Foothills Riding Club

Foothills Riding Club is organized to promote equestrian interests for all horse lovers, including dressage and combined training, through sponsorship of educational and recreational activities. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns., the Foothills Riding Club is organized for the purpose of promoting understanding and enjoyment of equestrian activities, particularly dressage and combined training, through sponsorship of educational and recreational activities such as presentations, clinics, schooling shows, and other mounted programs. To further these goals, the FRC provides the following to the equestrian community:
- Monthly meetings spring and fall with informative and entertaining guest lecturers on topics such as innovations in equine veterinary treatment, farm maintenance, safety equipment, competitions, etc.
- Monthly newsletter
- Web site containing informative articles, news, calendar of area horse activities
- Annual Schooling Combined Test
- Annual Schooling Horse Trials
- Dressage Schooling Show Series
- Occasional clinic: most recently Linda Hoover & Sport Horse Versatility

Proceeds from these activities are donated to local area organizations such as FENCE, Foothills Humane Society, Thermal Belt Outreach, PEER, TROT, Red Cross, Polk County Rescue, and others.