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Hobby Horse Arena
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Horses - Cows - For Sale - Horses Sold - Indoor Arena - Event Calendar - Map - Congratulations
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Let us introduce ourselves:
We're the Frazier's
Stan
on Izzy, Diane Riding Reilly
Our boys, Rob and Andy
Andy and Erin Turkey Hunting 2009
This is Gizmo , our chocolate super energized Shih Tzu and Thumper, the ever faithful yellow lab
John Deere and Fords!!!
We're proud to introduce you to our way of life!
Hobby Horse Arena is located in west central Illinois in the heart of farm country. Life is simple here. We work hard and play even harder. We feel so blessed to have so many terrific friends that share the love of horses with us.
Hobby Horse is a dream come true for us. We have worked hard to turn what used to be a wheat field into a fun family friendly environment. We welcome you to come visit us, view the horses and even rope a cow or two if you are so inclined. You should bring your own horses to ride though, as ours are usually occupied .
If you are ever in the market for a new mount, check out our FOR SALE page, we might just have what you are looking for..
We have always dreamed of having a place to rope right in the back yard, so shortly after building the house and remodeling the 1917 dairy barn into what is now the home to our geldings, a 150 x 300 roping arena was built.( This past summer, we shortened the arena up so that it was less stress on the cattle and horses. We really like the shorter arena alot.) With the help of a few friends, it was constructed one weekend and the roping calves were bought.
Then in 2006, we decided to take the plunge and build our dream barn. We did research and visited alot of indoor arenas, making note of what we liked and what we didn't like. We combined it all and came up with an 80 x 200 indoor arena with a return alley and set up for roping cattle, a balcony which houses a heated office/announcer stand and a viewing area complete with the PICTURE WALL. Down below is another large heated room for viewing. We have so much fun sharing with all those who come join us.
We have been so blessed with terrific friends, we have the best neighbors that anyone could ever imagine. The Simmons Family helps us out, without them, we wouldn't be able to do the things that we do.
This unbelievable family has two girls, Carley,( who just got her drivers license, look out world!) and Kelsey, (our little blonde bombshell). These girls work so hard with the undying support of dad, Robert, and mom, Pam, trying to improve their horsemanship skills, they have spent countless hours riding, grooming and just playing with their horses.
Listed below are some pictures of their accomplishements at the Adams County Fair 4-H Show during the summer of 2008. Our family is so PROUD of this family, makes us get tearry eyed when the girls come out of the ring with yet another first place trophy. They did the work, they earned every one of them!!! Congrats ladies!!!
Diane and her new horse Reilly.........
Juna
Kill and Diane Roping July 4 Firecracker Round Robin
Jase
Mixer and Diane ....Ready, Set.....Go!!
Jodi
Myers and Diane......go girl team!!
We have been busy buying , selling and sorting out cattle , trying to keep consistency at a premium. We all want good cattle to play with!!
There are two things that are VERY IMPORTANT to us: to keep good roping cattle and to always start our events on time! We try to hard to ensure make sure everyone is having a great time....We have seating in the balcony for those who just want to watch.
We will be hosting a lot of different equine events. You can reach us by phone: 1-217-936-2941 or email us at sfrazier@adams.net. We are planning on having Jackpot Ropings and practices all year round, rain or shine, so please check the Event Calendar listed above for times and dates of all our events.
We love to team rope, enjoying the sport whenever and wherever we can. You will find us also enjoying the horses in many other ways too. Cattle drives, team sorting, trail rides, fun shows, cowboy mounted shooting- we'll try anything.
If you are having an event at your place, please let us know and we will be glad to post it for you on our calendar, please post our events on yours!
We are proud members of the American Quarter Horse Association, Foundation Quarter Horse Association, International Buckskin Horse Association, and World Foundation Quarter Horse Alliance.
Give us a call or just stop in, we always love to talk horses!
July 4th Firecracker Celebration.
Click on link for pictures
ADAMS COUNTY FAIR SORTING PRACTICES SPRING 2009
Stan and Izzy Sorting 5-10-09
Carley and Bo
Marley and Walter
Vicky Sorting
Robert Sorting
John riding Sara
Rob and Sara
The Adams County Fair is sponsoring Team Sorting Practices at the Adams County Fairgrounds until the fair starts in late July. For a schedule of events, contact Juna Kill at 1-217-440-4670 or Jeff Kindhart at 1-217-242-0141
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