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About UsDiamond K Stables is located on 115 acres in Eatonton, GA. We are conveniently located off of Hwy 44 and Hwy 16 with easy access to Pea Ridge Road, Lake Oconee, and Greensboro.
A comfortable and relaxed facility is provided where all students, boarders and visitors feel welcome. Students and boarders range in age, experience, and discipline. We are here to ensure that you enjoy the time that you spend away from the demands of everyday life. Our beautiful, well maintained barn is set off the road, overlooking rolling pastures and two ponds. The facility is open 7 days a week and includes a secured driveway gate, a 23,000 square foot barn with 17 stalls filled with premium quality shavings. We offer wooded riding trails, lush pastures, 150 x 80 indoor arena with a climate controlled viewing area, an outdoor arena, and a round pen. Our horses are always cared for with personalized, heartfelt care by our knowledgeable staff. |
Our MissionOur mission is to provide a safe and relaxed environment for our human and animal clients, regardless of which equine activity you choose to enjoy.
With today’s fast paced society, Diamond K works hard to facilitate a peaceful and tranquil escape from reality for everyone. Keeping in mind that horses are therapeutic, we create a sanctuary where equine enthusiasts can enjoy the bonds that develop between humans and our horses. |
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Our Team
Owners
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Diana and Larry Richard
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Barn Manager
Maintenance Manager
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Katy Crandall
Katy was born and raised in Zephyrhills, Florida. She moved to Eatonton in 2004. She has two daughters, Kalli who is 6 and Blakely who is 3. Katy was a 4-H member for 15 years where she showed at County and State Fairs. She showed poultry, rabbits, dairy cows and horticulture and participated in the summer horse school in Perry, GA. She grew up on a farm and was always surrounded by animals. She has a passion for all animals! She also danced for 15 years where she participated in ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, pointe, and was a member of her studios competition team. She now teaches pre-ballet at a preschool here in Eatonton, GA. She has been very active in her community her whole life, striving to make the best better!
Dave Sadler
Dave retired from the US Air Force and moved to Lake Sinclair. When he met Rosebud it rekindled his love of horses. He adopted her when she was a yearling and he has been with her every day since.
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Barn Assistant
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Memphis Smith
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Barn Assistant/Show Team Member |
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Kiera Richard
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Head Instructor
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Shasta Charles
Shasta Charles has been involved with horses for 41 years, instructing for 32 of those years, and still loving it. With three years at Wilson College pursuing a double major in equine and equestrian management and riding under Colonel Kitts Olympic dressage rider and along with Grand Prix jumper are only part of her experience. Hands on work at stables from NH to Florida and riding under various coaches and instructors has added to a well-rounded hands-on experience in the horse industry. Experienced in hunters, jumpers, eventing and many other disciplines, she plans on bringing these experiences to our barn. She taught and coached hunters for over 20 years with many championships on local circuits. With over four years involved in teaching and coaching children in pony club, she sent 10 riders to USPC national championships in Show Jumping, one team in quiz and had riders qualify in eventing, polocrosse and a team in gaming qualify as well. She is ready to start you or your child on the enjoyment of riding either for pleasure or competition with our show team. |
