Hello! I’m moving to the Marietta Georgia area in a few weeks and need to start my search for a new trainer/barn. My horse will be moving in a few months so there’s time to do some tours. Most of the forums I found on this topic seem to be quite old, so I’m starting a fresh one to get a take on the current scene. I haven’t decided exactly what type of situation I need yet, so I’m currently looking for either a full care boarding facility, or a full training H/J program.
Ideally the barn commute would be under 90 minutes. However, having lived in both Seattle and Los Angeles for many years I understand that traffic can rapidly destroy this goal. Fantastic care and a well managed facility are worth a commute for me. Budget is healthy and adjustable for the right situation, but good value for the money is also a consideration.
My horse is a relatively easy keeper chestnut mare. She has her moments, but mostly enjoys napping her her stall. She was showing in the 3’ hunters prior to an injury. Eventually I’d like to get back to that and see what else we can do.
Any H/J trainer recommendations? And are there any top care boarding options out there? Anything else I should know about the horse community in Georgia?
