Host Highlight

Silver Spurs Stables

Hayesville, NC

“We just think we have the most beautiful farm and want to share it!” says Karen Trout.

Originally from Area V, owner Karen Trout earned her ICP trainers certificate from USEA many moons ago in the blistering heat of Texas. Several years ago, she and her husband decided to retire from those temperatures and found our paradise in Hayesville, North Carolina, lovingly known by locals as “Two Hours From Everywhere.”

It took several years to find the new slow mountain pace, but Karen never stopped eventing and she has enjoyed many of the fantastic venues of Area III.

But missing the students and activities of a busy Texas barn, she thought, "Let's start putting on shows that can help our new beloved community AND get more folks interested in horse trials and dressage." In 2018, they hosted an Open Charity show that benefited Truett's Children's Home, which had wonderful support from local western riders giving dressage a first try! This year on July 27th, they are expounding on that mission by hosting their 2nd Annual Charity Horse Show with all proceeds going to Rock Bottom Recovery. They believe that we have all heard about or been touched by addictions and this non-profit group is definitely deserving of all possible help.

This year, the prize list has all the dressage tests and CT divisions you would normally find at schooling shows PLUS 3-phase Amoeba (18") and Starter (2') divisions to get more inexperienced riders or horses involved. One more thing they offer is cooler temperatures during the summer!

Karen said, “Last year, I enjoyed receiving an end of year award at the GDCTA banquet and was blown away by its organization, membership numbers, enthusiasm and obvious talent the member riders and horses bring to the table. I am so excited to be part of this group, and hope to bring in more members from the shadows of the mountains.”

Please have a look at their website Silverspurs.com and consider hauling up for their show to support their endeavors.