Southern Pines...We are here! [Archive]

eventrider

Jan. 7, 2009, 12:50 PM

I am not making the trek, but I am based in Southern Pines and wanted to say welcome! You will love it here and if you need help getting settled in please let me know. Where are you staying and who are you working with? Very exciting!

Christan

jumpxc

Jan. 7, 2009, 01:20 PM

Same as Christan! Welcome. We live here year round and I think you will enjoy your time here! You may not want to leave!
Amy

LoveToJump

Jan. 7, 2009, 03:18 PM

It is great to be welcomed!!!! I am a tad bit (understatement) nervous because I won't know a soul. :no:

This came about really suddenly, so I am not sure yet who I will be working with. I am on a very tight budget so a BNT is probably out of the question.

I hope you are right and that I won't want to leave. My husband and I are hoping to find a warm place to retire. This will be a great opportunity to get a feel for the area. I am hoping he can fly down for a week while I am there.

Thanks again and have an extraordinary day!! Kathy

eventrider

Jan. 7, 2009, 03:27 PM

Be sure to contact us when you get here. You will know more people than you think! Let me know if you need help with lodging for you or your horse, or contacting people to ride with.

pegasusmom

Jan. 7, 2009, 04:38 PM

It is great to be welcomed!!!! I am a tad bit (understatement) nervous because I won't know a soul. :no:

Thanks again and have an extraordinary day!! Kathy

But we are VERY friendly down here - lots going on and I know where there are great deals on acreage. . . :D Welcome.

piaffequeen

Jan. 7, 2009, 08:33 PM

Welcome-I moved from NJ and love it down here! You will find our lot to be very friendly and helpful! If you need help just ask!

Flipper

Jan. 7, 2009, 08:43 PM

I'm heading down there from Massachusetts at the end of Feb. just for a month. It'll be my first time down there too. Luckily, I have a family friend to stay with, & my hubby's making the trip with me & flying back. I'm also going to be 'feeling the place out' for future retirement plans... and of course, escaping this horrendous winter weather for a bit. I can't wait! You won't exactly be on my route down there, but it's nice to know there are others 'out there' in the same boat!

ThirdCharm

Jan. 7, 2009, 09:49 PM

SP is great,.... I'm two hours away but go as often as I can to my trainer's in SP. :-)

Jennifer

eventer_mi

Jan. 7, 2009, 09:52 PM

Another warm welcome from a local (well, the horses are local - I'm only a half hour away and spend the majority of my time down in So. Pines)!

Dinner at Ashten's or Corfu, anybody? :winkgrin:

Jan. 8, 2009, 06:30 AM

LoveToJump

Jan. 8, 2009, 06:40 AM

Love to Jump and Flipper, I go down to SP about once a month and stay with my trainer for about 5 days at a time, eventer mi is right on, we should definately get together for a COTH dinner!
You will love SP and I hope you have a great time.

That sounds wonderful! I cannot tell you how great it is to receive these supportive posts from everyone...and now a get together. Just fabulous!!! It almost feels like home already.

Anyone else want to get together for dinner?

Have an extraordinary day!! Kathy:yes:

shea'smom

Jan. 8, 2009, 08:01 AM

Another welcome! I come down to SP every couple of weeks.
Hey 53, love your website, is it new?

pegasusmom

Jan. 8, 2009, 05:46 PM

Dinner at Ashten's or Corfu, anybody? :winkgrin:

And. . . if you join Friends of the Park you get a discount at Ashtens. . . :D Love their burgers!!!!

piaffequeen

Jan. 8, 2009, 08:24 PM

I am all for a dinner get together! Corfus is great but never been to Ashtens!:cool:

mtk9122

Jan. 8, 2009, 09:05 PM

Another vote for Ashten's and lunch at 195. Moved here from the KC area after retiring in 06. Husband golfs and I ride :lol: Daughter was a WS for a rider here during her college summers in VA.. that's how we found out about the area - best of both worlds for us!

Jan. 8, 2009, 09:11 PM

I'll be down riding with eventrider and eventer_mi the 20th through 25th of Jan.

shea'smom - thanks! I'm learning lots and trying to do it on my own (eventer_mi is a super star at doing that sort of thing! and gives me lots of great advice)

pegasusmom - no way, a discount at ashtons??? eventrider keeps telling me about the ghost burger but I always get distracted by the specials....maybe if I go more often right?

piaffequeen - always a toss up between corfu and ashtons - we actually tried doing appetizers at corfu and dinner at ashtons one night....hee hee, we were stuffed silly.

Sudi's Girl

Jan. 9, 2009, 09:16 AM

You will LOVE SP!!! I've only eaten at Ashton's once - but it was WELL worth it!!! Love the atmosphere too! :yes: Wish I could make it up to SP more often - I'm totally jealous!

LoveToJump

Jan. 9, 2009, 09:58 AM

:cool:This is getting exciting!

I won't be down there until February at the earliest. I am still trying to work out all of the details.

We are getting about 6" of snow today, low teens will be the high over the next several days and the high next Thursday is supposed to be 8 below zero. That is NOT windchill, that is regular old temperature. If it is windy it could easily be double digits below zero.

Wait, why am I waiting until February????

piaffequeen

Jan. 9, 2009, 06:39 PM

Hey 53-I think we actually have met before-I think last year up at VAHT-I was helping out Caroline and watching John Burgess with Shenaningan and then I think we ran into each other (you were on Echo) at one of the CHP events! :cool:

LoveToJump

Jan. 10, 2009, 09:00 AM

You guys have been so extremely helpful already, I thought I would ask you another question.

Do I need to think about Sand Clear or something before we come to NC from WI? I want to make sure I do everything that I should do before making the trip. Any advice/recommendations are appreciated!

I still can't believe we are actually going to Southern Pines!!!! My Secret Santa gave me some awesome short sleeve shirts and I cannot wait to wear them in a month!!!!:cool:

eventer_mi

Jan. 10, 2009, 09:59 AM

LoveToJump

Jan. 10, 2009, 12:11 PM

Umm...LovetoJump - So. Pine is defnitely warmer than what you're used to, but in February, it can be chilly. So, bring layers! You might not get a chance to wear your short sleeved shirts, but you probably won't have to dress in down.

So, give us a heads-up when you're on your way down here, and we'll get-together at Ashten's. There's something for everybody there!

Oh, eventer_mi you are funny. I know the affect that weather has on you is dependent upon what you are used to. When I was in high school (long, long time ago) we had gym uniforms that consisted of shorts and a t-shirt. The rule was that we would do outside activities as long as it was at least 49 degrees outside. 62 was probably bikini weather:yes:

I cannot wait to get there!

UNCeventer

Jan. 10, 2009, 08:21 PM

I'm leaving tomorrow to go to SP- if its not pouring rain. (I have too much stuff that will get wet in the back of my truck).

I will be at MileAway Farm. I am very excited. Hope to run into some of you while I am there.

goodymar1188

Jan. 10, 2009, 09:45 PM

I moved from Chicago, IL to So. Pines, NC about two years ago and I LOVE it here!! I really don't miss anything about Illinois... is that bad?? Not only do you have the Carolina Horse Park nearby (with a ton of events, xc schoolings, schooling shows, etc.) but there are a ton of trainers here as well!! Make sure you hack around the Foundation (but probably with someone who knows their way around because it is VERY big!!) at some point because it is beautiful.

Ashtens, Corfu, Bell Tree, etc. are all in town and are very yummy!!

UNCEventer: I heard you are with Cherie again this year... how exciting!! :) Make sure you stop by the tack shop and say "hey" to me.

pegasusmom

Jan. 11, 2009, 07:04 AM

pegasusmom - no way, a discount at ashtons??? eventrider keeps telling me about the ghost burger but I always get distracted by the specials....maybe if I go more often right?

Margaret - turn your FoP card over and look on the back!!

LoveToJump

Jan. 11, 2009, 09:10 AM

Margaret - turn your FoP card over and look on the back!!

What is an FoP card?

pegasusmom

Jan. 11, 2009, 09:22 AM

Friends of the Carolina Horse Park

LoveToJump

Jan. 12, 2009, 07:34 PM

Isn't there anyone in the midwest that is heading towards the Carolinas or Florida?

UNCeventer

Jan. 12, 2009, 08:19 PM

Well, on my way to SP with my horse, someone hit both my truck and my trailer. My truck was able to be driven away... the trailer had to be towed. Thank god my horse and I were OK. A really nice young man stopped, picked up the pieces of the trailer and offered to take my horse to his barn. THANK GOD.

So it will be a little longer until I try to make the trip again.... yucky accidents....

HorsesinHaiti

Jan. 12, 2009, 08:23 PM

:eek::eek: Glad you two are OK!

LoveToJump

Jan. 12, 2009, 08:27 PM

piaffequeen

Jan. 12, 2009, 08:28 PM

UNCeventer

Jan. 12, 2009, 08:31 PM

Yeah it was really scary-
I couldnt stop shaking and crying! I just hope that no one else has to go through that.

LoveToJump

Jan. 13, 2009, 10:10 AM

shameless bump

I am getting desperate.

Mags

Jan. 15, 2009, 07:31 AM

Bumping for a friend;)

LoveToJump

Jan. 15, 2009, 08:28 AM

I have great news!! My trainer is going to ride down with me. She needs to look for a horse for a client, and I am bringing one of her young horses to leave with a trainer down there. Of course, I shouldn't jinx myself. The client hasn't committed 100%.

Now, it is REAL! I can hardly believe it. The windchill is 40 below today. But, that is o.k., I am heading South in a little over two weeks!!! YIPPEE!!!

I still am waiting on advice regarding Sand Clear. Is that something that I should give my boy before I come down there?

I will be arriving the week-end of January 30th.

What evening would work for our dinner get-together? Any evening after Tuesday would work great for me. I am so excited about meeting everyone! You guys have been just fabulous!!!!!!

Have a great, warm, sunny day!! Kathy:cool:

Sudi's Girl

Jan. 15, 2009, 08:35 AM

As far as I know, Sand Clear isn't something that would hurt to give if your horse doesn't need it. Having never been to Wisconsin, I have no idea the type of soil that you deal with either.

I live very near the coast in SC, and our soil is EXTREMELY sandy (Sudi says it's great for rolling!). When he first moved here from Missouri, I had him on Sand Clear, but then eventually just moved him to a beetpulp based feed (Triple Crown Senior), and that seems to take care of him just fine (although he's never had an issue with the sand really). He is, however, a Fantastic drinker too - so I'm sure that helps.

Sorry that's not more help!! If it were my horse, I wouldn't worry about it till I got there. Once at the farm, check out the environment, keep an eye on your horse, do some fecal sample tests, and then you should at least have an idea of how to progress on that end.

LoveToJump

Jan. 15, 2009, 10:52 AM

Sudis Girl: Thank you. I ordered SandClear today. It certainly can't hurt. Oreo eats everything in sight. I am sure he will eat grass-roots and all while there. We haven't seen grass in a while and it will be another 4 months until we do.

I am planning a day trip to the Charleston area while I am there. I have always wanted to see it. Perhaps we could meet up while I am in town!

Sudi's Girl

Jan. 15, 2009, 11:12 AM

Great! I've PM'd you all my info - I hope you make it!!
Safe travels!

FairWeather

Jan. 15, 2009, 02:08 PM

LTJ - sent you some emails today, sorry so late!
You will laugh, but we totally have a house in Charleston SC as well ;)

Well, my family, not me of course!

Charleston is where I vacation every year, I looooove it. Easy peasy drive from SP, about 3 hours 20 mins, and all highway. Superduper easy!

FairWeather

Jan. 15, 2009, 02:10 PM

oh, and I don't know if the perma-locals will agree, but my horse drinks LOADS more water when he's in the sandhills. I always assumed it is because of the sand. I feed flax and sandclear every once in a while just in case though :)

Flipper

Jan. 15, 2009, 02:59 PM

Love To Jump - I hear ya, the temps aren't getting above 15 degrees for the rest of the week here.... I can't wait to head south!
53 - Yes! I think a COTH 'welcome to SP' dinner is in order!:cool:

mtk9122

Jan. 15, 2009, 06:01 PM

It may go down to the single digits here tonight as well as perhaps low teens tomorrow night.. in the three years, we have been down here, this would be about the coldest.. but then we came from Kansas and my pony knows about some cold.. he just grew a thicker coat this year. Hopefully, we will be in a warming trend by the time you start down here.

LoveToJump

Jan. 15, 2009, 06:18 PM

Yes, I saw the forecast for 13 degrees tomorrow night. That is wicked cold for you guys! I have to admit that even though it is considerably warmer than it is here, I would be disappointed if it didn't warm up to at least the 40's.

So, you folks that come down to Southern Pines for Winter training. What do you do at night? I figure as long as the sun is shining I can watch lessons, ride, play with my horse, etc. But, I have no idea what I will do when the sun goes down.

I assume there are many tack stores in the area. Is there one that rents dvd's?

For those of us who don't have a group to be with, maybe we should start a game night or ??

jumpxc

Jan. 16, 2009, 06:25 AM

I hate to break it to you but Southern Pines does not really have a night life. Yes you can go to the local bar or a nice cozy place to eat but that's about it! There is one tack shop in town and that's about it. So while there are fabulous trainers here, great footing and places to ride you won't find much else for nighttime entertainment other than hanging out with friends!
Amy

eventer_mi

Jan. 16, 2009, 01:11 PM

if you're looking for a night life, Fayetteville is only 1/2 hour away, and we have a pretty, um, active nightlife. I'm sure those young, available military Joes would LOVE to meet you...

LoveToJump

Jan. 16, 2009, 03:37 PM

if you're looking for a night life, Fayetteville is only 1/2 hour away, and we have a pretty, um, active nightlife. I'm sure those young, available military Joes would LOVE to meet you...

Oh my...I am an old married woman! That was not the kind of night life that I was interested in.

I was thinking more along the lines of a horsey book club night or something like that. I know there are a lot of people that train in winter and don't reside there full time. I need to be much more specific in my posts.:o

mtk9122

Jan. 16, 2009, 06:35 PM

LTJ

You have a PM

Jan. 16, 2009, 08:33 PM

LovetoJump - my personal idea of night life when in Southern Pines is finding somewhere to get super yummy food and a glass of wine.....and we talk horse non-stop....how does that sound? :-)

I'm losing track of who will be where when, I'll be down the 20th through 25th if anyone Permanent/Transient/Other would like to get together, we usually end up downtown every night because we're too tired to cook ~ plus, I travel in from a cultural abyss and LOVE the good food.

pegasusmom

Jan. 16, 2009, 08:56 PM

Well, I am always here. . . :lol:

piaffequeen

Jan. 16, 2009, 09:24 PM

Just let me know where and when!:lol:

UNCeventer

Jan. 17, 2009, 12:12 AM

The other drivers' insurance co is dragging their feet. I'd be down there sooner if I could find a way to get my horse from Near Asheville to SP. Anyone know of a good shipper? The insurance co. ought to pay for it.

eventer_mi

Jan. 17, 2009, 11:40 AM

I'm in....

LTJ - how funny! I guess what 53 described is more on the lines of what we usually do.... so if you're in for that, I'm definitely in!

piaffequeen

Jan. 17, 2009, 04:09 PM

UNCEventer: sent you a PM!

UNCeventer

Jan. 17, 2009, 06:56 PM

THANK YOU!

LoveToJump

Feb. 5, 2009, 07:36 PM

I finally made it. 19 hours pulling the trailer with two dogs (who don't like car rides). I was told it was 16 hours. We did get lost two times and had a road closure one time. But, the important thing is that we are here.

I would love to meet up with everyone. Dinner or lunch or a drink or ???

How do we get everyone together?

Looking forward to meeting you!!:yes:

pegasusmom

Feb. 5, 2009, 07:59 PM

She really is here and I have already met her!

Come out to the park this weekend for the Winter Wednesday - now Stay Warm Saturday!

Early part of next week works for me. . .

piaffequeen

Feb. 5, 2009, 08:37 PM

Same for me! AM going to try to help a bit with the CHP cleanup-after I ride Sam. Just let me know where and what time!

UNCeventer

Feb. 5, 2009, 09:00 PM

I am finally here as well. My horse is here, hoping to find someone to lease him. He is on the giveaway forums looking for a free leaser.

We are at MileAway- I would love to see some of you guys! I do not have consistent access to internet, so hopefully I can check it enough to see where and when everyone is meeting.

LoveToJump

Feb. 5, 2009, 09:22 PM

She really is here and I have already met her!

Come out to the park this weekend for the Winter Wednesday - now Stay Warm Saturday!

Early part of next week works for me. . .

Dana, I do plan on being there on Saturday. I have my first lesson with Christan on Friday. So, that should set me up perfectly for Saturday.

Early next week works for me as well. Yeah, I am excited!!:winkgrin:

Feb. 6, 2009, 05:53 AM

I think I'll be at CHP Sat with eventrider, I have two bay tbs, Echo and Fisher, come by and say hi!

LoveToJump

Feb. 6, 2009, 09:46 AM

I think I'll be at CHP Sat with eventrider, I have two bay tbs, Echo and Fisher, come by and say hi!

Well, this is all new to me. How would I find you?

I have a big red truck (Clifford), with Wisconsin plates. And Oreo is a black and white paint, currently with a very bad trace clip job. Don't make fun of him though, he is a little sensitive about it.

Feb. 6, 2009, 05:15 PM

sorry, after a rough week at work, we're going to pass on tomorrow's show, but eventrider will be there!

LoveToJump

Feb. 6, 2009, 07:05 PM

I had my first lesson with Christan today. I adore her. She is wonderful. I really think I am going to reach my goals while I am here. My position is really awful. So, if I can master my seat...I will be happy.

What night looks good for next week for dinner?:)

pegasusmom

Feb. 6, 2009, 07:27 PM

Tuesday is best for me, I am a geographical bachelorette next week and the kid has fencing class on Tuesday evenings.

piaffequeen

Feb. 6, 2009, 08:15 PM

I will be at the Horse Park tom-I will driving a blue Nissan Sentra with a dressage sticker on it-hope to see you there and as far as dinner any night is ok with me! Will be wearing black jeans and blue Myrtle Beach sweatshirt~this is going to be funny since we know most of each other by our COTH names! Maybe wear name tags tomorrow with them???? :D

LoveToJump

Feb. 6, 2009, 09:05 PM

Looks like most of us will meet tomorrow!!

Tuesday night works for me as well. Actually, any night except Wednesday.

I am really looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Thank you for making me feel so welcome.

Kathy

looseringsnaffle

Feb. 6, 2009, 10:13 PM

YAY SOUTHERN PINES! This is clearly The Best Place To Be, and if you aren't here, well....hurry up and GET here.

Yes, everyone needs to come out and say hello at the Park, tomorrow! The OCHPMBT might even make an appearance. :lol:

pegasusmom

Feb. 7, 2009, 07:03 AM

I do know there will be a photo op with OCHPMBT at the new beginner novice boat. . . :lol: or at least that's what the press packet claims. He has such star quality!

piaffequeen

Feb. 7, 2009, 08:59 PM

So are we going to go somewhere Tues night for dinner? Met LTJ and Christian today-I think another one too but I am horrible at names! Let me know!

looseringsnaffle

Feb. 7, 2009, 10:11 PM

THANK YOU so much to everyone who came out! How about that weather, eh? :D

The Official CHP Miniature Bull Terrier's head is GROWING from all the attention he's getting....:lol:

pegasusmom

Feb. 8, 2009, 08:30 AM

How about Ashten's at 6:30 on Tuesday? PM me so I can make a reservation. . . yahoo, adult company!!

seeuatx

Feb. 8, 2009, 11:16 AM

<whining> I am so jealous... at least PA is not feeling so much like Siberia anymore and I can at least pretend I'm south for the day </whining> . Now I'm resolving to finish my application for NC State... and working on convincing hubby that he wants to go south too. :yes:

pegasusmom

Feb. 9, 2009, 08:54 AM

In the 70s and gorgeous again today - anyone else for Ashten's tomorrow?

piaffequeen

Feb. 9, 2009, 06:13 PM

Yep! Count me in-sent you a PM!

LoveToJump

Feb. 10, 2009, 10:41 AM

I can't believe this, but, I don't think I can go tonight. I went to the ER at 3:00 a.m. this morning with a raging fever. I have full blown pneumonia. Even if I felt well enough to go, I am quite sure none of you would want to sit next to me. This certainly has been the adventure so far.

Have a burger for me.

pegasusmom

Feb. 10, 2009, 03:57 PM

kathy - what a bummer!! We will reschedule for another time! will PM you after I get done with the massage therapist (equine!)

piaffequeen

Feb. 10, 2009, 05:30 PM

:(Feel better Kathy! Hopefully you'll be well enough to come to the Pinehurst Dressage Show on Sunday!

etc.

Feb. 11, 2009, 06:00 PM

Hi everybody!

Are any of you going to be going toward MD any time soon? I have a dog that needs to go up there. Hope you all are having a blast in SP. I'm in Greensboro now, but used to live there.