Apr 23-25, 2010

                             Apr 17, 2009

Spring Ride at Cobbtown: Get ready for the semi-annual trip to the Kennedy Family Farms in Cobbtown, GA.  Get to know some of your 400-500 closest friends and enjoy great riding! 

The 7th Annual GB's Stable and Williams Family BBQ 4pm No explanation needed

Rain Rain Go Away So GB's Can Go Out and Play!

We're still looking at the radar and as soon as it looks like we'll have a nice weekend to ride everyone better be ready because we'll be off for a weekend end ride and possibly camping trip. 

Christa Vick will be hosting the barn decoration party, so bring your Christmas decorations to make your stall stand out!  Christmas refreshments will be served beginning at 3pm

The 3rd annual Retreat to Cobbtown, GA and the Johnson Family Farm.  Join some of the gang from GB's, as well as about 400 of your fellow horse friends.

November 7th

Extreme Challenge 2

The second Extreme Trail Challenge will be here and will include many new obstacles, so make sure you're signed up and ready to ride. 

Oct 28 

Halloween BBQ

Halloween Themed BBQ tonight at 7pm in the lounge.  Come for fun and fellowship

October 10th

Trail Ride and lunch at Fort Mountain State Park.  Be ready to leave the barn at 8:30am

October 3, 2009

The Extreme Trail Challenge was a huge success with over 100 in attendance and many ribbons to go around! 

Aug 6, 2009

Saddle Up Cobb is coming to GB’s

GB’s will be hosting the monthly meeting of Saddle Up Cobb this evening with our very own Jessy Sovoda being the guest speaker.  Jessy will be giving a demonstration and lecture on Equine Massage and the benefits of her services on your horse. 

Jun 20, 2009

Trail Ride to Boundary Waters

Be here by 9:00am if you want to join the group for a leisurely ride along the Chattahoochee River at one of the newest parks in our area

9:00am-2:30pm

GB’s Summer Camp

The first week is already booked, so hurry and sign up for the few remaining spots in the second week.  The week will be full of Games, Horse Care, Riding, Feeding, Brushing and MORE… Please contact Jessy Sovoda for more information at 404-358-4767 or silksovoda@hotmail.com

May 30, 2009

May 20, 2009

SIGN UP

The Wednesday Night BBQ’s are starting again.  Be sure to sign up to ensure we have cooks for each week!        

May 6, 2009

The Baby shower for Jennifer Maki will be this evening at 7pm.  Don't forget to bring the gift for her soon to be Cowgirl. 

Apr 24-26, 2009

Spring Ride at Cobbtown!

A group from GB's hit the trails on our bi-annual trip to the Kennedy Family Farms in Cobbtown, GA.  Plenty of riding, eating, laughter, and fun was enjoyed by everyone. 

Apr 18, 2009

The 6th Annual GB's Stable and Williams Family BBQ

What fun we had as everyone got to show their friends and family the new barn.  We had a record attendance this year with 272 enjoying the afternoon with us here at GB's. 

Brandon and Melanie Lord's mare Summer, gave the new barn its first baby.  The spry little Filly named "Autumn Rainey" was born this morning and is a proud addition to the Lord Family "Herd". 

 December 19th

Christmas Party

A great time was enjoyed by everyone at the barn Christmas party in the new lounge.  The Dirty Santa game proved that even some of the tamest of the group can get their boxing gloves on when it comes to the coffee table horse book and Cowboy statue.  Attendees included: The Clark’s, McBride’s, Vick’s, Jones’s, Lord’s, Womack’s, Drinnon’s, The Watford family, Miss Isles, Miss Fitzgibbons, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Dolan, Miss Mullins, Miss Maki, Miss Terrasi, Miss Eavenson and guest, Ms. Dalton and guest, Miss Sovoda and Danny, Steve and fiancé, The Williams family, and Ms. Glosson.

December 18th

Several of the group at GB's are active in the Natural Horsemanship Community, which is why we were so proud that Joann McBride recently passed her level two Parelli exam, while Jennifer Maki passed her level one, and Linda Wallace is currently taking her level one exam. Why to go ladies! 

Each Tuesday beginning December 8th

Due to the large amount of business that KMVS does with GB's the veterinary group has decided to be here each Tuesday.  Even though they will come out any other time you need them, they will for sure be here on Tuesday's, which means even if you are the only one needing them that day you only have to pay 1/2 a trip charge. 

November 28-30

November 21

Christmas Decorating Party

Amanda Alles and Christa Vick are hosting a "Deck the Halls" party for everyone who would like to come and decorate their stalls and the lounge for Christmas.  Hors d'oeuvres as well as homemade egg nog, mulled wine, and apple cider will be served. 

November 19

GB's Thanksgiving Dinner

Over 40 from the GB's gang attended our potluck Thanksgiving dinner in our new lounge!  We all have so much to be thankful for; a new barn, great rides, lots of fellowship, terrific friends, and of course fun horses!  

October 24-26

Weekend riding and camping trip to the Grove River Ranch.  Book your reservations ASAP as the slots are filling up! 

October 4th

Thanks to the great efforts of Jessy Sovoda our 1st Annual GB's Horsemanship Clinic was a success.  The vendors, raffles, and concessions were enjoyed by all in attendance and of course the demonstrations were most informative. 

September 20th 

Opening Day

Over 135 of the boarders and their families attended this much anticipated event with great fan fare as The Williams' cut the ribbon on the new Equestrian center.  Everyone enjoyed oohin' and awein', as well as moving in their horses and tack. 

May-October

Wednesday Night BBQ Schedule (7pm)

Rotation starts over in August

July 2008

Ribbons, Ribbons, Ribbons

We have to finish the new barn just to store all of the ribbons we've gotten lately.  On the 19th Joanne placed 5th (out of 22) and Laurie placed 4th in an Extreme Trail Competition. While on the 26th Ribbons were handed out frequently to GB riders at the Wild Horse Creek show as Ernie Drinnon with April, Doyle and Christa Vick with Finn and Cisco, Hailey Jones with JoJo, Olivia Leviton with Thumbelina, and of course Peggy Dalton as trainer of all, showed their stuff to the judges and the large group at the park.  Way to go!  

June 20, 2008

Cobb County Rodeo

Either meet us at the barn at 7:15 or be at Jim R. Miller Park by 8:00pm to ensure your seat for the Cobb County Rodeo. Remember to wear to GB's T-shirt to represent!  Where we go afterwards has yet to be determined......Don't the Vick's have a place nearby?

June 17, 2008

News from our Western Outpost!

Now that the snow is finally melting and they are thawing out, Paige Shackelford has gotten herself and Flash settled into the new life in Montana. Click on the link to enjoy the pictures from our dear friend.  Get ready Montana with the gang from GB's coming out there later this summer, it will never be the same!

Summer 2008

The Show Circuit

For those of you who love shows this is the summer to be at GB's.  Already throughout the spring Joanne, Christa, Doyle, Peggy, Nancy, Leslie, Hailey, Jennifer, Olivia, and Katelyn have represented GB's well by obtaining lots of Blue Ribbons.  This summer though we're seeing a group go to the International QH Championship in Oklahoma and several other more local shows here in the south east.  Don't worry though they'll be plenty of trail rides too! 

June 2, 2008

Barn Raising!

This is the tentative date we have set to raze our old barns and build the new facility that is going to be the Hilton for Horses!  We will have a meeting before hand to go over the final preparation for the series of events this will entail. 

April 26, 2008

Spring Ride at Cobbtown!

Nineteen of us from GB's made the trek down to the Kennedy Family Farms in Cobbtown, GA where we had the time our life riding, fellowshipping, eating, and camping with about 400 others. Thanks to Ernie we had our Ghost Rider shirts.  (click on Rennae and Honey for pictures!)

April 19, 2008

The 5th Annual GB's Stable and Williams Family BBQ

Everyone get their favorite recipes out and get ready for the big bbq.  It's election year, so you know their will be a crowd. 

Mar 29, 2008

Extreme Trail Challenge in Dawsonville 

Everyone come out to support Joanne and Archie as they continue their adventures with Extreme Trail Challenges.  For anyone interested in participating or at least attending this fun weekend check out the link: http://home.comcast.net/~mygeorgiahouse/site/?/home/ 

Mar 22, 2008

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Dalton, Jones, and Vick Representing GB's!

Way to go ladies!  Peggy Dalton took some of her students and their horse's to Murfreesboro, Tennessee for an APHA show.  Christa Vick and Luke got first place.  Haley Jones and JoJo got two 3rd places and a 2nd.  Of course a lot of credit goes to their great trainer Peggy! 

Mar 1, 2008

GB's Stable Meeting 5:00pm

Please try to attend this if at all possible as we will be discussing several important things pertaining to the year ahead here that will affect you and your horses.  Remember your input matters!  

Dec 14, 2007

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GB's Christmas Party

Over 35 of GB's group gathered at Max and Patty Bacon's house for a great time of food, fellowship, and Dirty Santa gifts!  As you can tell by the pictures fun times were had by all ! 

Dec 01, 2007

Christmas in Dixie Horse Show

Nov 23-25, 2007

Men's Weekend at Cobbtown

Ron Clark has been telling us for years to join the fun at the Johnson Family Farm.  Well this time we listened.  Six of us guys from GB's went and had a great time riding, socializing, eating, and solving the world's problems with about 200 other people.  Thanks to Jeremiah Johnson (I mean Doug) we had a great fire and luckily no causalities resulted from our encounter with the "big" Yorkshire Hog.  Look over the pictures and see what fun everyone had.  Cobbtown Trail Ride (type in Cobbtown in the search bar)

Aug. 3-5 2007

August 3-5: The big weekend camping trip at Hard Labor Creek was a great success.  Fifteen from GB's went for the weekend and enjoyed the riding even if the heat was a bit much!  We are looking forward to the cooler weather when we will be venturing over for another weekend camping/trip with the GB's crew. 

June 23rd 2007

June 23: Trainer Ashley Morrison had a busy weekend here at the barn.  Several of her students accompanied her for weekend camping in the woods beside the lake.  Not only did they have fun, but they also spent a lot of time training and expanding their equestrian knowledge. 

 June 21st 2007       Parelli play day with Laurie Wilson

June 21st was the second play day with Laurie Wilson. Laurie is a 3rd level Parelli student that has agreed to come to GB’s Stable once a week to help our barn better understand the natural horsemanship program "Parelli”. We have had two very successful clinics and look forward to continuing our journey with Laurie.

• Beginner sessions start at 6:30 pm - For those interested in learning about the program or have just started.
• Advanced sessions start at 7:30pm - For those with knowledge and experience with the "Parelli" Program looking to further their current skill.                      

June 16th 2007

June 16^th: A group of 25 from GB’s enjoyed the evening at the Cobb County Rodeo.  Not only were we reminded that the skill that goes into these performances require years of work with your horse, but we also realized we should probably stick to the trails and shows with our horses! Afterwards the girls had a night out at Cowboys. 

May 10th 2007

May 10: The “Learn and Earn After School Program” ended today at GB’s with an evening cookout for the participants and their families.  This program has given students from Osborne High School in Marietta the opportunity to learn about horsemanship and the skills of riding throughout the Spring Semester.  This has been a highly successful program and is part of our commitment to sharing the benefits our facility has with the community.  For more information see our broadcast on Channel 46 News coming up later this month. 

May 6th 2007 Cheatham Hill Click for pictures

June 7^th: One of the perks of boarding at GB’s Stable is the surrounding landmarks, parks, and trails that are easily accessible for trial rides. One of the favorite places for our barn members is “Cheathem Hill” at Kennesaw Mountain. On June 5^th, 2007 a group of nine from GB's set out and completed a four hour ride along the trails. 

"The annual event is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation to our community for their support through the years," said Chad Williams, grandson of Vonceil and the late GB Williams, who purchased the 100-acre property in 1949. Vonceil's son and Chad's dad, Terry, said that next year they are going to get Mayor Bacon to give pony rides on his paint horse "Washakie."  (By: Bill Kinney, Marietta Daily Journal, 05/08/07)