Foothills Riding Club

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing horse dads out there! 🐴❤️ Whether you are a dedicated dad to a horse-obsessed girl (and the ultimate champion of fixing fences and funding hay bags) or you’re a horse dad yourself, we celebrate you today! 🤠🌾

And while you're celebrating, don’t forget to round up your team and sign up for Foothills Riding Club’s Equine Trivia Night! 🧠🎉

📅 When: This Wednesday night
📍 Where: The FENCE House

To get your brain in gear and prep for the competition, here is a sample question for you:

What does a string test measure? 🧵🐴

Think you know the answer? Drop your guesses in the comments below, or bring your A-game this Wednesday to see if your team has what it takes to win! 🏆

06/17/2026

There’s still a few spots open and there’s always room for auditors!

🚨 CLINIC ALERT: Elevate Your Dressage Scores! 🚨

Are you ready to turn those 6s into 7s and 8s? 🐴✨ Foothills Riding Club is thrilled to host a Dressage Fix-A-Test Clinic with Margaret Freeman! Whether you're preparing for your next show or just want expert eyes on your progress, this is the perfect opportunity.

🗓️ When: Saturday, June 20
📍 Where: Deer Meadow Farm (149 Caro Lane, Chesnee, SC)
Features a beautiful covered arena! Located just 10 mins from I-26 Exit 5/Hwy 11 & Green Creek.

⭐ How It Works (40-Minute Private Sessions)

1️⃣ Ride your test: Warm up and ride any USEF, USDF, or FEI test of your choice in the large arena.
2️⃣ Get coached: Margaret will work with you directly on specific movements to maximize your points. 📈
3️⃣ Reride & Apply: Put that feedback straight to work and ride your test (or sections of it) one more time!

👑 About Margaret Freeman

Learn from the best! Margaret has been judging dressage for 38 years and holds a prestigious USEF "Senior" Dressage Judge's license. She has a wealth of knowledge in judging, teaching, and youth programs, making her feedback invaluable for riders of all levels.

💰 Clinic Fees & Details

FRC Members: $65 (Psst... you can use Club Bucks for up to 50% of your riding spot!) 🐴
Non-Members: $85
Day Stall: $30

📣 Auditors are Welcome! Want to learn from the ground? Come audit for just $20 (includes one free additional auditor per horse!). Bring your own chair and plenty of questions—Margaret will be taking questions throughout the day! 🪑💡 (Members can use Club Bucks for 100% of auditing fees!)

👋 Spots are limited and will fill up fast! Sign up through the link below! Let’s get those centerlines straight! 📐✨

06/09/2026

📢 Entries are now OPEN for our Dressage Schooling Show at FENCE on July 18th!
🌟 Riders, pull your boots on and sign up today! ➡️ https://foothillsridingclub.org/shows/
🐴 Huge thanks to Embrace Equine Products for sponsoring the 1st place awards! While you're entering the show, check out their 100% natural products on their website linked on our show page!

05/25/2026

🌧️ Rain? What rain? 🌧️

Well, Saturday was definitely wet, but hey—absolutely no one could complain about it being dusty! 😂🚜

A massive shout-out to our incredible volunteers and amazing riders who showed up, toughed it out, and proved that equestrians don't melt! From Intro all the way through Grand Prix, you all walked, trotted, and passaged your way through the downpour like absolute champions. 🏆✨

📷Photos from the day are available for download now at https://lkgriffith.shootproof.com/gallery/9a64bdca-bfcf-4ddc-b742-fb7356ab464b/home!

The best part of the day? The vibes. We heard plenty of laughter, some sweet words of consolation, and during the absolute worst of the deluge, one rider won the positivity award by saying: "We need the rain. If it took a horse show to get it, I am not going to complain!" 🪵🌧️ That’s the spirit!

Sure, a few folks chose to stay dry and scratch, but overall we had a fantastic turnout. In fact, one of our judges couldn't believe her eyes! She kept remarking on how incredible it was to see so many dedicated riders out there giving it their all despite the weather. 😲👏

Thank you to everyone who made Saturday so special, soggy boots and all! You guys rock. 🐴❤️

🏡 And a huge thank you again to Shannon Kelley, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Spaulding Group for sponsoring the 1st place awards! Shannon is an avid horse person who specializes in finding the perfect farm to fit your needs. Check out her website—linked on our show page—for your next dream equine property!

05/20/2026

🐴 Who's getting excited for our show this Saturday at FENCE?!?
📢 Ride times and stabling have been posted! ➡️ https://foothillsridingclub.org/shows/
🌟 VOLUNTEERS - we are still looking for some folks to help out! ➡️ https://form.jotform.com/erin.e.stroud/volunteer-registration-may-show
🏡 Huge thanks to Shannon Kelley, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Spaulding Group for sponsoring the 1st place awards! Shannon is an avid horse person who specializes in finding the perfect farm to fit your needs. While you're entering the show, check out her website—linked on our show page—for your next dream equine property!

05/19/2026

🚨 CLINIC ALERT: Elevate Your Dressage Scores! 🚨

Are you ready to turn those 6s into 7s and 8s? 🐴✨ Foothills Riding Club is thrilled to host a Dressage Fix-A-Test Clinic with Margaret Freeman! Whether you're preparing for your next show or just want expert eyes on your progress, this is the perfect opportunity.

🗓️ When: Saturday, June 20
📍 Where: Deer Meadow Farm (149 Caro Lane, Chesnee, SC)
Features a beautiful covered arena! Located just 10 mins from I-26 Exit 5/Hwy 11 & Green Creek.

⭐ How It Works (40-Minute Private Sessions)

1️⃣ Ride your test: Warm up and ride any USEF, USDF, or FEI test of your choice in the large arena.
2️⃣ Get coached: Margaret will work with you directly on specific movements to maximize your points. 📈
3️⃣ Reride & Apply: Put that feedback straight to work and ride your test (or sections of it) one more time!

👑 About Margaret Freeman

Learn from the best! Margaret has been judging dressage for 38 years and holds a prestigious USEF "Senior" Dressage Judge's license. She has a wealth of knowledge in judging, teaching, and youth programs, making her feedback invaluable for riders of all levels.

💰 Clinic Fees & Details

FRC Members: $65 (Psst... you can use Club Bucks for up to 50% of your riding spot!) 🐴
Non-Members: $85
Day Stall: $30

📣 Auditors are Welcome! Want to learn from the ground? Come audit for just $20 (includes one free additional auditor per horse!). Bring your own chair and plenty of questions—Margaret will be taking questions throughout the day! 🪑💡 (Members can use Club Bucks for 100% of auditing fees!)

👋 Spots are limited and will fill up fast! Sign up through the link below! Let’s get those centerlines straight! 📐✨

05/19/2026

New to town? Let’s get you (and your horse) plugged in.
Moving to a new area is tough, but finding your equestrian community shouldn't be. Join Foothills Riding Club for a free seminar designed just for newcomers.
We’re giving you the ultimate insider’s guide to Tryon Horse Country—from the best local vets and farriers to hidden trail gems and upcoming events.
👇 Grab your free spot today through the registration link below and get the lay of the land!

05/17/2026

📢 Hurry up - don't miss your last chance to sign up for our Dressage & CT Show at FENCE next Saturday, May 23rd! ➡️ https://foothillsridingclub.org/shows/
🌟 VOLUNTEERS - we need you! Sign up now so you can get the position you want! ➡️ https://form.jotform.com/erin.e.stroud/volunteer-registration-may-show
🏡 Huge thanks to Shannon Kelley, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Spaulding Group for sponsoring the 1st place awards! Shannon is an avid horse person who specializes in finding the perfect farm to fit your needs. While you're entering the show, check out her website—linked on our show page—for your next dream equine property!

05/12/2026

✏️ Registration for the second equine trivia night of the year is OPEN! Register at https://foothillsridingclub.org/seminars/

04/27/2026

Who says you have to be in the saddle to improve your riding? 🐎✨

We had an incredible turnout for our educational seminar with the amazing Matt Devlin on April 16! Matt dropped some serious knowledge on how to keep our bodies as fine-tuned as our horses. 🛠️💪

💡 Key Takeaways:

The Power Center: We dove deep into the lumbopelvic-hip complex. Keeping this area healthy is the secret sauce to preventing low back pain and fall-related injuries. 🦴

You ARE an Athlete: It doesn't matter if you’re a beginner or a pro—if you ride, you’re an athlete! 🏅

Off-the-Horse Training: To achieve peak performance, we have to address our weaknesses on the ground so we can shine in the saddle. Yes, that means some "unmounted" gym time! 🏋️‍♀️

Huge thanks to Matt for reminding us that taking care of ourselves is the best gift we can give our horses. 🐴❤️