
The Volunteers of the 2010 Naturefest
Spring Arrives at Lake Louisa State Park
On Saturday March 20th 2010 The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park celebrated the first day of spring with the “Spring Fling Obstacle Trail Challenge”. Approximately 100 riders and their horses negotiated 10 challenging obstacles set out over six miles of the park’s equestrian trails. The competitors did an outstanding job. The group was divided into four divisions, Senior, Adult, Junior, and Youth.
This year to add to the fun we also held a Lead Line challenge which tested the competitor’s horsemanship skills on the ground.
The event was a wonderful success which raised money to help support Lake Louisa State Park. We could not have done it without the help of the many volunteers and sponsors. Our gracious sponsors this year included:
- All Care Animal Hospital
- Ballesteros Dental
- Bank First
- Bogin, Munns and Munns
- Central Florida Hay Exchange
- Clermont Equestrian
- Florida Equine Veterinary Services
- South Lake Hospital
- Territo Electric
- Winn Dixie.
Thank you to all who attended and all who helped make the event possible.
And here are the Winners!
| Senior Division | ||
| Rank | Name |
|
| 1st | Aggie Myoski | |
| 2nd | Bess Wall | |
| 3rd | Kay Miller | |
| 4th | Kathy Grinstead | |
| 5th | Lynn Comstock | |
| 6th | T.J. Clibborn | |
| Adult Division | ||
| Rank | Name |
|
| 1st | Beverly Hartley | |
| 2nd | Pamela on Diamond | |
| 3rd | Stacey Helsel | |
| 4th | Darrell Hensley | |
| 5th | Nicole Benitz | |
| 6th | Tammy Herrera | |
| Junior Division | ||
| Rank | Name |
|
| 1st | Lauren Wheatley | |
| 2nd | Rosebud Osteen | |
| 3rd | Morgan Purvis | |
| 4th | Cody Shifflett | |
| 5th | Chelsea Smith | |
| 6th | Abbey Vanwagner | |
| Youth Division | ||
| Rankk | Name |
|
| 1st | Tryst Wheeler | |
| 2nd | Brianne Downs | |
| 3rd | Morgan Skrabalak | |
| 4th | Brooke Heldreth | |
| 5th | Delana Wheeler | |
| 6th | Dominique Paine | |
| Lead Line Challenge | ||
| Rank | Name |
|
| 1st | Tammy Herrera | |
| 2nd | Marly Brooks | |
| 3rd | Nancy Slatter | |
| 4th | Glenda Eldridge | |
| 5th | Pam Hensely | |
| 6th | Linda Proud | |
The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park invite you to attend the 7th annual Nature Fest event (formerly Field Day and Bird Festival) on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:00am – 2:00pm on the main beach of Lake Louisa.
Nature Fest is a family-oriented, nature friendly event designed to create awareness about outdoor recreation and Florida’s environment and ecosystems, as well as the plants, animals, and history that are a part of them. This annual event at the park is designed to provide visitors the opportunity to learn more about the importance of our natural resources and wildlife, how to safely view the natural world up close, “green” alternatives offered by local businesses and organizations, as well as what individuals can do to make a difference that will benefit the natural world while at the same time benefiting their own physical and financial health.




