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2010
All events
will be held at GRR unless otherwise noted. We are now booking for 2010 and welcome your inquiries. Photos of GRR events can be found on
the Gallery page of this web site.
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January 10
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Dream Weavers drill team practice CANCELED due
to frigid temperatures.
Click on this link to view and download the Dream Weavers flier.
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February 7
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Dream Weavers drill team practice (foot practice)
1:30-3:30 p.m. at GRR indoor arena.
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February 10
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Youth Equine Day at the Georgia Capital.
Email Jim Gibby, Georgia Equine Commodities Commission, for details jim.gibby@merial.com
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February 26 & 27 (Friday and Saturday)
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U.S. Equestrian Drilling Association Clinic
for Drillmasters and Judges. Camping and on-site lodging available, advance reservations required, contact CJ at 706-677-0072.
To register for clinic, go to the USEDA web site. Registration deadline is February 9, 2010.
Click on this link to view and download a clinic flier.
USEDA
Region 7 ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTION OF OFFICERS. February 27, 7:30 p.m. at the Comfort Suites Meeting Room,
30490 Highway 441, Commerce, GA 30529.
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Dream Weavers drill team practice (on foot
and horseback) 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the indoor arena. Check in with Tina or Donald Ray, $5/horse facility fee, trails
are open after practice, bring your negative coggins.
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Boot Camp! For novice-beginner adults
planning to own or lease a horse, or already own a horse and not sure what to do with it, or their kids are involved with
horses on some level and parents feel the need to get up to speed. The first two sessions (on Saturday) are classroom
sessions and interactive hands on demos in the stables. The third session, held on Sunday afternoon, is a riding session
held in the indoor arena for adults who are just beginning to ride, or may be having some equine communication problems, or
have riding experience but never had formal instruction on correct riding techniques. Contact C.J. for registration forms
706-677-0072 or CJ@GroveRiverRanch.com
Click on this link to view and download the Boot Camp Agenda.
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Moonlight ride weekend. To book your
club or group contact CJ at 706-677-0072.
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April 10 & 11
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De-spooking and self-defense on horseback
clinic with mounted police trainer Bill Richey. Confidence clinic for horse and rider. Early
bird registration fee! No
spectator or auditor fee. Photos of previous clinics can be viewed on the Gallery page of this web site.
Click on this link to open and download a clinic flier.
Click on this link to view and download a clinic registration form and waivers.
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April 17
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Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association annual membership
meeting at the indoor arena. Trail riding and camping available, contact CJ at 706-677-0072.
Click on this link to view the Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association web site.
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April 22-25
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Benefit trail ride at East Fork, TN sponsored
by Back Country Horsemen. $70 package includes six meals, stabling and lodging not included. Door prizes, silent
auction, obstacle demos, live entertainment, 100+ miles of scenic trails to ride.
Click on this link to view and download a flier for this benefit ride.
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May 2
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Dream Weavers drill team practice (on foot)
at the indoor arena at GRR, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. RSVP to Donald Ray dray_dd@bellsouth.net
or call him at 678-936-6834.
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May 8
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Mother-Daughter
Day for novice to advanced riders with own horses. Obstacle workshop, trail ride, cookout. To book your
own group or be put on email list, contact CJ 706-677-0072 or CJ@GroveRiverRanch.com
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May 15
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Parade
in Lula,GA. Railroad Days Festival CTHA benefit Poker Ride
and Scavenger Hunt at A.H.Stephens State Park, Crawfordville, GA
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May 29-31
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Parelli Natural Horsemanship clinic with
5-star instructor David Lichman. Click on the links below to view and download the flier, patterns, prices and registration
form.
Save the 2011 date:
April 30 - May 1
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June 2 & 3
(Wednesday and Thursday)
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Horse
Camp (8-10 year olds). Camp brochure and session rate sheet can be viewed and downloaded from the "Lessons &
Camp" page. Or, contact CJ for details.
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June 5
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Parade
in Alto for GRR Equestrian Team.
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June 6
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Dream
Weavers drill team practice at 1:30 p.m. in the indoor arena,
on foot and with horses. RSVP Donald Ray 678-936-6834.
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June 15-17 (Tuesday through Thursday)
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Resident
horsemanship camp for novice riders, ages 10-13. Contact CJ for details 706-677-0072.
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June 20-23
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Resident
camp for trail riders, intermediate level only. Contact CJ for details.
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June 25 (Friday)
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"Small
Stirrup" Day Camp, 6-8 years old. Contact CJ for details.
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June 25-27
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Moonlight ride weekend. Contact CJ
to book your club or group 706-677-0072
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July 6-11
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Summer Camp space available. Contact
CJ 706-677-0072
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July 15-17
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Attention all trail riders! Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference to be held at the Marriott, Norcross,
GA.
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July 23-25
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Moonlite
ride weekend. Call to reserve lodging and stabling for your family or group. 706-677-0072.
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August 5-7
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Horse Show Camp, novice to intermediate riders.
Day camp or overnight. Mt. Stream Open Show on Saturday August 7. Contact CJ for details 706-677-0072.
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August 20-22
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Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association weekend.
Day ride, afternoon fun, dinner, moonlight ride. Camping and stabling is optional. Waivers and reservations required,
deposits not necessary. To RSVP or get more details contact CJ at 706-677-0072 or email c.j.farmer@windstream.net
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August 28
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Open for events
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September 19-22
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Girls getaway camp-ride at GRR.
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September 24-26
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Moonlight ride weekend. To book your
club or group contact CJ at 706-677-0072.
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October 2
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Autumn Leaf Parade, Maysville, for the GRR Equestrian
Team.
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October 9 & 10
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De-spooking and self-defense on horseback
clinic with mounted police trainer Bill Richey. Confidence builder for horse and rider. On site lodging, stabling,
and food vendor. Early bird registration discount, no fee to audit or spectate. Trails open to participants.
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October 23
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Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association Poker Ride
and Cowboy Challenge at Jake Mountain. Save the date - details and flier coming soon!
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2009
Photos of events at the ranch can be viewed on the Gallery page, click the link
on the left.
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January 10
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Boot Camp for Adults. Sign-in, refreshments,
Meet & Greet 12:00-1:00. Session One 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Structured to help first time horse owners, soon-to-be
horse owners, or horse owners needing more knowledge and skills for the handling and caring for horses. $70/person for
first session, $60 for each session thereafter. Link to list of topics to be taught and registration forms below.
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January 11
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Boot Camp for Adults. Session Two 1:00
- 5:00 p.m. Continuation of topics not covered in Session One. $70 first time participant, $60 for previous session
attendees. Register early, class size limited to 6-8 participants for more individual attention.
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January 31
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Boot Camp for Adults. Sign-in, refreshments,
Meet & Greet 12:00-1:00. Session One 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Contact CJ for topics and registration information.
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February 1
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Boot Camp, Session Two 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Contact CJ to get information about topics to be covered and registration.
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February 13-15
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Ask
about the Valentine's special on the river cabin! Photos
and details can be found on the "Lodging, Camping and Trails" page of this web site. Contact CJ for rates
and availability 706-677-0072.
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February 28
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Kel-Mac Saddle Club day ride at Sandy Creek Park
11:00 a.m.
Click on this link to take you to the Kel-Mac web site.
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March 7-8
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March 14
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Georgia State Parks horse trails work day.
Volunteers needed at five parks, lunch provided!
Click on this link to get contact info for volunteering at one of the parks.
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March 18-22
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CTHA Camp-Ride at Lakeview Plantation, SC
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Grand Opening of Harbins Park equestrian
trails in Dacula, GA. For more information about the day's events, contact Kim Shealy by email kim.shealy@gwinnettcounty.com
or you can call her at 770-822-8873.
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Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association Annual
Meeting.
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April 4
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Banks Crossing Saddle Club hosts a benefit
Obstacle Challenge at the Homer arena. Proceeds go to the Banks County 4H Horsemanship Club.
Click on this link to view and download a flyer for the obstacle challenge.
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April 11-12
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Easter weekend
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April 18 -19
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De-Spooking and Self-Defense Clinic with
Mounted Police trainer Bill Richey. Confidence building clinic, free spectators. Early
Bird registration fee available. Photos of previous clinics can be viewed on the Gallery page of this web site.
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April 23-26
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Fund Raiser Ride at East Fork, TN.
Sponsored by Back Country Horsemen of North Georgia.
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May 2-3
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Daisy Festival and Parade in Nicholson. Mother-Daughter Weekend. Horseback lessons, bring
your horse or ride our lesson horses. Contact CJ for details.
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May 9
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Kel-Mac Saddle Club day ride (camping optional).
Moonlight ride Saturday night. Rain date August 22.
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May 16-17
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Railroad Days Festival and Parade in Lula,
GA. Chattahoochee
Trail Horse Association Fund-raiser weekend at R-Ranch in Dahlonega, GA. Fun show and silent
auction on Saturday. Scavenger hunt on Sunday with cash prizes and lunch. Camping, lodging and stabling available.
Click on this link to view and download a flyer with details about this event.
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May 23-25
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Parelli Natural Horsemanship Clinic with
Five Star Instructor, David Lichman.
Returning Memorial Day Weekend, 2010. Contact CJ if you wish to be placed on the mailing list.
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June & July
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SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS. All things horses!
Sessions range from 1-4 days, weekday and weekend sessions, day camps and overnight sessions. All levels of ability
welcome, bring your own horse or ride one of ours. Reduced rates for 2009. Special discounts offered: early bird
registration, bring-a-friend, and half-day rates. Visit the "Lessons
and Camp" page on this web site to see photos and additional details.
Contact CJ to register or to schedule a personal interview and ranch tour 706-677-0072.
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June 6-7
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Alto Spring Fling and Parade. National Trails Day, Saturday June 6. Scavenger
hunt at Tribble Mill Park in Gwinnett County, near Lawrenceville. Flyer will be posted when available. Full Moon Camp-ride weekend. Moonlight ride Saturday
evening, reservations required. Groups and clubs welcome.
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August 8-9
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Full moon camp-ride weekend. Moonlight ride
Saturday evening, reservations required. Clubs and groups welcome.
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August 22
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Kel-Mac Saddle Club ride at GRR, ride out
at 10:00 a.m. RSVP Trail Boss Sharon Wood bullet2525@aol.com
Camping and stabling available.
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August 29
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3rd Annual HORSE
LOVERS FIELD DAY. Benefit co-sponsored by Banks Co. UGA Extension Office. Photos of the 2007 and 2008 field days
can be viewed in our Gallery of Event Photos, link on left side of this page.
Click on this link to view and download a flyer with the schedule of events and other details.
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August 30
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Drill team practice at GRR, 10:30 a.m.
Contact Tina Ray 770-654-9410
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September 5, 6, 7
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Gaited Horsemanship Clinic with Larry Whitesell. Early Bird registration discount extended to August 30. A few rider slots still available.
For details or to be put on mailing list contact CJ at 706-677-0072.
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September 20
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Drill team practice at GRR at 2:00 p.m. RSVP to Tina Ray
770-654-9410. To get more information about practices and team tryouts, click on the link
below.
Click here to view and download the Dream Weavers flyer
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September 26 & 27
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De-Spooking and Self-Defense Clinic with
Mounted Police Trainer Bill Richey. Confidence building, free spectators/auditors. Early
Bird Registration Discount. There are still two rider slots available. Photos of previous clinics can be
found on the Gallery page of this web site.
Click on this link to view and download a clinic flyer
Click on this link to view and download the clinic registration form.
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October 3
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Autumn Leaf Festival and Parade, Maysville, GA
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October 4
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Drill team practice cancelled. Next practice will be October 18 at 12 noon.
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October 4-8
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Cowgirls only fall camp-ride getaway at GRR! Hook-ups $20/day, 2 bedroom luxury cabin and stabling available.
Ride a different local trail system each day, bon fire nightly, moonlight riding at GRR (weather permitting). Contact CJ for details 706-677-0072 or to be put on email list for spring camp-ride getaway.
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Benefit Ride at and for Watson Mill Bridge
State Park, co-sponsored by Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association and Gabriel's Key. Details TBA.
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October 18
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Drill team practice at GRR. Tack up and warm
up at 11:30, practice starts at 12 noon. Contact Tina Ray 770-654-9410 for additional details or to RSVP.
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November 7
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Banks Crossing Saddle Club sponsors Obstacle Challenge at the Banks County arena in Homer.
For details contact Tina Pusbach by phone 770-241-4707 or email tpusbach@windstream.net
Click on this link to view and download a flyer for the obstacle competition.
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November 8
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Drill team practice at GRR's indoor arena 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Contact Tina Ray 770-654-9410 about
whether this will be foot practice only. Participants are welcome to trail ride after the practice.
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November 21
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Christmas parade in Braselton for GRR Equestrian Team.
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November 22
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Drill team practice at GRR's indoor arena 1:30-3:30 p.m. Contact Tina Ray about participating
770-654-9410. Riders are welcome to trail ride following the practice.
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November 21-27
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Horse trails closed. Cabin available for private retreats or romantic getaway. Ask for the
Thanksgiving special: stay two nights, third night free!!
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December
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Campground is open year round, heated bathroom and hot shower at stables. Trails open for day riding except
during very wet conditions. Cabin available for private retreats or romantic getaway. Ask for the Christmas-New Year's
special: stay two nights, third night free!!
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December 6
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Dream Weaver drill team practice at GRR indoor arena 1:30-3:30
p.m., foot practice on the ground. Contact Tina Ray to get more information about practices and competition team try-outs
770-654-9410 or email tray@cantrell.com
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