The Bob Thomas
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The Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds was built by horsemen, for horsemen. The 23-acre facility features five rings—including the Louise Serio Ring, Gene Mische Ring, Grand Prix Ring, Premium Covered Arena, and a dedicated exercise/warm-up ring—plus updated barns, renovated restrooms, and a spacious indoor Pavilion.
Important Equine Health Update:
The Bob Thomas Equestrian Center is closely monitoring the latest guidance from both the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) regarding the recent outbreak of EHV-1, equine disease prevention and biosecurity.
While there are no current impacts to our facility or events, we encourage all horse owners and exhibitors to:
● Stay informed by visiting USEF’s official equine health updates
● Review FDACS’ website for any regional disease notices
● Practice recommended biosecurity measures to protect our equine community
For more information:
Our team remains committed to providing a safe, healthy environment for our equine community.
Equestrian
Whether you’re warming up or going for the gold, the Equestrian Center has plenty of open ring space to accommodate. Choose from multiple practice and show rings: the Louise Serio Ring, the Gene Mische Ring, the Grand Prix Ring and the Covered Arena.
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Enjoy hundreds of spacious stalls spread out between five barns, complete with newly renovated roofing and restrooms.
Indoor
Enjoy incredible views from the bright and spacious indoor pavilion at the Equestrian Center! Perfect for banquets, receptions or just watching the horse shows.
Hold your horses! There’s plenty more to explore at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. Check out these upcoming events and plan your next visit!
