WWW.SAVETHEHORSES.ORG Horse Rescue, Relief & Retirement Fund, Inc. 1768 Newt Green Road Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-886-5419 email: Horseinc@aol.com
www.SavetheHorses.org Horse rescue group in Ball Ground/Canton Georgia area. Help a horse today!
Pet Sitting
The Purrfect Nanny is a pet sitting firm that comes highly recommended. If you need any pet sitting services, definitely speak with them first! Dogs, horses, cats, exotics. They are pet experts!
A great resource for land owners and livestock owners in Georgia. Has special equine auction once monthly for displaced horses. Check site for dates/details/times of the auction and more good information.
Cherokee County Cherokee County Saddle Club Cherokee County Saddle Club (CCSC), in cooperation with the Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency (CRPA), is developing a scenic 13-mile horse and hiker trail system in northwest CherokeeCounty. Garland Mountain. For more information or to volunteer contact Cindy Young at Cdingodog1@aol.com or (770) 517-9555. Georgia Horse Back Riding - Trails
Dawson Forest Dawson Forest - It is 10,130 acres that plays a Stewardship role for by using conservation practices that minimize damage to the Forest caused by human and natural forces. The Forest produces timber, wildlife habitat, clean water into the Etowah River watershed, and many opportunities for persons to experience recreation and education.
Recreation - Trail use is allowed by the general public as follows: a. Hiking can be done anywhere on the Forest during all times the Forest is open. There are TRAIL USE RESTRICTIONS during hunting seasons. b. Horseback riding and mountain bike (bicycle) riding are allowed on designated trails only. Riding is not allowed during firearms deer hunting days and not before 10:00 a. m. during deer archery and spring turkey hunting days. Horseback and bicycle riding are also not allowed anytime the Main Gate is closed. Vehicles towing trailers must park at the trailhead parking area near the Main Gate on Dawson Forest Road. A parking/trail user fee is required. A daily fee can be deposited in a collection tube at the trail head or an annual pass can be obtained from the DNR Wildlife Resources Division NE Georgia office. All collected funds are used in trail maintenance and management. c. No ATV or off-road vehicle use is allowed. Vehicles are restricted to open roads only. d. Primitive camping is allowed anywhere on the Forest on days it is open. Camping is restricted to seven consecutive days or less. There are no restroom or garbage collection facilities with the exception of the "dry toilet" at the trailhead. Open: The Dawson Forest City of Atlanta Tract is always closed during the last two weeks of May beginning on or near May 15th Phone: Forest Manager 706-265-3707 - Location: Georgia Forestry Commission, 4500 Hwy. 53 East, Dawsonville GA 30534 Phone: Wildlife Management Contact 770-535-5700 Dawson Forest Horseback and Bike Riding Trails Map
Directions from Hwy 400: Take Hwy 400 North or Sout,h depending upon starting location to the Dawsonville Outlet mall Red Light. (Turn Left (West) if traveling North or Right (West) if traveling South onto Dawson Forest Rd.) Continue straight for approximately 3.8 miles until the intersection/stop sign. Proceed straight through intersection for approximately 1 mile to South entrance gate. Proceed through gate and Parking Area/Trailhead will be just ahead on the right.
Georgia Pinhoti Trail is a 222-mile system to connect the Alabama Pinhoti Trail to the Appalachian Trail via the Benton MacKaye Trail: www.georgiapinhoti.org/index.shtml
Georgia Horse Council has information on trails as well as other equestrian information:www.georgiahorsecouncil.com/
Georgia Agencies For information on trailsand other facilities in Georgia State Parks: www.gastateparks.org/
National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides trails as well as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation; see refuges in Georgia: http://www.fws.gov/refuges/refugeLocatorMaps/Georgia.html
GROVE RIVER RANCH - Great Retreat for individuals or groups with or without horses! But, BRING THE HORSES!!! Cindy Farmer has built a super place! Bring your fishing pole, hiking boots, swim suit, and a good book to read. Book a riding lesson or visit one of many exciting area attractions. The cabin is fully stocked with linens, cookware, small appliances, satellite TV, hot tub, and charcoal grill. Attached is a downloadable brochure, and see more photos on this link:
Barbara Rush - Equine Artist http://www.barbararush.com Contemporary Equine Art and Colorful Wall Libations
HorseRanchSearch.com - View this great web site for more farms for sale in the U.S.
Horizon Structures Custom Built Amish Horse Barns, Run in Sheds, Modular Barns, Storage Sheds, & many more...
This company offers many different barn plans and will even come down and build it for you or you can order the plans and a kit and do it yourself! Large or small, personal or for a facility, Horizon Structures can fit the bill! Tell Matt you found them on GAHorseFarm.com! Matt Albrecht, Horizon Structures, LLC 5075 Lower Valley Rd. Atglen, PA19310 Ph: 888-44SHEDS Fax: (610)593-7701 www.HorizonStructures.com
Monty Roberts
Monty Roberts The original Horse Whisperer himself...Monty Roberts. Go to his web site for info, training tips and more.
SUPPLIES
Of course, where would we be without TRACTOR SUPPLY Note: New store opening soon in FreeHome/Cherokee, Canton Georgia Yay! http://www.tractorsupply.com/equine/
TC Country - All Your Pet Needs
Your neighborhood pet and horse supplies - Great Location - GAHwy 20 in Macedonia / Cherokee. Great owners - Sabena and Fabio!
GA HORSE FARM, Inc. - Teresa Anderson, Owner/Broker - 404-667-4843
