STARS Sporthorses

01/22/2026

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I have some really 👉🏼 BIG news….
I am relocating to Charleston, SC. ☀️ This is not a joke. I’m really moving. This was a very hard decision, as I will be starting completely over, but I feel like it’s the right one. ❤️
My friends Tay & Kelly have told me about South Carolina for years. It wasn’t until Q went to South Carolina that I was really able to spend some time there. It’s beautiful & the people are AMAZING!!! ❤️

I drove around a lot to look at things and just to see how I felt. I ended up driving down to Charleston and I absolutely fell in love with it. 🥰 It’s the first place I have been where I truly felt like I could take a deep breath!

Axl & I found this beautiful spot & we spend time here every time we have visited. 🌴The number of synchronicities that have happened drawing me to that area are mind-blowing. I had a man reach out to me about a property that was only 25 minutes from this very location. I went and looked at it. It was perfect and exactly what I need right now. ❤️

The music scene is vibrant there. 🎵I’m not even there yet & I have already networked with a lot of musicians and other people in the music industry. I’ll be going to some open mics and I might be able to form a band there. 🎸I have some great options for recording and have even talked to a producer.

The equine community there is very friendly and active. There is a need for more farms and trainers. 🐴The best part?!? People network and help each other out there. It truly seems to be like a community. 🐎

My farm will back up to a marsh. There’s a gorgeous view off the back of the property. I never would’ve found this place. I feel like it’s meant to be. 🏝️

I will miss the friends I have made here. My landlords have been so wonderful to me, and I have also considered them friends. ❤️Harvey and his pup, Fred, gave me a nice and safe place for my RV. Axl and I have enjoyed being there.

It is scary to move and start over, but some people know how difficult it has been here for me the last few years. It’s time to move on. I’ve been hanging on so tight and fighting for every little thing when I have been fighting the voice in my head for so long that said just go. It wasn’t until my parents said it was ok if I needed to move that I considered it. The crazy thing is that once they said that things started falling more into place there and falling even more apart here.

I will be moving in February. The date is to be determined, but hopefully around the 1st. I’ve waited to announce this move after I notified the people directly affected by it first. Only a handful of people knew.

Here’s to new beginnings, beautiful sunsets over the marsh and ocean, watching the dolphins, new friends, lots of music, and new adventures!❤️

01/22/2026

I have a few people that bought gift certificates for Christmas. I apologize that my plans to relocate ended up happening very quickly... way sooner than I expected.

That being said, please contact Kristen at Solia Farm. She will be able to help with riding lessons, and I will make sure to send payment over to her!

01/20/2026

Just a heads up to our clients…

We are keeping up with the projected forcast. While I really hope they are wrong, I am already making preparations incase we do end up with the Snow apocalypse.

I will have plenty of hay, make sure everyone has blankets and stays well hydrated!

We tend to get pretty icy around the farm when we get weather like this, but I will keep you updated and let everyone know how their babies are doing.

12/28/2025

Today I made the drive to Sale Creek to help this precious boy. He was bailed from the TN Ship Pen the other day. He was in worse condition than anyone realized.

Thankfully, his lameness was from an abscess and nothing more serious. He has an irregular gait and has weakness in his hindend. Hopefully it’s just a compensation pattern and nothing more serious.

He is very thin, but they have him on a refeeding program. I wonder what this sweet boy has been through.

I donated an hour long MagnaWave & cold laser session for him today to help him feel better and help set his body up so that he can heal.

I should’ve taken some pics before I started, but he looked very drawn up. His posture was so much more relaxed after the session and he had some great releases.

He still has a long way to go! I know that Jessica would appreciate donations of any amount to help this boy out.

12/04/2025

We currently have lesson available on Tuesday afternoons & Wednesday late morning or afternoon.

We teach ages 4 to adults. Riders of all levels are welcome! We have safe lesson horses & a certified instructor with over 25 years professional experience.

👉🏼 Contact us for more information (423)596-8286

11/29/2025

So many people need to read this. Respect and common courtesy go a long way. ❤️

"People leave trainers, but it’s how they leave that makes all the difference. There is a right way and there is a wrong way.

So, you’ve decided to leave for a change in discipline, pace, or a different program. Maybe you have outgrown your trainer? Maybe you want to be closer to home? Maybe there is a ‘deal’ you cannot pass up? These things happen! It’s okay to make a change, but it is not okay to be crappy to the people that have taken care of you/your four-legged friend. Most professionals spend more time, effort, and energy on you/your critter than you will ever know. It costs nothing to be kind as you make your departure.

Instead of being snippy, have a conversation with your trainer/barn owner, or send a note. However you want to do it, let them know that you’ll be leaving for a change. Most owners/trainers will be bummed, but we know this stuff happens. Be honest with us.

Some things that aren’t helpful when leaving:

Don’t lie. Don’t tell your trainer that your kid is taking a break from riding to pursue a school sport when you are actually switching barns. This is especially important if you will be running into one another at the shows. Be honest. We’d rather find out from you.

Do not announce your departure on Facebook so your barn/trainer finds out through social media or through a third party. Having the conversation can be super uncomfortable, but there are absolutely no excuses for your trainer to find out from someone else or online.

Do not post comments, pictures, and videos ‘digging’ at your old barn. “Look at what I’m doing now that I left!” Most of us are professionals and aren’t going to comment that what you are doing looks dangerous or that you weren’t showing up for lessons or riding regularly so that’s why we didn’t have you doing XYZ. Maybe we weren’t comfortable with something you wanted to try. Or one hard truth, maybe your ‘new’ trainer is better for you than we were. Is it nice to post that kind of stuff on social media? The only reason that I can think of that people do this is to hurt feelings and create drama. Be better.

Do not recruit current clients. You are leaving. There is no reason to take others down with you. What if some asks you where you’re going? Sure! Tell them. Do whatever. That’s not what I’m talking about here. I’m talking about the client that leaves and actively reaches out to others left behind to encourage them to leave as well. That’s just crappy.

The worst situation is one where you were asked to leave. I realize that must have been really hard for you. But guess what—it’s also really hard for your barn/trainer."

📎 Continue reading this article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2021/11/04/how-professionals-wish-clients-acted-when-they-leave-a-trainer/
📸 © The Plaid Horse

11/26/2025

We still have some availability for lessons. We teach Monday - Thursday! Limited availability. Lessons are taught by a certified instructor with over 25 years professional equine experience. Safe lesson horses available for all levels of riders! (423)596-8286

🌟 Ready to saddle up and ride? Join us for horseback riding lessons that stand out from the rest! 🐎✨

At our facility, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch instruction with certified instructors boasting over 25 years of professional experience. We teach one-on-one instruction tailored to your individual needs and follow a proven curriculum that delivers results! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, we have safe, well-cared-for lesson horses suited for all levels.

Safety and expertise are our top priorities! Our head instructor is not only a licensed paramedic but has also been endorsed by a former Olympic equestrian team coach. You can trust that you're in capable hands every step of the way!

🌈 Sign up today and discover the joy of horseback riding with the best in the business! DM us or call (423)596-8286 for more information or to book your first lesson. 🏇💖

11/22/2025

I regularly school and do bodywork on my lesson horses. It’s very important. My horses are very well behaved, but after 10 or more different people ride them a week they get confused and maybe a little sour. Even if the same person rides them and no one else they can lose training, become dull and just not listen.

It’s very important that anyone who has a lesson program keeps their lesson horses schooled and happy.

I want to address a comment I’ve actually gotten several times from the same person, saying it’s concerning that a kids’ horse needs to be schooled at a show. They’re trying to turn it into a ‘catch me’ moment… but here’s the thing: kids’ horses only stay kids’ horses because adults ride them. A safe, reliable youth mount doesn’t happen by accident. Hollywood and Disney are not real. Stop romanticizing horses. Horses don’t magically sense that it’s a child and behave perfectly. Trust me, I’ve met plenty that would give themselves 100 points for yeeting a kid across the arena.

Kid horses are maintained through consistent schooling, reminders, tune-ups and keeping them honest. If your trainer isn’t regularly riding lesson horses, schooling client horses, and checking in on what your kids are sitting on, that’s when you should be concerned. Any reputable trainer is in the saddle often. It’s literally part of the job. And it’s the biggest reason your child gets to ride a horse who is kind, confident and well-prepared.
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11/20/2025

There have been a lot of concerns about the EHV-1 outbreak & rightfully so.

Our herd is closed and has been closed for awhile. We have not had any horses haul into our facility since the summer.

Boarders and lesson students are still welcome as long as they have not come from another farm or from around other horses.

There has not been any reports of a horse in TN having this so far.

11/15/2025

I have rare full care pasture board openings for mares & geldings in the heart of Ooltewah…. Just 2 miles off exit 11. Quiet & Private facility. We have a new 100x200 arena, a small arena with lights, trailer parking and more.

Contact us for more information. (423)596-8286

11/06/2025

🐴✨ When one of the world’s greatest athletes admits horseback riding is hard, we can’t help but smile.

Olympic gymnastics legend Simone Biles recently took a walk-trot lesson — and quickly discovered just how much balance, coordination, and grit it takes to ride. 💪

We love seeing top-level athletes step into our world and appreciate just how athletic our sport really is. Welcome to the barn life, Simone! 👏🐎

Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/zghXvvI