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Artist: Allyson Tierney Jones
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"Yes, this is Horse Country and no, you cannot ride a horse here." That's what I used to have to tell people that came into the First Peak Visitors Center. One after another families would wander in looking over the brochure rack for a local riding stable where they could take a guided trail ride. With all the horses we have here, for the non-horse-owning folks, it was a no go. I did send people to the two stables at Lake Lure, but that was a hike and I'm sure some decided it was too much trouble. But now, happily, that problem has been solved. Bright's Creek Equestrian Center is now offering guided trail rides for the public. Jerry Corn, Guide, and Samantha Choady, Equestrian Center Director, have some good quiet horses that will take you around through some of the prettiest country anywhere for an hour or two. The cost is reasonable. For me, looking at the big picture, having the ability to offer contact with a horse for the uninitiated (or even experienced riders) was an ingredient that was missing for our Horse Country. Same with carriage rides - that contact, however brief, may be the only experience that some will ever have with a horse. While the summer is still in full swing and you've got guests looking to make the most of their visit to the foothills, give Bright's Creek a call and arrange a ride. It may be the beginning of something beautiful.
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This Week
July 28 - Aug 3
28-Aug 1 Clear View Farm Riding Camp
@ Clear View Farm, Landrum, SC
Contact: Jeanne Smith 864-616-0033
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FRC Hosts Bombproofing Clinic with Sara Boelt
August 9th at Red Gate Farm
Sara is the Riding Director for Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain and teaches off-season riding lessons through Lighter Mount Horsemanship. She is a trainer of Paso Fino horses at Fairwinds Farm, manages the Biltmore Ride and Tie and the Rockmont Horse Show, and serves as a vet assistant with the Appalachian Equine Veterinary Service. She is certified in Hunt Seat and Recreational Riding through the American Riding Instructor Association, has been an equestrian coach for the Buncombe County Special Olympics, and has participated in many horse shows and TREC competitions.
The clinic will have two types of sessions...one is entirely in-hand (good for youngsters) and the other is a combination of in-hand and mounted. Sessions will last approximately 90 minutes and will have no more than five participants in a session. Cost is $60 per session. Lunch is available for a nominal fee. Negative Coggins and a signed release are required.
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Bright's Creek Equestrian Offers Public Guided Trail Rides
Expanding its recreational offerings, Bright's Creek Equestrian Center is now offering public guided trail rides, filling a long-standing need for the area. The Center is offering private (1 rider and guide) one hour ($50) and two hour rides  ($70) as well as semi private rides (2 riders and guide) 1 hour ($40) and 2 hours ($60). Group rides are available. To schedule a ride, call Jerry Corn at 828-817-6053 or Bright's Creek Equestrian Center at 828-817-6300 .
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Get your copy of Tales & Legends, the story of how Tryon Horse Country became Tryon Horse Country. Produced by The Big Picture. $40 each. Email to get your copy.
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Greenville Foothills Pony Club
Shows Its Championship Side at Kentucky Horse Park
Greenville Foothills Pony Club sent 6 members to Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park last week. Eric Wright competed in the International Quiz Exchange, where the US finished first. Emily Thomas, Will Zuschlag and Julia Gates competed in show jumping, and Darbie Barr served as a Stable Manager. Julia Gates earned individual honors, winning Equitation in her division on her pony Sierra, and an award for six clear rounds throughout the competition. Emily Thomas' team earned second place in Horse Management and fifth place overall, Julia Gates' team was second overall and seventh in Horse Management, and Will Zuschlag's team was second in Horse Managment and overall. Kylie Simms competed in Tetrathlon, earning third place for total score in the Novice Girls division.
Back row: Carrie Gates, Julia Gates, Will Zuschlag
Front row: Kylie Simms, Darbie Barr, Emily Thomas, coach Janna Ritacco, Amy Thomas
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Windridge Farms Adds Aug 24th Schooling Horse Trails to Calendar
 Windridge Farms has added a Schooling Horse Trial to the local competition calendar. The August 24th event will offer both horse trial and combined training level of Preliminary, Training, Novice, Beginner Novice and a Dressage Test of Choice. Entries close August 19th.
The HT is preceded by a Schooling Day August 23rd with training available with Nanci Lindroth. For more information CLICK HERE.
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Tryon Internatinal Equestrian Center Celebrates Successful Debut
Congratulations to Mark and Katherine Bellissimo and Tryon Equestrian Partners who pulled off the decade's biggest coup with the successful opening of the country's premier competition venue.
Photos courtesy of Erik Olsen Photography. |
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It's
PARTY
TIME
Plan your August around the highlight of the month ........The FRC Volunteer Party.
In honor of our fantastic volunteers, Foothills Riding Club is hosting a party on
AUGUST 15th, 6:30 pm
at THE HARMON FIELD CABIN.
Any volunteer who has provided their services in the year from the last party is free (whoopee!) all other guests only pay $10 to go towards the scrumptious grub.
Everyone is welcome, so come on and join the party.
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Do you have pasture envy?
Ever wonder how some pastures are so green and weed free? The Hay Rack in Landrum invites you to come hear the Pennington seed agronomist discuss ways to improve your pasture. Tuesday August 5th
6:30 pm
The Hay Rack
325 W. Rutherford St
Landrum, SC
RSVP to 864-457-2155
A light supper will be provided along with gifts from the Hay Rack.
Photo credit: FarmBureau.com
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You Know You Live in Horse Country....
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North Greenville University Launches Equestrian Programs
North Greenville University's Equestrian programs offered in the fall:
BS in Biology with Equestrian Track
BS in Biology with Pre-Vet Track
Program professor Thomas Allen explains, "There are two tracks [of the program]. One track is purely equestrian, and that is for the student who wants to know more about the horse: the physiology, the anatomy, nutrition, how to ride, and how to teach how to ride."
He continued, "The second track is a pre-professional track. That is for the student who wants to go to vet school, or wants to go to grad school and do research."
For more information about the program, call
864-977-7000.
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On the Horizon
July
28-Aug 1 Clear View Farm Riding Camp
@ Clear View Farm, Landrum, SC
Contact: Jeanne Smith 864-616-0033
August
2-3 PSJ's Back to School Show
@ FENCE
Contact: psjshows@aol.com
5 Penfield Nutrition Seminar
@ Hay Rack Landrum SC
Contact: Hay Rack 864-457-2155
6 Equestrian Trail Coalition of WNC
Rutherfordton, NC
Contact: dr.b@rutherfordlargeanimal.com
9-10 Cowboy Mounted Shooting
@ Garrison Arena, Clemson, SC
Contact: John Thurow 828-863-2372
19 Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting
@ Calvert's Restaurant,Columbus
6pm eat,7pm meet
Contact: Michael@atyourserviceair.com
23 Schooling Day @ Windridge Farms
Contact: alicia@windridgeservices.com
23 TRHC Schooling Day @ FENCE
Contact: office@trhc1925.org
24 Schooling Horse Trials
@ Windridge Farm
Contact: Alicia Henderson
Alicia@windridgeservices.com
Check out the new 2014 Horse Country Calendar of Events |
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701 E. Rutherford Street
Landrum, SC
864-457-2469
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Does your horse load willingly into the trailer without your having to use force, fear or intimidation? If not, I can help you build that confidence and trust. Guaranteed success.
Rick Millweard
Columbus/Tryon Area
843-696-6522
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 2014 tim/alfalfa (5%) $13 / bale Expecting 2014 tim/brome/Kentucky blue grass 4 Aug.
828-289-4230
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Look for us at the new Tryon International Equestrian Center
EquiDress.
864-979-9334
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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
"Vibrant Dressage"
Allyson Tierney Jones
"Self taught artist Allyson Tierney Jones' interests span many of the different fields of the art world, but her main inspiration is the art style and culture of Japan in all its antiquity and beauty. A lifelong lover of horses, her studio is located on a small horse farm in Campobello, SC. She uses both traditional and digital media, recently focusing on acrylics, watercolors, and pen & marker illustrations. In addition to personal work, she has painted many commissioned pet portraits, striving to capture the essence of each animal's personality.
All art is used by permission and is protected by copyright laws. |
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