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December 5,2026 |
UF/IFAS Horse Teaching Unit |
FREE |
Dinner Ticket | $40 |
You’re invited to the 4th Annual Weanling Extravaganza, where the University of Florida Equine Science Program’s Weanling Behavior Modification class proudly showcases their hard work and horse training skills.
The Weanling Extravaganza is the signature capstone event of the University of Florida’s Weanling Behavior Modification course. Held each fall at the UF Horse Teaching Unit in Gainesville, this showcase celebrates the progress our students have made in starting and training the UF-bred weanling herd. Family, friends, and community members are invited to watch as students present their horses through a modified ranch trail pattern, highlighting the foundation of trust, communication, and problem-solving built over the semester. More than just a horse show, the Extravaganza connects education with entertainment—offering spectators an inside look at the teaching, training, and hands-on learning that define the UF Horse Program.
| Time | Event |
| 3:00 - 4:30 PM | FREE Horse Show (Open to Public) |
| 4:30 - 5:00 PM | Student/Horse Meet & Greet |
| 5:00 - 5:30 PM | Hor's d'oeuvres & Hot Cocoa Bar |
| 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Jingle & Mingle Dinner (Ticketed) |
Hilton is offering reduced room rates for Friday and Saturday nights for this event at Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites.
Hilton Garden Inn
4075 SW 33rd Place, Gainesville, FL
$119/room/night
Book Now!Homewood Suites by Hilton
3333 SW 42nd Street
$129 - $189/room/night | 1 and 2 bedroom suites
Book Now!
Enjoy a festive dinner with students, faculty, families, and special guests.
Meet the Students & Their Weanlings is coming in early Fall 2026. The semester has not started yet, but this section will open once students begin working with their assigned weanlings.
Free Horse Show
Watch our weanlings showcase the progress they've made through training and partnership.
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UF | IFAS Horse Teaching Unit |
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Free parking on-site
Event held rain or shine
(352) 376-0562
ufequine@ifas.ufl.edu
