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BOARDING

Hickory’s finest boarding facility offering so much more!

 

PEACEFUL CONVENIENCE

Foothills Equestrian Center, 96 acres, nestled in the scenic foothills of the Bethlehem area of Alexander County, is conveniently located just minutes from Hickory. F.E.C. draws horse enthusiasts from Lenoir, Statesville, Newton, and the surrounding areas.

 

F.E.C. offers a 150' x 60' covered (or "indoor") lighted arena , a 120' x 240' lighted show arena with jumps,  a 66' x 132' dressage arena and a 60' round pen. These all have sand footing for year round use. The farm has many picturesque trails with jumps, stream crossings, and a waterfall. There is access to many more trails on the neighboring properties.

The stable houses 30 12 x 10 box stalls. Horses are fed grain 2x daily. Weather permitting, they are turned out daily in small same-sex groups. Horses are fed grass hay both in the stall and paddocks.

QUALITY CARE

F.E.C.’s owner, manager, and head instructor Dana Dewey, resides on the farm. She has been boarding horses for over 25 years in the Hickory area. American Riding Instructors Association certified, Ms Dewey has been teaching horsemanship for over 35 years. She regularly attends clinics and keeps up-to-date on all aspects of horse care and handling.

 
To help in providing the finest affordable and complete care to the horses stabled at F.E.C., a team of highly regarded professionals can provide health care services contracted thru FEC. From yearly vaccinations, routine hoof care and dentistry to acupuncture and massage therapy our team of veterinarians, farrier and therapists offer the best care for a happy and healthy horse .

QUALITY INSTRUCTION

The instruction at F.E.C. is dedicated to developing a competent and safe horseman, whether refining skills for competition or just to provide greater harmony and enjoyment of the horse. When the weather work outside, classes are held in the covered arena.  Monthly classes on topics of horsemanship are offered to currently enrolled students.

SOMETHING FOR ALL

F.E.C. offers something for everyone from the serious competitor to the casual trail rider. Students compete at area Hunter Shows, Dressage Shows, Combined Tests, Horse Trials, and Hunter Paces. Other students enjoy Fox Hunting or Trail Rides at the area parks.

 

               

During the summer months F.E.C. offers very popular Horsemanship Camps for both youth and adults. F.E.C. also brings leading horseman in for clinics. The farm hosts Hunter Shows, Dressage and Combined Tests, and Hunter Paces. Other activities included : Pot lucks, Gymkhanas, Halloween Party & Costume Contest and Cookouts. F.E.C. offers unique social opportunities for the whole family!!

 

AFFORDABLE CARE

effective 3/1/2010

 

FULL BOARD $325.00/mo  includes stall board, feeding twice daily,  small group turn out.  Vet and farrier services billed additionally.  

 

TRAINING BOARD $500.00/ mo includes all of full board.  Training/schooling conducted average of five times per week.  Lessons in addition.

 

CUSTOM BOARD Also available: Special feeds, additional feeding times, private turn out, grooming, medicating, exercise riding and ground work. Fees according to services/ products.   Individualized programs available.

 

FULL & PARTIAL LEASING by special arrangement. Please inquire.

 

CONTRACT SERVICES 

All contract services arranged through the stables, such as vet and farrier, are billed separately and are in addition to the above fees.  Foothills does not take a markup on services billed through our accounts.  In fact, our clients receive discounts due to our volume of business with these professionals. 

 

The following professional services can be contracted through the stables. Owner does not need to be present to handle their horse unless so desired. These services are offered to all levels of boarding.

 

VETERINARY HERD HEALTH (vaccination, etc)

VETERINARY DENTISTRY  (yearly or by request)

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE (by request)

VETERINARY TREATMENT & FOLLOW UP CARE  (by request)

FARRIER (by request up to weekly)

EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY  (by request)