxtrotter Ranch (352)817-2862

Saddles for Sale: Versatility Show Saddle for sale paid $1300.00 asking $600.00, excellent condition. Trail Saddle for sale paid $1200.00 asking $550.00, excellent condition. Please call Lisa Wright at 813-376-0810

2 trail and one show horse for sale! Dee, Conrads Debonair Gentleman is an 8 year old sorrel gelding that stands 14'2 and is as smooth as silk to ride! Dee will lead or follow and ride in the middle. He stands extremely quietly and is as dependable as they come! Dee loads, clips, backs, started on side passing and steady as they come! Very nice boy!

We also have Rocky, a 6 year old, 16 hand Black gelding with a star on his forehead and the most innocent look, he'll steal your heart! Rocky was almost starved to death when a concerned neighbor saved him. His partner in the pasture was not as lucky. His friend had to be put down from being malnourished and Rocky was only days away from dying himself. I think Rocky knows his life is all good now as he is happy and fed and back to weight again! Up to date on all shots & wormings, loads, clips, backs, will ride alone or with others. 3 months professional trail training on Rocky and Dee.Give a call and come ride one! As they say: to ride one is to own one of these great horses!

Shadow's Shotgun is a 3 year old sorrel out of Missouri Alexis (a travelers mare) and Prince Jesters Shadowfax (also known as Dammit). Currently in training for Celebration. Shotgun has many trail miles on him already as that is where he has learned his long trot! Shotgun loads, clips, stands quite and has also been started in versatility but mostly He will impress in the performance ring!

Please contact Peggy if interested in riding one of these boys and let them show you for themselves! Very well mannered horses! 352-817-2862

Ross Harper at Ironwood Farm can help you train your fox trotting horse for trail riding, versatility or performance. If you have a problem bring your horse for a free evaluation. Training, boarding or starting a young horse, coaching a rider, fine tuning your performance. Ross can help you. (352) 591-3106.

IRONWOOD FARM IN REDDICK, (OCALA) FLORIDA

We have three fabulous trail geldings for sale: Star Sailor - 15 hand sorrell - super in performance and on the trail. He’s quiet, steady, calm, clips, loads, comes when called. Sun Dust: palomino 14-2 hands - Neck reins, backs, trustworthy and easy to ride and to handle. Perfect Sunrise: 15-2 hands backs, side passes, neck rein, has been through police training. Lots of trail experience and very affectionate and easy to handle. Please call Ross Harper at 253 591-3106.

Ironwood Farm breeds, trains, boards and sells the very best fox trot horses.

We invite you to come by and see our horses and our facilities. (And pet our adorable babies too!)

Saddle For Sale - Golden Cutter, 16" seat, in excellent condition for $1,200. Call Marilyn Johnson at 352-472-7805 (home) or 813-240-7763 (cell).