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March 18, 2017 / Horse Camp, News

Summer Horse Camp 2017

Time to sign up for summer horse camp 2017! Extreme Trail Camp takes place May 29 to June 3 at Carousel O Breeds farm in Montevallo, Alabama. Campers will learn horsemanship, ride horses, have swim and craft time, and eat some great food!

Kids should bring their riding clothes, boots, helmet, bug spray, swim suit, towel, sleeping bag, pillow, play clothes, and snacks. Each camper receives a trophy and a camp shirt. Parents, friends, and family are invited to attend an end-of-camp performance on June 3 at the back arena. Bring lawn chairs for the performance; Carousel O Breeds will provide the drinks.

Cost for camp is $485 for overnight camp; $450 for day camp; and $75 per day. For more information, call Libby Shackelford at (205) 533-0432. And be sure to save your spot by filling out the camp registration form located on the Forms tab of the website.

We look forward to a fun summer with your child making memories to last a lifetime!

March 17, 2017 / Events, Horse Camp, News

Almost Time for Summer Camp 2017!

It’s time to start thinking about signing up for summer camp!

EXTREME TRAIL CAMP at Carousel O Breeds is May 29 – June 3. Go ahead and mark your calendars and be on the lookout for our camp sign-up form coming soon here on the website and over on our facebook page.

Kids have a great time riding, learning horsemanship, swimming, doing crafts, and more! Every year, we have a great turnout of horse-loving kids who make lifelong friendships while becoming great little horsemen.

Stay tuned for more information on this exciting summer camp from Carousel O Breeds in Montevallo, Alabama. For more information, call Libby Shackelford at 205-533-0432.

March 11, 2017 / News, Services, Uncategorized

Meet Sky Cofer

Carousel O Breeds is proud to introduce our staff member, Sky Cofer, of Alabaster, Alabama. Sky is daughter of Cindi and Brett Cofer. Besides training and instructing at Carousel O Breeds in Montevallo, her accomplishments include:

IBRA Youth 1D Champion 2014
PK Ranch 4D Champion 2014
AHSRA Contestant 2015
Reserve Youth Timed Events HSC 2016
4-H Regional Qualifier 2016
Extreme Cowboy Race Champion 2015
AOHA State Qualifier 2016
4-H State Reined Cow Horse Champion 2016
Lawrence County Reserve Champion Cowgirl 2016

Sky also served as president of the Shelby County 4-H Horse Club from 2014 to 2015. A few fun facts about Sky? She drinks Coke like it’s going out of style and loves the color green. Get to know Sky Cofer by stopping by Carousel O Breeds for a lesson. Call Libby Shackelford for more information at 205-533-0432.

February 25, 2017 / News

Libby Talks about Horses on Absolutely Alabama

Carousel O Breeds’ own Libby Shackelford speaks about the joy of horses, her experience with them over the past 30 years, and what they mean to her personally in this feature on the Alabama Horse Fair on the TV show hosted by Fred Hunter called Absolutely Alabama. Check it out below …

For more information on the Alabama Horse Fair, go to SouthernHorseTalk.com, AlabamaHorseTalk.com or visit the Alabama Horse Council website.

February 19, 2017 / News

Meet Stephanie Carter

To continue the introduction of our staff at Carousel O Breeds, meet Stephanie Carter!

Stephanie’s accomplishments include Miss Alabama High School Rodeo Queen, winner of the National High School Rodeo Finals written test, Southeastern Livestock Rodeo Horsemanship winner; 4-H State Champion in Saddleseat, Reining, Poles, and Showmanship. She qualified for 4-H Regionals ten times. She is a former 4-H President and a current 4-H Horse Club Volunteer Leader. Stephanie is studying pre-law at the University of Montevallo.

Be sure to come out to Carousel O Breeds to meet Stephanie. She is quite the horsewoman!

February 3, 2017 / Lessons, News, Services

Meet Mae Goggans

Carousel O Breeds is proud to feature profiles on their staff members, so you can get to know them a little better. Our first feature is on one of our riding instructors, Mae Goggans …

Mae Goggans, 25 years old, is originally from Alabaster, Alabama, and currently resides in Columbiana, Alabama. She is a Dental Assistant at Medplex Pediatric Dentistry for Dr. Baker Chambliss in Hoover, Alabama.

Her hobbies include crafts, candle making, boating, side-by-side riding, fishing, cooking, volunteering, and most importantly, riding horses. Her love of horses started at an early age. She grew up riding her uncle’s horses. At the age of 12, she finally got one of her own. From that point on, she has become a strong and caring horsewoman.

Some of her accomplishments and qualifications in the horse industry include:

2005- 2010 Shelby County 4-H Horse Club member
2006 – 2007 Shelby County 4-H Horse Club president
2008 Alabama Junior Rodeo Association member
2007 Alabama 4-H State Saddle Seat Champion
2007 Miss Horsemanship of Shelby County
2009 Alabama High School Rodeo Association member
2012-2016 Volunteer Leader for the Shelby County 4-H Horse Club
2014 – 2016 BDCTA Volunteer Coordinator
2015 Birmingham Dressage and Combined Training Association Western Dressage Highpoint Champion
2016 Sanctuary Cowboy Church 3D Barrel Champion
2016 Barrels, Heels, & Horns Benefit 4D Barrel Champion and Pole Bending Champion

Be sure to come by Carousel O Breeds to meet Mae and sign up for riding lessons. We’re quite certain you’ll be pleased with her skill level and the care which she takes with both horse and rider.

Author: <span>Libby Shackelford</span>

Summer Horse Camp 2017

Almost Time for Summer Camp 2017!

Meet Sky Cofer

Libby Talks about Horses on Absolutely Alabama

Meet Stephanie Carter

Meet Mae Goggans

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