2021 Play Dates

We are excited to offer some play dates on our Confidence Course this year! Bring a friend, load the horses on the trailer, and come play on the obstacles!

  • March 17 – Wednesday (St Paddy’s Day!)
  • April 17 – Saturday
  • May 5 – Wednesday (Cinco de Mayo!)
  • June 26 – Saturday
  • July 7 – Wednesday
  • Aug 7 – Saturday
  • Sept 21 – Tuesday
  • Oct *9th – Sunday *this has been changed to avoid conflict with local Kelmac show
  • Nov 6 – Saturday

Cost: $15/horse. Negative coggins required.

To let us know you are coming or if you have any questions, please reach out to me on my cell at 706-338-1358 or my email is amanda@acf.runruffian.com. – Amanda

Learn more about our Confidence Course.

We have a great mix of obstacles – an Irish Bank (aka a Texas-Two-Step), a trench, fallen logs, a cowboy curtain, and more. You can

Check out our Confidence Course.

See details about our 9/11/21 Hunter Pace!

We are pleased to host an AAHC community ride this fall on well established trails through wooded areas and open fields.

Visit Athens Area Horse Community site.

Need maintenance, repairs, or upgrades for your horse trailer?

Our Farm Services division wants to help ensure that you and your horses are happy, healthy, and safe.

Learn more about our trailer services.

Confidence Course Play Dates!

Whew! May has been a busy month so we weren’t able to squeeze in a play date. Scroll down for a list of the dates for the rest of the year. Be sure to put them on your calendar!

What IS a play date? Over the years we have built a fantastic obstacle course on the farm. It has giant tractor tires, an irish bank, fallen logs, cowboy curtain, trenches, teeter totters, and more. The play date is an opportunity to come and hang out with all of your closest (or newest, lol) horsie friends. The cost is $15 for the day and you get access to the (obstacle) confidence course, arena, round pen, and trails. Bring your horse and a friend!

The dates for the rest of 2019:

  • June 19 (Wednesday)
  • July 20 (Saturday)
  • August 21 (Wed – this is also Stacey’s birthday!)
  • September 14 (Saturday)
  • October 24 (Wednesday)
  • November 16 (Saturday)

November 16 will also be our holiday party. All dates are weather permitting. No registration required but please present valid coggins upon arrival. For questions please contact Amanda via email (amanda@acf.runruffian.com) or cell (706-338-1358).

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