Double C Acres, located in Morganton, NC. is now hiring a full-time trainer. Double C is family operated and nestled in the foothills on 300 acres, featuring a 33 stall barn, indoor and outdoor riding arena, walker, round pen, etc. We have been blessed with numerous world titles in Halter and Performance events.

Novice Amateur – Amazin Dream & Jackie Bauer
Amateur – Really Sudden & Kelly Rauschenbach
Select – Good Going Danika & Karen Boxell
Novice Youth – Mister Spontaneous & Lou Kruchten
13 & under – Ima Tuff Barpasser & Caroline Fredenburg
14-18 – A Hotrod Sensation & Mackenzie Boone
Open – Some Hot Potential – Emma Brown (owner)

“The chameleon was bought as a baby. He’s a species from Madagascar. He’s very laid back and cool, but sometimes he will puff himself up. And they’ve ordered him a companion, a little pink female!”- Trace Thompson

“Giving more people the chance to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle on their public lands is a key part of helping outdoor recreational activities such as trail riding continue to grow,” said AHC President Julie Broadway. “We are glad to be a participant in the ORIR in order to ensure that recreational riders continue to have the ability to enjoy riding on public lands in areas they love.”

The signature piece for the 2017 show is a piece by artist Joni Beinborn of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The piece is titled “Any Time … Any Place.” Beinborn, along with many of the contributing artists, will be at the opening, which is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on August 12 at the Museum. The event will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

During the highly anticipated Dressage Showcase, Palm and American Quarter Horse Hot N Royal performed Level 1 maneuvers to a medley of western-themed classical music. Hot N Royal, a 9 year old gelding owned by Adelaide Pickett of Crystal River, FL, impressed the crowd with his elegance and classical movement all in western tack and attire.