Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Florida Horse Farm is here to provide Florida with an alternative for unwanted horses. It begins with providing owners information, education and assistance to reduce the number of neglected and abused horses in the state. We will also work to form a coalition with other groups to consolidate buying power, share expenses to promote our cause and provide a location to send horses that are impossible to place. We will work with the state to implement HB765 in a cost effective manner and to provide members of the Florida horse industry a viable option to retirement or transporting horses out of state. We also see this as the perfect opportunity for those who service the horses and horse owners of Florida to give back to our community.

Free vaccines to 501c3 non-profits!

The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign is a non-profit joint effort between Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the AAEP.
What we do.Through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign, qualifying equine rescue and retirement facilities can receive complimentary equine vaccines for horses in their care, protecting the horses’ health and making them more adoptable.Approved rescues may receive one vaccine order per year for an unlimited number of horses. Available vaccines include PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine, EquiRab™ rabies vaccine and Prestige® V five-way vaccine containing KY93, KY02 & NM2/93 Flu Strains, EHV-1, EHV-4, EEE, WEE, and Tetanus.How you can get involved.AAEP-member veterinarians can work with equine rescue and retirement facilities to receive Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health equine vaccines at no cost. AAEP-member veterinarian’s and equine rescue and retirement facilities work together to submit an application, the facilities checklist, and the equine vaccine order form. Only facilities that follow the AAEP Care Guidelines For Equine Rescue and Retirement Facilities and have a “not-for-profit” 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status will qualify for the equine vaccines.

WE were discussing hoof angles and Paso Finos...

I like the angle of the front of the hoof to match the slope of the pastern. Which can be hard to do with my flat footed Arabians. They were just done last Tuesday & I was checking angles Wednesday night when a few seemed a little off.You stand about 10-12 feet away and compare each hoof to the other and then to their stance in general. It isn't as easy as people may think to be a good farrier as there are three angles/axis to consider while setting the foot. The front hoof wall, the side to side and the front to back, which yes is affected by the front wall and heel wear. On Friday everything looked much better, the horses were more comfortable.A good farrier can minimize hoof and leg defects by how he shaves the hoof. Sarah has a partial club foot and paddles when she runs but he minimizes both very well. Paddling is a very common fault in Paso Finos so they may be working to compensate for that and any what is it called? when the front of the rear hooves clip the back of the fronts as she runs.

My farrier is John Kolody and his wife raises champion Paso Finos, usually stallions. Well, technically she's pinhooking I guess~ she buys a young horse and then trains them. Anyway, John & I talk about it a lot. He was impressed that I go to a lot of the Paso shows in Ocala and noticed the conformation faults of many. The paso hoof is one of the hardest to do because they are standing still as you trim. So you have to correct them for proper conformation and then hope it is also right in movement. So even though hoof angles are a big part of the equation, having someone walk or ride your horse while you observe from the front, back and side will tell you if the hooves are being trimmed right. Oh, I'm usually 20 to 40 feet away while watching them move.

The Wellness Van is coming to Ford of Ocala!

Come to Ford of Ocala on Wednesday January 13, 2010 for a free medical check up! The KTK/SKY Radio Stations Wellness Van will be on site from 10am to 12 noon. Don't miss it as it provides free health care screenings and literature to communities throughout North Central Florida.

2010 NAIAS Ford Reveal from Ford of Ocala.

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Transit Connect & Fusion Hybrid Named 2010 Car & Truck of the Year!

Well this is super cool! Ford captured both the 2010 Truck of the Year & 2010 Car of the Year at the Detroit auto Show today. To learn more call 1.800.292.3338 or visit www.fordocala.net Full story on the AutoShow @ http://www.thefordstory.com/

End of Year Clearance Sale @ Ford of Ocala!

Start the New Year out right with a new ride.
All vehicles are on sale during Our Year End Clearance Event
w/ a couple of exceptions like the Shelby Mustang & Escape Hybrid.
Call our Internet sales Department @ 1.800.292.3338 or 1.352.732.4800 for more details.

Ford of Ocala- Drive One!

Got Questions?

Ford Motor Company has created a website that should answer any questions you have about Fords or any other make you might be considering. Motor Trend has named the 2009 F-150 the Pickup of the Year, the new, innovative Flex is award winning as well and both the Focus and Fusion are front runners in the all important mpg battle. Visit the easy to use, informative site below.

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Or call or visit us today. We'll be happy to answer any questions, offer you a test drive and show you why we are the high volume car dealer of North Central Florida. Lower prices are just the beginning.

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