Four Oaks Farm & Stables

08/18/2024

Are you looking for an after school activity? Consider horseback riding at Four Oaks Farm and Stables!
Ages 3 and up. Contact Mackenzie for more information!

Family owned specializing in saddle seat with emphasis on training and lessons

08/16/2024

A quick note to all the equestrians heading this week to the World Championship Horse Show...
As you pull into the Kentucky State Fair Grounds, look around you. Take in the sights. Not many Saddle seat riders will get the honor to pull into the fair grounds as an exhibitor. You never know if you will have the opportunity to come again... so ENJOY THE RIDE! Remember... simply being here is a privilege.
As you find your stalls, think about the famous riders and horses that have came before you and were stalled here anxiously awaiting their turn on the green shavings. Incredible horses and riders have came and left these fair grounds... some empty handed... and some with WC and WCC titles.
As you enter Stopher Walk to warm up for your class, trot down that straight away and put your whole heart into it. Ride for the moment... not for the ribbon. Ride because it’s your favorite thing to do in the whole entire world... not because you have anything to prove. Ride your horse and know he is a champion, regardless if he has a CH in front of his name. Believe in yourself and your horse... regardless if you are defending your title or if think you are the underdog.
As you trot down the chute, allow the feeling “you made it” to come over you. YOU DID IT! YOU MADE IT TO THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! There is not any other feeling like that...
As they call your class to line up, take your time. Make it your best pass yet. Ask your horse to give you his all, but remember to return the request. Put your all into that last pass and let your passion for your sport shine through you.
As you wait to hear if your number is called, be thankful for your horse, all of the support from those who love you who helped you get to this moment, the training that it took to get you here, and be proud of yourself... no matter the outcome.
When it’s time to exit the ring, leave the ring with a smile that is genuine because you just had the best ride of your life!
Best wishes to all those competing this year! 💚
Perfectly written by: Caitlin Jarriel

08/15/2024

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08/12/2024

08/09/2024

Our last Horsemanship Day of the summer with our horse crazy kiddos! Super fun day with these girls and lots of riding!

We would also like to welcome Rosie to the lesson program! This sweet girl is fitting in well and has done a lesson everyday this week! ❤️🐴

08/05/2024

Amazing time at ETSA Mid Summer Classic in Tennessee! So proud of our girls and our horses. Lots of lessons and confidence building!

Meanwhile at home, the little barn almost flew away in the bad storms we had. Thankful for our team at home getting it cleaned up, hay dried out and remaining of the roof to the ground safely!

Time for a little bit of a break before we’re extra busy in the fall again! Onto NC State Champs in September!!

07/29/2024

Set up and ready to go for ETSA Mid Summer Classic! Excited for some cooler weather🐴 🌦️

Reminder! No lessons this week!

07/22/2024

Home from an amazing week in Asheville! Everyone had great rides in super competitive classes!
Onto ETSA Mid Summer in Tennessee next week!

07/18/2024

Perfect start to Asheville Summer!
Homeboy and Mack were second in Open Hunter. Frankie is starting to settle in good, with only his 3rd time off the farm! 🐴❤️

07/16/2024

Set up and ready to go in beautiful Asheville! 🌄
Super excited for the rest of the week!

07/15/2024

Reminder! No lessons this week! We are at Asheville Summer Fun! 🤩

07/13/2024

Amazing day at Chestnut Lane Fun Show! So proud of these girls!💙❤️💛
Next stop: Asheville Summer Fun!

07/09/2024

‼️REMINDER!‼️
Bring plenty of water and come hydrated to each lesson! The feels like this afternoon at 3pm is 102°
There will be lots of walking and leg exercises this week!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July from Four Oaks Farm! 🇺🇸🐴

07/03/2024

Be sure to mark your calendars for this exciting new show! The show schedule is now available on our website at LizHolmesHorseShows.com. You do not want to miss this! 🌟🐴

07/02/2024

Summer is in full swing!!🌊
Get your orders in for summer barn apparel and the start of Fall apparel!

https://stores.inksoft.com/FourOaksFarmandStables/shop/home?

06/25/2024

Upcoming No Lesson Days!
July 5th
July 15th-20th
July 29th- August 3rd

Join us in Asheville or Morristown for the July horse shows!

06/22/2024

Happy one month, Junior! 🐴❤️
Cannot wait to see this little man grow up!

06/20/2024

Our 2nd Horsemanship Day of the summer was a blast! 3 groups of riding, tack up relay race, paint the ponies and more! 🐴❤️

06/19/2024

☀️🏖️With the weather finally staying hot, here is a quick reminder about proper riding attire! 🏖️☀️

❎ ALL riders MUST be wearing long pants!
❌ Absolutely NO shorts, skirts or dresses! You CANNOT ride if wearing these things!

Jodhpurs or riding tights are preferred. Jeans are acceptable as long as they do not have embellishments on the pockets that will damage the saddle.

❎ ALL riders MUST be in a proper fitting shirt
❌ Absolutely NO baggy t-shirts, crop tops, or spaghetti straps. You CANNOT ride if wearing these things! Road rash is a thing and it hurts!!

Athletic shirts are preferred as they have moisture wicking material to help keep your rider cool. Tank tops labeled “muscle tanks” are acceptable.

❎ ALL riders MUST be in boots with a heel
❌ Absolutely NO tennis shoes, flat bottomed shoes or flip flops! You CANNOT ride if wearing these things!

❎ ALL riders MUST ride with hair pulled back! It will help keep you cooler longer!

❎ ALL riders MUST bring water or a sports drink to your lesson.

❎ Eating and drinking properly in this heat is MANDATORY!

We appreciate you cooperation and understanding. Safety of all our riders is paramount!

06/16/2024

Neon Eyes (Roseridge’s All Night Long x SH Unlike Babe) getting ready for her show ring debut at Asheville Summer in July!

06/13/2024

Happy late 16th birthday to our sweet Joesph! The one we can always rely on for anything we need him for!
Many thanks to Emily Hillhouse-Riner for letting us use him in our lesson program for the last 2 years! ❤️🐴

06/11/2024

Our very own Makenzie Moore has started a boutique! Browse her website and help spread the word!

The Grand Chestnut

06/10/2024

What an amazing week in beautiful Blowing Rock! So proud of all our horses and kids!

Next stop: Asheville Summer!

06/04/2024

Set up, ready to go and the 2nd load of horses arrived safely! All the young horses traveled like seasoned pros!🐴❤️

06/04/2024

First load of horses and equipment heading to Blowing Rock! 🌄
Thanks to Parker Todd for getting all our horses to each show safely!

06/03/2024

We have lesson spots available for the summer! Contact us for more information! ☀️👙

05/31/2024

School is out for summer!! ☀️👙
Super fun Horsemanship day today! Proud of these girls accomplishments and the friendships made. 🎉

05/29/2024

☔️🌧️Just a reminder that Blowing Rock Horse Show is next week! Be prepared for ALL kinds of weather, especially heavy rain! 🌧️ ☔️