Swinging B Horse Lessons & Training

03/17/2023

Swinging B Horse Transport and Training
I am reopening in the coming weeks for horse hauling but have moved to Tennessee now
•Prefer all day trips M-Sun
•Out of state and long hauls Friday to Monday depending on schedule
•Competitive rates per loaded mile
•Fully enclosed slant load GN, matted, padded, stallion stall, custom installed fan, vented, secure drop down windows and temperature control
•Access to water and health and stress check points (hay based on distance, horse and owner consent)
•All horses must have valid, current negative coggins and normal temp before loading
•20 years horse and livestock hauling experience
•Vet tech specializing in equine health and professional horse trainer

04/03/2022

Yesterday I had the honor of giving this sweet boy his first horse lesson. He smiled from ear to ear the whole time and never wanted to get off. Sean and his dad's house burned down recently and his dad is still on life support with severe burns and injuries. Please pray for this family and if you feel led to donate to Sean or his dad, I included that information in the last picture.

03/21/2022

There’s something extra special about kids and a junior rodeo. If you ever get the chance, please attend one and show your support. Kids and animals, two great combinations.

03/21/2022

What a beautiful weekend to enjoy it outside with some of God’s wonderful creations. 🖤
(The boys won 4th and 6th place in mutton busting and 2nd in goat untying at the junior rodeo.)

02/11/2022

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
🌅 Happy Friday from Swinging B! 🌅

02/07/2022

We had a very fun weekend at the horse show and even brought home some ribbons. This was Averie’s very first horse show. She’s been practicing and working hard and I am so proud of her. She brought home two seconds and 2 third place ribbons and earned points towards the Georgia State Show. Congratulations Averie.

01/24/2022

I still have availability for lessons this Thursday from 10-11am and after 3pm and possibly Wednesday afternoon. Weekend availability is still pending.
Horse lessons for any age from 3 to 100!
Must wear closed toe shoes or boots, pants and bring a jacket and water as well as sign a waiver. For under 16, parents must stay during duration of lesson. Thank you.
Located in Social Circle/ Covington.

01/23/2022

One of our youngest lesson kids kicked off the 2022 year. Sweet Miss Charlotte. I always strive on teaching my lesson kids respect, manners and discipline not just horse knowledge. But this girl raises the bar for manners and respect and it’s always a joy to have her visit.

01/06/2022

“When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine… you know you are loved.”
-John Lyons

06/30/2021

Thanks so much to Just 4 Fun Radio and Spence Dj Scottie.

Also for allowing sweet Zaylee to join our camp this week.

06/29/2021

HORSE CAMP AVAILABILITY:

📅We are having horse camp days so far during the week of July 12th and possibly the week of July 19th. Exact dates TBD.

Now BOOKING July dates.
📍Spots for 5 children. $60 per day per kid, $15 for camp shirt.

📌CAMP includes:
Horse instruction, horse etiquette, horseback riding, fundamentals, crafts or horse painting, respect, manners, discipline, work and above all FUN! Swimming and fishing per parents consent.

⌚️Time: 4 Hours
Lunch / snacks provided
🖤Please bring a bottle for water, jeans, helmet, towel, closed toed shoes and extra change of clothes if needed. [We do get dirty and sometimes wet.]
🖤Must sign waiver
🖤Payment via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp to secure a spot..
📌More dates to follow.

📕Under Georgia law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of animal activities, pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.📕

06/29/2021

06/29/2021

Congratulations to our DAY 2 Captain for Swinging B Farms Horse Camp ... Miss Zaylee!

She listened, her riding skills improved, was a team player, a great helper and so sweet and kind to everyone.

06/29/2021

"Some days you teach kids how to ride; some days you teach them how to live. A trainer's job description is complex.
They spend half of the time teaching life lessons, and the other half yelling "Heels Down!!" to unsuspecting children. It's a balance. Some days call for pep talks, and others call for tough love. Sometimes they need a hug, sometimes they need a push.
It's so much more than teaching someone how to ride.
It's learning who they are, and helping them become who you know they can be. To all the riding instructors who do so much more than teach how to ride, I see you. You are making a difference." 💙🐴💙
-Michelle Henderson

06/29/2021

Thanks again Just 4 Fun Radio and Spence Dj Scottie for the spotlight this morning!

06/28/2021

Swinging B Farms was on a radio station this morning... scan over to the 35min-52min marker on the video to tune in!

THANK YOU Spence Dj Scottie for highlighting my business and our Swinging B Farms Horse Camp.

06/28/2021

We would like to highlight one of the most popular, up and coming businesses in Covington, GA and very PROUD to announce as one of our generous lesson program sponsors.

Covington Nutrition

We cannot do what we do for all of these awesome kids and horses if not for your help and support.
Everyone make sure you stop by for a delicious loaded tea and be sure to tell them Swinging B Farms and Candice Ballard sent you!

06/28/2021

Swinging B Farms is SUPER EXCITED for our Horse Camp Kickoff Monday!

We had a a few volunteers cancel and could still use 1-2 volunteers to help with leading kids, instructing and arts/ crafts.

IF you are in FFA / 4H, I will gladly sign off that you helped as a "SAE" or CPA/DPA project for credit.

Camp starts Monday morning at 9am in Monroe.
Feel free to PM me!

06/26/2021

FEEL FREE TO SHARE
Swinging B Farms is currently accepting and looking for sponsors for our 2021-2022 lesson program that gives lessons and horse experience to all ages, disabilities and levels.

Some of our generous previous sponsors include Ginn Chevrolet, Benton Welding Supply and several other private sponsors.

With being a sponsor, you are not only helping to reach more people's lives through horse back but also helping them build confidence, responsibility, commitment, dedication, strong work ethic, maturity, therapy and the experience to be outdoors and with these beautiful creatures that provide so much more than just horse riding. They are therapy and comfort for many of our students.

We give lessons to special needs kids of all spectrums and levels, people with anxiety, social anxiety, depression and ADHD.

We keep our lesson rates low to better serve the public and more people.

When you become a sponsor, your business will be promoted by our farm in several ways depending on the level of sponsorship or contribution [social media and internet promoting, business logo on our farm shirts, logo on our horse trailer, etc], ad in newspaper thanking sponsors, name on sign and so on. You are welcome to be just a private sponsor as well.

It does not have to be a monetary donation. We also accept gift cards or donations for and towards Tractor Supply Co., West Walton Feed & Tack, Ace Hardware at Blackwells, The Stock Market Country Store, hay [bermuda, timothy alfalfa, orchard alfalfa, alfalfa], horse treats, grooming supplies, helmets, Piedmont Equine Associates, farrier costs or farrier donations, shavings donations, fuel/ gas station cards. You can also sponsor a child that can not afford lessons on their own or buy horse lesson gift cards to give to a child or person in need.

We want to thank everyone that has contributed and as always, all of our clients and parents for continuing to allow us to have horses in your lives.

I truly love what I do and the growth we continue to receive.
Feel free to pm us or private message me on Facebook under Candice Ballard for more information or details.

Much love!

Sincerely,
Candice Ballard
Swinging B Farms owner, instructor and trainer

06/26/2021

A huge thanks to one of our volunteer's parents for their generous donation of horse camp snacks. Thank you Emily, Jamie and Jackson!

Through horses brings great friends and real blessings as always.

06/26/2021

Lil Jace had an AMAZING first horse lesson today.

He was fearless, learned posture, balance and voice commands. He gave me a high five and said he will be coming back for more!

06/25/2021

We would love to give a HUGE thank you Mr. Windell Don LaRue for his GENEROUS donation of tack and supplies to our lesson program and horse camp.

We could not be more appreciative for his contribution.
Thank you so much and it was a pleasure talking with you.

06/24/2021

Swinging B Farms would like to welcome home our newest addition and lesson / trail horse... * SBF Miss Ginger Dun It *
Jackson and Kendall are already in love, she's such a sweet cookie.

After horse camp, I now plan to give our ole faithful Tootsie some much needed time off and to spend some time home with my youngest niece Leslie.

Thank you Amber Christine for being on the lookout for me and also Angel for allowing me to be Ginger's new mom.

We are officially ready for a full swing of horse camp next week.
Now for some routine vet checkups for the herd today then some barrels with my sidekicks.

06/20/2021

HORSE CAMP AVAILABILITY:

📅We are having horse camp days so far on July 2nd. (Rest of June is booked).
Now BOOKING July dates.

📍Spots for 2 more children on July 2nd. $60 per day per kid.

📌CAMP includes:
Horse instruction, horse etiquette, horseback riding, fundamentals, crafts or horse painting, respect, manners, discipline, work and above all FUN! Swimming and fishing per parents consent.
⌚️Time: 4 Hours
Lunch / snacks provided

🖤Please bring a bottle for water, jeans, helmet, towel, closed toed shoes and extra change of clothes if needed. [We do get dirty and sometimes wet.]
🖤Must sign waiver
🖤Payment via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp to secure a spot..

📌More dates to follow.

📕Under Georgia law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of animal activities, pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.📕

06/17/2021

Swinging B Farms is currently looking for any used tack, saddles, bridles, halters, saddle pads, buckets, riding helmets, lesson horse or donations.

We give lessons to kids of all ages and also with special needs. Our lesson kids have increased and we need more supplies. And we are also in full swing of horse camps.

Our lesson program rates are low to better serve and give these awesome kids the exposure, joy and love of horses.

We do not make a profit and lesson fees go strictly to pay the feed and vet bills of our amazing horses.

If you would like to help, donate or contribute please let us know and it would be GREATLY appreciated and going to a wonderful cause.

Much love!

06/16/2021

HORSE CAMP AVAILABILITY:

📅We are having horse camp days so far on June 28, June 29 and July 2nd.

📍Spots for 1-2 more children. $60 per day.

📌CAMP includes:
Horse instruction, horse etiquette, horseback riding, fundamentals, crafts or horse painting, respect, manners, discipline, work and above all FUN!
⌚️Time: 4 Hours
Lunch / snacks provided

🖤Please bring a bottle for water, jeans, closed toed shoes and extra change of clothes if needed. [We do get dirty and sometimes wet.]
🖤Must sign waiver
🖤Payment via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp to secure a spot..

📌More dates to follow.

📕Under Georgia law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of animal activities, pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.📕

06/09/2021

I have THE sweetest supporters and friends.
I have a young lady offering to make tank tops, shirts and stickers / decals for my business.

If you are interested let me know.

$17 - tank top
$22 - t-shirt
$8-$10 - decal sticker

Perfect for our camp days!