Alco Equestrian Center

During the hot summer months I had the incredible opportunity to run the riding program at Camp mondamin in Tuxedo, NC. I had a great time and I appreciate all my students patience and hard work while I was gone. I have returned but not empty handed. I have brought back with me 6 hand picked fantastic camp horses. A big welcome to:

Amber- buckskin, 14.1 mare, 18 yrs old
This pony is a saint and what a cutie!

Templeton- pinto,12.2 gelding, 14 yrs old
A talented little guy who can jump anything!

Skipper- appaloosa,14.2 , gelding 16 yrs old
This sweet boy has the smoothest canter ever!

Flea- grey, 15.1 gelding, 18 yrs old
A happy go lucky attitude at all times!

Reuben- chestnut, 16 h gelding, 14 yrs old
Steady as a rock , will carry you all the way around the course!

Shady- appaloosa, 16 h gelding, 22 yrs old
Sweet old boy with a jog that you can ride all day!

Congratulations to Jaime Preston and Skywalker!
The pair won the Pre- child equitation division in Tryon, NC last month. Although, she had not ridden in awhile before starting back up again in June she came a long way. She beat many accomplished riders that day and I am very proud of her! Since I was away at camp I relied heavily on her to practice on her own the things we worked on in her lessons. Because of her hard work, sense of responsibility, and focus on her goals she overcame many obstacles that would have stopped other students cold. She knew what she wanted and made it happen ( no excuses or whining! ) and I am so happy to have helped her get there. I am very proud of the work we did together and equally proud of the work she did on her own. Best of luck Jaime in college- we miss you!!!
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We have a new addition to the Alcolu Equestrian Center family! "Belle", one of our most popular horses has given birth to a handsome colt by Sweetgrass Farm's "Carolina Sunrise". His official birthdate is 4/20/07 at 7:00 pm. He was born with an unusual heart shaped mark on his rump to go along with his beautiful markings. He is healthly and very already rambunctious ! We are still trying to figure out a name for him so send me your suggestions!

Students Mckensie Michelson and Grace Fulciniti went to the CEC Sandcastle Farm Horse Show Feb 17 and all did very well despite the cold weather ! Lauren riding Dixie won 3 second places while Mckensie and Grace got blues in leadline.

This was Mckensie's first show and she has a great future! Cooper was his usual cute self and even smiled for the camera! Gracie triumphantly trotted out of the ring. This was Dixie's first show and Lauren did a wonderful job with her even though Dixie was pretty lazy! Way to go all of you, keep up the hard work and we'll see you at the next show March 17!!

Thanks to our new student Rudy Ramos for being such a big help and a huge support at the show. We look forward to great things from this up and coming rider as well- Camden watch out!!