Derbyshire Community Stable - First Residents

The Derbyshire Community Stable had its first residents move in yesterday evening. These two lovely horses came with their owners all the way from Pennsylvania. They settled in nicely in the new Woodstar stalls last night, and then they were enjoying munching on the grass in the Derbyshire pastures today while their owners unpacked.

If you look closely in the background, you can see a yellow CETA trail sign. The Derbyshire community trails, which are part of the CETA system, wrap around the pasture and then out and around the community to provide easy access for all of our equestrian residents, people and horses!

Area Equestrian Facilities, Clubs, and Organizations

One of our goals for this blog is to educated readers about the local organization and events for equestrians. We hope to be able to focus on them individually and give everyone a good idea of what it's really like. Until we have a chance to write about everything that is going on in Polk County (and there's a lot going on!), we thought that it would be best to go ahead and give a summary of the main facilities, clubs and organizations in the area. Please click on the title of anything that you would like to learn more about, it will take you directly to that organization's website. Happy exploring!

Eventing Facilities 

FENCE - Foothills Equestrian Nature Center

380 acre facility which currently hosts events for Tryon Riding & Hunt Club, Foothills Riding Club, Carolina Carriage Club, and other dressage and hunter jumper shows

Green Creek Equestrian Park

96 acre planned AA facility currently under construction, will be the new home for all TR&HC shows

Harmon Field

46 acre park which hosts multiple smaller horse shows

Fox Hunting

Tryon has two fox hunting clubs, the Tryon Hounds and the Green Creek Hounds.

Trail Riding

Two community trail systems in the area, CETA (Collinsville Equestrian Trail Association) and FETA (Foothills Equestrian Trail Association), connect to Derbyshire’s internal trail system and offer members access to over 165 miles of trails. 

Other Equestrian Organizations

Tryon Riding & Hunt Club

Non-profit organization which organizes the Block House Steeplechase, several nationally    accredited horse shows and horse trails, and the Any & All Dog Show

Foothills Riding Club

Equestrian club which organizes educational and recreational activities such as presentations, clinics, schooling shows and other mounted  programs focusing on dressage and combined training

Carolina Carriage Club

Carriage driving club which organizes and hosts several horse driving trials each year

Blue Ridge Hunter Jumper Association

Hunter jumper organization which plans various competitive events for members of all ages

River Valley Pony Club

Local chapter of the United States Pony Club

Western Hunter Pace Series

Series of competitive horseback rides held at a variety of locations throughout the Western Carolinas

Derbyshire CETA Trail Ride

Derbyshire Hosts the Second Annual CETA Trail Ride

On June 16th, Derbyshire hosted 40 CETA members and guests at their Second Annual Derbyshire CETA Trail Ride. CETA members were invited to trailer in or trail ride to the development and enjoy a community brunch. Derbyshire also debuted their updated trail map with additional trails, which are a part of the CETA trail system, extending behind the new Derbyshire Private Farms.

Rhonda Lockhart and Anitra Peterson arrive at the brunch at Derbyshire's Marigold Cottage. 

CETA members enjoyed a post-trail ride brunch, 

which included treats for the horses! 

The horses were able to take in the lake views behind the 

Marigold Cottage while their owners gathered for brunch.

The team here at Derbyshire always enjoys hosting the CETA members and can't wait for next year's trail ride!

A Little More Information About the Trail Systems in the Area

Membership for the Collinsville Equestrian Trail Association (CETA) is open to landowners with CETA trails on their property. The membership consists of over 100 families, and all Derbyshire property owners have the option to become members. For more information, please visit their website.

Derbyshire is also adjacent to the Foothills Equestrian Trail Association (FETA) trails. In order to join FETA, you must live in the area, board your horse in the area, or own property in the area. All Derbyshire property owners would qualify to become members. Their website can be found here.

With membership in both the CETA and FETA trails systems, riders have access to over 165 miles of trails. Many of the homesites in Derbyshire are adjacent to the internal community trail system.