Florida Forever Back Country Horsemen

11/11/2025

Picnic and Meeting
Saturday 11/15 @ 12noon
Tillis Hill Equestrian Campground
Outdoor Pavilion
Bring a dish to share

10/31/2025

Good evening, Happy Halloween, and a joyful November eve!
We offer no tricks but maybe November's Newsletter will be a treat! If someone wants a dinner, be sure to offer a venue and date you'd like us to circulate.

It's hunting season, so do make sure to check out the calendar. Stay warm and safe!

The FFB*H Leadership Team

10/27/2025

Hunting season is about to begin on the Withlacoochee State Forest Citrus Tract. Be safe by being seen! Stay on marked equestrian trails and open roads.

10/23/2025

Thank you to the Florida Forever B*H members that served our equestrian community at the Round Up! with your time, talents and hours of effort. Especially Karen and Steve, Francine and Gene, Sue and Andy, Angie, Chris and Grace, Janice and Gary, Barb, Bev, Carol, Cheri, Debi, Lillian, Lynn, Karen, Kari, and Nancy.

Thank you to our sister chapters North Florida Back Country Horseman NFB*H, Back Country Horsemen of Southeast Ocala Forest and Nature Coast Back Country Horsemen for eagerly supporting and attending our event. Thank you to your energetic members who enthusiastically participated in our work day. We are stronger together.

Thank you to our partners at the Florida Forest Service especially Tracy Pollard for keeping our reservations organized, Ranger Tom Moody for keeping us safe, campground hosts Debbie and Gary for welcoming us with smiles and Lance for always showing up with helping hands.

And thank you to our Equestrian Community that turned out and made the Poker Ride fun! and to those that have donated to the Go Fund Me. Thank you for helping us, help you.

We appreciate everyone's selfless contributions to our equestrian community and are proud to serve next to you.

"Bein' a Cat Herder is probably about the toughest thing I think I've ever done."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMrr4RnQ0Cs

10/21/2025

Angels are everywhere.

Our deepest gratitude to Nelson Otero of Sleepy Hollow Fish Camp for cooking our butts! Seeing the possibility for real disaster, Nelson selflessly offered to handle our four really big butts🐷 from prep to pan. Everyone loved the Pulled Pork Potluck at our recent Round Up! fundraiser with many folks commenting it was the best pulled pork they'd every had! Not only is Nelson a world class equestrian but he's a world class person!

The next time you're camping at Tillis Hill Equestrian Campground, take a drive over to Sleepy Hollow Fish Camp for some really great smoked ribs, shrimp 🍤 steamed to perfection or amazing brisket. Take a relaxing ride on the swing. Look up and smile! Life is good.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Nelson. You are my HERO! 🙏🙏🙏🥰

10/20/2025

Our Round Up! was a huge success in participation and fundraising. There's still an opportunity for you to give to the Friends of Florida State Forests. Please donate $5, $10 or $20 to support equestrian facilities on the Withlacoochee State Forest. All proceeds go directly to the Friends group and are tax deductible.

$5 -- $10 -- $20 -- $30 -- $40 -- $50 Florida Forev… Tillis Hill Equestrians needs your support for Support our Equestrian Facilities with your Donation

10/19/2025

Cheers to you!! The Round Up! wrapped up with a delicious pancake breakfast, a toast and a final trip down the trail. Happy trails to you. Thanks for joining us. 🙏❤️😊🏇🍾

10/19/2025

And a good time was had by all!!! 🏇🏇
Thank you to everyone that volunteered, rode, donated and made today extra special. ❤️🙏🙏🙏🏇

10/18/2025

Day 2 at the Round Up! was full of fun, friends and food!

10/17/2025

Kickin' it at the RoundUp! A busy first day. 🏇🥰 So fun to be together.

10/13/2025

If you can't make our Poker Ride this weekend, you may show your appreciation and support by making a donation to this GoFundMe. All proceeds go to the Friends of Florida State Forests for use on equestrian improvements on the Withlacoochee State Forest. Help us help you! Thank you in advance for your support.

$5 -- $10 -- $20 -- $30 -- $40 -- $50 Florida Forev… Tillis Hill Equestrians needs your support for Support our Equestrian Facilities with your Donation

10/12/2025

We're working hard to put our best face forward for the Round Up! this coming weekend. Making plans, marking and clearing trails, collecting litter and putting the final touches on the beautiful equine accommodations at Tillis Hill Equestrian Campground. We're excited to Welcome you! 😁🐴

Thank you to our core group of "aggressively good" members that make our world a better place every day with their selfless giving of time, talents and financial resources: Andy and Sue, Cal, Darlene, Cheri, Karen, Lillian, Karen and Steve, Lynn, Barb, Bonnie and Jim, Kari, Gene, Charlie, Gary, Becky and Fred. Our equestrian community is so fortunate to have you! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙏🙏🙏❤️🧡💛💚💙💜