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NCDCTA Farm/Trainer Directory

NEW! NCDCTA is pleased to announce a NEW On-Line Farm/Trainer Directory for NCDCTA Members. This advertising service will be FREE to NCDCTA Members during the inaugural year (2008). All listings must be renewed annually. All listings may include one small photo. NCDCTA Trainers are encouraged to send via email (NCDCTA Web Email) the following information for their Directory Listing:

  • Farm Name
  • Trainer Name
  • Farm Address
  • Phone Number(s)
  • Email Address
  • Website URL
  • SHORT descriptive paragraph of services offered
  • One Photo
The Directory is sorted by Town Name:
Postage Stamp Farm
Ellen and Ed Bradford
300 Reservation Rd
Aberdeen, NC 28315
910-944-3716
postagestampfarm@aol.com
We're a small private barn, minutes away from Southern Pines and CHP. We offer 12x12 stalls with mats, ceiling fans and box fans, daily turnout in 3 board fenced pastures, secure tack storage, indoor (with hot and cold water, heat lamp) and outdoor washstalls, a 20x40 grass dressage arena, a 125x250 sand arena, a jump field and room to ride on 40 acres. We do night check every evening. We provide quality care and attention to detail. If you're in the military, Postage Stamp Farm is located about 35 minutes from Ft Bragg. We are retired Army and understand the challenges of the military lifestyle. Postage Stamp Farm is the perfect worry-free home for your horse if you have to deploy or have a busy schedule!
Windrose Farm Inc.
Robert O. Mayer
360 Speaks Road
Advance, NC 27006
336.998.2412
windrosefarminc@hotmail.com
"classical dressage to Olympic standards" Robert O. Mayer , BHSI, FN. - well-known classical dressage instructor and trainer - formerly of Pittsburgh, PA - has relocated, and brings his expertise to the Winston- Salem area of North Carolina.
Summit Hill Farm
Ben Tursam
1804 Cross Country Lane
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 362-7899
btursam@tursameventing.com
Summit Hill Farm is a full service boarding and training facility in Apex, NC. Ben Tursam (owner/trainer) is an active upper level event rider who has trained and competed many horses up to the intermediate/CCI** level of eventing. Ben works with students and horses at all levels. Openings are available for horses and riders who are intersted in learning correct dressage and jumping technique in a fun and laid-back atmosphere. Trailer-in lessons are also welcome. Summit Hill Farm's amentities include a large show jumping arena, small dressage arena, and XC obstacles.
Quiet Oaks Farm
Christi Costigan
18991 NC Hwy 902
Bear Creek, NC 27207
919-895-0051
totalbalance1@yahoo.com
ARIA Certified Instructor, specializing in Balance Seat, Equine Behavior Language, Introductory to Third level dressage, developing fine riding horses of all breeds. More than getting on, getting into horses! Will travel photo coming soon!
Bailey Cook
409 James St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
baileyec@bellwouth.net
USDF Certified Dressage Instructor and Faculty member. I enjoy working with riders and horses of all levels and breeds. Though I do most of my work out of Crescent Farm in Hillsborough I am available at times for clinics elsewhere.
Glenbaer Farm, LLC Andrea St.Hilaire-Glenn
1240 Old River Road
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2357
andrea@glenbaer.com
Glenbaer Farm is a full training facility centrally located in Carthage, NC, offering training and instruction for eventing, dressage, and jumpers with Andrea St.Hilaire-Glenn. Andrea specializes in providing a strong foundation for young horses, and correctly advancing horses and riders to the next level of performance and competition.
North Star Training Center
Lynn Leath
6600 Maynard Farm Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
919/968-6670 919/270-7060
lynnleath@aol.com
Specializing in putting on a strong dressage foundation which enables horses and riders to reach their maximum potential.
Chestnut Oak Farm
Nancy Bonar Sharpless
3078 Benny Lineberry Rd.
Climax, NC 27233
336-685-9968
nancysharpless@bellsouth.net
Chestnut Oak Farm offers first class care and top-quality instruction with outstanding facilities, in a friendly, quiet, pastoral setting. Full-time, highly professional, knowledgeable staff provide 24-hour care for only 13 horses with 2 well-maintained rings, one with superior rubber footing, the other a sand dressage ring with lights. Over 25 acres of quality pasture and paddocks provide unlimited turnout individually, in pairs or small groups. Nancy and her students have been very successful nationally on horses we have trained. Join us in having fun while pursuing excellence, whether you seek competitive success or personal enrichment.
Blue Moon Farm
Sophie H Pirie Clifton
1081 Phillips Road
Columbus, NC 28722
828.863.4756 - fax 828.863.0404
Sophie@montana.net
FEI level trainer, instructor and clinician offering intensive and highly individualized training for dressage and event horses and riders in Tryon NC area and clinics throughout the U.S. and internationally. Also offered are specialized rehabilitation & conditioning services for horses and functional movement work for riders. Blue Moon Farm hosts also classical dressage clinics by Paul Belasik.
Kingston Farm
Mary Messinger
3636 Pasture Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 933-6507
mary.k.messinger@gsk.com
Kingston Farm is proud to breed quality sporthorses that are top competitors for AA riders as well as professionals. Owner, Mary Messinger is a competitive AA rider herself and not only breeds for movement but for an outstanding disposition with high rideability. Our mares are matched to the best stallions whether they stand in the US or abroad. Foals from our breeding program have been named top at their keurings and top in the country for their registries. Offspring now under saddle are winning in the show ring and year end Championships with 8's and 9's for gaits. This is just the beginning! Come see what we have for you!
Castle Farm
Heather King
1229 Tommies Dr.
Knightdale, NC 27545
919-274-0737
heather@castlefarm-nc.com
Castle Farm is a small operation specializing in lessons and training for the English rider. Heather offers instruction in huntseat, dressage, jumping and eventing. Her focus is on rider position and form to effectively communicate with the horse. She also offers training and conditioning to all disciplines and types of horses, from starting youngsters to reforming bad habits. Heather has had experience in all disciplines, ranging from western to saddleseat to huntseat. She is currently very competitive in eventing, qualifying in 2006 for the AEC’s.
Grande Gaits Farm
C.Michelle Folden
4422 Smith Rd.
Liberty NC 27298
336-565-9298
owner/trainer: C.Michelle Folden USDF bronze and silver medalist,successfully trains horses and students for show ring successes. Assistant trainer:Ashley T. Burd USDF bronze medalist, graduate of Virginia Intermont College, specializing in young horses and reschooling horses. Grande Gaits Farm is home to the Folden family on 49 rolling acres, offering full care, rubber footing riding arena, custom turn-out in 4 board fencing, lesson horses, sale horses, accepting horses on consignment, and offering various training packages.
Dream Catcher Equestrian
Lesley Stevenson
4210 Simfield Church Rd.
Matthews, NC
(704) 845-6239 home (704) 845-6118 barn
Lstevenson5@carolina.rr.com
Eventing and Dressage Instruction with USET Long Listed Advanced *** Level 3 Day Eventer Lesley Stevenson Spanish Riding School Dressage basis Instruction at Starter/Beginner Novice Level through Advanced Level Eventing, and Training Level through Fourth Level Dressage

Jennifer Mitchell
108 Sam Snead Dr.
Mebane, NC 27302
919-563-1980
jmitchell@mebtel.net
Dressage training for horse and rider. Over twenty years experience in training horses for dressage with an emphasis on strong basics. Lessons at Mebane facility with indoor ring or I can travel to you. Lesson horses available on a limited basis. I enjoy working with beginners as well as those more advanced.
Equestrian Arts Institute
Toney Massinople
4505 Scottland Dr
Mebane, NC 27302
919-563-2551
ncsuequine@hotmail.com
Equestrian Arts Institute is a full service riding school specializing in the art of dressage and eventing. We offer training, lessons and boarding to meet the needs of you and your horse. We have three competition teams that compete through NC, VA, MD, and GA. Training available for all horses (young, green, problematic, etc...). photo coming soon!
Third Charm Training Center
Jennifer Holder
Midland, NC
(704) 668-3270
thirdcharm@lycos.com
Active eventing barn with ARICP certified trainer and Certified Farriers on premises. Boarding, training, lessons, sales and breeding.
Cross Creek Farm
8519 Haw River Road
Oak Ridge, NC
336-643-4625
crosscreekfarm@bellsouth.net
Cross Creek Farm is a well established exclusive dressage training facility conveniently located on 40 acres near the Piedmont Triad Airport. The facility is dedicated to the training and advancement of the serious dressage rider. Cross Creek Farm is the home of FEI Rider and USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist Lauren Jump Matthews. On site trainer, Joe Eaton, has 25 years riding experience and enjoys working with all levels of goal oriented riders, from beginners to FEI.
Equetec
Ginger S. Long
Prospect Hill, NC
919-619-8223
ginger@equetec.com
Equetec specializes in Exercise Training for the Equine Athlete. Ginger Long is certified by the British Horse Society and has 20 years of practical experience with various professionals, disciplines and breeds.
Red Letter Farm
Karen D. Brame
460 Ralph E Rd
Reidsville NC 27320
336-404-0640 or 336-951-3117
Redletterfarm@aol.com
Award winning trainer of award winning riders. At Red Letter Farm, we try hard to help every horse and rider team reach their goals, both show ring and pleasure. Our breeding program offers well bred Hanoverians and Warmblood crosses for any budget. Please visit www.Redletterfarm.com Breeding, Training, Clinics, Consigning, and Sales.
Stoney Creek Stables
Beth Spencer
8122 Hwy 150
Reidsville, NC 27320
336.263.9060
stoneycreekstables@yahoo.com
We are a full care Boarding facility and Training center. We specialize in schooling horses and riders of all levels. Owner and operator is Beth Spencer who is an ICP Certified Instructor and active competitor.
Double Diamond Training
Chris & Vicki Hitchcock
206 Quail Roost Farm Rd.
Rougemont, NC 27572
919-477-5034
doublediamondtraining@yahoo.com
Chris is an actively competing Advanced Event rider and USEA Certified Level II instructor with students thru Intermediate level Eventing. Vicki has competed thru CCI*** and currently works with students in dressage thru 4th level. Openings are available for horses and riders who want to learn how to be safe, correct and competitive at all levels of Eventing and dressage(thru 4th).
Forbes Farm
Aaron Forbes
2879 Horseshoe Road
Westfield, NC 27053
336-351-0864
aaronforbrs1@aol.com
DRESSAGE LESSONS British Horse Society certified International instructor. F.E.I. competitor for the British Equestrian Federation. Apprenticed for 5 yrs with Heidi Erickson US Olympic Team, 2 yrs. Steven Wolgermuth US Equestrian Team. 1 yr. in Germany with Karl Stapel, Pferdelwirthaftsmeister Reitlehrer (F.N.) Now accepting reservations for horses and riders from introductory level through F.E.I. Also available boarding, sales, clinics and F.E.I. school masters.
 
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