Mountin’ Hopes had its annual Board meeting on November 28th, 2011. The activities for the current year were reviewed including the sale of the Mountin’ Hopes property in Mars Hill. The Board of Directors recognizes the fact that about 2/3 of all Mountin’ Hopes revenue needs to come from outside sources, including grants, donations and fundraisers. We have a large number of riders who are on scholarship and we want to continue to be able to do this for our riders. Continue reading →

Fall Riding Classes to be held at new Locations

Mountin’ Hopes is excited to announce the new locations for the Fall Riding Program beginning the week of October 17, 2011. We will be holding classes at 2 locations. Horse Sense of the Carolinas which is located in Marshall and Creative Horse Connections which is located in Mills River.

The Mountin’ Hopes Board of Directors feels this is a wonderful way to continue on with riding as we determine the longer term direction for the riding program.

Click here to see directions to new locations.

Due to concerns about the financial viability and continuing challenge of managing a 45 acre farm, the Mountin’ Hopes farm in Mars Hill was sold on October 11, 2011. We will continue with the riding program at other locations as the Board of Directors determines where to purchase a new and smaller farm. Letter from Chairman of the Board

The last ride at Mountin’ Hopes was a wonderful new beginning but brought forth feelings of sadness too. Many people have poured their hearts and soul into that land and we will all treasure the beautiful memories that had been made there!