Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category
- Jan 8, 2026
The 2026 drive is drawing near. Here are some reminders related to horse rules and pointers. Required Rules & Regulations All horses MUST present proof of a negative Coggins test at check-in. Riders should expect...
- Dec 15, 2025
Craig Cameron Joins the Great Florida Cattle Drive It's our honor to announce that world-renowned horseman Craig Cameron will be joining us for the week of the Great Florida Cattle Drive. Known across the country...
- Nov 14, 2025
A Big Thank You to Seminole Feed We’re thrilled to announce that Seminole Feed, in Ocala, Florida, is generously donating all of the horse feed for the upcoming Great Florida Cattle Drive. Their support ensures...
- Jan 15, 2026
Wayne Wall Named Rust Circle Boss for the 2026 Great Florida Cattle Drive The 2026 Great Florida Cattle Drive is proud to announce Wayne Wall as this year’s Rust Circle Boss. A sixth-generation beef cattle...
- Jan 19, 2026
Meet the Wagon Circle Boss for 2026: Jeff Parker Jeff Parker is a lifelong athlete, horseman, farrier, and mentor whose path bridges competitive sports and practical horsemanship. Born and raised in South Carolina, Jeff built...
- Oct 10, 2025
Meet Your 2026 Lead Circle Boss: Billy Johnson Billy Johnson is a true Florida Cracker and cowboy at heart—a fourth-generation Florida Cracker, whose roots run deep in the Sunshine State. A man of faith, family,...
- Sep 26, 2025
Honoring Ducks Unlimited – Chuckwagon Sponsor of the 2026 Great Florida Cattle Drive The Great Florida Cattle Drive Committee is deeply honored to recognize Ducks Unlimited for its chuckwagon sponsorship. This kind of support helps...
- Sep 17, 2025
Thank You to the Florida Forest Service The Florida Cow Culture Preservation Committee and the organizers of the 2026 Great Florida Cattle Drive are proud to recognize the Florida Forest Service for their invaluable support....
- Oct 2, 2025
Nightly Entertainment on the 2026 Drive Evenings on the Trail: Cowboy Poetry and Stories Under the Stars After a long day in the saddle, driving cattle across Florida’s open prairies and pinewoods, the evenings on...
- Aug 13, 2025
The Great Florida Cattle Drive is gearing up to be a part of the fourth-grade A Land Remembered Program. With today's technology, we can take a glimpse of the ride right to the classrooms. A...
