Champion Manor at Rock Barn Equestrian Center

01/24/2025

When the grind gets real and then something wild comes out of nowhere, you just gotta roll with it and have a laugh!

01/23/2025

Frigid temperatures = long days, late nights, extra work, frozen water pipes, going the extra distance to get warm water with extra TLC and hay for the horses!

01/22/2025

This is copied/pasted from someone else’s post but certainly hits close to home. We love our horses and clients here at Champion Manor at Rock Barn Equestrian Center

What no one tells you about owning a horse boarding/training facility….

•It’s loving someone else’s animal so much it hurts at times.
•It’s noticing and addressing the slightest change in a horse’s behavior, eating, or drinking habits.
•It’s staying up all night to monitor someone else’s horse when they aren’t feeling well.
•It’s an overwhelming feeling of guilt when a horse gets hurt or sick; even though there was nothing you could have done differently to prevent it.
•It’s facility overhead. There’s ALWAYS something that needs fixed or updated.
•It’s having a camera roll full of cute, silly pictures of horses you don’t own.
•It’s eating Taco Bell 3 nights in a row because it’s the only place still open when you finish chores at 11pm and you’re starving.
•It’s unplugging/plugging in water tank heaters several times throughout the day/night to try and keep the electric bill from quadrupling.
•It’s an overwhelming feeling of anguish for weeks on end when you have to tell boarders that the cost of board must go up.
•It’s working on every holiday, birthday, anniversary, and sick day.
•It’s a constant feeling of guilt for not spending enough time with your own animals/family.
•It’s wondering if you pay your wonderful help enough, even though they make more per hour than you do most days, or you're having to do it all on your own.
•It’s getting to know horses even better than their owners do, in some ways.
•It’s rearranging family, work, and personal commitments to take care of horses.
•It’s dreaming about that bathroom remodel you’ve always wanted, but getting new fencing installed instead.

Boarding horses is so much more than feeding, watering, and cleaning stalls. It isn’t for the faint of heart and it surely isn’t for anyone looking to get rich. It takes a village of people with a special place in their hearts for equines. To anyone that can relate, just know that you ARE APPRECIATED! 🐴❤️

01/21/2025

What a great day despite the cold weather!

01/19/2025

The new pastures have opened up. If you're interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, it's best to act quickly before the pastures become fully occupied. It's a great chance for your horse to experience the joy and love at Champion Manor.

01/18/2025

Awesome day today the Champion Manor crew just got a new addition to the family. We can't wait to watch this little girl grow up on the farm.

01/17/2025

A fun day on the farm with our favorite little guy who is so eager to learn and wants to work.

01/16/2025

We're all set up for our retirees and pasture boarders. Brand new gates, fences are good as new, and the pastures are open and ready. If you want some extra TLC and spoiled horses, you've come to the right place! The owners live right here on site. Give us a call and see if we're a good fit for you. We're off I-40 in Claremont.

01/15/2025

01/15/2025

Interacting with the horses at Champion Manor is always an adventure. Like young children,their moods and behaviors can be unpredictable, making each encounter unique. Tonight, Finn proved to be particularly stubborn when it came to choosing his pajamas, refusing to cooperate. Despite the challenges, the horses were eventually dressed, fed a snack, and settled in for the night.

01/14/2025

Hey, we've got some sweet deals on riding lessons right now! First lesson's $10 off. Kids out of school and looking for something to do besides staring at screens? Our barn's the place to be - it's great for discipline, learning, and having a blast. So get in touch and book your spot today. Call or text 828-449-7174 or email [email protected]

01/12/2025

Whoa, what a way to kick off the new year, huh? We got our first snow day, which was pretty sweet. Sure, we had a few hiccups getting some of the crew to the bull pen, but the horses still had a blast with their little play date!

01/11/2025

It was a remarkable day when unanticipated volunteers arrived and demonstrated exceptional assistance at the barn. The individuals were phenomenal, as the children worked diligently, listened attentively, and collaborated effectively with their fathers. There was a strong sense of teamwork and enjoyment throughout the activities. The children learned to muck stalls, clean water buckets, assist with horses, put away items, and unload hay. While it is unfortunate that we were unable to capture the enjoyable moments with photographs, there will be more opportunities in the future. Our barn is truly blessed, and we are deeply grateful for the support. Thank you more than words can say Drake, Ty, Tyler, Aliveah, & Raelynn! We loves you guys dearly and look forward to more adventures!