by allisoncreekfarm | Feb 21, 2018 | Horse Care 101
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.
by allisoncreekfarm | Dec 31, 2016 | Ultimate Horsemanship Challenge
The Ultimate Horsemanship Challenge is a fun-spirited, family oriented competition where horse and rider teams complete obstacles and are judged on horsemanship, confidence, trust, and communication. The sport is designed to promote community and camaraderie with special attention to the mental and physical health of our horses.
To learn more about Allison Creek Farm’s Ultimate Horsemanship Challenge – click this link!
2017 Challenge dates (third Saturday of the month) and locations:
- March 18th – Allison Creek Farm
- April 15th – Mulberry River Farm (scroll for address)
- May 20th – Allison Creek Farm
- June 17th – Mulberry River Farm
- September 16th – Allison Creek Farm
At 8am registration opens
At 9am we walk the warm-up course with the judge. The first rider to start immediately following walk through with judge. Competition start time varies depending on number of entries in warm-up, we usually get to it around 11 or so.
Competition first, second, and third place win money (a percent of entry fees!).
- Warm-up: $15 per rider
- Competition: $35 per horse and rider combination
Allison Creek Farm address: 2131 Watson Springs Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Mulberry River Farm address: 437 Mulberry River Road, Winder, GA 30680
** Please note the October 21st event has been cancelled due to a family event.**
