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:
USEF Equine Health Updates
FDACS Equine Health Notices
Our team remains committed to providing a safe, healthy environment for our equine community.