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Fall happenings at High Country Stables

Admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:14:51 +0000

Wow, so much going on; end of season shows, trail rides, birthday parties and new horses arriving at the farm. We were sad to say good-bye to Kiwi! She went home to her owners. I know Sara was happy to have her back and ready to start riding her again.

Kylie and Cowgirl at the October Charity Show

We want to welcome Sugar and Busta to the farm. Sugar is a rescued Mustang who needs lots of love and carrots. Busta has come down from Ohio. He is an Arab who has shown dressage in the past and a very sweet boy! Snickers will be arriving at the end of the month. He is going to take Sherle to State in the running events!! Go, Sherle!!

HCS has a new horse – Chance! He is too cute, goes English or Western and we are excited to add him to our lesson program.

Our RIFNA team is up and running! We will have our first meet in December over the holidays.

October 29th was the last PCSC show of the season. So, proud of Emily and Rosie – it was Rosie’s first show – and they did awesome!

Emily and Rosie winning their jumping class!

All the HCS riders did a great job showing this season. The PCSC Awards Banquet is coming up and we can’t wait to see all the awards and trophies the girls will be bringing home.
The girls came up with some great costumes for the Halloween Class! To see all the show pictures – facebook!

Taylor and Romeo

Miranda and Midnight

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from the farm!!

Summer Horse Camps Dallas, Ga and Fundraiser!

Admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:49:59 +0000

Summer Camp schedule has been posted!

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Let’s try this again! And this time the weather will be sunny and warm!!

Please join us April 2nd from 12:00 to 3:00 for pony rides, face painting, live music, tack swap and sale, games and to meet all the crazy animals – peanut, our pig, a duck that thinks he is a chicken, a chicken who likes to sit in your lap

Little Man AKA Herbie

and our sweet bunny, Tater Tot! $5.00 at the door! Food will be served in the conference facility.

Spring Break Horse Camp Dallas, Ga!

Admin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:50:37 +0000

April 4th to 8th – 9:00 to 1:00 – ages 7 and up, English or Western! $250.00 for the week or I have been asked by several parents if kids could come just two or three days instead of all week, so, yes – $60.00 a day!

Learning to jump at a Fun Day!

Friday the camp is limited to 8 riders!
Monday - Riding in the ring working with obstacles.
Tuesday - Trail Ride
Wednesday – Vaulting
Thursday – riding in the ring with ground poles and jumping(depending on skill level)!
Friday – Games on Horses

You may sign up for camp to the right of this post under “buy lessons, camps and trailrides”!

Today is session Two of “Road to a better horse”. One of the exercises is desensitizing to scary objects. I love this one! Bring out the feed bags, tarps, tires and big rolling balls!

Please note, because Paulding and Cobb Counties are not having their winter break there is no Feb. Fun Day!

March 5th 12:00 to 3:00- mark your calendars! The HCS 2011 Show Riders are having an Open House to help raise money for Equestrian Events throughout the year! $5.00 at the door buys you pony rides, face painting, games and lots of fun! We will have refreshments and food and all donations are welcome!

I see buds on the trees! Spring is near!

Happy Trails,
the HCS Gang

2010 Horseback Riding Camp Schedule Dallas, Ga

Admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:34:08 +0000

We finally have our summer camp schedule together. Thanks for being so patient! Though it is hard to think about summer when they are predicting snow tomorrow!

Team Building with an Eagle Scout

For more information on our camps or to sign up just click!
Spring Break Camp – April 5th to 9th- 9:00 to 1:00 – $275.00 for the week – $60.00 per day. Come all week or pick and choose your days.

Spring Break Camp schedule(plus all the other fun stuff):
Monday – Grooming, tacking, riding in the ring.
Tuesday – Trail ride.
Wednesday – Vaulting.
Thursday – Halter, Showmanship, Equitation and Horsemanship.
Friday – Gymkhana.

June 14th to 18th – Beginner to Intermediate Riding Camp – English or Western – 9:00 to 3:00 – $350.00 for the week – Ages 7 and up.

June 28th to July 2nd – Little Tykes Camp – 9:00 to 1:00 – $250.00 for the week – Ages 5 to 8.

July 12th to 16th – Beginner to Intermediate Riding Camp – English or Western – 9:00 to 3:00 – $350.00 for the week – Ages 7 and up.

July 26th to July 30th - Advanced Riding Camp – English or Western – 9:00 to 4:00 – $350.00 for the week – Ages 9 and up. We will end this camp on Saturday July 31st at Wild Horse Park for the Paulding County Saddle Club Championship show.

click here for Full Day Camp Schedule

Riders with their ribbons and trophies from the horse show!

and the winner is….

Admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:49:45 +0000

Thanks for all the emails! I had no idea so many people were reading the blog posts!

Autumn and Caroline at the last Fun Day!

Congratulations, to Karen and Chloe C for winning the free Fun Day pass.

Horse Camp Dallas Ga and Paulding County Saddle Club Show Results!

Admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:17:55 +0000

January 18th – 9:00 to 1:00 – $50.00 – 1 Day horse camp. Instructional riding, trail ride(weather permitting), games on horses, crafts and snacks! 5 and up.
April 5th to 9th – Spring Break Horse Camp – 7 and up – 9:00 to 1:00 – English, Western, Jumping, Halter, games on horseback, trail rides, crafts and team building. $275.00 for the week! Limited to 8 Riders.
Congratulations to all the Paulding County Saddle Club Members who worked hard for the club and their awards.
Holly and Rocky, Chloe and Cody, Kylie and Preacher, Emily and Digger and Marley and Callie! They came home from the End of Year Awards Banquet with all sorts of trophies and gifts, Championship Halters, Blanket Coolers, Captain’s Chairs, trophies and a horsey watch! Way to go girls, you rock!
Look out – here comes the High Country Stables Drill Team! We are gearing up January 15th for our first meeting and practice!
We would like to welcome Sugar and Val to the barn! Sugar is a 7 year old TWH owned by Grace and her family.
Val is also a TWH, 4 years old and owned by Sherle. They are both in training with Shelly and we will keep you updated on their progress.
Enjoy the snow and stay warm!
The High Country Stables Gang

Horse Camp Video – Sign Up Now!

Admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:13:48 +0000

Wow! We went from 15 degrees and broken water pipes in the conference room ceiling to 65 degrees and everybody in t-shirts in one week! T-shirts are MUCH better!

Announcements!

First Fun Day of the year! February 18 (Paulding County is out of school) Only $50. Click here to save your spot now!

We need boarders!

Over the winter we lost several horses. (Well actually we didn’t lose them – they moved or were sold!)

Java was bought by a very nice lady and moved to a big pasture in Cartersville. Daryl left in the fall looking for a place where he could volunteer to help disadvantaged kids. Blend, Jewel and Beau moved just down the road to a private pasture.

So we have room and sure could use some help! If you know anyone who might be looking for a home for their horse – please recommend us. Our best advertising is from our friends talking about us!

First Week Camp of the Year! Spring Break!
This is one of our most popular camps. The weather is usually perfect and everybody has Spring fever!

April 6th to 10th- 9:00 to 1:00 – $275.00 for the week, includes drinks and munchies! This camp is for all ages of riders and all levels of riding. We will ride English and Western, work on trail, halter and basic riding skills.

Click here to hold a spot! They’ll go fast…

Horse Camps in Dallas Ga – Watch The Movie!

Admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:21:26 +0000

Our Winter Solstice Day camp (shortest day of the year 12/22) was cold! But tthe kids had fun (as always)…

The next camp on Dec 29 is already full! (If you just have to get in you might check for a waiting list…)

Back to horseback riding lessons in Dallas, Ga though…

Admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:24:34 +0000

We came home from Perry Ga with a State trophy. Riders and horses did really awesome and our stalls were the best decorated! The theme was "just another dirty barn girl/boy" and the kids worked hard to make posters, silhouettes, and pictures. They are hung in the barn as proud tribute to all their diligent work!

I want to thank everyone who came out for "muck day" to help clean up the barn. We worked all morning and rode all afternoon. I didn’t think the riding ring could hold so many horses at one time without a major collision.

I am planning on attending the next Cobb County 4-H meeting, which will be the 1st week of October so that we can get started. I will post and contact everyone who emailed me about 4-H and set up a meeting for the middle of October. I have had several people interested in getting the vaulting team up and running again. Please email me with a day and time that would best work for you so that Annette and I can get that scheduled. I want to welcome two new horses to the farm. Callie, an ex polo horse, who is very sweet and belongs to a 9 year old little girl. And Dusty, a very handsome Buckskin. I hope everyone is adjusting to school and Fall! Happy Trail, The Phillips