Dixieland Delight

Dixie came to Abernathy Farm in the summer of 2010. She started out as a wonderful trail and lesson horse. In September 2011 her favorite rider, Christine Carr, talked me in to selling her. Christine and Dixie are continuing to ride, train and board at Abernathy Farm. They aspire to compete in Competetive Trail Riding, so they can show off how much they have learned together. Here they are hanging out by the pond with the geese. Dixie loves to play in the water!

 Moonshine 

is a farm favorite. He is our best trail horse and is gaited for that "Cadillac ride". He has been trail riding in NC, SC, and TN. He is also used for pony parties because of his wonderful temperament. Moonshine is a palomino Rocky Mountain Horse and he measures 14.2 but, is stocky enough to carry larger riders with ease.

 Ruby

was the farm's first mare and she came here as a long yearling in 2004. She was trained under saddle by Abernathy Farm with the guidance of my friend Jenny O'Handly. She is a blood bay Quarab. Her sire the Quarter Horse stallion, Julie's Conclusion, stood at stud in the NC State Breeding Program for several years. Ruby was his second foal to hit the ground.

 Rick-A-Shay's Echo

(Ricky) grew up cutting cattle in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. He made his trek to NC and finally came to reside at Abernathy Farm in 2006. He has a great handle, is gaited, and is a blast to ride. He has a canter very similar to a "big lick walker" but he requires no special shoeing to perform it. Ricky is a sorrel, Missouri Fox Trotter and he stands 15.1 hands. He is currently the stockiest of all the horses on Abernathy Farm and can carry any sized rider. He is also the most personable and loves to make new friends everywhere he goes.

  General Patton

(Patton) is a 14.3 hand, mahogany bay, appendix gelding. An Appendix is a horse that is half Quarter horse and half Thoroughbred. He is owned by Julie Dellinger of Cherryville, NC. He loves getting treats and will even talk for them! He will also teach the occassional lesson. He is best suited for beginners because nothing phases him. He doesn't get upset about anything! He has made Abernathy Farm his home since May 2011.

Daisy

 is a palomino, Paint, mare. She is owned by Keri Smith of Gastonia, NC. She has a wonderful new out look on life since coming to stay on Abernathy Farm She has been living here since April of 2011.

Carhartt

is a sorrel, quarter horse gelding born in May 2009. He is owned by Conner Smith of Gastonia NC. He is a very friendly and personable gelding. Conner and, his sister, Keri have trained Carhartt under saddle themselves!

La Libertad de El Dons

(Atticus) is a dun, Paso Fino, gelding. He has a beautiful and smooth gait that is a joy to ride. Atticus always gets compliments on his long flowing mane and forelock. He is owned by Leonard and Teresa and has been living at Abernathy Farm since September of 2010.

 Awsome Eye Full

(Empreza) is a flea bitten grey, "paint bred" or "breeding stock" Paint, mare. That means she is registered as a Paint, she just doesn't have any spots. She is a model stock type horse with her large muscular hip and small, pretty face. She is a wonderful trail horse and has become a favorite lesson horse. She is wonderful horse with beginners. She has lived at Abernathy Farm since March 2011.

Sparkling Praise 

(Sparkle) is a chestnut TWH complete with a flaxen mane and tail. She came all the way from Ohio to live at Abernathy Farm in November of 2010. She is owned by Maddy CizMadia of Charlotte, NC.

White Chocolate

is a flea bitten grey, 11 year old, pony, mare. She loves her job teaching children how to ride. She is owned by Carly Clagg and has been living at Abernathy Farm since April of 2011.

 Apache

(Patch) is a sorrel pinto, half mustang, gelding. He is 15 years old and 14.1 hands tall. He is stocky and is an easy keeper. Patch is a great trail horse. He is owned by Raegan Martin of Davidson, NC. He has lived at Abernathy Farm since August 2009.

 Cody

 is a registered 5 year old Palomino, Breeding Stock Paint, Gelding. He is 15.1 hands tall and is owned by Emily Vickers. He has been living at Abernathy Farm since March 2010.

 Hurricane Caroline

(Caroline) is a registered Sorrel, Tennesse Walking Horse, Mare. She is 14.2 hands tall and is owned by Lynn Vickers. She has been living at Abernathy Farm since March 2010.

Ginger 

is the newest puppy on Abernathy Farm. She was the runt of a litter of 12. She was born in March of 2011. She is a tough little pup and you would never know she almost didn't make it (twice). Now she is the heaviest dog here and she loves to play with everyone! She also helps me lead the horses around! She will show off her tricks for a doggie treat or even a horse treat. She knows how to sit, lay down, paw, roll over, and army crawl.

Black and Jack

Black and Jack adopted me in the spring of 2007. Ricky actually found them and figured he could lick them clean much better than they could on their own. That's how I found them, hiding from Ricky's giant nose in the rafters of the wood barn. They have been on mouse patrol ever since.

Daisy Doggie

is a black Lab and Shar Pei mix. She was adopted from Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Control in Feb 2010. She is timid at first but, she warms up quickly. She loves to be petted and will sit down in front of you, if you don't pet her she will tap you on the leg with her paw to say "Hey, pet me!"