June 16-19, 2023
Travel:
FLYING - Our nearest airport is located in Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Douglas Intl and is about an hour away depending upon traffic. There are some shuttles available. See Hickory Hop Rental cars are available at airports either Charlotte or Hickory. Other nearby airports include Greensboro, NC and Spartanburg, SC. There is an airport in Hickory, but it does not serve commercial passenger flights any longer.
DRIVING - Hickory is located about an hour North of Charlotte, NC and is close to Interstates I-40, I-77, I-26, and I-85. Our correct GPS address is 531 Starnes Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681, and is in Bethlehem, an unincorporated suburb of Hickory, NC
Lodging:
HOTELS - The nearest Hotels are located in Hickory, NC about 15 to 20 minutes from the stables.
Best Western 1520 13th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602-5183 I-40 Exit #125
Red Roof Inn 1184 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard, I-40 at Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard, Exit #125, Hickory, NC 28602
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CAMPING - Primitive (boondock) tent, camper or horse trailer camping at Foothills is free for the entire clinic potable water and toilets are available. We have limited electric and water hookups for campers. No sewer hookups. Please contact Dana directly to discuss your needs if you plan to camp. There are residential showers and basic kitchen facilities on site. Weather is generally mild enough for tent camping, and there is emergency shelter available if severe thunderstorms move in.
Stabling:
Stabling is provided courtesy of Carolina Carriage Company located on an adjoining property
Stalls are 10' x 12' in a new well equipped 16 stall barn with wash rack and tack storage. There is no camping or hook up at the stables. Horses may be lead or ridden from the stables to the clinic arena. Stall fee is $30/ per night and day. An additional $15 per day to apply for early check in or late check out. Check in/out is 5:00 pm. Initial stall shavings will be provided.
Area:
BETHLEHEM - Is just North of Hickory across the Catawba River and the Alexander county line. The nearest restaurants, general merchandise, banks, post office and grocery stores are in "downtown" Bethlehem, about 2 miles from the farm. We have a convenience store, gas station and fast food "Bojangles" less than a half mile from the stables.
HICKORY - Is our "big city". There are all the usual chains, Walmarts, and "city" services within 20 minutes from the stables. Many hotels are located around Interstate 40 exits near the malls and shopping districts on the South side of town. My advice is to avoid non-chain hotels except for the upscale bed and breakfasts in Hickory. "Downtown" does have a redlight district with some pretty seedy places in higher crime areas. There are some very nice Airbnb's around us.