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Artist: Annette Randall
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If you are a Polk County resident, you may be interested to know that tonight, June 23rd, there will be a public hearing on the new Economic Development policy for the county. Of interest to the horse community is a provision to create an Equine Council, to "give the horse people a voice." On the surface, this sounds like a great idea. But dig just below the surface and you will find problems. It should make all of us very worried. For starters, the horse community has a voice. A strong voice, usually unrestrained. We have many organizations that give us "voice" on all levels - competitions and riding interests, youth, horse welfare, land use, education and so on. Secondly,
nowhere does county government and the horse community intersect. We do not ride on county-owned land nor do we compete in county-owned facilities. I am not sure why the county feels they need an "advisory board" from the horse community. Maybe the arts community would welcome that opportunity. Or the retirement community or any number of groups that do need a voice. Our horse community is composed of private recreational/hobby interests and private entrepreneurial horse businesses. Lastly, they have said that they, the Commissioners, would appoint the members of the council just as is done with other advisory boards. At that point, you have made it political and the horse community absolutely, positively does not need to be politicized. The new plan is described as a "policy document." Do we really want politicians deciding local equine policy? The public hearing is scheduled for 7 pm at the Womack Building, across from the courthouse, Columbus, NC.
The actual presentation of the policy by consultant Robert Williamson starts at 5 pm. A copy of the policy is available online at Polknc.org under Latest News banner.
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This Week June 23 -30
23-27 Clear View Farm Riding Camp
@ Clear View Farm, Landrum SC
Contact: Jeanne Smith 864-616-0033
23-27 FENCE Intermediate Horse Camp
Contact: Tracie Hanson 828-859-9021
26-29 Tryon Summer Festival I
at Tryon International Equestrian Center
Contact: vaneli@equestriansport.com
28 CCC Summer Seminar
@ Green Creek Miniature Horse Farm
Contact: greencreekminis@yahoo.com
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Tryon Equine Welcomes New Staff
Tryon Equine proudly announces the arrival of new intern, Dr. Andrea Butterfield. She recently graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and will be spending the next year with the hospital.
 The hospital also is happy to announce that Dr. Rachel Stellini, the group's 2013-2014 surgical intern, is sticking around for another year. She's staying on to further specialize in Sport Horse Medicine & Lameness.
 Ashley Woodruff joined the Tryon Equine team of veterinary technicians this summer. She attended Tri-County Technical College in Pendleton, SC where she got her degree in Veterinary Technology. She grew up in Knoxville, TN and moved to Greenville in 1998, joined the Greenville Foothills Pony Club and started eventing. She has groomed for Will Faudree and been a working student for Dorothy Crowell & Nanci Lindroth.
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Still Creek's Aquatred Facility Featured on New YouTube Video
 Still Creek Farm, home of the area's only therapeutic aquatred has recently released a 16 minute video touting the benefits of aqua conditioning and rehab. The video also features recent clients sharing their experiences.
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 Nicole Watts Seeks Sponsorship Nicole Watts has set her sights on raising $25,000 to spend 3 months this winter training in Orlando, Florida with Hilda Donahue. Hilda is one of the leading trainers in the world, having competed successfully at Rolex, Burghley, The World Cup in France, Adelaide in Australia and was long-listed for the 2008 Olympics in Bei Jing. Nicole is seeking Hilda's guidance and expertise to campaign her stallions Half Acre's Zeus and Jack Frost in the discipline of Dressage, and her stallion Stone Toss in the sport of Eventing. The money she is requesting will go toward expenses for transport of the horses, daily training, and competition fees. Nicole would like to use this educational opportunity to better her business by earning show scores for these stallions to improve their marketability for breeding, and also to improve her skills as an instructor for the students that she teaches in North and South Carolina. Nicole thanks you for any help you can offer! Please visit http://www.gofundme.com/94g4jw to make a donation! She is also looking for business sponsors and will proudly display your company name on her stalls, trailer and attire. Please call 864-276-8536 with questions. Photo credit: Erik Olsen Photography |
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Thank you, Stone Soup
 Stone Soup Restaurant in Landrum throws out the Welcome Mat for visiting horse show competitors. |
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Brown Bear Farm Hosts Valerie Swygert Dressage Clinic
June 28 & 29, 2014
Brown Bear Farm, Flat Rock, NC
Valerie Swygert is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, a successful FEI Level Competitor and a USEF "r" judge. Cost for the clinic is $250 per rider for the weekend and includes one-hour private lesson with Valerie each day, lunch each day and interactive educational presentations. Please call 864-276-8536 or EMAIL to request an entry form.
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Performance Horse Longevity
A Southeast Endurance Riders Association (SERA) Sponsored Clinic at Biltmore Equestrian Center in conjunction with the Biltmore Challenge II July 11-12
What are the essential factors to enjoy a decade of partnership with your horse? This clinic will provide insights from leading equestrians that are applicable whether your aspirations are eventing, endurance, competitive trail riding, pleasure riding, ride and tie, hunt field, or other equine activities that require performance year after year. Each afternoon features two talks at the big tent by the outdoor arena followed by Q & A. Clinicians will also be available for extensive one-on-one Q & A each afternoon. Participants will also be able to observe the vet checks.
Clinic is free to competitors and crews; and to BEC passholders. Clinic open to others for $50, with ticket available through Biltmore Equestrian Center (828 225 1454). Participants are encouraged to make a tax deductible contribution to the SERA Educational Fund.
Details http://www.biltmoreendurance.com/july_clinic.html
Please email questions for clinicians and your registration information (name, address, phone, email) to stagg@pisgahvu.com For those needing $50
event ticket for entry to Biltmore, please call BEC, 1-828-255-1454.
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On the Horizon
July
2 Equestrian Trail Coalition of WNC
Rutherfordton, NC
Contact: dr.b@rutherfordlargeanimal.com
2-6 Tryon Summer Festival II
@ Tryon International Equestrian Center
Contact: vaneli@equestriansport.com
Contact: office@trhcevents.org
4-6 Paul Belasik Dressage Clinic
@ Blue Moon Farm, Green Creek NC
Contact: Sophie Clifton sophie@montana.net
9-13 Tryon Summer Festival III
@ Tryon International Equestrian Center
Contact: vaneli@equestriansport.com
11-14 Ranch Horse Versatility Clinic with
Buster & Sheryl McLaury
@ Western Ag Center, Fletcher, NC
Contact: larryanddottie1@bellsouth.net
11-12 Longevity for the Performance Horse Clinic
@ Biltmore Equestrian Center, Asheville, NC
Contact: stagg@pisgahvu.com
15 Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting
@ Calvert's Restaurant,Columbus
6pm eat,7pm meet
Contact: Michael@atyourserviceair.com
16-20 Tryon Summer Festival IV
@ Tryon International Equestrian Center
Contact: vaneli@equestriansport.com
19 Foothills Miniature Horse Club Fun Day
Contact: greencreekminis@yahoo.com
28-Aug 1 Clear View Farm Riding Camp
@ Clear View Farm, Landrum, SC
Contact: Jeanne Smith 864-616-0033
Check out the new 2014 Horse Country Calendar of Events |
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The Hay Rack
The Hay Rack is proud to be considered "the feed store next door" carrying all of your farm's needs.
We carry most animal feeds (Southern States, Nutrena, and Total Nutrition). We specialize in lumber, hardware & fencing. We have farm & garden equipment for sale/rent. We are also equipped with most supplies for your farm & garden needs.
 325 S. Rutherford St Landrum, SC 864-457-2155 Hwy 9 and Landrum Rd Green Creek, NC 828-863-0536 |
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Check out our new cool website while you're getting all those dirty blankets ready to clean repair and (finally) put away.
EquiDress.
864-979-9334
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Two Horse Country Rentals
2 barn apartments for rent; one is a 2 BR/ 1 BA and the other is a 1 BR/1 BA located on the CETA trail system. Enjoy a week of fox hunting withTryon or Green Creek Hounds. Minutes from FENCE & Harmon Field for local horse shows. Available on a yearly, monthly or weekly basis; electric; Wi-Fi & phone etc. Up to 5 stalls available & turnout.
Contact Jennifer Labbe
561-301-0195 |
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Historic Properties
Exquisite Equestrian Properties
in Tryon Horse Country
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Coming to town for a show or other event?
Need more info on Visiting the Foothills? Click Here. |
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Up Top
"Moving to Summer Pastures"
Artist: Annette Randall
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Annette Randall's love for horses and the West is apparent in her detailed and accurately rendered pencil drawings and oil paintings. Largely self-taught but always a student, Annette started drawing horses as a child, eventually developing a drawing technique all her own and later moving on to oils. She now works in both mediums.
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Annette sketches and paints on location, supplementing with reference photos for studio work. This approach allows her to capture the freshness of the scene while saving accurate reference material for work in the studio.
Born and raised in Utah, but with ties to family in western Montana, Annette maintains friendships with ranchers in both areas who provide her with the resources and authenticity she needs to create accurate drawings and paintings.
Visit her WEBSITE.
All artwork is protected by copyright laws.
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