Spectator Guide

Enjoy an exquisite brunch experience at your ringside table in our pavilion with panoramic views of the horse show.

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This Week at TerraNova….

Competition begins on Friday, March 28 and continues through Sunday, March 30, featuring competition from Starter through the CCI4*-S level. Spectators are invited to attend with free daily admission, on-site food trucks, and children's activities such as Mini Horsemanship Camp on both Saturday and Sunday!

Tentative Schedule:

Friday

  • Competition begins at 8:00am

  • Feature event: FEI Dressage & National Dressage

  • Open on-site: food trucks, Tiny Town, boutique vendors

Saturday

Sunday

  • Competition begins at 8:15am

  • Feature event: FEI Cross-Country & National Show Jumping

  • Special activities:

  • Non-denominational service (7:30am) on the back patio of the show office, Mini Horsemanship Camp (10am & 1pm)

  • Hospitality: Family Breakfast in the Pavilion (8:30am - 12pm), purchase tickets at the door: $30/adults and $15/children

  • Open on-site: food trucks, Tiny Town, boutique vendors, open viewing tent on the cross-country course (open to all)

Volunteers are still needed for Sunday! If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer, please click here to inquire. For every volunteer hour worked, $20 will be donated to Easterseals SWFL. No previous horse experience is required. We have roles for all levels, interests, and abilities!

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Food Trucks

Friday - Java Dawg (7-2), Bits & Bites (7-4), Peace of Pita (11-4)

Saturday - Java Dawg (7-2), Bits & Bites (7-4), Peace of Pita (11-4), Purple Bol (11-4)

Sunday - Java Dawg (7-2), Bits & Bites (7-4), Clean Plate (11-3)

Boutique Vendors

DNA Wild, Enise Jewelry, Bemer, Forestier Saddlery, Blackbird Equestrian, Sunset Valley Stalls, I Love My Horse Boutique, Cowgirl Up with Green

FAQ’s

  • Public spectators are welcome to join us on Saturdays and Sundays during each competition week! We will have a shuttle and parking attendants ready to help you have the best experience. Check here for our 2025 Competition Calendar or call our main line 941-557-8014.

  • VIP Tickets can be purchased at this link. Your ticket includes access to a gourmet brunch prepared by our Executive Chef, Christopher Capstick, a beer and wine bar, a preferred parking pass, and a delightful ringside view of the competition.

  • Join us on Sundays for a family-friendly itinerary!

    Schedule:

    7:30 am - Non-denominational Christian service on the patio of the show office

    8:30 am - 12pm - Family Breakfast in the pavilion, featuring kid-friendly favorites. $30/adult, $15/child, 3 & Under are free. Tickets for sale at the door.

    9 am & 12 pm - Mini Horsemanship Camp, reserve your slot in our hands-on camps with our miniature horses. Ages 5-12. www.terranovaequestrian.com/tickets

  • Yes! Please let the parking attendant know you require handicap parking, and we will guide you to our paved lot. You may opt to take a free shuttle to the horse show area or follow our paved pathways. There is a wheelchair lift to the right of the Main Entrance to our Pavilion. Our restrooms are located opposite the Pavilion and include a ramp for access, along with Handicap Stalls If you require handicapped seating at your VIP table, please indicate so during check out.

  • Gluten free and vegan menu options will always be available. Our menu will be posted to the event ticket page at least two weeks prior to the event. Please take time to review this menu. If you have special requests or restrictions, please email [email protected]. 

  • General parking is free in our grass parking areas. Shuttles will be making rounds to transport guests from the parking lots to the horse show area. Handicapped guests and guests with VIP tickets may park in the paved lot. Please show the parking attendant a screenshot of your ticket purchase for VIP parking access.

  • Absolutely! General admission is free, and no tickets are required. Enjoy a meal from our food trucks on-site, and see the horse show up close from our ringside bleacher seating.  

  • Dress comfortably and prepare for outdoor elements. If you are attending a VIP event, we suggest business casual attire. We strongly recommend bringing a comfortable pair of shoes for walking and crossing the grass. If you do not have seating in the pavilion and it is expected to rain, please consider bringing a slicker or rain poncho. 

  • Of course! Children love to come to TerraNova to experience the horse show. We offer Tiny Town, an interactive, tech-free playground area for children. Tiny Town is free to enter, but we ask you to please be respectful of the toys inside and try your best to leave things how you found them. We often offer other children’s activities, such as Mini Horse Camp and other interactive experiences.

  • Yes, well-behaved dogs on a leash are allowed on the showgrounds. Dogs are not allowed inside the show office or bathrooms. Please clean up after your pet and help them to mind their manners. If your dog becomes a distraction to other guests or to the horses, you may be asked to leave. 

  • Yes, please visit us inside the TerraNova Boutique to find high-quality merchandise and gifts. Cash, card, and Apple Pay are accepted. Boutique hours vary depending on the horse show. Please see our website or call ahead at 941-557-8014 if you need more information. 

  • TerraNova is a perfect place to learn all about horses and experience them up close! There will not be any opportunities to ride during the horse shows. However, we often have our miniature horse herd on display near Tiny Town. You are more than welcome to pet and interact with them. Please do not enter any of the barns. These are restricted areas for horse show personnel only.  

  • Public restrooms are located in our restroom building in front of the pavilion steps, beside the vendor area. There are also restrooms inside of our show office building. The restrooms inside the competition barns are for competitors and horse show personnel only.

  • No, the barns are restricted access for competitors and horse show personnel ONLY.

Come join us for hands-on fun with our mini herd in these 1 hour camp sessions. Children ages 5-12 will learn new horsemanship skills, make crafts, and interact with new friends.

Ages 5-12 - $40/per child

Mini Horsemanship Camp

Take advantage of our full Sundays at TerraNova itinerary:
 7:30 am: Non-denominational Christian Service featuring local pastors
 8:30 am - 12 pm: Family Breakfast in the Pavilion, $30/adult, $15/youth, 3 & under eat free - tickets for sale at the door only.
 9 am & 12 pm: Mini Horsemanship Camp, sign up now - space is limited!
 All Day - Come and Play at TerraNova Tiny Town - this tech free, interactive playground is the perfect place for your child's imagination to run wild!

Sundays at TerraNova