Smiling Horse Farm

Smiling Horse Farm Smiling Horse Farm, owned by Geoff Zehnder and Amy Nichols, is a full service equestrian facility.

A huge thank you to the Foothills Riding Club for hosting these great schooling shows! We had fun, conquered demons, dr...
10/29/2025

A huge thank you to the Foothills Riding Club for hosting these great schooling shows! We had fun, conquered demons, dressed up for Halloween 👻🎃, learned a lot, jumped out of the dressage arena 🤭🫣, jumped stuff, solidified skills and came away better educated with more confidence! 💪💯. Jennifer Schaefer and Denali, Grace Von Kaenel and Nic and Lara Lisa Shelnutt and Moe Macie Puckett all rocked their BN division finishing on their dressage scores with Lara in first, Grace in fifth (Grace and Nic won the dressage warm up!) and Jen finished just out of the ribbons in 7th but with so much more rideability in the jumping! Megan and Louis finished in 2nd in their Starter division which was amazing since Louis was a little fresh on Friday but came out all business on Saturday! P Michelle Nobrega-Lee and Corwin had a learning moment when Corwin exited the dressage arena but they redeemed themselves later in the afternoon with an excellent lesson w clear control. Autumn and Cami had their best dressage test score yet and rocked around the sprouts but finished just out of the ribbons in 7th. We missed Gracie Renda and Diana who were supposed to join us for the weekend. Ally and Charlie did the always fun costume class! A big thank you to everyone at home that keep the barn running when we are gone!! 🥰 Go SHF! 💪👊🦄♥️💖🎃👻💯🔥

Smiling Horse Farm had a fabulous go at the Stable View Eventing Academy last weekend. We had an excellent day of schoo...
10/20/2025

Smiling Horse Farm had a fabulous go at the Stable View Eventing Academy last weekend. We had an excellent day of schooling on Saturday and competing on Sunday! Jennifer Schaefer and Denali and Julianne and Theo had successful move ups to Beginner Novice with Jen finishing with a pretty pink ribbon! Unfortunately Julianne and Theo had a silly drive by which dropped them from 1st to 7th but they learned a lot. It was great to see Julianne, Theo and Shea Tetrick after almost a year off with saddle fit (Theo) and lameness (Julianne) issues. A big shout out to Amber Garcia for all the great training! Michelle Nobrega-Lee and Val and Lara Lisa Shelnutt and Moe finished on their dressage score at Starter and are ready for their BN move ups next month! Michelle taking home a fourth and Lara a 3rd. Megan took her new horse, Louis, off the farm for the first time as a pair and schooled the things and put in an excellent dressage test. P and Corwin and Autumn and Cami also had excellent schoolings and finished on their dressage scores with lovely stadium rounds in their sprouts combined test with ribbons! Lindsay Moore Murphy and Moe only did the xc schooling on Saturday and rocked it despite an unplanned dismount. It's so cool to see the development of these partnerships! Go SHF!!! And of course a big shout out to our team at home that keeps things running smoothly while we compete! Go SHF! 🔥💪👊👏🦄💖💯

10/10/2025

Smiling Horse Farm is hosting a ride a test next Saturday October 18 for $85. You will warm up, ride your dressage test (either eventing or 'real dressage') and be scored/judged by Amy Nichols (R and FEI Eventing Judge). You will discuss your test and Amy will help you improve the movements. You can ride your test again and be judged or work on the movements longer. Please message Amy directly or text to 8649333529. Looking forward to a fun Saturday!

A few pics from judging in August with an amazing group of officials at both venues! Guess where!
09/19/2025

A few pics from judging in August with an amazing group of officials at both venues! Guess where!

What a great weekend at the Foothills Riding Club schooling dressage and CT at fence and then xc schooling on Sunday! S...
09/16/2025

What a great weekend at the Foothills Riding Club schooling dressage and CT at fence and then xc schooling on Sunday! Solid dressage tests and stadium rounds with good rhythm resulted in pretty ribbons and smiles all the way around! Susan Faulkner-Evans and Dreyton nailed the dressage but pulled a silly rail for 3rd Novice CT, Michelle Nobrega-Lee and Val rocked their starter division but also pulled a silly rail for 5th and schooled the BN stadium. 💪. Ally and Charlie just did some schooling jumper rounds for fun this time. It was great to see Cortlinn Bailey out again rocking the dressage with a friends lovely mare. Amelia Fortson drove down from Knoxville to win her Starter CT and get her new horse out and about on xc on Sunday. We are so lucky to have these shows and the amazing FRC members who volunteer and keep things running! Go SHF! 💯🦄♥️🔥👏🎉💪👊

Double 🌈🌈 tonight at the farm during the 'sun rain' storm. Thanks Adie for the pic! Go SHF! ❤️
06/30/2025

Double 🌈🌈 tonight at the farm during the 'sun rain' storm. Thanks Adie for the pic! Go SHF! ❤️

We worked on lunging skills at pony camp this week! Working hard to develop 'horseman/horsewoman'! Go SHF! 🦄❤️🌟
06/28/2025

We worked on lunging skills at pony camp this week! Working hard to develop 'horseman/horsewoman'! Go SHF! 🦄❤️🌟

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1116 Southern Acres
Anderson, SC
29625

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