Sponsors
Please view our proud sponsors below
We have 4 levels of sponsorship:
Win Level | Breeze Level | Pasture | Community Friends of Run for the Ribbons
Win Level
Cedar Lock Farm
Cedar Lock Farm has been family owned and operated as a private Thoroughbred breeding, racing and boarding farm over the past 50 years. It is now home of the RFTR schooling shows and Run for the Ribbons’ Thoroughbred aftercare and retraining program. Cedar Lock is still home to multiple New England Bred champions including Southoftheborder and Ask Queenie, both homebreds of the Lockhart family. RFTR’s founder Laurine, shares the beautiful 65 acre farm with her family and equine friends, happy to carry on her Grampa Lloyd Lockhart’s legacy.
Tampa Bay Downs
Opened since 1926, Tampa Bay Downs is Florida’s home for horse racing, poker and golf. Renowned for high quality horse racing, exciting no limits tournament action in the Silks Poker Room, and outstanding instruction and amenities at the Downs Golf Practice Facility. TBD is the premier multi entertainment destination on Florida’s west coast. They are home of the annual Tampa Bay Derby. They have supported us throughout our journey and their confidence in us means more than they will ever know.
Gulfstream Park
South Florida’s premiere spot to catch live racing and simulcasting. Enjoy a day at the races, win big at the on-site casino, savior a meal at one of their many restaurants, or shop til you drop at their collection of boutiques in the shopping district, plus so much more! Gulfstream Park is home to the Pegasus World Cup and the Florida Derby- but even if racing isn’t your thing, you can plan your visit around one of their never-ending events or featured live entertainment. Don’t forget to follow them on Facebook and plan your visit today! RFTR is thankful for Gulfstream’s continued support year after year.
Superior Performance Equine Clinic
Dr. Jason Halloway offers veterinary services including general care such as coggins, vaccines, dental float, as well as lameness diagnosis and treatment, and emergency services!
Dr. Brent Barrett, DVM
Dr. Brent Barrett specializes in equine lameness and podiatry. He is a true off-track Thoroughbred hero, and holds a special place in all of our hearts at RFTR, as he was a pivotal part of saving our sweet Izzi in 2019
BREEZE LEVEL
OBS Sales
Live Thoroughbred sales company in Ocala, FL – Multiple auctions throughout the year.
The Jockey Club – T.I.P.
Sponsor of all of our Junior awards at the Florida Thoroughbred Expo – sponsors our hunter/jumper series throughout the year.
Florida Thoroughbred Fillies Club
TT Distributors
TT Distributors has been Ocala’s #1 horse supply superstore since 1985. They are a family-owned and operated company that prides itself on quality service, quality products, and quality prices to make it affordable for all budgets. Whether you’re a farrier or you’re a jockey, they have the products you need to make your job easier. They take pride in offering the best of all the horse and farm supplies the world has to offer.
They provide an online ordering site that allows you to browse products and order what you need from the comfort of your home or office. As the horse capital of the world, they know that the equestrian community needs easy-to-access horse supplies.
PASTURE
Florida Horse Park
Home of the Florida Thoroughbred Expo since we started; 500 acre facility that holds events of all kinds.
Bridlewood Farm
A historic full service Thoroughbred breeding and training facility in Ocala. The farm is well known for producing horses from the beginning to the highest levels in racing. They stand the following stallion; Chitu, Tunwoo and Valiant Minister.
Ocala Stud
Ocala Stud is committed to our equine athletes at all stages in their career, and that includes their lives off the racetrack.
Community Friends of Run for the Ribbons
ACE Equestrian
Ace is an equestrian inspired brand specializing in adjustable elastic belts, accessories and apparel, that provide maximum comfort and freedom to move. Though they were created with sport in mind, Ace has continued to grow into an outdoor lifestyle brand, with their products being worn in the saddle, on the water, to the office and everywhere in between!
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