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Custom Training Programs . We work with a wide range of horses and riders from those just started undersaddle to competing in the Grand Prixs with customized plans for each horse and rider .
Quality Horse Care . We take care of all the details involved in managing and caring for the horses to allow the horses to perform their best and allow their owners to focus on enjoying them .
ing riparian buffers can prevent sediment and excess nutrients from being carried into the water through runoff . Creating a vegetation buffer is necessary on land that houses livestock or uses fertilizer , as these both can produce excess nutrients , which then cause algae blooms and dead zones in the water . These efforts , among others , will help preserve Goose Creek and its beautiful watershed .
For centuries , the Goose Creek watershed has been home to many humans and creatures alike . It is a place for summer camps , catch and release fishing , boating and education about the ecosystem . However , human activity can negatively impact Goose Creek ’ s ecosystem , destroying it for future generations . This is why it is essential to help GCA ’ s conservation efforts so that future generations will have a chance to learn from the river and enjoy its recreational activities . Conservation efforts include , but are not limited to : education , volunteering , donating to organizations like the GCA , and using BMPs when farming , ranching , landscaping and managing septic systems . The memories that we have with Goose Creek last a lifetime , but we must ensure that we preserve Goose Creek for future generations . For further information visit www . goosecreek . org .
Juniors at Foxcroft School , Rebecca Cramer and Helen Ventikos participate in all aspects of campus life . Helen leads robotics and cybersecurity clubs while Rebecca participates in the Exceptional Proficiency program and pursues a passion for ice skating . They bring thoughtfulness and problemsolving to their academics , including their internship with the Goose Creek Association .
GCA is sponsoring a free canoe clean-up on Saturday , May 7 , where you can enjoy Goose Creek ’ s spring beauty while collecting litter . Contact : info @ goosecreek . org for further information . In addition , you can put your own boat into Goose Creek at public landings like River Point Drive Trailhead ( formerly Kephart Bridge Landing ), 43942 River Point Dr ., Sterling , VA .
Sales . We are happy to assist you in selling your horse or finding your next partner . We accept select horses on consignment .
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