Valhalla Stables

03/08/2020

Good friends, good weather, great horses; this is why we do what we do! Happy Trails!

10/28/2019

Gray skies? No problem! The lovely ladies of Valhalla tack up and ride out anyway! Happy Trails!

10/18/2019

Is your horse "going well" or "just going?" An excellent quick read from a super page all horse people might want to join.

08/28/2019

Ok, folks, we have Hurricane Dorian swirling around trying to make up her mind where she is going to hit. But hit she will. Will you have to evacuate? What happens to your horses and pets? Now is the time to make preparations. Get your animals' health records together, pet crates, feed and hay, and check out evacuation routes. Valhalla Stables is open to horses from evacuation areas and can provide primitive camping to their owners. Be prepared and stay safe, friends!

08/16/2019

Take a moment to read this and think about your riding goals. And remember, this is true not only for your horse but also for you. Be patient and set reasonable milestones for your partner and for yourself.

07/31/2019

We cannot stress enough the importance of working with your veterinarian to have your horse on a good heath care program. And use insect repellent on yourself during mosquito and fly season!

Cumberland County is reporting North Carolina's first case of Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE), a rare brain disease, this year.

07/15/2019

Caption this! 😂

😂😂😂😂- Photo Cred Margaret Maxham Kruse
Repost Royal Pointe Show Stable/ Margaret Maxham Kruse................
When your pony is just as proud as you are for his accomplishments😊

07/01/2019

We posted this article on dealing with horses in hot, humid weather a couple of years ago. This year is already a scorcher and we know this needs repeating. Stay safe, friends, protect yourself and your animals.

05/24/2019

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02/08/2019

"Hey You! Be my Valentine and I'll give you a big old smooch!" says sweet Steve, a National Show Horse belonging to one of our boarders! Thanks, Debra Groves, for best picture ever!

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02/05/2019

NC Horse Owners - Please click for more information, especially if you travel with your horse out of state.

The EECVI Program will replace North Carolina’s current Equine Event Passport Program. All North Carolina passports will expire on or before December 31, 2019, therefore no passports will be issued after June 30, 2019.

02/01/2019

We talk about the horse, we talk about the rider; now let's talk about that cowboy hat! We all know the name "Stetson!"

01/01/2019

If you are going to make just one, make it this one.

12/11/2018

Well, it felt like a big old buck to me!😂

12/05/2018

We overseed our pastures in winter rye, put out round bales and feed hay in the stalls at night. What have you found works best for you? A good article on the forage needs of horses, especially in the winter.

A horse owner asks if she's feeding her horse hay often enough. Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes responds.

10/29/2018

Every horse deserves to be loved by a little girl at least once. We are so happy that Beau, in his golden years, has come to us to be loved and adored by his sweet little girl. It is pretty clear the feeling is mutual!

10/20/2018

This lovely young couple held their wedding at our barn and we feel blessed to have played a small part in sharing their joy. Congratulations and may you always find a way to ride the trails of life hand in hand and heart to heart.

Ahhhh! Congratulations Ashley and Tommy! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day! You two are complete rockstars! Best wishes!

09/28/2018

John did a clinic for us at Valhalla and everyone loved the experience. Don’t miss this clinic!

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a Spooktacular Halloween Themed obstacle clinic on October 20th! If you’re looking for a great way to improve your relationship with your horse while having fun, this is it! There will be obstacles for all levels, so all are welcome! Come learn valuable tools to get your horse confidently crossing/going through ANYTHING fearlessly. There will be in hand work first, followed by under saddle (optional). Appropriate for all disciplines! We’re starting around 10am and finishing around 4pm; lunch will be provided. :) Limited entries so sign up now! We can be contacted via email at [email protected], phone at (919) 402-6983, or message us on FB or IG. See you there!

09/17/2018

Nothing like a smiling muck bucket crew to shovel out stalls for 18 horses that were kept up out of Hurricane Flo’s winds and rain. We are blessed with only one big tree down and no flooding, not even in the pastures. We pray you did as well. Let us hear from you, friends.

09/12/2018

The calm before the storm and what a huge storm Hurricane Florence is going to be. What this serene picture doesn't show is inside all the preparations being made to keep the horses safe and the facility secure. Our prayers are for each of you and all your loved ones. Be safe, friends, and keep us posted on how you are doing.

08/22/2018

Don’t miss this!

08/16/2018

VALHALLA TRAIL RIDERS: We are once again opening our trails to a very limited (and reduced) number of riders from outside our barn for a yearly fee. We are no longer doing one-time daily rides except as charity fundraisers. If you were a VS trail rider and wish to renew for the 2018-2019 year, please contact us immediately as you are given first priority. After September 1, the few remaining slots are open to new applicants. Because of insurance/liability issues, NO ONE is allowed to ride our trails without the appropriate paperwork on file. Happy Trails!

08/13/2018

07/23/2018

We REQUIRE helmets on all our riders under 18 but honestly, we wish all of them would wear them. They aren't as hard-headed as they think (well, at least not when it comes to hitting the ground).

Concussion Awareness For Equestrians August 25, 2017 by lyndsey Would you know if someone was suffering from a concussion? Did you know that the average amount of traumatic brain injury-related deaths in equestrian sport is more than seven times that of traumatic brain injury-related deaths in conta...