Every month, I seem to start this introduction saying that there's a lot going on at Stable View. Well, here's this month's list. We have started a new format for this newsletter. It is designed for an easier read and flow of articles. We hope you enjoy it. We've received three of five Tiny Homes we've ordered. These Tiny Homes will sleep six and are genuinely minimalist. They have outdoor and indoor seating for six and tiny kitchenettes and bathrooms. But, having said that, who needs more when you're here to train, compete or just ride? We're hoping that they will be ready for use in June.
The Grounds Crew is getting some more white K Trucks. You'll see these travelling around Stable View. This will bring our fleet to ten. Subject to tariffs, in July, we should be taking delivery of a 20' X 15' mobile Jumbotron. It's being purchased to keep visitors up to date with streaming, results, forthcoming events, and sponsor messages.
Rider Spotlight: Valerie Cheatham
Valerie Cheatham is a frequent dressage competitor at Stable View. Valerie began riding at age nine after she saved all of her allowance for riding lessons. At only her second lesson she accidentally steered her horse over a jump and fell off. She didn’t let that discourage her from the sport, and by age eleven, she was cleaning stalls for a chance to ride. It was ten years later that she became hooked on dressage. Valerie shared, “My farrier had a Hannovarian and gave dressage
Nashville. None of them ran 2 arenas.. or had such great food prepared on site!” She recently got a new horse named “Teddy” Mercurio. She searched for her new unicorn in Oregon, Massachusetts, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and the Netherlands. She finally found him in Tennessee. Exactly five weeks after she got him, the combination came to Stable View’s April “Spring Fever” show and got a qualifying score at 3rd level. Valerie shared, “We hope to show again soon. When we're not taking lessons with Brittany Jameson, we love trail riding and learning the obstacles in Working Equitation. My half Arab mare went to Landrum 2 weeks ago for our 1st WE schooling show. It's fun, but not easy!” In addition to riding, she attends dog agility classes. She has an eighteen-month-old, twelve-pound Mexican Xoloitzcuintli who loves to run. Maybe the combination will compete at the UKC All Breed Dog Show at Stable View next April? Regardless, Stable View looks forward to welcoming Valerie and Freddy back to Stable View.
In regards to the new sponsorship Wayne shared, “We just began our partnership with Stable View earlier this year and we are excited about the opportunity that it brings. We serve the same community and felt like it made perfect sense to partner with them. In addition to being part of the community for 88 years, we operate with a high standard of integrity. We truly believe in being transparent and honest with our customers. We are interested in long-term sales and service relationships with our customers, not one-time interactions.” Stable View looks forward to the continued sponsorship with Master Chevrolet. For more information click this link: https://www.masterchevrolet.com/
Stable View Spring Trailblazer
April 19 was host to the Spring Trailblazer at Stable View. There were four different races, including the Half Marathon, 15K, 5K, and Kid’s Fun Run.
Alan Squyres was the Overall Winner and Male Winner of the Half Marathon out of 61 Half-Marathon runners. He clocked in at a time of 1:38:55.26. Samantha Norman placed 8 Overall and was the Top-Placed Female. She had a time of 1:56:52.76. Leah Hall was the Overall Winner and Female Winner in the 15K out of 36 total runners. She had a time of 1:24:08.9. Christopher Hollar was the Overall Male in the 15k, clocking in at 1:31:06.61 for 4 place overall. The 5K was the largest group of the day with 84 runners. Ashley Graham swept the division with a time of 24:15.1.
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Wildlife Update from Mark Pavlosky Jr
Stable View has many Bluebird Boxes located around the property. Mark Pavlosky Jr. shared some updates on the boxes and birds. So far, it has been a strong season. Mark shared, “Of the 35 boxes installed, 34 currently have active nests. Three of those are being used by Chickadees, which is typical. The fist nestlings of each species hatched and were observed on April 15th.” He has yet to see any activity in the Screech Owl and Wood Duck Carolina Chickadees
Festival
Songs from the Road Band
Picture this. Three Bluegrass bands. A field with plenty of viewing opportunities. An on-site Bistro. An on-site pub. Permanent restrooms. On-site accommodations available for rent. If any of that sounds intriguing then you are in luck. Tickets are currently being sold for the Aiken Bluegrass Series at Stable View on August 23 . Tickets cost $30 per person and children twelve and under are free. rd
There will be three bands that perform throughout the afternoon and evening. Holler Choir kicks off the festival at 3pm. Holler Choir is often called distinctly Appalachian with an old-time sound that combines haunting harmonies, stirring string compositions, and heart-wrenching ballads. They are followed by Aubrey Eisenman and The Clydes at 4:30pm. This band is comprised of Aubrey Eisenman on the upright bass and vocals, John Duncan on the fiddle, Justin Eisenman on the guitar and vocals, and James Kylen on the drums.
Holler Choir
The final band is at 6pm with Songs from the Road Band. They are known for their compelling blend of Americana, roots, and folk music.
Whether you prefer to sit back and relax or spread out on the grass, ticket holders are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for their comfort, as seating will not be provided at the event. The concert will take place rain or shine. No Off-Site Alcohol is Permitted. Open Fires & Tent Camping not Permitted. On-site accommodations and RV Hook Ups available. Email the office at info@stableviewfarm.com for more information or to reserve. Click here to order your ticket(s).
Aubrey Eisenman and The Clydes
Intercollegiate Corner: 2025 Championship Recap
Throughout the USEA Intercollegiate and Interscholastic weekend, Stable View was full of vibrant blues, reds, oranges, yellows, purples, and greens. School chants could be heard from across the property. Golf carts were decked out in flags, pom poms, and even inflatables. Team members could be found cheering on their teammates, wearing face paint, hats, carrying flags, and even joined by their school mascot in some cases.
The Interscholastic and Intercollegiate teams all gave it their
best effort for the coveted spirit contests. The college fair, the decorated stables, the multi-phase hobby horse contest, Cross Country Jump Decorations, and overall team spirit all played a role in the contest. At the end it was the University of Georgia and Go With it Farm Groupies who took the top honors Texas A&M trophy. At the end of the weekend, It's Biscuit Time Scramble Team took the win. The four-person team was comprised of Jo Elwood who attended Bradley University, Julie Richards who attended UGA, and Sallie Johnson who attended Auburn
University. No Mercy Scramble Alumni Team placed second. Two members, Lily Barlow (Columbus State Graduate) and Sophie Miller (USC-Aiken Graduate) are pictured above. Their third team member was Sallie Johnson. University of Florida/James Madison University placed third. Sewanee: The University of the South claimed the fourth-place honors with Clemson Tigers Alumni taking fifth. UGA Return of the Dawgs finished their weekend in sixth place.
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USEA Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Eventing Championships have grown since last year. Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club won the IEL Championship with a 16-point lead. This team was comprised of Olive Dumais, Kendel Fansler, Emma Whitaker, and Claire McMillan. Go With It Farm Groupies A took the Reserve honors with ACPC/River Mist Eventing Scramble rounding out the top
UK Wildcats won the Intercollegiate Championship with close to a 12-point lead. Emerson Padgett, Callia Englund, Macy Hale, and Sarah Ertl worked together to bring home the blue ribbon. UGA not only won the spirit contest, but their team UGA Arch Rivals managed second out of the forty teams, even without the luxury of a drop score. Auburn University War Eagles placed Third.
Stable View looks forward to hosting the championships again next year as a stand-alone event on May 15 -17 . th th
Stable View Spotlight: Lisa Mason
Lisa Mason has worked at Stable View for almost two years. She will celebrate her two years in July. Lisa is a member of grounds crew. She wears several different hats including picking up pinecones and pine straw, trash around the facility, and overall cleaning. Next time you’re at Stable View and admiring the cleanliness, remember Lisa as she plays a large part in that. Outside of Stable View she likes to go to the beach and play tennis. When asked her favorite part about the job Lisa shared, “The people I work with, learning new things about horses, and the guys are very helpful. I hope to be around for a long time here at Stable View.”
