Equestrian Pursuits

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The unforgettable allure of Haig Point

Equestrian Pursuits

The Equestrian Center at Haig Point is as spacious and well-equipped as it is charming – set under spreading oaks and ringed by the arching fences of training rings and pastures. The private stable within our community offers boarding, lessons and guided trail rides.

The program at the private Haig Point Center is English Style – lighter saddles that conform to the horse, and two hands on the reins.
To the trail & beach

Setting out from the Haig Point Stables, riders may enjoy a winding trail ride to the beach, and when our sea turtle friends are not nesting, a brisk canter down the long stretch of white sand. It is an extremely rare opportunity to ride in the surf along this magnificently unspoiled stretch of the Atlantic coast. In addition, several trails for beginner and intermediate riders take in the sea island beauty of Haig Point and Daufuskie Island. There are pony rides and pony lessons for the young horsemen and horsewomen in the family.

HORSE COUNTRY

At Haig Point is a 12-stall barn, complete with tack room, lounge, restroom, office and wash/grooming stalls. The stables open out to three, meticulously manicured acres. Boarding includes daily pasture maintenance to provide horses with adequate grazing. There are four turnout pastures as well as a riding arena and round pen.

Marsh Tackies

South Carolina State Heritage Horse

Horses have a varied and unique history here on Daufuskie Island. Dating back to the 1500’s, small Spanish-bred horses were brought to the island by explorers and several bands of these horses survived in the semi-tropical island climate which are today known as Marsh Tackies. These bands of ponies were later captured and domesticated by Native Americans and European settlers.

equestrian marsh tackies

Most important is that the facility is fully staffed by an accomplished team, seven days a week to ensure quality care and expert instruction. Instruction is available in both private and group settings for riders of every skill level. Our experienced instructors are accomplished in assessing, and improving riding style and abilities.

“As a die-hard northerner, I wasn’t expecting to be mesmerized by the seductive beauty and rich culture of the area quite so quickly. To experience the island and beach on horseback was an added bonus.”
Stephanie Peters,

Equestrian Magazine

Meet the cast

Lesson horses:

Finn, Farley, Jake, Jackson, Victor,
Pippen, Moose, Raven, and Sherlock

boarders:

Seminole, Prada and Squid

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Haig Point is committed to facilitating the accessibility and usability of its website. Our goal is to provide an accessible and barrier-free environment for our website, online services and other technology. We will be updating our website over time to implement the relevant portions of the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA), which will also bring our website into further conformance with the Section 508 Web Accessibility Standards developed by the United States Access Board (Section 508). Please be aware that our efforts are ongoing. If, at any time, you require assistance please contact us directly at 800-686-3441.