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Links

Networking Assistance with/by/for Equestrians

The American Horse Council 
As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, DC, the American Horse Council works daily to represent your equine interests and opportunities.

Founded in 1969, the AHC was organized by a group of horsemen concerned about federal legislation affecting their industry. They recognized the need for national and coordinated industry action in Washington, DC.  Read more……

Back Country Horsemen of South Carolina
Back Country Horsemen is the South Carolina chapter of a nation-wide organization committed to protecting access of all equestrians to public lands, and to preserving and maintaining trails. Founded in 2019. Facebook-BCHofSC, Website: http://www.bchsc.org

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) was founded in 1954 by a group of 11 charter members who saw that together they could direct the focus of equine veterinary medicine.
Today, the AAEP, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., at the Kentucky Horse Park, represents an educated group of men and women who cover a broad range of equine disciplines, breeds and associations. Nearly 9,300 veterinarians and veterinary students in 61 countries are members of the AAEP.
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Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation 
Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is the largest equine sanctuary in the world devoted to the rescue, retirement,
rehabilitation and retraining of Thoroughbred horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack.  Over 4,000 horses have come through our programs and we currently care for 950 nationwide.  More than 1,000 Thoroughbreds have been adopted out to loving homes.  At re-training farms, we prepare racehorses for adoption as riding and companion horses.  Read more….

Charleston Cup
Horse racing is once again re-established in the Lowcountry. The sport of Steeplechase horse racing in the South Carolina Lowcounty takes its origins from the Mother Country, England. The first recorded race was run on February 1, 1734 in Charleston. Read More… We invite your participation in the gaiety, history and pure excitement of this momentous event. ‘Chasing’ is back in Charleston at the New Ascot Course at the Plantation at Stono Ferry.

Medieval Times
For the first time in Medieval Times’ 34-year history, a Queen has taken the throne. Her Majesty Dona Maria Isabella presides over a tournament of knights who gather in celebration to test their skill against one another in a series of games, jousting, and combat.

The new story brings a series of changes to the show including new costumes, custom-designed and handmade armor, fight scenes, and musical score composed by Dr. Daniel May, who directed and recorded the composition in Kiev with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. Be among the first to experience the debut of our new show.

Members below is your link to access the discounted ticket prices:
https://drawbridge.medievaltimes.com/partner/SCHORSE
Discount is 30% off adults – 25% children!

South Carolina Forage and Grazing Land Coalition
SC Forage and Grazing Lands Coalition Sustainable Grazing Lands: Providing A Healthy Environment. Vision Statement“To be recognized as the leader and voice of economically and environmentally sound forage agriculture. “Core Purpose“Advance Forage Agriculture and Grassland Stewardship”  Read More…

TrailMeister
TrailMeister  is the horse rider’s resource. It was created for you; the avid, active, or aspiring horse rider. Whether you trail ride as part of your horse training program, as conditioning for competition, or trail ride exclusively because you love being out in nature as much as we do, Trail Meister is the place where you’ll find accurate trail information including current weather, real directions, and the straight scoop on the area that has been verified by the area’s land managers. Read More…

Clubs & Associations
Businesses
  • Chattooga Trails Bed and Barn chattoogatrailsbedandbarn.com Facebook
    Unique accommodations for horse and outdoor lovers seeking to explore the Whetstone, Sumter National Forest and Chattooga River areas of South Carolina.
  • ​Inlet Point Plantation inletpointplantation.com Facebook
    Private Island Beach Rides, Waterway Trail Rides, And Pony Rides
  • The Cabins http://thecabinskm.com/  Facebook
    Nestled in historic Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina, The Cabins offer a picturesque country setting for your wedding day.
Farms & Stables
Education
  • ​​Gardner-Webb University offers a comprehensive academic program – http://gardner-webb.edu/academic-programs-and-resources/programs/index
Farrier
  • Equine Dynamics  www.equinedynamics.com
  • Steve Grant , Hartsville 843 861-1205
  • Tommy Newman, Sumter: Fb
  • Jesse Keziah, Morven, NC: 704 690-2778
Training  / Lessons
Tack
  • Shop Everything Horse www.shopeverythinghorse.com
  • Rocky Bottom Farms www.rockybottomfarms.com  ​
  • Divine Horse Tack www.divinehorsetack.com
Events
 Judges Ride List ​- A list of organized trail rides in the South East– A list of organized trail rides and wagon trains around the Southeast. http://www.judgesridelist.com
Breeds

A few of our site photos are of the Carolina Marsh Tacky courtesy of Dwain and Daniela Snyder. Dwain and Daniela arrived during a critical period to save an endangered horse breed and to designate the breed as the South Carolina State Heritage Horse. They both got to know the people and the horses and developed a clear understanding of the breed. Dwain’s stunning photographs captured the wildness beauty, and majesty of the Marsh Tacky and Daniela took the message worldwide. Soon, Marsh Tackies were featured on the covers of magazines, in the media, and on calendars. As members of Carolina Marsh Tacky Outdoors their quest to promote the State Heritage Horse continues to this day via their imagery and articles being featured all over the world. Please visit their websites, EquestrianImages.us and SnyderEquestrian.com.