UPHA Chapter 16 is excited to bring you the 2026 Gasparilla Charity Horse Show March 10-14 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in beautiful and sunny Tampa, Florida!
Featuring:
- Classes for ASB, Morgans, Hackney, Roadster, Equitation, Open and Academy—all breeds welcome!
- Daily Hospitality Events!
- Evening Performances
- Silent and Live Auctions
- ASHBA Star Rated Show
Judge: – TBD
Manager: John Lampropoulos, Newton, MA | 603-770-1884 | sheri2517@hotmail.com
Announcer: Mark Farrar, Shelbyville, TN
Ringmaster: Jerome Parker, Northford, CT
Paddock Master: Greg O’Kelley, Versailles, KY
Farrier: Sean Norris, Anthony, FL | 352-425-9531 & Ryan McDonald | 727-255-2874
Photographer: Doug Shiflet | 336-629-6545 | www.dshiflet.com
Videographer & Webcast: Richfield Video Productions, Shelbyville, KY | rvproad@gmail.com
Secretary: Beth Snider, Shelbyville, KY | 502-314-7960 | horseshowentries18@gmail.com
Organist: DeWayne Cartee, Pulaski, TN
Stabling: Mary Jo Schmidt | 813-785-7433
ON CALL VETERINARIAN: TBD
And join us on at the Little Gasparilla Horse Show on February 27-28 and make it a two-week vacation for you, your horses AND your clients!
The Sheraton Tampa Brandon is your host hotel for Gasparilla Charity and the UPHA Chapter 16 Spring Show!
10221 Princess Palm Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
813-246-7119 – Ask for Gasparilla Horse Show rate
Show special price: $159/night, last day to book: Friday, February 7, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East Brandon
10309 Highland Manor Drive
Tampa, FL 33610
813-626-6700 – Ask for Gasparilla Horse Show rate