Boarding

 We offer a limited number of openings for
Stall Board and "Natural Board"

 

"Stall Board"
$375
12x12 Box Stall with Rubber Mats
Daily Turnout and Stall cleaning
Multiple feedings of high quality Hay
Twice daily feeding of grain & beet pulp
Will feed owner-provided supplements
We use Southern States Feed
(Legends & Triple Crown)
Blanketing in winter
Trailer parking
 

"Natural Board"
$250
24 hr. access to quality Run-in sheds (see Pasture details below)
Twice daily feeding of grain
High quality Hay
Blanketing svc. available in winter for addl. $15/month
Trailer parking

South view from stall window

Additional Services
De-worming  - $10-20
Holding for ferrier or vet  - $10/per half hour
Daily Boarding or Overnight - $20 per day
Use of facilities for non-boarders - $15 per ride
Administering medications provided by owner - $10 per dose
First Aid/ bandaging (owner supplies products) - $5 to $15 per wrap/bandage
Use of TEC medications - varies by product per application/administering

About our Pastures:
New horse-safe Fencing
Spacious new Run-in Sheds in every pasture
Mares & Geldings pastured separately
Turnout in small groups of 2-5 horses
(See "Facilities" for more details)

Sorry, but we cannot accept horses with serious behavior problems that would endanger people or other animals, or which would cause serious damage to the facility (such as severe cases of cribbing/ wood chewing, etc.).  In cases of mild "ground manners" problems, we would be happy to share some training techniques you can practice with your horse;
and professional training is also available.  

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More About Us

The Way We Operate:

"Horse People" have many different ways of doing things.  We wanted to find a common ground on which all of our clients could agree, which is the reason why, on our Home Page, we state, "Our approach is based on US Pony Club principals of... Riding and Care of Horses." Allow us to explain:

It should be mentioned that Trinity Equestrian Center has no official affiliation with the United States Pony Club at this time. 

However, we believe that the methods and standards taught by Pony Clubs (also very similar to the British Horse Society) are among the very best, "tried and true" after having been in use on several continents for almost a century.  Therefore we have chosen to operate our farm and educate our students using the same principles taught by this world-renowned organization.

For those who are not familiar with the USPC, please do not be misled by the name.   Pony Club uses the term "pony" to refer to any size mount ridden by any young person.  The knowledge and experienced offered by a Pony Club education  is applicable to riders of all ages , and covers a wide range, from a fun and safe start for beginner riders, all the way to the highly challenging advanced levels which can prepare one for a professional career with horses. 

TEC's own Kelly Rodriguez got her start in the Charleston Pony Club in the 1980's and continues to use what she learned then with our horses and riders here every day! 

More information on the USPC as well as many useful resources can be found at www.ponyclub.org .  

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We highly recommend The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship for horse lovers of all ages!

We also recommend any books by noted Horsewoman and Author Cherry Hill .

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All of our Safety Standards (below) are based on principles taught by the U.S. Pony Club. They exist to ensure everyone’s enjoyment and protection! For explanations and more information, see note above, and  The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship , Vol. 1, by Susan E. Harris c.1994, pp. 23-24 & pp 131-158.

A note to experienced adult riders: We ask that all riders at TEC observe the following standards regardless of age and riding level.  We feel it would by hypocritical to make exceptions; and we hope our most experienced clients, by their own examples, will be glad to take part in our mission to our younger and less experienced riders.

Our Safety Rules

In & Around the Stable:

Do not leave horse unattended in CROSS TIES.

If TYING horse, use a quick-release knot; tie at the height of the withers, with the rope short enough that the horse cannot get a leg over the rope.

Please do not tie horses to the stall bars.

Use a "Breakaway" or Leather HALTER if leaving halter on horse when horse is turned out or put away in stall.

Please keep aisle floor free of halters, helmets, & any CLUTTER.

No one may be on a horse INSIDE the stable.

Visiting CHILDREN must be kept under close supervision at all times. Children may not enter any area in which horses are loose. No running, yelling, loud noises or any play which may distract the horses.

Please leave your PETS at home.

Remember! All guests/ relatives must sign a WAIVER before handling or riding Horse. (Located in Tack Room)

ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING at this Facility.

Also, we are an alcohol-free facility.

Safety Rules

Riding:

Always ride in a safe, responsible manner.

A properly fitting ASTM/SEI Certified RIDING HELMET with harness properly adjusted and fastened MUST be worn any time anyone is on a horse. (If needed, schooling helmet may be available to borrow).

Footwear with a definite heel must be worn when riding
(paddock boots may be available to borrow short-term).

Observe common Arena Etiquette, such as passing left shoulder to left shoulder, 
and yielding to riders who are jumping or cantering.

All riders must have prior approval from TEC Staff before unsupervised jumping, galloping, riding bareback, or riding out in the open (anywhere other than in an arena).

Please do not enter the stable while mounted.

Always run up your stirrups before leading horse.

Riding is not permitted if you are the only person at the Facility
(If an accident happened, who would dial 911?).