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Full Service Boarding and Training. Equitation, Hunter, Jumper, Dressage and Novice Eventing. Full Service Board $850
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978 Horseshoe Bend Road
Erwin, NC
28339
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About Hope Springs Equestrian Center and School of Equitation
Hope Springs Equestrian Center and School of Equitation is a top quality, 8 stall equestrian facility specializing in persoanalized care and training for both horse and rider. We are located just off Highway 401 between Holly Springs and the north end of Fayetteville, making us accessible from many different directions. We offer superior care, instruction and training with the goal of helping you become your personal best in regards to riding, horses and horsemanship. Looking to get more out of your riding and find a better connection with your horse? Missing something in your riding? Frustrated or stuck? We can help you be the best you can be by arming you the tools you need to succeed and to give you a leg up on the competition, if showing is your goal. There really is no secret to good riding, just quality instruction and a willingness to learn. Add to that, empathy and caring for your horse, hard work, dedication, a little introspection and you are golden! At Hope Springs, we practice time-honored classical techniques and traditions. And, at Hope Springs, the horse and horsemanship always come first. We accept horses for training and, we are looking for a few quality school horses for our top of the line School of Equitation. If you have a special horse that’s been vacationing a little too long, but you don’t want to sell, give us a call! We might be able to find a job for your baby. *Opportunities for a working students/working boarders, too. Just ask. Trailer-ins are always welcome!
About Karen: Over thirty years riding, teaching, training and coaching junior and adult riders for competition in hunter/jumper, equitation, dressage and combined training from local shows and events to USEF A rated venues in the Midwest and up and down the East Coast. I have had three simlar businesses over the years, but I am new to North Carolina. My personal riding background includes equitation, hunter/jumper, three-day through preliminary and schooling into third level dressage. Patient and systematic. Pony Club and foxhunting experience. Expertise: Equitation from Novice to Medal Level, including cross training to provide a broad-based education preparing the student to enjoy and excel in a variety of equestrian disciplines. Solid classical training techniques are employed with no use of gimmicks or quick fixes. Extensive experience with greenies and project remakes.
Equestrian Education: My equestrian education is founded in the philosophies of classical riding via the teachings of Bert DeNemethy, William Steinkraus, Gordon Wright, George Morris and Vladimir S. Littauer. Trainers and Clinicians contributing hands on to my education: U.S. Pony Club, Wayne Carroll (AHSA Horseman of the Year and inductee into the National Show Jumping Hall of Fame) Frank Carroll (inductee into the National Show Jumping Hall of Fame) Kitty Beveridge, Grant Schneidman, Kathy McWilliams, Regina Lorenz, Raul DeLeon, Steve Martin, Jean Froissard, Charles DeKunffy, Joe Fargis, Denny Emerson, Bert DeNemethy and Michael Poulin. Other info: Learner judging with Arthur Hawkins, Ronnie Mutch and Randy Mullins at Columbia Horse Center, Columbia, Maryland. Judging local shows in Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Guest Clincian: “Get Connected!” Dressage for Hunters and Jumpers and Equitation is the Art of Riding, focusing on the application of the classical principles and how they can improve riding in any discipline. One day flat work, one day over fences. Owner/Trainer: Bonnie Meadows, Olney Maryland (1989-1992), Creatwood Farm, Atlanta, Georgia (1994-1997) and Oxford Farm, Anderson, SC (2014-2016). Consultant and Project Manager for the construction and opening of the Chateau Elan’ Horse Show Facility, Braselton, GA (1993-1994).
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