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I love stories. Any kind of story, but the ones that involve horses are the best. So I particulary love the stories that accompany the vintage photographs that come to me each week. This week, Sarah Hinds Gary sent of a photo of herself and Silent Sam, a horse stabled here in the 70's, owned by her great-aunt Doris Blackwood, a Tryon legend if ever there was one. Gerald Pack remembers him as "a good all round horse, one that she hunted, hacked and showed." Looking up the gelding's name, I discovered that Silent Sam is also the name of the confederate soldier in bronze in Chapel Hill, facing Franklin Street. And, Silent Sam is the name of a gangster-cop movie--evidently extremely violent so I never saw it, and finally, Silent Sam is a cocktail made with vodka. Gerald thinks the horse was most likely named after the cocktail. Cheers!
Libbie Johnson
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This Week
April 4-10, 2011
6 Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Trails mtg Rutherford Annex, Rutherfordton, NC Contact: rocequestriandivision@gmail.com 8 RVPC Unmounted mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org 8-9 CCC Robin Groves Clinic @ Latigo Farm, Landrum, SC Contact: Barb Madill 828-894-2437 8-10 NATRC Springtime at Biltmore @Biltmore Equestrian Center Contact: ebush@biltmore.com 9 FRC Combined Test @ FENCE Contact: Margo Savage 828-863-4924 9 Paul Hellebrand Horse Sense Clinic @ Stillwater Farm, Greer, SC Contact: 828-894-70499 9-10 Progressive Show Jumping @ Harmon Field Contact: psjshows@aol.com 803-649-3505 10 Ruth Van Horn Dressage Clinic Contact: Nicole Watts 864-276-8536 10 RVPC Mounted mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
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You've probably seen the new Barn Book around. The cover art was supplied by our own Terry Kirkland-Cook of Found Feather Farm in Mill Spring. Terry is an equine artist and a breeder of Gypsy Vanner horses. The cute foal on the cover is Isaac. He is out of FFF's Gypsy Vanner Talia and the amazing Lenny Horse. He sold almost days after being born in 2008. Issac is now living in coastal Maine with his new owners and will be standing at stud for them this year.
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Rutherford County Trails Becoming a Reality
ROC-ED (Rutherford Outdoor Coalition-Equestrian Division) is moving full steam ahead. The first meeting, held March 3rd was a huge success with nearly 50 people attending. The next meeting is scheduled for April 6th, 6:30pm at the Rutherfordton Annex Building, 289 N. Main St. Rutherfordton, NC. Plans are already forming for Equestrian trail systems in the Bostic and Gilkey/Greenhill area of Rutherford County along with monthly organized trail rides. If you have any questions please feel free to contact them at 828-748-1524 or by e-mail The group is also in the process of working on a new web-page http://www.rutherfordoutdoor.org/outdoor-activities/equestrian |
 Cowboy Up!
Spring is here and its time for all you Cowboys and Cowgirls to get ready for special events...just for you.
April 9-10 Hosremanship Clinic - Building confidence and respect with your equine partner, at White Dogwood Farm. Stabling and Overnight camping available. Contact: Safe Horse Training's Joyce Lewis 704-836-6201
April 13, 14, 15 Craig Cameron Clinic in Monroe, NC at Why Not An American Ark
Limited number of spots available, plus spectators are welcome. Contact: Joyce Lewis, 704-836-8201
April 15th--An evening of honoring our men and women of our armed forces. Live Music, demonstrations by Palmetto Posse Mounted Drill Team and Precision Riders and the Carolina Outlaws Mounted Shooting Club and Charlotte Cannon's Kids. Reining demo by Craig Cameron. $5.00 admission with kids free. Concessions available.
April 16th - Extreme Cowoby Race, Series opener. Craig Cameron on course narrating.
Yee-Haw!
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Time for the 'Chase
If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, now's the time. Its spring and that means the Block House Steeplechase.
The 65th running will feature five races, including the local favorite, The Fox Hunters Cup with local amateur riders Double-Dog-Daring each other to see whose horse is fastest. Learn all about the 65th Block House. |
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River Valley Pony Club Celebrates Newly Rated
The following River Valley Pony Club members achieved their new rating level:
- Kate Price from Unrated to D1
- Lorilei Richardson from Unrated to D1
- Hunter Metcalf from D2 to D3 HM
- Allie Cockman from D2 to D3 HM / Flat
- Emma Hay from D2 to D3
- Sammie Haase from D3 to C1 HM
- Katy Hay from D3 to C1
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The Art
of
Steeplechase
One doesn't just go to the Steeplechase. It's far more important than that. For many new residents, it's a bonafide rite of passage.
In the Foothills, it means spring is here. In planning your Steeplechase Saturday, remember it's an Event.
 So girls, grab your fabulous wide-brimmed hats and Lilly dresses and guys, put on those madras shorts and pastel Polos. Plan your tailgating food, your theme (you know...your par-tay theme), study up on Steeplechasing the sport and get ready to pick your favorite horse.
Need a little help getting started with all this fabulous-ness? You're in luck.
April 12th at Chateau du Cheval (Speigel Farm in Landrum) there will be a fun evening of Steeplechase 101 with instruction on tailgating done right, as well as fabulous hat making and a Steeplechase primer, so you'll look pretty, watch the races like a pro and have the party that strangers want to crash. Call 828-817-0732 for details.
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In Passing
Golden-era Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor, who had a lifelong interest in horses and starred in the film "National Velvet," died March 23 at age 79.
In "National Velvet," Taylor plays a young Velvet Brown, who trains a horse for the Grand National Steeplechase, ends up disguising herself as a male jockey, and rides the horse to victory. Many of the scenes from that movie were filmed at Santa Anita Park in Southern California. Miss Taylor rode many of the mounted scenes.
Her life with horses, however, was much more than her role at age 12 as Velvet Brown. Read More
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Kayleigh Spicer Accepted into USHJA Emerging Athletes Program
Kayleigh Spicer joins other young athletes who have sharpened their skills in the program that develops young riders for the United States Hunter Jumper Association.
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uh oh...Box Fan Recall
Affects Horse Owners
Lasko Products Inc., manufacturer of home appliances such as fans and heaters, is recalling approximately 4.8 million box fans (similar to those frequently used in barns by horse owners) after an electrical problem in the fan's motor has caused some of these fans to catch fire, reportedly causing several house fires and a barn fire....
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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About National Velvet
1. The story that Mi tells to Donald about a shipwrecked horse is based on a true story about a New Zealand-bred thoroughbred named "Moiffa" who did in fact survive his ordeal and went on to win the Grand National the following year. 2. After production was completed, arrangements were made to allow Elizabeth Taylor to keep the horse. 3. The race-course map which Mi shows Velvet is an accurate portrayal of the real-life Grand National course at Aintree, near Liverpool. What's more, like the movie, the course actually has a Becher's Brook jump and a Canal Turn jump with its sharp left turn. 4. The Pie was played by King Charles, a grandson of Man O' War and whose owner had trained him as a show jumper. 5. The movie premiered at the famed Radio City Music Hall in New York City. 6. Producer Pandro Berman originally did not think that 12 year old Elizabeth Taylor was right for the role due to the young actress' lack of physical development. In addition to riding lessons, she began eating more and doing "chest enlargement exercises". By the time the casting decisions were made, nature had given young Miss Taylor the necessary inches. (editor's comment: No comment) 7. Great Movie mistakes: At one point towards the end of the Grand National, the horses are seen running the wrong way around the track - clockwise, instead of counterclockwise. 8. Spencer Tracy was considered in the late 1930's to be cast as Mr. Brown. The film was not made for another 8 years. 9. The stars of the movie are Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney. But did you know Angela Lansbury plays her sister Edwina and Arthur Treacher ( of fish-and-chips fame) plays "Man with Umbrella"? 10. National Velvet won 2 Academy Awards
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Horsey Exchange Students
Need Families
Ane Kristine, 17,
(Female from Norway)
Ane is a very happy and mature girl. Her family and friends describe her as creative, caring, a bit stubborn, determined and reliable. Ane's mother says she is very independent, and makes her own choices without following the crowd. Ane is calm and mature, and asks for help if she needs to. Ane also works on a farm where kids (age8-16) go so that their parents can have some time off. Ane has Icelandic horses that she rides once or twice a week depending on the weather. Ane's teacher has many positive things to say about her. She calls Ane highly motivated, conscientious, hardworking, positive, responsible, reliable and ambitious. She says Ane is respectful to both teachers and other students, and is very friendly. Ane actively participates in school and is a quick learner.
Maren, 17,
(Female from Norway)
Maren is a thoughtful and empathic person who has a great relationship with her family. She is the youngest of three siblings. Maren's main activities include
horseback riding, training at the gym, reading books, watching movies, and listening to music. In school, Maren's favorite subjects are English and Social
Studies. She is currently part of a voluntary program that works to raise money for Haiti. In the future, Maren would like to go to college and become a Lawyer. Maren's main motiviation for coming to the US is to improve her English, and to see a new place. She hopes to improve her English writing and speaking ablity as well as gain some independence.
Call Lone Krarup, AFS representative for more information 828-863-4020.
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April
8 RVPC Unmounted mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org 8-9 CCC Robin Groves Clinic @ Latigo Farm, Landrum, SC Contact: Barb Madill 828-894-2437 8-10 NATRC Springtime at Biltmore @Biltmore Equestrian Center Contact: ebush@biltmore.com 9 FRC Combined Test @ FENCE Contact: Margo Savage 828-863-4924 9 Paul Hellebrand Horsesense Clinic @ Stillwater Farm, Greer, SC Contact: 828-894-70499 9-10 Progressive Show Jumping @ Harmon Field Contact: psjshows@aol.com 803-649-3505 10 Ruth Van Horn Dressage Clinic Contact: Nicole Watts 864-276-8536 10 RVPC Mounted mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org 12 Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting @ Binions Restaurant, Hendersonville 6:30 eat, 7:30 meet Contact: info@pisgahtrailblazers.com 12 BRSEA Steeplechase Lecture Chateau du Cheval at Spiegel Farm Contact: Lydia Juenger 828-817-0732 16 FRC XC Schooling @ FENCE Contact: Margo Savage 828-863-4924 17 Paint Show @ WNC Ag Center Contact: 704-545-2241 18 BRSEA Art Lecture Bas Relief Sculpture Chateau du Cheval at Spiegel Farm Contact: Marie-Christine de Tarragon 864-457-2478 22-24 Dianne Jenkins Jumping Clinic @ Biltmore Equestrian Center Contact: 828-225-1454 23 65th Block House Steeplechase Contact: Laura Weicker 828-8596109 www.trhcevents.net 30-May 1 Paul Belasic Clinic @ Blue Moon Farm Contact: Sophie@montana.net See the extended Calendar |
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Beautiful 1st cutting timothy mix hay, with & without alfalfa available from upstate NY
Timothy w alfalfa $8.50/ bale
Timothy w/o alfalfa $8.00/ bale
Pick up or delivery available with fee based on location.
Tractor trailer loads of 650+/- also available.
Please call:
828-289-4230
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Friday Specials
at
The Hay Rack
Now's the time to refurbish your stalls.
Stall Mats for $32 ea.
April Fridays only
You have to ask for the deal to get the deal.
Available at
The Hay Rack
Landrum & Green Crk
864-457-2155/828-863-0536
Click Here to Learn More
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Freer Equine Mobile Veterinary Service is committed to providing the latest in your horses' health management. Contact us about parasite control, vaccination requirements, general health, breeding and foaling information.
Bibi Freer, DVM 828-894-2627 Email |
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Think Horses and Affordable
 
3/2 on 3+Ac, plus barn + Run In Best Buy! $274,000. ReMax Advantage Realty Bonnie Lingerfelt www.TryonProperties.com 828-817-0166 |
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Clear View Farm
Riding School
It's Spring!
Time for Riding Lessons
Beginners, Intermediates
Safe, Reliable
School Horses
Experienced Instruction
New Interscholastic Equestrian Assoc. program for high school riding team
Learn to Ride from the Best
Clear View Farm
105 Smith Road
Landrum, SC
Jeanne Smith, Owner
864-895-7845
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 Safe Horse Training with
Joyce Lewis
Private Lessons
Horsemanship Clinics
Safe Horse Training
Cowboy Clinics
Ride Safe!
Joyce Lewis
704-836-6201
Email Joyce
www.safehorsetraining.com
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Foothills
Humane Society
828-863-4444
Paula and Mike Mullinax have adopted several new family members from the shelter. "Mary, came into the shelter with six pups. Howling 4 Spirit (rescue group) took the pups, so I contacted a rescue in New Jersey and they accepted Mary, then Dutchess. We were fostering her for three weeks until the transport left, but by that time Mike was in love with her, so here she is 2 years later. "
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Trails Alert
There will be a meeting to discuss trail use in Pisgah forest and Bent Creek on April 4th
from 2:30 til 6 at the Arboretum (100 Frederick Law Olmstead Way, Asheville)
This meeting is crucial for horse people to attend in order to save our trails for horses!
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Series Schedule
April 16th Monroe, NC
May 14th, Belton, SC
June 4th, Monroe, NC
June 25th Belton, SC
July 9th, Gaffney, SC
July 30th, Belton, SC
Aug 13th, Gaffney, SC
Aug 27th, Belton, SC
Sept 4th, Silk Hope, NC
Oct 1st, Monroe, NC
Mid-Atlantic Championship
Click here for more information
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 Masterson Method May 14-15 Intro Workshop Woodhenge Farm, Columbus A unique method of bodywork that recognizes, then follows the visual responses of the horse to touch, to find and release accumulated muscle and structural stress in key junctions of the horse's body that most affect performance. Contact Ivey Sumrell 704-516- 6518 Email www.mastersonmethod.com |
Camp Wayfarer
Where can a kid swim, dance, shoot, dream, cheer, golf, explore, camp, play, grow AND RIDE? 
www.campwayfarer.com |
ELCR Spring edition The Resource is now online Read it
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It's time to get those old winter blankets cleaned and put away
Horse Blanket Cleaning
Horse Blanket Repair
Custom Sewing Projects
Retrofit and Design Horsewear
Shauna Williams / Owner
864-895-6367
equidress@aol.com www.Equidress.com
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Visiting horse country? Our hospitality shines.
Visit the Foothills
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Who Is It?
Tryon resident Sarah Hinds Gary can claim an impressive linage of Tryon horsewomen. Her mother, Doris Hinds, has a long Tryon history as well as her great-aunt, Doris Blackwood. As a child, Sarah would come to Tryon on school breaks with her mother to visit her great-aunt Doris at Tootin' Hill, the historic farm in Hunting Country. The three of them would ride out together. Sarah remembers the time fondly. "We just rode on properties here and waved and knew each other. It was the 'old days' still and cars slowed down on the road. I used to ride up on the Abernathy's hill (before the Lovings had moved in). It was very sweet and my great Aunt Doris would throw lovely parties. I remember the half wheel of Stilton cheese with port poured in the large bendy vase type container with mushrooms soaked in something and a long crooked fork for taking them out.. people formally dressed for parties and lots of fun. She was a fun personality. And everyone has heard the stories of the Ferrari that she drove off the road as she thought the accelerator was the brake.
Lots of fun memories... visiting great Aunt Doris! We were supposed to go to the Kentucky Derby together when I was twenty or so and the idea was that I would drive her... but when it was time to go she was going to drive the truck., with carriage already loaded. I had to decide to opt out as she had gotten older and was a notoriously bad driver. She would pass on hills etc. but she could jump anything and if one were to ride a horse, one was told that one had to take every jump!"
Above, Sarah is pictured with Mrs. Blackwood's outstanding horse, Silent Sam.
We're looking for vintage photos.
Please send us a photo of you as a child/teen on a horse or pony pre-1970.
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