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UF Hunt Seat Team Pep Rally
UF Hunt Seat Team Pep Rally is sure to be a great time for all. Come out and meet the team, the coaches, and also see a great exhibition from a few student riders.
It’s almost time for the University of Florida’s Hunt Seat Division of the Equestrian Team show season.
UF is hosting its region’s first show. It will be at Kimberden Farm in Ocala, Florida. Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply is proud that OBS Sport is the feed of choice for Kimberden. As a token of our appreciation, we want to invite the community to join us for a pep rally to kick off their show season and cheer these students on.
Get on your gator colors and come to the second entrance of Kimberden on October 11, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. From the parking, hitch a ride on the ATV’s taking you to the pep rally. Also, there are light refreshments free of charge for attendees. If you would like to stay for dinner, feel free, Cora’s Kitchen food truck will be on-site to purchase dinner and enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful farm.
The Team and The Coaches
The UF Equestrian Team is a club sport at the University of Florida. Students are not on scholarship and do not receive funding for their sport of choice. These riders are on the team because they have dedication, a love for riding and want to compete at a collegiate level. The head coach for UF’s Hunt Seat team is Kim Burnette, owner of Kimberden. In addition, Sharyn Cole and Ashley Berman serve as assistant coaches. Burnette has years of champion rides in the show ring as well as experience working with student riders. “When they leave we want them to be a better rider, but ultimately we are working to develop better people in the equine industry,” said office manager, Kimie Carp.
UF’s Hunt Seat team is part of Zone 5, Region 5, in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). Although there are about 30 student riders, approximately 18 are selected for each show roster. Riders for the show are selected on their level of dedication and on the points they have versus what they need to move up the next level. At the shows, team members ride for individual points as well as team points. Students are required to come ride once a week and have one lesson. The home shows for UF’s team are held at Kimberden, additionally, they hosted the Zone 5 finals in 2017 at the farm as well.
Team Results
In 2018-2019 the team finished third in Region 5. Carol Hayes, currently the team captain, was on that team. But the history with this student is one of the many special stories that come from the student’s time at Kimberden. Carol rode up to her senior year of high school. Unfortunately, due to an unexpected family illness, Carol would not have been able to compete in her senior year without a sponsor. Kim Burnette stepped in and chose Hayes as the student she would sponsor that year. This allowed Carol to ride and compete her senior year. Upon graduation, Carol went to the University of Florida and became a working student at Kimberden so she can ride and compete on the UF team. Her dedication paid off and she finished the 2017-18 season as the National Champion for her division.
The Horses
Kimberden is home to 72 horses. Some are retired, there are draft horses for their Horse Country Carriage Company and Tours, and show horses. Most of the horses on the farm are owned by Burnette, a few outside horses are stabled at the farm. Kimberden provides all the horses for the UF team members to have lessons on as well as the horses for the show. OBFS is proud that OBS Sport is the feed of choice for all the horses on the farm.
The traditional horse show participant hauls the horse to the show, pays entry fees and shows a horse they are used to riding. The IHSA horse shows work is different. On show day all student riders from various schools draw numbers. Those numbers are assigned to a horse that is provided by the host. Their draw lets them know what horse they are riding. No warm-up is allowed, they simply get on and ride. Horses may go up to 5 times for rides during the show.
Come Join the Fun
OBFS invites you to the pep rally on October 11, 2019, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Come out and support the University of Florida’s Hunt Seat Team as they kick off the first show in Region 5 for the 2019-2020 season.
Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply’s annual pet day is a free, fun-filled day.
When is Pet Day?
Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 9:00 am. – 1:00 pm.
Pet Costume Contest
Get your furry family member in their Halloween costume and come to OBFS on October 26, 2019. In addition, Receive a free goodie bag and get their picture taken. Thereby all photos will be uploaded to our Facebook page for voting until noon on October 31, 2019. Also, the photo with the most votes receives a $100 Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply gift certificate.
Dog Agility Course
A dog agility course will be set up and open to the public. This is a club fundraiser for Kids and Canines 4-H Club, a local Marion County 4-H Club. The cost is $1.00 for one run or $5.00 for unlimited runs.
Basic Pet Training Seminar/Class by Jay Nix 10:00 am. – 12:00 pm.
Are you wanting to better communicate with your dog? Local dog trainer, Jay Nix, is giving a fantastic seminar/class from 10 am-12 pm. You can attend this with or without your dog. Mr. Nix brings 18 years of experience in training law enforcement, military, sport, and civilian dogs. He will discuss how to communicate better with your pet, address common problems multiple pet owners have, and take time for questions and answers. In addition, certain dogs will be selected to work with for demonstrating methods discussed throughout the seminar.
Visit with Vendors / Special Pricing
Pet vendors will be on-site to answer questions and visit with you about various products used for pets. Including Canidae, Champion Pet, Zignature, Vetericyn, and Organic Gut Solution.
Dog and cat items, including canned and dry dog food, are 15% OFF.
Photos with Prince
Tiny Prince Charming is going to be on-site for photo opportunities. This gentle giant is owned by Kimberden Farms and is part of their Horse Country Carriage Company and Tours team. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your photo taken with Prince. By the way, we are proud that the feed of choice for Prince and the other horses at Kimberden farms is OBS Sport.
The Fillies Pumpkin Patch
The Florida Throrobred Fillies Club is hosting a pumpkin patch. You can purchase pumpkins to carve for Halloween or accent your fall decor with. Also, They will also have some fun fall photo props in the pumpkin patch area.
Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply is happy to bring your Pet Days 2021. Start getting your pet’s best Halloween costume together and get ready to save on pet products.
When and Where?
Ocala Breeders Feed and Supply Highway 27 store on October 29 & 30, 2021.
Great savings on pet food and supplies.
20% off dog, cat, equine, and poultry treats.
10% off caged bird food.
10% off all pet food (dog & cat), collars, leashes, pet supplements, and grooming products.
Whether you have domestic or exotic pets Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply has the right food for their nutritional needs. We have knowledgeable staff and a large variety of brands. In fact, we stock dry, wet, and frozen pet foods, so we are sure to have what you are looking for. Moreover, We are pet owners ourselves and know they are part of your family. In addition to, traditional pet foods, we have a line of exotic pet food, with years of research behind Purina Mills’ Mazuri brand. If you need larger sizes than we carry we would be happy to order them in for you.
Costume Contest
Get your pet’s best Halloween costume contest on and come down to the store on October 29th or 30th for a photo. Photos will be uploaded to Facebook and voted on the following week to determine our winner. The winner will receive a $100 gift card to OBFS. Pet goodie bags are given to the first 10 costume contestants.
Food Truck Friday – October 29, 2021. 11:00 a.m. – 5:50 p.m.
OBFS will be having a “Food Truck Friday,” each quarter. The first one will be on October 29th, in conjunction with our Pet Days 2021. Various food trucks are on-site for you to enjoy a bite from while you visit the store with your pets.
We look forward to enjoying Pet Days 2021 with you and your pets.
Pet Day 2022 at the Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply Highway 27 location is on October 29th, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This is an annual event for you and your pets to enjoy, and take advantage of some great savings.
Photo Contest
Our annual photo contest will begin on October 28, 2022. Get your pet in their best Halloween costume and come on down. Friday through Saturday we will take pictures of your pets in costumes. We will upload the photos to our Facebook page to receive votes for our follower’s favorites. Voting will close on October 31, 2022. Plus, all contestants receive a goodie bag when their picture is taken. First through 3rd place will be awarded.
1st place – $100 OBFS Gift Card
2nd place – $50 OBFS Gift Card
3rd place – $25 OBFS Gift Card
What’s on Sale – Saturday, October 29, 2022
- All Treats will be 15% off. This includes dog, cat, horse, small animal, and poultry treats.
- 10% off pet foods.
- Any pet supplies in stock are 10% off. Some examples are: leashes, collars, dog beds, bowls, waterers, nail clippers, etc.)
- Exclusive dog treats will be BOGO (buy one get one FREE).
Vetericyn Dog Wash
Vetericyn is sponsoring a dog wash. All dogs must be on a leash. Once your pet gets their picture, you can take their costume off and they can get a fresh bath.
Join us for the Pet Day 2022 photo contest, dog wash, and great savings. In addition, vendors and a food truck are on site.
We look forward to seeing all the great costumes at our Pet Day 2022.
Follow our Facebook page for updates and to vote for your favorite in the pet costume contest.
Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply is bringing you some great October 2023 Specials.
Savings
- Durvet Duralyte electrolyte past tubes are Buy One Get One Half OFF.
- $10 OFF Finish Line Performance Building Gallon Buckets
- $5 OFF the 30-pound Apple Dex Electrolyte Bucket.
- Check out the savings on
- for Zignature Dog Food. Through the Astro Program you save $3 on 4-pound bags, $5 on 12.5-pound bags, and 25-pound bags are $8 off.
New Item
Cavalor Crunchies are great treats in 3.3-pound bags. Ideal for customers who want a healthy snack for their equine friends. 
These high-fiber treats contain several different types of grasses, as well as yummy carrot chunks scattered throughout. Crunchies are molasses-free, so they are safe for horses with molasses allergies or who are on low-sugar diets.
Facebook Pet Costume Contest
The Highway 27 location will have a photo backdrop set up by October 23, 2023. From the 23rd through the 28th customers can stop in the store and have their pet’s photo taken. The pet costume photos will be uploaded on our Facebook page by October 30, 2023. Facebook followers will vote for the winner through midnight on October 31st. The winner will receive a large pet prize along with a $50 OBFS gift card.