Equestrian Preserve at Old Mill Farm

Brianna Sanders and Journey ride XC today at 3:42pm - tune in at the link below to watch live.

https://sportslivehd24.com/American-Eventing-Championships-2024/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE-2rNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQTFsQPp4FkA5VD8G6niDX-_g5mekUIqnQxSx5LeU-s8cvxD7qgs_rpz7Q_aem_9ns4fjea9xlULV9mq-uYIw

Watch 2024 USEA American Eventing Championships Presented by Nutrena Feeds Live stream!

Let's welcome trainer Alexis Elliott to the team!

Alexis Elliott’s 25-year equestrian journey began in Pennsylvania, where she trained under the guidance of groundbreaking mentors who shaped her approach to horsemanship. Today, she channels her extensive experience into empowering riders through holistic and innovative methods. Alexis's goal is to continue leveraging her expertise to inspire and elevate riders, fostering a new generation of skilled and confident equestrians.

Off they go to the USEA American Eventing Championships. Great luck to Journey, Brianna and Eileen - your fans will be cheering you on!!!

Eva - Devoucoux NC SC GA AL will be at the farm tomorrow, Wednesday, at 11am. Saddle fittings/checks are complimentary. This is a great opportunity! PM for more info.

ANNOUNCEMENT
Eva Denis with Devoucoux Saddles will be at the Equestrian Preserve in Cartersville, GA on Wednesday, August 21 at 11:30. This will be a great opportunity to stop by to learn about Devoucoux Saddles or trailer in with your horse to test some saddles and check your current saddle fit. Saddle fitting and fit check are complimentary! COMMENT BELOW OR PM TO RSVP

With a severe north Georgia drought followed by days of drought-breaking rain, colic risks increase.

Summertime Colic Risks via equusmagazine.com

Impaction colic. Dehydration from heavy sweating and/or reduced water intake, combined with dry hay or pasture in a drought situation, can lead to impaction colic.

Gas colic. When grass recovers after a drought-breaking rain, the sugars it contains can ferment in an unprepared digestive tract, leading to gas colic. This is essentially Mother Nature causing the very same sudden dietary shift horse owners are cautioned to not make themselves. Gas colic can be intensely painful as the bubbles work their way through the digestive tract.

Summertime colic risks Two types of colic can strike as a result of warm weather conditions, and knowing how they occur will help you to prevent them.

We are loving the rain and some cooler temps ♥️

Congratulations to Bri and Journey on their skills, and of course Eileen for raising such a great horse and amazing athlete 🎉. So proud and excited for this team bringing home 2nd in Novice this weekend at Bouckaert Equestrian Eventing Horse Trials Area III Championships!

This time of year, it's okay to overflow the troughs. Water is the absolute best source of moisture for dry or cracked hooves. During the summer months on very dry days, and especially the night before our favorite farrier arrives, we spray our horses hooves for 15 minutes, and we love when they loiter around the water trough puddles and soak up all the goodness. So go ahead and let those troughs overflow - your equine friend will thank you, and so will your farrier!

Our boarding barn is really coming along by freshening up the stalls

It's going to be a very hot weekend. Up the daily salt intake, as well as electrolytes for yourself and your horses if in work, to make sure all are drinking lots of water. Stay cool everyone!

Renovating a hay/shavings shed into a run under. The bones are good. Siding is shot and rotten. Some replacement of roof.

Some new horses getting acquainted with the property.

Repairing years of neglect on fenceline

Nothing like a good roll to start the day...

Thanks to everyone that attended the Horse Hound & Hunt Spring Social and Exhibition Racing this past Saturday, April 27th. Photos by the talented Stephen Buchness.

Equestrian Preserve at Old Mill Farm in Cartersville, GA is now offering limited boarding spaces beginning May 1st. We are a Training and Event Facility featuring a 5/8th mile conditioning track, cross country course with conditioning hills and fields, trails and arena (coming soon) on 128 acres. Monthly boarding fee includes: dedicated, matted stall with fan (summer), shavings, AM/PM feeding (horse owner provides feed/hay/supplements), stall cleaned once daily, water buckets cleaned and refilled daily, daily/nightly pasture turnout (or 24/7 per request) with fresh water, dedicated tack/supply storage, AM/PM inspection of horse with basic first aid applied, trailer parking, barn manager on staff and farm hand on property. $500/month.

Great way to condition your horse on safe ground. Canter. GALLOP with confidence. Another new rider today.

Have you chosen your spring hat or fascinator for the Horse Hound and Hunt Spring Social with Exhibition Racing on April 27th? The Arturo Rios spring line is out and is beautiful! It's going to be a fantastic day and we're excited to host the event. Link with details here-- https://horsehoundandhunt.com/product/horse-hound-and-hunt-all-inclusive-spring-social-ticket/

Pretty Pink mauve fascinator from my 2024 collection, made on a satin pillbox base with a custom-made silk rose with leaves, abaca bow and veils with dots. Perfect for the oaks day. Now available.