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Equestrian Center Renamed For James C. Robinson
March 23, 2013
Friday, Escambia County officially renamed and dedicated 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.
Pictured: The Escambia County Equestrian Center was dedicated as the “James C. Robinson Escambia County Equestrian Center” Friday morning. Photos courtesy Tammra Parker for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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2 Responses to “Equestrian Center Renamed For James C. Robinson”
Thank you for sharing this story about my Grandfather. PHJA, as well as this facitlity, meant a lot to him. Our family is very honored.
What have they been building in the SE corner of that property along Mobile Hwy?
I’d like to know what kind of money the Equestrian Center generates for the county. It looks like we have poured a lot of money in to it?