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Thomas Sweeney, instructor/tour guide 2018 schedule The Thoroughbreds of Marion County: An Overview A short drive will bring you to the paddocks and pastures of the beautiful Thoroughbred farms in Ocala where  numerous Kentucky Derby winners have been born, trained and/or sold! This two-part course divided into  classroom time where students will learn the basics of breeding, pedigrees, and conformation (part 1). Part 2  will take us on a field trip to the world- famous Ocala Breeders Sales for a live Thoroughbred auction! Many of  these equine athletes fetch upwards of $750,000.  This course is a great primer for the "Sport of Kings...and  Queens. For information please call (352) 525-0402 Master The Possibilities - information please call (352) 861-9751 2017 Classes TBD  Thoroughbred Farm Tours Day Trip 8:15am-2:30pm Old McDonald's Farm this isn't! Tour starts at he O.B.S. training and sales grounds to  watch the thoroughbreds train on the synthetic one-mile racetrack. We'll visit one of the multimillion dollar  Thoroughbred farms to see  the incredible stallions, mares and the newborn foals. Next stop the Florida  Thoroughbred Breeders mini museum for a brief  visit and history lesson. Last but not least, a short ride back  to a restaurant for a tour ending lunch. Info at all stops with instructor, Thomas Sweeney. (lunch, tax, tip  included in the course fee).: For information please call (352) 525-0402 An Educational Day at the Races in the Best Seats in the House This course will be a field trip to Tampa Bay Downs'  newest facility for  the ultimate in pampered hospitality. Enjoy live racing excitement with high-end amenities at  Tampa's most exclusive venue.  Towering just track- side, The Trackside Garden Suite is dramatically  positioned to provide unparalleled views to racing action  in the "suitest" spot on the track. Special Trackside  Garden Suite amenities include: club-style theater seating; racing  program; admission; specially prepared  culinary menu; full beverage bar; trophy presentation by four members of our group; group photo for all of the  group; private restrooms; TV live and simulcast features; interior climate-controlled  environment; a Tampa Bay  Downs souvenir; open-air observation.  Please note: handicapped access to ground floor only. For information, please call (352) 525-0402

EQUINE CLASSES

ECO-TOUR Join us for the first in a series of local Eco-Tours hosted by Thomas Sweeney .We will board a comfortable, covered 40' pontoon boat on the WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER in Dunnellon, FL. Our guide Jon Semmes is not only a USCG licensed Capt. He is a sensational musician and entertainer! Capt. Jon will share his knowledge of Florida's ecology through story and song. We will spend about half the tour on each of two very different rivers. The RAINBOW RIVER, is a crystal clear spring fed river that empties into the WITHLACOOCHEE which is dark, tannic and swamp fed. Where the two rivers meet you'll be able to observe the distinct "line", it's an amazing example of a THERMOCLINE! Capt. Jon will share his knowledge of the local wildlife including numerous species of fish and birds along with turtles, alligators and may even see the elusive river otters at play! After the approximate 1 hour and 40 minute tour we will take a quick ride thru the Dunnellon Historic District before heading to a very fun and popular restaurant right on the RAINBOW RIVER! Price includes admission to all locations. For More Information call: 1-352-525-0402