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All events will be held at GRR unless otherwise noted. 
 Photos of GRR events can be found on the Gallery page of this web site.

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We are still booking events - Your inquiries are welcome!

2014

January 18


Private Pony Party

February 14

Happy Valentine's Day - ask about romantic weekend river cabin special!

March 1 & 2

De-spooking PLUS clinic. Limited number of riders accepted, early bird registration discount, auditing free 9 am - 4 pm. Maneuvering and control skills, cavalry drills, obstacles, and sensory training.  Pot luck dinner Saturday night, trail ride picnic (weather permitting) Sunday. 

Click on this link to view and download a clinic flier

Click on this link to view and download the clinic registration form.

March 8

Equestrian workday at all Georgia State Parks with horse trails, free lunch.  Volunteerism is the key to getting and keeping horse trails on public lands.  Pick a park most convenient to you and contact the volunteer coordinator on the attached flyer!

Click on this link to view and download a copy of the flyer.

March 8 & 9

Alpha & Omega Services, Inc. mounted patrol tryouts (free).  Review their qualifications and complete the employment application on their web site http://mountedpatrol.com in advance to be scheduled for your tryout and interview day.  On site lodging/camping and stabling available, contact CJ Farmer for more information 706-677-0072.

Click on this link to view and download a flier about how to make money part time with your horse.

March 15 & 16

Pending

March 29 & 30

"Preparing to Lope" two-day clinic with Mike Branch. Riders of all levels of ability can benefit from the techniques taught in this clinic.

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Click on this link to open and download the registration form for this clinic

April 5 & 6

UPDATE - This Powerful Patterns clinic with the 2013 Mustang Magic Champion, Betsy Moles, is being moved to later this year and may have additions and changes to the format.  A flier with details will be posted soon!
 


April 12 & 13

Gaited Horse Clinic with Barbara Bland.  Trophy series, first of three clinics. October clinic includes a "Spooktacular" obstacle challenge with prizes!

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Click on this link to open and download a registration form for these clinics.

April 19 & 20

Happy Easter weekend!

April 26 & 27

Open

May 3

Mt. Stream open show, Hurricane Shoals Park
 
All American obstacle challenge, Silver Hill Farm in Lexington, GA, benefit for Central Georgia Mounted Color Guard. Email  Ann Harris at acharris_marty@yahoo.com
 
 
 

May 10 & 11

Mother-daughter equestrian weekend.  Bring your daughter, granddaughter, step-daughter, niece, or sister and your favorite trail horses!  Professional photographer available (request rate sheet), covered dish dinner, bon fire and indoor games in case of inclement weather.  Call or email CJ for details.

Click on this link to open and the event flyer

Click on this link to open and download the event registration form.

May 16-18

Southern Association of Saddle Sisters Weekend at GRR.  Visit this group page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthernAssociationofSaddleSisters/

 

Poker ride at Jake Mountain, Dahlonega, sponsored by Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association and SORBA. Raising funds for trails! 

 

May 24-26

Memorial Day Weekend.  Rain date for SASS weekend event.

June - August

Summer Horse Camp sessions - All things horses! For all levels of ability, day camp or resident overnight camps available.  Camps will be specialized for intermediate and advanced trail riders, beginners needing to sharpen their skills, novices wanting to learn show skills, and campers who need training techniques to solve problems with their own horses.  Special discounts offered: 4H groups and bring-a-friend/sibling. Visit the "Lessons and Camp" page on this web site to see photos and additional details. Contact CJ to receive a registration form or to schedule a personal interview and ranch tour 706-677-0072 or CJ@GroveRiverRanch.com

June 4-7

Summer camp to fine tune horse show skills, attending horse show on Saturday.

June 7

Mt. Stream open horse show, Hurricane Shoals Park

June 9-15

Private event

July 5

Mt. Stream open horse show, Hurricane Shoals Park

July 12

BCSC open horse show, Homer arena
 

Full moon weekend, guided moonlight ride for ranch guests. Perfect facilities for a girls getaway retreat! To request rate sheet and book reservations for your group, call or email CJ.


August 2

Mt. Stream open horse show, Hurricane Shoals Park

August 9

BCSC open show, Homer arena
 
Full moon weekend, guided moonlight ride for ranch guests. Perfect facilities for a girls getaway retreat! To request rate sheet and book reservations for your group, call or email CJ.

August 15-17

Ladies Only Retreat Clinic with Mike Branch, "Confidence in Training".  Great 3-day learning experience coupled with trail riding, covered dish dinner, bon fire and indoor horse games in case of inclement weather.

Click on this link to open and download a clinic flyer.

Click on this link to open and download a clinic registration form

August 22-24

Pending

August 30 & 31

Full moon weekend, guided moonlight ride for ranch guests. Perfect facilities for a girls getaway retreat! To request rate sheet and book reservations for your group, call or email CJ.

September 6 & 7

Gaited horse clinic in the Natural Horsemanship Solutions series with Barbara Bland.

Click on this link to view and download a clinic flyer.

Click on this link to open and download a clinic registration form.

September 13

BCSC open horse show, Homer arena

September 22-28

Private event

October 5

Mt. Stream open horse show, Hurricane Shoals Park

October 11 & 12

Julie Goodnight horsemanship clinic. The rider slots have been reserved for months, but plenty of room for more auditors.  Bring a comfortable chair, lunch vendor on site.
 
Julie will return to GRR in June and Oc tober 2015, email CJ@GroveRiverRanch.com  to be placed on the list to get the flyers.

Click on this link to view and download a flyer

Click on this link to register to audit on her web site and select the Gillsville, GA location from the drop down menu

October 18 & 19 

"You and your Paso Fino", from trail to show and everything in between! Work on perfecting your abilities and building confidence in your style of riding, with veteran trainer Vickie McQuinn. Customize your clinic with 1 or 2-day options. On-site stabling, camping and lodging available

Click on this link to view and download the clinic flyer.

Click on this link to open and download the clinic registration forms.

November 1

Mountain Stream Open Show, Hurricane Shoals Park, Maysville

Off season rates begin at The River Cabin.  You don't have to be an equestrian to enjoy the privacy and scenic beauty of the cabin.  Rate sheet available upon request, watch for other off-season specials.  Visit the Facebook page  and "like" us while you are there!   https://www.facebook.com/RiverCabinatGRR

November 2

 Girl Scout Workshop with CJ Farmer

November 6

Banks Co. 4H Horse Club – “On the Ground Safety” with CJ Farmer

November 8

 Banks Co. Horse Association Show, Homer Arena

December 6

Christmas parade

December 7

Christmas parade in Commerce, GA

December 13

Private party

December 20

Private party

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CJ Farmer
345 Hickory Flat Drive
Gillsville, GA 30543

home/office 706-677-0072 or cell/text 770-540-8380

CJ@GroveRiverRanch.com