SOLD Spot My Coolness – 2014 ApHC gelding 15.1hh –

20180924_142813Spot My Coolness (known around the barn as Little Bit) is a 15.1hh 4 year old Appaloosa gelding. He was started last year by Stacey McCoy with 30 days under saddle then turned out to mature. He has been in training this year for 60 days. Little Bit is an athletic willing learner, but is quiet and patient. He is a horse that has been started right and is more than capable of excelling in whatever discipline that you want to finish him in.

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20180924_142839Little Bit goes well in both western and english tack and has been trail ridden extensively. He was started with a strong foundation in natural horsemanship and ground work.  He has good feet and has remained healthy and sound throughout his training. Little Bit is happy in a stall or turned out. He stands well for the farrier, loads, and trailers well. No known vices.

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He is an eye catcher and will certainly draw the judge’s eye. He would make an amazing hunter prospect, but he is also going to be a great all around horse. Currently asking *****, price may increase with training and showing.

Horse Care 101 at Allison Creek Farm!

Allison Creek Farm is excited to announce a new educational series! Come out to the farm to learn Horse Care 101 with all your favorite horse locals. Some classes, seminars, or workshops will be taught by us, others by the appropriate professionals. Cost will vary, hopefully with a few free ones!

Some of the topics we are considering include:

    • Vet: when to call the vet; vaccines; dental floats; deworming
    • Farrier: whens and whys of shoeing; hoof care and common problems
    • Nutrition
    • Breeding perspectives: vet, stallion owner, mare and foal owner
    • Saddle fit for both english and western disciplines
    • Buying a horse
    • Barn management: erosion and mud; grasses and hay; common local plants that are poisonous for horses; fencing; shelter
    • Basic horsemanship demonstrations; working with youngsters
    • Hauling: trailer safety; hauling and backing workshops

First event: Rope Halter Workshop – March 8th (link).

Do you have topic to suggest or questions? Comment on this page, email Amanda: amanda@acf.runruffian.com, or call her at 706.338.1358.

Rope Halter Workshop – March 8th

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Photo credit to Jennifer Elder

We are excited for the first workshop in our new educational series! Rope Halter Workshop with Stacey McCoy. Stacey will give a presentation about rope halters with one of our horses. We will discuss safety, why and how they work, and how you can use them to improve communication and safety with your horse. Then we will all settle in under the pavilion and tie your first halter!

Date and time: Thursday, March 8th, 2018 – 630p to 830p.

Location: Allison Creek Farm – 2131 Watson Spring Road, Watkinsville.

Cost is $25 per person. Rope will be provided. And you will get to take your halter home!

Notes:

  • Reservation required by March 5th (so we can get your supplies!)
  • Parking in the main pasture.

Call or email Amanda with to reserve your spot – 706.338.1358, amanda@acf.runruffian.com.

Rider Biomechanics Clinic with Stephanie Mosely – May 2018

Stephanie Mosely, www.theempoweredrider.com

We are excited to announce a Rider Biomechanics clinic with Stephanie Mosely! “Stephanie has dedicated herself to teaching what top riders actually do to achieve amazing results. Horses and riders from every discipline and level of experience can benefit from her calm and clear style.”

She works with all levels of riders and all disciplines. From both classical and western dressage to hunters, reiners, and barrel racers, all riders benefit from Stephanie’s clinic.

Become a better partner for your horse by learning how your body language, position, and balance affects your horse. Open or improve the lines of communication with your equine partner.

Clinician: Stephanie Mosely from The Empowered Rider.

Dates: May 11th, 12th, and 13th of 2018. Ride times will be posted prior to event.

Location: Allison Creek Farm – 2131 Watson Springs Road, Watkinsville, GA.

Auditing is free! Participation is available in private or semi-private sessions. Three days of semi-private, one hour sessions are $300 per horse/rider. Private sessions are available for an additional fee. One hour lecture after lunch every day. Lunch option can be added for $15/day with gluten free and vegetarian options. Stalls are available at $20 per night.

Participant testimonials: http://www.theempoweredrider.com/testimonials

Call or email Amanda to schedule: 706.338.1358 or amanda@acf.runruffian.com

Basics of Lunging Clinic

Lunging our horse helps us establish that the horse is relaxed, listening to cues, and ready to ride. It requires a different set of tools for communication with your horse as you are controlling your horse from the ground and not from their back. This clinic will focus on the basics of communication for lunging. Body language, controlling speed, how the heck to attach the lunge line to the bit, keeping the horse at the end of the lunge line, and more.

Clinician: Amanda McCoy

Date: March 11th, 2018 at 1pm to 5pm.

Location: Allison Creek Farm – 2131 Watson Springs Road, Watkinsville, GA

Auditing is free. The clinic will be limited to 4 participants for a 4 hour clinic. Participation is $85 per horse/rider team.