January 18
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Private Pony Party
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February 14
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Happy Valentine's Day - ask about romantic weekend river cabin special!
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March 1 & 2
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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.
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March 8
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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.
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March 8 & 9
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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.
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Pending
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March 29 & 30
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"Preparing to Lope" two-day clinic with Mike Branch. Riders of all levels of ability can benefit
from the techniques taught in this clinic.
Click on this link to view and download a clinic flyer.
Click on this link to open and download the registration form for this clinic
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April 5 & 6
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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!
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April 12 & 13
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Gaited Horse Clinic with Barbara Bland. Trophy series, first of three clinics.
October clinic includes a "Spooktacular" obstacle challenge with prizes!
Click on this link to view and download a clinic flyer
Click on this link to open and download a registration form for these clinics.
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April 19 & 20
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Happy Easter weekend!
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April 26 & 27
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Open
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May 3
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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
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May 10 & 11
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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.
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May 16-18
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May 24-26
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Memorial Day Weekend. Rain date for SASS weekend event.
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June - August
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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
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June 4-7
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Summer camp to fine tune horse show skills, attending horse show on Saturday.
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June 7
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Mt. Stream open horse show, Hurricane Shoals Park
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June 9-15
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July 5
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Mt. Stream open horse show, Hurricane
Shoals Park
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July 12
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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.
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August 2
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Mt. Stream open horse show, Hurricane Shoals Park
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August 9
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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.
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August 15-17
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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
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August 22-24
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Pending
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August 30 & 31
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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.
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September 6 & 7
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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.
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September 13
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BCSC open horse show, Homer arena
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September 22-28
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Private event
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October 5
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Mt. Stream open horse show, Hurricane Shoals Park
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October 11 & 12
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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
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October 18 & 19
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"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.
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November 1
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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
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November 2
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Girl Scout Workshop with CJ Farmer
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November 6
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Banks Co. 4H Horse Club – “On the Ground Safety” with CJ Farmer
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November 8
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Banks Co. Horse Association Show, Homer Arena
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December 6
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Christmas parade
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December 7
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Christmas parade in Commerce, GA
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December 13
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Private party
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December 20
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Private party
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