Winter 2016
Fitting saddles & raising a family:
Collegiate riding:
DIRECTORY:
Berry College continues to defend Here’s what equestrians are its IHSA national champion status doing in business throughout
Collective EQUESTRIAN
Amanda Silver takes the whole show on the road
Georgia and beyond
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Bling it out Jen Telgen takes bling to a whole new level with her customized creations - every thing from a cow skull to glittery jacket appliques.
Customize it Your horse - knitted! Maddie Frye produces completely customized - and cuddleable stuffed ponies.
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Berry College is on the home stretch
Jen Telgen of Rhinestone Cowgirl used crystals to make this cow skull into a keepsake for a client.
IHSA Media Intern Elizabeth Poczobut gives us the recipe for a winning season
Celebrate your horse hubby Those longsuffering bystanders to all your horsey exploits are finally being recognized in calendar form.
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Amanda Silver The Southeastern Saddle Fit owner takes us into her world and the painstaking process of matching saddles to horses and riders.
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From the editor ... THE ULTIMATE COMPLIMENT
As all riders know, when someone labels us competent or talented in that area of life, nothing else really matters, not the way we look or what we drive or even how intelligent other people think we are. And if someone compliments our horses, it’s just as good, am I right? Case in point: a friend of a friend visited my barn a few years ago. At the time, I had a really nice-looking red roan Quarter Horse. The guy knew nothing about horses, but his reaction when he saw my gelding was, “He’s magnificent.” Magnificent! He said magnificent! I walked around on a cloud for the rest of the day, knowing he very well might have said that about any horse. That really didn’t matter, though; for some reason, I was over the moon after that compliment. If he had said my hair looked magnificent (and I can assure you that when I’m at the barn, it does not), I would’ve given him a warning look and backed away slowly from this obviously ill-intentioned giver of false compliments. But since he complimented my horse, I assumed the accolade to be true and wore it like a badge of honor, telling people about it for the rest of the day. There’s just nothing like it is there? Being recognized for something you do or own in relation to horses, I mean. And that’s what we try to do in every edition of The Collective Equestrian; we recognize horsemen and business owners who are contributing to the horse world in a significant way on the local level. I think you’ll enjoy our journey into the everyday life of Southeastern Saddle Fit owner Amanda Silver. If you’re a Schleese owner in the Southeast, you’ve no doubt met her or at least heard of her. We’ve also checked back in with the Berry College Equestrian Team to see how they are faring in their quest to defend their IHSA Western Team National Championship title. And as Valentine’s Day approaches, take a look through our gift guide for a beautiful and eclectic collection of locally-produced, horse-related goods. As always, we’ve included our hand-picked directory of quality artisans, craftsmen and professional horsemen from across the Southeast. If you would like to be considered for inclusion, please contact me at editor@collectiveequestrian.com. I do hope my CE readers haven’t lost too much riding time this winter. Don’t despair though - we’re on the home stretch, and we have just a couple more months of short days and ankle deep mud. After that it’s horseflies and scorching heat, but we’ll be in your inbox to get you through it all!
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THE FIT LIFE: Amanda Silver does saddle fitting and family life on the road times more. In between matching saddles to horses and humans, she’s homeschooling her two children, Bo, 7, and Brooke, 5, with help from her husband, Dan.
On the road The couple makes traveling an educational experience for their chil-
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states, so a property on the South Carolina coast, in addition to her permaA lot of people probably wouldn’t nent home in North Carolina, just understand the concept of buying made sense. property to add another “base” to Silver serves clients looking for one’s living arrangements, but that’s the quality of fit that only a custom exactly what Amanda Silver did resaddle can provide; she schedules her cently. The Southeast Saddle Fit own- visits to barns around the Southeast at er boomerangs constantly among five least three months in advance, someBy LIZ CRUMBLY Editor
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dren as much as possible. They’ve made Edisto Beach State Park in South Carolina a regular destination; the kids can feed the aquatic animals and mountain bike. As for the more pedestrian details of a typical day for the family - the ones that don’t involve beautiful scenery - the Silvers have stuck a balance teaching the children between saddle fitting sessions. They use a curriculum from a private school based in California; Amanda teaches when the family is at home and Dan instructs when they’re on the road. Traveling with the entire family means certain things like overnight
stays take a little planning. Amanda said they try to find lodging situations with pools - the kids can often use some play time after studying in the car most of the day. Continental breakfasts are also a good thing when the family needs to get on the road early.
children simultaneously has required close physical proximity - in fact, the two have never spent a night apart during their marriage, Amanda said. When the family is on the road, Dan helps with certain aspects of the saddle fitting sessions; when they are at home, he runs his own grading business. Working together Their flexibility as entrepreneurs Amanda and Dan met growing up proves beneficial in scheduling saddle near each other in North Carolina. fitting sessions, Amanda said. “I’ve known him all my life,” “Since we’re both self employed, Amanda explained. we’re able to work around our schedThey married in August 1996, so their 20th anniversary is not far away. ules,” she explained. “We try to schedule our events three months in Their commitment to running her business together and educating their advance, at least.” Prompt response is one of Amanda’s top priorities. When a cliAmanda and Dan Silvers with their children, Bo, 7, and Brooke, 5. ent contacts the Southeast Saddle Fit team, they can expect a response within 24 hours. Making people feel as though she’s available, even though she may be several states away, is key in serving a clientele that depends on her to make regular adjustments.
The Saddles The saddles on the Southeast Saddle Fit trailer all have at least one thing in common - they’re made by Schleese Saddlery, a Canadian company. Amanda performs fittings on all brands of saddles, but she only sells Schleeses as a representative for that company. Her association with Schleese began years ago when she began having saddle fit issues of her own. She had just received her certificate to teach from the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). Engulfed in the quest to find the right saddle for her horse, she pursued certification with the Saddle Fit 4 Life network and secured an internship with Schleese. The internship sent her to Florida and also to Canada, where
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FIT From Page 5 she returns each year to renew her certification as a technician for Saddle Fit 4 Life and Schleese. In her extensive exploration of the world of high-end saddles, Amanda has found Schleese to be the one brand of saddle that can truly deliver on the oft-heard “fully adjustable” claim. She attributes this finding to the fact that Schleeses can be widened or narrowed around the horse’s withers, not simply along the gullet. “I was blown away by their adaptability,” she recalled of her early experiences with the saddles. As technology has advanced, so have fitters’ abilities to visualize through processes like thermographing where improperly fitted saddles are hurting horses. “We really see the damage that’s being done,” Amanda said. On the flip side, she’s able to help horses with this knowledge. “I can really make all the needed adjustments, ergonomically, for the horse,” she explained.
Above: Amanda Silver takes measurements for a Schleese saddle.
Left: Amanda on the jump course - she has recently begun seriously pursuing show jumping. Above: Brooke at a horse show - “she’s obsessed” with riding, according to her mother.
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Jen Telgen, of Dallas, Ga. has become a creative force when it comes to crystals. It all started a few years ago when she decided not to shell out the requisite hundreds of dollars for a blinged-out show shirt, opting instead to attach her own crystals to a pre-made shirt. Telgen had recently started showing horses at the time, following a recovery from a brain injury she sustained in a 2011 car accident. The riding was therapeutic, as was the creativity she discovered in working with crystals. These were two talents she didn’t realize she had. “Before (the accident), I didn’t have a creative bone in my body,” she said. She calls her newfound craft a gift from God. “He showed me sunshine in this tragic place,” she explained. Today, her creations range from show shirts to belts to horsehair jewelry and even a crystal encrusted cow skull. This commission was actually a memento for a client who had recently lost her pet cow; the sparkling skull now resides in the client’s home behind glass. Telgen’s more pedestrian custom orders include belts with custom conchos or crystals, window decals, fully customized shirts with colored crystals and appliques and commemorative bracelets made from horse tail hair. They are, appropriately, marketed under her Rhinestone Cowgirl moniker.
How to order your next blinged-out masterpiece: Facebook: facebook.com/therhinestonecowgirl21/ Email: Rhinestonecowgirl21@gmail.com Phone: 678-357-9473 5,500: That’s how many crystals it took to cover this cow skull that Jen Telgen decorated for a client who lost her beloved pet cow. Photos: Contributed
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Above: a crystal-encrusted concho available from Rhinestone Cowgirl. Below: one of Jen Telgen’s custom creations - a crystal covered microphone.
Above: A handmade jacket applique from Rhinestone Cowgirl owner Jen Telgen. Below: one of Telgen’s completely customized tack modifications.
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Hugs for Horses When Maddie Frye put out a feeler on Facebook this past fall - something to the effect of “who would buy a customized stuffed horse-” she didn’t realize she was kicking off a cottage business. She got more than 100 enthusiastic comments within the span of 24 hours. As of early January, she was booked out with orders for the next 12 weeks. Frye christened her fledgeling business Hugs for Horses and says she’ll use the money to fund a longtime dream of riding - she plans to purchase lessons or lease a horse. Each stuffed horse starts off with a knitted shell and is then stuffed in such a way that it remains floppy. Frye learned to knit at the tender age of nine when her mom introduced her to the activity. “It was just something we did together,” Frye recalled. “It’s very therapeutic.” The ponies are made to sit “on their rumps,” Frye said, and she makes sure each one has the special markings in the pictures their owners send. When the CE talked to her, she was about to start work on a leopard Appaloosa. “That one’s going to be fun,” she said. “Luckily it’s got big spots.” She’s only had to turn down a couple of orders because of difficulty
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FIT From Page 9 - they were varnish roans. Each horse typically takes around 35 hours to make, and custom orders are currently priced at $45. Frye said she’ll probably bump that price point up in the near future because she’s so flooded with orders. Wait time for a custom order is approximately six weeks. If you need something in time for Valentine’s Day, don’t despair! Frye is also starting to offer a smaller stuffed pony that will be available in solid colors only and is designed to stand by itself.
See Hugs for Horses on Facebook for contact and ordering information.
Left, above and previous page: Maddie Frye, owner of Hugs for Horses, makes customized stuffed likenesses of customers’ horses. The outer shells are knitted, and the ponies are stuffed to sit on their rumps. Frye will also begin offering a smaller, solid-colored option that stands by itself.
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Horse Hubby blog creator Timothy Harfield has once again perfectly captured the selflessness and creativity of the long-suffering horse husband - this time in calendar form. These 12-month 2016 calendars are the result of Horsehubby.com’s first calendar contest in which readers’ submitted photos were chosen for their often humorous portrayals of the men who support the female riders they love. “Horse Hubbies do the darndest things! They look super sexy cleaning stalls, and absolutely fabu-ridiculous when resting atop mighty steeds (or clinging desperately to the smallest of ponies),” according to the calendar’s description at its point of distribution, the Equibox Equestrian online store. The calendar features hilarious-but-typical horse show images of husbands holding horses and baby strollers simultaneously, husbands bedecked in miscellaneous discarded tack and ribbons and even a husband posing by his tailgate with a sign reading “Horse husbands: need a drink?” This true-to-life calendar will make a memorable gift that can be enjoyed all year by horse husbands and riders alike. To order: calendars are available from online retailer Equibox Equestrian.
Visit http://calendar.shopequibox.com.
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Horse husband Brian Rosati, multitasking here at an AQHA show, made the 2016 Horse Hubby calendar.
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Horse hubby Larry Long, also included in the calendar, reads the minds of horse husbands everywhere during a long day at Rolex.
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THE HOME STRETCH Berry looks toward IHSA Nationals as the season’s end approaches damage to her optic nerve that resulted in total blindness. Throughout the summer, SC and her family saw numerous doctors Hello again from Berry College and specialists in hopes of repairing her Equestrian! We wrapped up our fall seaoptic nerve and restoring her vision. This son with more wins for the hunt seat and journey even included a trip to China for western teams in November. The spring stem cell treatment. After missing fall semester is looking to be jam-packed for semester, Sara Claudia was determined to the equestrian team, with three regularbe back at Berry in the spring. season huntseat and two Western shows. After months of practice and hard In addition to wrapping the regular work, Sara Claudia is fully and indeseason, riders from the Western and pendently mobile with the help of her huntseat teams will be competing in the mobility cane. She can text, post to social regional shows, which will be held at media, navigate her phone and computer Berry College on Feb. 28. To qualify to with ease, and has begun learning braille. show at the regional show, a rider must She does ride on occasion, and has have accumulated a certain number of switched to the Western side of things points through placings earned in his or from her original huntseat realm for the her division. Berry currently has 12 riders time being; she even dabbled in a little qualified to compete at regionals with reining this summer. four additional riders close to qualifying. Since the treatment in China, SC has reported being able to see faint light Photo courtesy of Berry College Sports Information A rider who receives first or second changes and has had MRI scans that show Elizabeth Poczobut at regionals gains the opportunity to coma complete restoration of her optic nerve. pete at Western semi-finals or the We are all hopeful that her body will conhuntseat zone competition, respectively. Incidentally, SCAD is also defending tinue to repair itself and that she will reCompetitors ride at semis or zones for a a national championship this year. The gain full sight in a matter of months. chance to ride at Intercollegiate Horse school won the IHSA Huntseat Team NaIn addition to this exciting semester Shows Association Nationals. tional Championship last year. As most ahead, the team is proud to have three of you know, Berry was the Western seniors graduating in May. Mallory HamThe road to Nationals mer, Ivey Herrington from the huntseat The road to Nationals as a team looks Team Nationals winner. team and Taylor Eickhoff from the Westa little different. The first-place team Welcoming back a teammate ern team will be making their debut in the from the region goes automatically to In addition to looking forward to a “real world” after finishing up the semesZones or semis and competes as a team successful spring semester and strong for the right to compete at Nationals. Ber- finish to the season, the equestrian team ter with the Vikings. Each of them will be ry College is leading the region in both is overjoyed to welcome a teammate back missed dearly, and we are thankful for the Western and huntseat competitions, to campus. Sara Claudia Tillman, a sen- their years of dedication to Berry Equestrian We are so proud of these ladies and so if our spring semester shapes up like ior, restarted her education after a reaccannot wait to see what they accomplish we hope it to, be looking for Berry tion to a tonsillectomy left her without Equestrian at Huntseat Zones on April 2; sight last year. Sara Claudia rode for the after Berry! the compitition will be hosted by Savan- Berry Equestrian team her freshman, nah College of Art and Design (SCAD) sophomore, and junior years and compet- Elizabeth Poczobut is a junior political and also at Western semi-finals March 19 ed at Nationals for two top three finishes science major at Berry College in Rome, and 20, hosted by Black Hawk College in during her first two years as a collegiate Ga., and captain of the school’s Western IHSA equestrian team. She comIllinois. From there, the top two huntseat athlete. teams and the top three Western teams Last May, after a normal tonsillecto- petes in open horsemanship and reining. advance to Nationals. my, SC, as her teammates call her, expe- She contributes to The Collective Equestrian as an IHSA media intern. rienced a stroke, which caused severe By ELIZABETH POCZOBUT IHSA Media Intern
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DIRECTORY JOIN US! Submit a listing for your equine-based business or organization by emailing a three-to-four-sentence summary, along with your contact information or website, to editor@collectiveequestrian.com.
Boarding, lessons and training: Rebel Woods Boarding Stables, Marietta, Ga. Unique trail riding opportunities. Facility borders nearly 3,000 acres of trails at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield National Park. See Rebelwoods.com for facility details. Phoebe Loughrey Stables in Milton, Ga., offers students an intimate teaching and showing experience. Students show at AA rated and local shows; riders of all ages accepted. See www.plstables.com for more information about sale horses and other services. Paradise Ranch, Locust Grove, Ga., trainer Gudrun Dees specializes in safe horsemanship for adult riders new to horses or starting over with a riding career. Competitive trail instruction and clinics. Call 770-634-5812 or visit Facebook.com/deeshorsemanship for more information. Victory’s Gait at Sweet Dreams Farm, in Ball Ground, Ga., offers a faith-based learning experience through natural horsemanship. Serving mainly youth, this is a home-school friendly atmosphere. Giddy-Up classes, promoting foundational horsemanship learning, are offered throughout the year. For more information, see victorysgait.weebly.com. Ashley Crooms Equine Development offering boarding, lessons and full training packages at In Your Dreams Farm in Alpharetta, Ga. Farm amenities include covered arena, jumping arena, ample turnout. Ashley has experience with a wide variety of breeds and disciplines
that ranges from showing AQHA/APHA to AHA and hunter/jumpers. For more information, see ashleycrooms.com. Canter Ridge Equestrian, Canton, Ga., offers a variety of services, including boarding and hunter/ jumper lessons. State-of-the-art, 16-stall facility on 40 rolling acres. See canterridgeequestrian.com for a complete list of services. Breakaway Farm in Braselton, Ga., offers boarding, training and sales. Lessons and an IEA team under the leadership of trainer Sarah Dubois make for a youth-friendly environment. Visit breakawayfarm.net for more information. IRIDE (Indian River Institute for Dressage and Equestrians) in Mentone, Ala., offers instruction for all riders with an emphasis on dressage. Trainer Mary McGuire Smith has 30 years of riding experience and has trained extensively in Europe. She is available to travel to teach in the tri-state area. See www.iride.at for more information. Fairhaven Farm in Coosa, Ga., offers a range of boarding, training and lesson options. Trainer Kimberly Wallace has more than 30 years of riding experience that has included training in Europe. She offers lessons with an emphasis on classical principals. See www.fairhavenfarm.info. Rolling Ridge Farm in Tunnel Hill, Ga., is located conveniently to U.S. 41 and I75, just 30 minutes south of Chattanooga. Services include lessons and boarding in two facilities, which include a 100×170 indoor. Students have the opportunity to show in GHJA shows as well as on an IEA team. See
www.rollingridgefarm.com. Equestrian Training Center in Canton, Ga., offering lessons for riders of all ages and levels of experience in English and western disciplines. Trainer Jeannette McDonald has 32 years of experience with judging and teaching. See Equestriantrainingcenter.org for a complete list of services available. Silver Lining Stables, located in West Cobb County near Powder Springs, offers a range of services including full board, pony parties, custom leather working and lessons with various professionals in hunters, jumping and dressage. See www.silverliningstables.com for more information. Rising Star Farm in Silver Creek, Ga., provides a complete range of breeding services. Standing approved and licensed warmblood hunter, jumper and dressage stallions; offering professional mare and foal care, as well as limited boarding and training. See www.risingstarfarm.net. Cedar Lane Farm in Chickamauga, Ga., offers American Warmblood horses for sale, many with the champagne color from their sire, Magon. Owner/ trainer Amy Humble Lanier, a USDF “L” graduate, offers lessons and training in dressage, eventing and IEA equitation. See Cedar Lane Farm on Facebook or email champagnesporthorse@gmail.com. Foxberry Farm, in Dallas, Ga., offers quality instruction for riders of all levels in primarily English disciplines with emphasis on the 3-phases of eventing: dressage, show jumping, and crosscountry. Boarding, lessons, and events.
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Details on the website: www.foxberryequestrianfarm.com. Shelby Oaks Farm in Wilsonville, Ala., serves hunter/ jumpers. Facilities include a 15-stall barn and two riding arenas. Christie Saunders, trainer, can be reached at 205-529-7162. See facebook.com/Shelbyoaksfarm for more information. In Unison Farm in Adairsville, Ga., offers full, partial and pasture board - 12x12 stalls with runs, lighted outdoor arena, cross country jumps, trails. Family atmosphere managed by trainer Lee Ann Gilson, an A-rated Pony Clubber, who lives on-site. Lee Ann also owns Optimum Eventing and offers dressage and jumping lessons and also training for young horses and older horses who need tune-ups. See www.inunisonfarm.com and optimumeventing.com. HorseSense Riding Academy in Ellijay, Ga., offers eventing and mounted games instruction for children and adults with its exclusive Learning Levels education program. Day camps, showing opportunities, full and partial lease programs available. Head trainer Nikki Surrusco holds an H Pony Club rating. See www.horsesenseridingacademy.com. Triple S Eventing in Woodstock, Ga., offers lessons and boarding at Lakeview Farm. Emphasis on serving adult amateurs starting out in or returning to eventing. Barn amenities: lit dressage and jumping arena, trails on property, hot/cold wash rack, boarder lounge, tack room, matted stalls and custom feed program. See www.tripleseventing.com. All Purpose Horsemanship, owned by trainer and clinician Josh Peebles, is located in Young Harris, Ga. Josh serves the public training horses, starting colts and conducting clinics in the natural horsemanship style. Call 706-897-
3244. Pegasus Riding School in Milner, Ga., offers boarding, lessons, training and show prep in the disciplines of hunter/ jumper and dressage under the guidance of owners Linda and Warren Abrams. See www.pegride2000.com. A+ Performance Horses, in Apison, Tenn., caters to sporthorses and their people. Hands-on care makes boarding, lessons, training and sales a specialized experience here. Contact owner/ trainer Amy Bennett at 423-596-8286 or see A Plus Performance Horses on Facebook. Revelation Farm in Alpharetta, Ga., offers a full range of services for the serious dressage rider. Owner/ trainer Danielle Perry is available to help riders improve competition scores and earn USDF medals through classical dressage instruction. Revelation Farm also conducts shows, sales and clinics and offers boarding. See Revelationfarm.weebly.com. H and H Equestrian, Ringgold, Ga., offers a safe and effective lesson program for riders of all ages. Come polish your skills and get show ready in Western, barrels or hunter/ jumpers. Boarding and training services also available. See handhequestrian.weebly.com or call Lizzy Hood at 423-308-9375. Iron Horse Stables, Milton, Ga., offers a diverse range of services for riders looking to show nationally or to ride for recreation. A variety of therapeutic riding opportunities are also available. Owner/ trainer Christine Johnson is a certified PATH instructor and USEF AHA licensed judge. See www.cjironhorse.com. JB Equestrian, in Dacula, Ga., specializes in hunters, jumpers, equitation and ponies. Lessons, showing opportunities, sales and training offered for beginner through advanced-level riders and horses with trainer Jamie Bertone. See
www.jb-equestrian.com. KS Equestrian, in Canton, Ga., offers boarding, lessons and training in several disciples with a specialization in Western dressage. Full time trainer Kristin Delibero, is a Train the Trainer graduate with the WDAA and has 25plus years experience. We offer three to four clinics per year in Western dressage and welcome haul-in clients for mini clinics and lessons. Email ksequestrian29@gmail.com or call 770655-1734. Heavenly Hooves in Ooltewah, Tennessee, offers quality instruction, training and barefoot trimming. Contact owner Christina Mendoza Green at 423-3104282 or see facebook.com/ heavenlyhooves. River Valley Stables is family environment equestrian facility in Braselton, Ga., featuring a nine-stall barn, 25 acres, arena, round pen and wash bay. Full board only to keep herd size under eight. Pony parties offered and trainer available for lessons. Call 770533-3553 or email Rivervalleystablesbraselton @gmail.com. Pascova Farm, in Athens, Ga., offers full board, luxury pasture board on 80 acres and lessons. Cross country course, dressage arena and stadium jumps available for your schooling or lesson needs. See www.pascovafarm.com or call 404-3860545. Sun Valley Arabians in Lizella, Ga., offers full and pasture boarding on 86 beautiful acres, as well as a variety of breeding services including mare care. The farm stands several Arabian stallions and has quality Straight Egyptian and crossbred foals for sale. See www.sunvalleyarabians.com. Dustin’s Place, in Cumming, Ga., provides therapeutic riding services for children and adults who have special
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needs. Instructor Lynn Brecht is certified through the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association and has a certificate in horsework from Strides to Success. See www.brechtstables.org for more information. Flatwood Farm Performance Horses in Conyers, Ga., provides lessons, as well as kid-safe horses for lease. Training available for starting horses, show tuneups and behavior problems. See www.facebook.com/Flatwood-FarmPerformance-Horses or call 678-4139373. Boarding services in Talking Rock, Ga.: pasture and stall options, as well as trails and an arena by appointment. See https://www.facebook.com/ groups/286533571412874/ permalink/1067377443328479/ North Atlanta Equestrian, located at Old Mill Farm in Cartersville, Ga., offers boarding and lessons for all ages, as well as competition opportunities including obstacle challenges, showing and an IEA team. See northatlantaequestrian.com. Five 2 Five Performance Horses strives to provide a pleasant buying/ selling experience from beginning to completion of a sale. Consignment and advertising options offered to best fit your individual needs. Find us on Facebook or email 525performancehorses@gmail.com. Sawtooth Ranch, in Covington, Ga., offers riding lessons and horse training, as well as desensitization, ground work, saddle breaking, and more. Call 678588-0150 for more information, or email sawtoothranchga@gmail.com. Willing Partners Horsemanship - striving to create horses that are willing and trusting partners for their owners and handlers. Everything good must start from the ground and build into something greater. Mutual trust is an essen-
tial part of our teaching; we also teach horses to look to their handlers for support and guidance. See facebook.com/ willingpartnershorsemanship/. The Stables at Towne Lake in Woodstock offers a range of boarding options. Full course jumping arena, separate flatwork arena, barrel arena and two lighted round pens. Trainers on site or bring your own with approval. Custom care for your horse in a relaxed atmosphere. See www.thestablesattownelake.com.
Services: gahorsefarms.com: your source for equestrian real estate in North Georgia. Suburban and rural properties, horse farms, estate homes, recreational and mountain properties and more. Broker Teresa Anderson and Horse Pro Sales Agents assist you in finding just the right property. If you have a farm to sell, they can help with the marketing and sales process with competitive listing packages. Lisa Turner - professional horse clipping: work guaranteed to produce show ring-ready results! Also, farm labor, farm sitting, pet sitting. Proceeds benefit several animal rescues. References available. Woodstock. Call 404-6633267. AAA Paints - Kingston, Ga., standing “Brooks Brothers,� the 2011 Pinto Horse Association of America Halter Stallion of the Year. Standing to the public for the first time this year. See aaa.paints.weebly.com for more information. Mitchells Equine Services, based in Social Circle, Ga., offers horse training and exercising, lessons, hauling, purchasing, sales and more. Owner Jordan Mitchell offers rehabilitation for injured horses with a specialty in securing laser therapy services in conjunction with
veterinarians. See Facebook.com/ mitchellsequineservices. Harris Leather in State Road, N.C., provides quality leather and silverworks for both English and Western riders. Endless options in the way of show and work tack, with quite a few offerings for the show wardrobe, as well. Many items are completely customizeable. See harrisleather.com. Signature Spurs in Pompano Beach, Fla., offers a complete line of customizable spurs and whips for the English rider. Spurs come in a wide variety of shapes and range from child to adult sizes. Whips run the gamut from short jumping bats to long Dressage whips. Most items can be monogrammed with initials or names. See www.signaturespurs.com. Deceased Pet Care Funeral Homes and Crematories: serving four Georgia locations. Providing for all aspects of equine cremation including planning, equine urns, burial lots, granite markers. Call 770-457-7659 or visit www.deceasedpetcare.com/ equinecremationservices. County Saddles still represent a tradition of handmade quality! Make your appointment for a fitting for a customizable County today with Georgia representative Cindy Adcock. Cindy can be reached by e-mail at cindy@countysaddlery.com or by phone at 404-285-0063. Georgia-based artist Robert Cederstrand offers finely-wrought paintings of equines and the natural world. Working mostly in oil, he produces unique works appropriate for home or the workplace and available through his Cederstrand Studio. See cederstrand.homestead.com. Express Trailer Solutions - mobile trailer services. We come to you! For appointments - 770-757-7288 / chris@expresstrailersolutions.com. Like
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our Facebook page. We offer these services and more: interior/exterior, pressure washing, aluminum brightening, waxing, polishing, basic repairs, general maintenance. Zaudke Sculpture - R. Zaudke Wilkins, artist. See a gallery of works on the website www.zaudkesculpture.com and Like the Facebook page. Wilkins says about her works, "Nature is my muse. Opposing textures, the tilt of a head, or simply the way a jaw and neck join. These captured moments of nature and everyday life is what I strive to create. Different aspects of each animal enchant me. Most often I find it is texture, mass and the relationship of environment and animal which triggers the creative impulse. I am constantly striving to capture the essence of what enchants me most about horses." Susan Travis - Intuitive Guidance: “Susan Travis is joyfully in the employ of the Universe, represented by her Spirit Guides.” Some humans have greater access to these guides, making it possible to communicate with you to help you and your animals. Readings: 585-335-3998 / whitecrest@juno.com. See Susan Travis Intuitive Guidance on Facebook. Hay Burners Equine offers slow-feed hay nets in a variety of sizes and materials. Made to be tougher than the average slow-feed hay net, “Quality materials are carefully chosen to withstand the abuse that our equine partners dish out.” Sizes range from mini/ snack portion capacity to extra long hay bale; hay roll nets also available. See www.hayburnersequine.com. Ride horses and have beautiful nails, too, with Jamberry nail wraps. Learn more about this unique manicure solution and place your order today with Lead Consultant GiGi Thompson at gigithompson.jamberrynails.net. Whinny's Equine Sitting in Rome, Ga.,
provides pet-sitting services for large and small animals. Owner Wendy Nichols has been managing and working at barns for 24 years. Whinny’s is regularly locally recommended by veterinarians and farriers. For more information, call 706-409-3835. Countryside Veterinary Services in Covington, Ga., offers a complete range of services for both small and large animals. A diverse veterinary staff with specialties in areas like large animal surgery and equine hoof care ensures your animal receives innovative and caring service. See www.countrysidevets.com. JRyan Studio in Cumming, Ga., offers quality custom art, including pet portraits and paintings, by way of artist Jessie Pagenkopf. Immortalize your horse or pet with custom, quality, unique art. See JRyannStudio.com for a full portfolio of work. C & K Livestock Services offers assistance with a wide variety of livestockrelated tasks, including but not limited to: catching and hauling, marketing and vaccinations. Horses hauled, as well. Call Cody Peeler at 770-608-1025 or Kyle Waters at 770-710-1692. Time To Reflect Equine Soft Tissue Therapy offers a range of treatment options with Wendy Jo Jordan, who is certified in equine sports massage therapy and equine electro-acupressure. Call 772-341-4543 for more information. Happy Hoofs Hauling, out of Alpharetta, Ga., is owned and operated by Donna Jackson, who brings to the job extensive training as a veterinary nurse and a focus on safety and well-being of the horse. For your next short-distance haul, contact Donna at toyhorse22@hotmail.com or 770-5402784. The Rhinestone Cowgirl makes customordered Swarovski crystal pieces. They
also sell anything that blings to help cowgirls stand out in the arena and are able to offer products at a huge discount. Their motto: "If you can dream, I can bling it!" Place orders can be place via the Facebook page or directly at 678-357-9473. Down South Carriage Services is your source for a horse-drawn carriage for any occasion: birthday parties, weddings, and other special events. Call 423-255-3267 or email downsouthcarriage@gmail.com to speak with Brittany or Richard Edgerton. Jessica Ann Designs specializes in equine photography, as well as design in a variety of areas, including business cards, logos, apparel and product catalogs. A wide range of social media and marketing services are also available. See http://www.jessicaann.design Oxford Equine Transportation, based in Durango, Colo., is run by experienced horse haulers who provide safe, highquality transport for their equine charges and love hearing their customers’ horse stories. DOT compliant, licensed and insured and serving the lower 48 states. See www.oxfordequinetransportation.com Bar 17 Horses, located in Stephens, Ga., specializes in matching familyfriendly equines with new owners across the Southeast and beyond. Horses range from beginner-safe trail mounts to finished working ranch horses. See the Facebook group Bar17 Horses for Sale. The FoxAtlanta Hunter/ Jumper Show Series, hosted by North Atlanta Equestrian and Foxberry Farm, takes place at the Bartow County Saddle Club in Cartersville. See northatlantaequestrian.com for entry forms and schedule. Horse trailers available for rent. Fleet includes bumper pulls, flatbeds and a gooseneck. Located close to Kennesaw. Call 678-934-2730 or visit tri-
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plehperformancehorses for more information. Heartfelt Healing Arts is a mobile animal massage and chiropractic unit providing service across the Southeast. Dr. Gaile Daley is certified to serve canines and equines and also provides informational courses for owners. See www.heartfelthealingarts.com. Looking to sell your horse? Glen Gieschen serves clients from all over. Proven track record - 53 show horses sold in 2014 and 2015.Only sound sane show horses represented. PM through Facebook to find your next winner. Call 856-405-5260 or email glenngieschen@gmail.com. The Balanced Horse Project, Dothan, Ala. provides workshops and mobile services for equine body balancing, riding support, photo analysis. “An intelligent way to solve problems, prevent injuries and influence behavior. Learn the science behind our techniques and listen to our podcast at www.thebalancedhorseproject.net.” Horse Trailer Supply provides onsite trailer maintenance and repair. Traveling within 100-mile radius of metro Atlanta. Team handles lights, brakes, minor body repair and much more. See www.horsetrailersupply.com. Tilted Tripod Studios in Hartwell, Ga., provides quality photos of you and your horse with an experienced equine photographer. Photo sessions start at $75 and include 5-10 edited images on disk, along with a digital gallery. See facebook.com/tiltedtripodstudios.
Farriery: Bent Tree Forge, serves Athens, Conyers, Covington, Atlanta, Alpharetta and surrounding areas with a team of qualified, professional farriers led by Eric Gilliland, CJF. Shoeing for eventing, dressage, hunter-jumper and pleasure horses. Emphasis on continued farrier education and positive experience for
the horse. See benttreeforge.com. Andrew Wells, CJF, offers shoeing and trimming services within a 150-mile radius of Auburn, Ala. Equines of any discipline served. Call 970-445-8937. Nick Starr, CJF, serves Powder Springs and surrounding areas with professional farrier work. Shoeing for horses in all disciplines by a seasoned WCB and AFA competitor. Call 307-250-1030 for more info and pricing. Dogwood Forge - serving geographical area above Atlanta, north to Calhoun. Owner Chip Crumbly, CJF, is Ga’s only AWCF - certified with London-based Worshipful Company of Farriers. All disciplines; emphasis on owner education and horse anatomy knowledge. Call 706-346-8706. Dirt Road Forge, owned by Andy Jones, CF, offers farriery services for all breeds in Athens and surrounding areas. Call 706-255-0775 or e-mail dirtroadforge@gmail.com. Heartland Horseshoeing School, in Lamar, MO, provides beginner through advanced curricula for those looking to enter the farrier industry or improve their existing skills. Housing, working facilities and equipment provided. See heartlandhorseshoeing.com for pricing and course details. Tom's Horseshoeing in Wilsonville, Ala., serves all breeds. Owned/ operated by Tom Saunders, CJF. Call 205-5004033. Eric Joy’s Professional Horseshoeing, located in Milledgeville, Ga., provides a quality shoeing and a positive experience for horses and owners. Continued education is made a priority, and vet and client references are available. Call or text 724-256-3792 for appointments.
Organizations: The Union County Saddle Club, in Blairsville, Ga., offers a wide range of equine recreation opportunities at its new lit and covered show arena. See www.unioncountysaddleclub for a full calendar of activities from May - October. TAG DEA (Tennessee/ Alabama/ Georgia Dressage and Eventing Association) works to provide competition and educational resources for eventing and dressage riders in the tri-state area. Local and recognized shows offered, as well as clinics. See tagdea.org. Western Dressage Association of Georgia: wdageorgia.org. This association is hosting shows and clinics for the developing discipline of western dressage. Classical dressage meets the Western horse! The Ride to the Olympics Foundation exists to support show jumper Miguel Wilson as he works toward representing the U.S. in the 2024 summer Olympics. Wilson hosts outreach events to introduce underprivileged children to the sport through the Foundation. See ridetotheolympics.com. The World Championship Blacksmiths Association offers an exciting competition opportunity for farriers at all levels of aptitude. Emphasis on horse owner education - competitions take place at a variety of locations around the U.S. in conjunction with large equine events. See worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com. Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association - promoting the art and sports of dressage and eventing in Georgia with members from throughout the Southeast. If you are interested in becoming involved in the exciting world of dressage and eventing look for more information on the website www.gdcta.org and like our Facebook page.
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Blue Skies Riding Academy, Emerson, Ga., is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality horsemanship instruction at a reasonable cost. Huntseat equitation lessons offered in private or group format. Other opportunities include summer camps, volunteer opportunities and community outreach. See www.blueskiesridingacademy.com. Cowgirl Circus & Co., in Royston, Ga., puts on a variety of horse shows and events from pleasure, trail obstacles, fun and games classes, barrel races and onfoot classes at Harmony Hill Arena. Awards given away at each show; year-end awards also. Call 706-4983271 or 770-861-8810 or see Cowgirl circus & Co. on Facebook. Copper Basin Riding Club, Copperhill, Tenn. - family-friendly environment for showing without stress. Six-show regular season series includes halter, western, racking, trail, fun and speed events. Also several added money jackpot barrel racing events. Please see Facebook or www.copperbasinridingclub.org. The Murray County Saddle Club, Chatsworth, Ga., offers a variety of horse events, including a fun and open show series, parade participation and wagon train. Covered facility; club meets the first Monday of every month, except July. See www.murraycountysaddleclub.com for a complete list of upcoming events. The Western Saddle Club in Rome, Ga., offers many fun activities for local equestrians: buckle series, camping (with hookups), trail riding. See facebook.com/westernsaddleclub for buckle series, trail ride and meeting schedules.
used tack and riding apparel, as well as grooming supplies and everyday barn items. Owner Debbie Shima Stover also offers natural horsemanship instruction. See Tacks Fifth Avenue on Facebook for more information or call 770844-8225. J Lazy F Custom Leather specializes in custom creations designed to your exact specifications. Leather is cut from the hide, hand tooled, hand dyed, and hand sewn - there is never a machine involved in the creation of your handtooled leather items. Owner Russell Fairbairn makes saddles and a wide array of tack, belts, wallets and more. See www.jlazyfleather.com. The Plaid Paddock provides printing, embroidery, monograms and promotional items for equestrians. Contact owner Jenny Smith or see theplaidpaddock.com. Mags Mobile Tack - “where the store comes to you!” Owner Mags Lindsay stocks a variety of popular apparel and equipment brands for the English rider. Call 770-719-9522 to book a visit to your farm or see facebook.com/ magsmobiletack. The Shop at Wit’s End is a dressage and combined training tack shop located in upstate South Carolina with a mobile unit serving shows across the Southeast. Contact owner Jan Arnold at 864-247-2903 or see www.shopatwitsend.com. ER (Equine Remedy) Antiseptics and Lotions are a line of multipurpose allnatural products designed to treat a wide variety of equine maladies: wound care, sunburn, rain rot, sweet itch, thrush and much more. See www.equineremedy.com for more information on this Cleveland, Ga.-based company. Dykes Creek Farm Supply, in Kingson, Products/ Retailers: Tacks Fifth Avenue, on Ballground Road Ga., is your family-owned source for in Cumming, Ga., offers quality new and everything farm-related: power equip-
ment, lawn mowers, horse and livestock feed, fencing, hardware, hay and much more! Call 706-237-7362 or see www.dykescreekfarmsupply.com. Patriot Jumps of Georgia is a small business producing top quality jumps at affordable prices in Hogansville, Ga. Jumps are made to order; custom tack trunks and bridle racks also available. Pickup or reasonably priced local delivery. See http:// patriotjumpsofgeorgia.weebly.com. Lagano Galleries specializes in custom artistic likenesses of animals. Artis Cheryl Lagano is a works in pencil, prismacolor pencils, acrylics and watercolors. See facebook.com/LaganoGalleries or email Bikergal0514@gmail.com. Tastefully Tack-E, based in Milton, Ga., offers custom embellished accessories, including saddle pads, belts and polo wraps. Virtually endless variety of colors and designs. See facebook.com/ TastefullyTackE or etsy.com/shop/ TastefullyTackE for unique designs you’ve never even imagined. Zoom Tack specializes in barrel racing tack and equipment. Everything is handmade from start to finish. We take pride in offering quality custom tack sets at affordable prices. Tons of sparkle to make you stand out! See www.zoomtack.com or facebook.com/ zoomtack. Holy Halters is a small Christian-based company selling handmade rope halters in a variety of colors and configurations from standard to specialty halters. Every order is custom made and we strive to treat our customers as our Lord would treat us. Facebook.com/ holyhalters or text 423-331-8055. The Pony Habit is an equestrian tack boutique specializing in custom and unique and fashion-forward products for riders competing in hunter/ jumpers, dressage and eventing. Call 540-
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656-8728 or email theponyhabit@gmail.com or see www.facebook.com/theponyhabit. The Western Habit is an equestrian boutique for the discerning Western rider. Unusual and custom products that take you from farm to show and home to barn. Clothing and product sizes for adults and children and horses and ponies. Call 540-656-8728 or see facebook.com/The-Western-Habit. Yardbird Forge offers quality handforged items for sale. Bowls, bottle openers, knives and more imbued with unique twists and designs. Strictly forging; no farrier work. See facebook.com/ YardbirdForge or Yardbird Forge on Etsy. Quality handmade horseshoe crafts: crosses, hearts, clovers, boot racks, three and five-bottle racks. Prices range from $20 to $45. Call 404-819-6331 for orders in the McDonough, Stockbridge, Conyers, Locust Grove areas or see www.facebook.com/ heather.stoppelbein. Iron Heart Studio, in Acworth, Ga., offers stunning and unique horseshoethemed creations. Nail heart pendants and crosses, horseshoe wall art and more. See facebook.com/Iron-HeartStudio. Top-quality 21 percent protein alfalfa available in Jefferson, Ga. 65-pound bales are $15 apiece. Supplier plans on keeping inventory year round. See facebook.com/janna.kimmons or call 770595-2869. The Peddling Pony Equestrian Consignment offers a huge array of quality used tack and clothing for both English and Western riders. Items shipped domestically and internationally. New consignors considered. See facebook.com/ ThePeddlingPonyEquestrianConsignment for up-to-date inventory. K Marie Equestrian specializes in “unique, handmade accessories for the
everyday life of an equestrian.” Selection includes apparel, jewelry, bags. See kmarieequestrian.com. Blair's Bits and Pieces is a great place to find new and used tack for all disciplines. Based out of Shelbyville, Ky, but shipping is available across the U.S. If we don't have an item you're looking for, Blair can find it for you! Check out the sales page at www.Facebook.com/ BlairsBitsAndPieces email eblair.cecil@gmail.com 4x5 Bermuda Alicia round bales for sale - Waynesboro, Ga. (Burke County). End of 2015 cut, net wrapped and stored on pallets. Contact via call/text Sarah Hilton 252-308-3371. KM’s Custom Hats - endless options for colorfully hand-painted Western hats and English helmets. Custom hat bands also available. See facebook.com/ kmscustomhats. True Colors Products offers a line of innovative canine and equine safety and protection products. Offerings include Bossy’s Bibs, mane guards, Bossy Rugs and Equivisors for horses and Novaguards, Optivisors and heating and cooling vests for dogs. See www.truecoloursproducts.com/ for the full range of products. Browbands With Style offers individually designed and crafted beaded browbands made of supple bridle leather with crystal, gemstone and metal beads. Great for everyday wear, as well as for special occasions. Available in black or havana brown; 13 to 17 inches. Custom orders welcomed. Huge inventory on eBay; friend us on Facebook under Browbands With Style or email us at kkwildhorse2010@hotmail.com. Custom Bling Horse Tack specializes in quality Western tack to express “individual style at affordable prices.” Wide variety of tack in all colors - have made tack for carriage horses, polo po-
nies, AQHA show horses. See customblingtack.com. C4 belts are the only belts made of 100 percent recycled material. Cut to fit max length is 42 inches without the buckle. For each belt sold, $1 is donated to charity of your choice. Many colors and patterns available to mix and match for every outfit. Starting at $8 for buckles and $22 for belts. Go to c4belts.com and use code MR3839 for 10 percent off your entire order. Personalize your breeches, helmets, gloves and much more! Decals by Danielle offers beautifully detailed equestrian-themed vinyl decals. Large design selection, as well as custom creations available. See facebook.com/ decalsbydanielle15 or Instagram at @decalsbydanielle. The Tack Shack at Diamond Appaloosa Ranch has a huge variety of horsewear and Western tack viewable online at facebook.com/ DiamondAppaloosaRanchTheTackShack. The ranch is located in Gilbertsville, Penn. - multi-use facility including tack shop, boarding stables, rehab/layups center, lessons, leasing, hauling, tack fitting and clinics. Call 267 -615-6459. Keep your saddle safe and clean with custom saddle covers from Zig Zag Chics. Endless variety of colorful designs and patterns. See etsy.com/ shop/ZigZagChics. Eric’s Custom Stall Signs - beautiful, custom-painted stall signs for easy identification of your horse. Starting at $10 plus shipping. See facebook.com/ ericascustomstallsigns/. Erica’s Paracord Tack - beautiful, durable, multi-colored paracord tack and dog collars/ leashes. Tack includes covered halters, rope halters, breast collars and more. See facebook.com/ ericasparacordtack/.
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