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Rain couldn't dampen spirits at the 1st annual Spring Social & Young Horse Expo

The threat of thunderstorms and heavy rain couldn’t keep horse-lovers away from Saturday’s Spring Social and Young Horse Expo. The event, hosted by Sakura Hill Farm and Prosperity Farms, gathered approximately 60 people together and raised about $750 for the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association.

Located in the heart of Florida’s horse country, the 50-acre Prosperity Farms was a perfect and picturesque venue for the event. The Williston, Fla. farm is a breeding and training facility dedicated to warmblood sport horses and ponies. Andrea Hayden and the staff provide excellent care, nutrition, and training for the horses there.

Sakura Hill Farm , who co-hosted the event with Prosperity Farms, strives to breed international quality jumpers and A-circuit hunters. They are located in Gainesville, Fla. and owned and operated by the Sakurai family. The farm has quite a wonderful collection of horses, many of which were shown at the event, including several very nice 2011 foals.

During the event, horses were presented to the guests while professional Irish show jumper Marcus Rhatigan emceed. Horses were shown in-hand then let loose to trot, canter, and some free-jumped to the delight of the crowd.

After the young horses and broodmares were shown, Cristobal Castro wowed the audience with a bridle-less riding performance. He and his sweet chestnut mare Crispeta walked, trotted, and cantered a few figures around the ring. Castro guided her using just subtle cues and leg aides. As if that wasn’t amazing enough, they took a few turns through the jump chute, jumping everything with ease.

Of course the highlight of the event was the foals. Five mares with young 2011 foals at their sides were met by some “Awww”s and loads of enthusiasm from the guests. One colt with a rather unique face marking seemed to be a crowd favorite. His name? Cat in the Hat. His face marking looks just like the Dr. Suess character.

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