Augusta, Aiken, etc. Hunter trainer suggestions?

[txhjgirl]

Hi Everyone! I am currently applying to physical therapy school, and I have the possibility of attending Georgia Regents University (formerly Medical College of Georgia), which is in Augusta, GA. I currently live in CA so I am totally unfamiliar with the area. From my research, I think I would probably live in Columbia county, but all of my classes would be in Augusta. The horse area in that region I have heard the most about is obviously Aiken, but I would definitely be open to other suggestions! Does anyone have any recommendations for trainers/barns within an hour’s drive of Augusta/Columbia county?

This is what I would love to have in a barn:

• Hunter/equitation instruction (I am just not a jumper at heart! My mare is also a TOTAL hunter)
• A show level barn, but no requirement to attend a certain # of shows per year (won’t be able to do a lot while in school, if any)
• Full training options as I will probably only be able to ride about 2-3x a week with my intense schedule
• I have a mare, so if you know of any trainers who have the mare feel, that is always helpful! :lol:

Thanks in advance!

PS any general advice on moving to this area would also be soooo appreciated !

[SidesaddleRider]

Sue Sisco just moved down to Aiken last year. I am not sure what her facilities are like. http://www.suesiscosunfield.com/Sunfield/Home.html

Daniel Geitner is in Aiken. http://www.dfgstables.net/

Stephanie von Bidder is in Aiken. http://www.stephanievonbidder.com/

John Abbot is also in Aiken. http://bridlewoodaiken.com/

Jack Towell is in Camden. www.finallyfarm.com

[janedoe726]

Daniel and Cathy Geitner.

[pds]

John Abbot in Aiken.
http://bridlewoodaiken.com

Sharrer Dale and Ann Thal in Aiken
http://www.greystonefarmsinc.com/

[fossiloverfences]

I am heading back to Aiken after 18 months away, so maybe I am not completely up to date … but isn’t Chrissy Serio based there now?

[MHM]

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Daniel and Cathy Geitner.[/QUOTE]
I was just in Aiken last week, and they seemed to have lots of nice horses at the show there, and lots of success in the ring.

[Nancy]

Lots of good trainers there, personally have known John Abbott for many years. Class act & all around nice guy

[mroades]

Chrissy didnt stay. If you end up in Augusta, Nicole Palazzo, otherwise in Aiken you have many great choices!

[HunterMolly]

Daniel Geitner would be my top pick for what you are looking for.

[equisusan]

Daniel Geitner

[txhjgirl]

Any input on Stephanie Von Bidder? Her rates are appealing… If I need to I can bite the bullet and do $1500/month, but I’d love to be below $1350