Palm City, FL

Palm City's newest upscale community. Enter the magnificent gates and surround yourself with the well appointed amenities of the clubhouse and natural beauty of this community. Included are paths into winding nature trails will offer dramatic views of surrounding natural preserves and serene lakes

Located only seconds from I-95 and within minutes of shopping, beaches and the laid back easy lifestyle of Martin County. Perfect for the family with an 'A' rated school system. Only 30 minutes to West Palm Beach and 2 hours to Orlando.

We currently have exceptional bargains on ready to move in brand new homes the builder has allowed us to present to you. Call Gabe or Susan for details.

Highlands Reserve Homes for Sale

The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund

I want to pass this on to my readers today because we all look forward to the big races, big hats that the ladys wear, and the drama of who will win the triple crown. I look forward to these events every year. Somewhere in all the dust or mud that comes from these exciting events, there are tragic accidents that happen to the jockeys that help provide all this excitement for us. I just received this information from a Twitter fan this morning and thought I would pass this on to my readers.

Race fans thrive on the thrill and drama of watching the charge to the finish line. Jockeys also thrive on that thrill and drama, whether it's in a major stakes or a claiming race, but their thrill comes with the inherent risks of guiding 1,200 pound thoroughbreds at 40 mph through a pack of horses in the stretch.

Ron Turcotte can easily remember the thrills. His career included over 3,000 wins, including a pair of Kentucky Derbys, Preaknesses and Belmonts. In the blink of an eye on a Thursday afternoon at Belmont Park, the Hall of Fame rider was transformed from a world class athlete to a paraplegic, barely five years after riding Secretariat to a sweep of the 1973 Triple Crown.

Turcotte is the best known of the 60 riders who have been permanently disabled as a result of riding accidents. Some of these jockeys have been disabled since the 1950's. Each of them has a compelling story.

Taking The Reins
While most permanently disabled riders continue to share a love for the racetrack, they have new lives and face new challenges. Depending on the type of disability, their needs may include assisted living, on-site nursing care, rehabilitation, or modifications to a home and automobile. They also have more intangible needs such as maintaining their quality of life through friendships and social contact; taking on responsibilities and simply having the freedom to make choices and do what everyone else can do.

Despite being in a wheelchair, the thought of giving up has never entered jockey Rudy's Baez's mind. He currently works as the clerk of scales at Suffolk Downs and recently won New England's pretigious Spirit of Giving Award for his visits to hospitals and rehabilitation facilities to offer encouragement to others.

Dennis Keehan says he has two lives - the one before the accident at age 21 and the one after. Now 63, he has earned the reputation as a pool shark where he "makes a good pool player sweat."

The new life of the disabled jockey must be kept in perspective. After her accident in August 2000. Stacy Burton was in a coma for 23 days and was not expected to live. Today, at age 45, and 20 surgeries later, she is able to walk and talk despite her severe brain injury and fractured vertebrae, but she requires full-time care.

Jack Fires Bio
Johnny Velazquez Bio

The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund
Recognizing the daily challenges these jockeys and their families fact, the racing industry, consisting of a consortium of racetracks and racing organizations, including Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC), Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and the New York Racing Association (NYRA), established The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). The mission is to heighten awareness of disabled riders and to raise funds to assist permanently disabled riders with their healthcare and living expenses.

TRA members have already pledged $250,000 in commitment funds. Other organizations including non-TRA member tracks, the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders' Association, and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, have also pledged contributions.

A 10-member board will distribute the donations collected through NTRA charities.

Support Disabled Jockeys Today
MEC encourages race fans to support disabled jockeys by sending contributions to:

Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund
PO Box 803
Emlhurst, IL 60126

The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit fund administered by NTRA Charities on behalf of the Thoroughbred Industry

Frequently Asked Questions
For more information please visit their website at http://www.pdjf.org/

WOMEN'S HORSE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Hi Everyone:

We get a lot of very cool new members and most of them get a spotlight on the front page of our website. Here's the latest. Please check her out!

WHIA Member Spotlight

Carol Barron-Cross, Yanick Realty

Carol was lucky to have parents that thought education was essential for success. Carol had the opportunity to work in one of Alabama's largest food corporations. She later started her own business in Alabama and was successful for many years. Her love for the tropics brought Carol to Florida. Carol's interest has always been in business and has continued working, developing her own equestrian breeding farm and working in equestrian real estate. Carol understands equestrian living and feels that she can serve her clients with her knowledge. She sells equestrian properties throughout Florida. Carol remarks " Equestrian living is the best medicine that one can buy". Every day on an equestrian farm is a vacation to Carol, especially in Florida. She has loved every minute working on her farm. Carol has lived equestrian living for several years in Martin County, Florida. Carol's listings are beautiful equestrian estates, farm land, small ranches, and country homes. Stuart-West, Palm City Farms, Cobblestone, Jupiter Farms, Okeechobee and Myakka City, Florida all have Carol's real estate listing signs placed on beautiful properties for sale. Carol, also, has beautiful mountain view properties suitable for equestrian living in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Her real estate company, Carol Barron-Cross Realty, operates in Tennessee. She can help customers in each state. Country style living and equestrian properties are the choices that Carol has made in her real estate professional career and life. Carol says. "My desire is to have it all and that is TOWN AND COUNTRY LIVI

Catherine Masters
Executive Director

I hope everyones Holiday was wonderful, exciting, and eventful. I had a wonderful time with my family just doing what families do when they get together. We exchanged gifts, laughed, had a festive meal, and had a grand time. I have an equestrian family. We have horse paintings throughout our homes. Horses are a big part of our lives. As I have said many times, "An equestrian farm is the best medicine that one can have". I know this is ture because it works for me. Horses can heal many heart aches and give so much back.

While on the holidays, I visited my feed store and came across this book. I wanted to share this with my readers because the title is absolutely true. While working around horses, it is necessary to try to understand their habits and try to anticipate their reactions. I laughed when I saw this book and purchased it for myself for my Christmas present. You see, in about two months or less, we are expecting some lovely little foals. When working around foals, one really does need to know how to think like a horse. I am so excited that we are expecting very soon. Photos of my babies will be on Palm Citys Horse Talk as soon as I can share them with you.

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND THE BEST FOR YOU ALL!! GOOD HEALTH, LOTS OF HAPPINESS, AND LOTS OF LOVE!!

PALM CITYS HORSE TALK

Carol Barron-Cross, Yanick Realty, Palm City, Florida

Member of Women's International Horseman Association

This five acre property is Old Florida. The large oak trees and original palm trees makes this property worth taking the second look. The home is 3,552 square ft, five bedrooms, five baths, separate living room, dining room, office, split foyer, and huge rooms. The great room and kitchen overlook the large screened porch. Bring your tools and give this property some attention and you will have a great home right in the middle of an upscale location in Palm City Farms. There is a separate detached screened Summer Porch with a Jacuzzi and located under a huge oak tree just behind the large screened porch. There is also a large 8 car garage that is ready for someone that like to work on mechanics plus another two car garage with an attach guest house. The guest house needs some work. The property is totally private and is directly across from the Naked Lady Ranch entrance. This five acre farm is $489,000. Martin County has wonderful school systems and this is only minutes away. Must accompany all showings.

Palm Citys Horse Talk