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Escambia Set To Rename Equestrian Center For James C. Robinson
February 19, 2013
The Escambia County Commission is set to rename the Escambia County Equestrian Center as the “James C. Robinson Escambia County Equestrian Center”.
James C. (Jim) Robinson’s involvement with horses began with his daughter, Lisa, showing them as a child. He and his wife, Betty, were charter members of the Pensacola Hunter Jumper Association (PHJA), which formed in 1973. He served as show manager for the PHJA shows for more than 20 years, even after his daughter stopped showing.
When soccer became more prevalent at Brosnaham Field, he took it upon himself to open discussions with the County about the possibility of a new facility and was instrumental in the development of the current Equestrian Center. He worked with county staff to further develop the idea and was instrumental in procuring the property where the current facility is located.
He also actively promoted the Equestrian Center and was responsible for bringing the facility to the attention of what is now the facility’s largest revenue generator, the Gulf Coast Classic Company. He remained active in PHJA and maintained an interest in the Equestrian Center until the time of his passing.
Robinson, a resident of Cantonment, passed away December 12, 2012.
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5 Responses to “Escambia Set To Rename Equestrian Center For James C. Robinson”
Mr. Robinson was a great guy , and he wanted so much so the Equestrian Center……I think he would be very humbled by this awesome gesture. There is no one who deserves this more!!
This made me tear up! Wow! Such amazing people!
I knew Mr. Jim.
Mrs. Betty, we would be very proud to have the Equestrian Center name after Mr. Jim. He was a caring and humble person. No one deserves it more.
What a very nice gesture for the family. And well deserved. Unlike the Ernie Lee Magaha building downtown. aka the ELMO building
What a wonderful idea. He was such an nice man.