EE Stables

About Our Journey

EE Stables is owned and operated by Michelle Eason.  The "EE" stands for Michelle Eason and Mikayla Eason.  We've been in the horse business since 2003.

Our first experience with horses was through a lease.  That is one of the reasons that we always recommend to folks interested in buying a horse for the first time that they lease one first.  It was a great introduction and a chance to get our feet wet without diving in too far too fast.

We bought our first horse for $1.  I can't tell you how many people have offered to double or even triple our money on that horse since then.  His name is Lucky.  I've never regretted buying that horse.  He is a wonderfully safe horse that has had the honor of being many peoples "first ride" in the time that he's been with us.

Well, buying a horse seems a lot like getting a tattoo; once you get one you just can't stop.  After Lucky came Tsunami, whom we bought from western North Carolina in the mountains.  He is still the smartest horse I've ever met. He later proves himself and becomes Michelles most prized possession at the barn.

Then we bought Sugar, Michelle's first barrel racing horse.  She was a special horse.  We learned from her that there is a world of difference between a mare and a gelding.  She had more heart and courage than any horse we have known since.  She also taught us that no matter how much money you spend, how much you love, and how much you pray there is nothing stopping you from losing a horse at any time.  We lost Sugar to collic in December of 2005.

In April of 2005 we got to see our first baby horse born.  One of the feeders got to the barn a couple hours after she was born and was awestruck.  She was so innocent and sweet.  We named her "Sugar by the Shore" - after her mother "My Shore Dimples" and Michelle's late barrel horse.  Little Sugar was a very smart horse.  She had the potential to be a great horse some day.  After imprinting her we worked with her every day.  When we sold her she was happy and healthy.  She could be tied, clipped, bathed, and easily led or ponied.  She stood for the farrier as well as any of our other horses.  She did not kick or bite, had no vices, and was just about as good an eight month old horse as you could ask for.  Unfortunately the reality of the frailty of horses caught up to the folks we sold her to and they lost her to a form of collic in March of 2007.  We were quite literally heartbroken.  Another hard lesson learned.

After Michelle had a beautiful daughter we purchased her a gelding named Comanche.  Comanche is the most beautiful horse and has a way to get your attention.  He loved the parades and enjoyed trail rides. His heart was on the trail not in the arena.  After 4 shows at CCBR he decided he just didnt want to run barrels anymore.  Michelle honored that decision and sold him to a loving family who owns him and boards him right down the road.

Well the saga of horse searching for Michelle continued.  She searched many adds and finally found her new friend, Pumpkin.  She is a 10 year old Golden Palomino Mare who loves to run and has the heart to run to the other end of the state without taking a break.  She is high spirited and loves to go.  She does everything with authority and carries herself like a true mare.  She was to be Michelle's future barrel horse but with time realized she was not the horse for her to run.  After much searching Michelle realized she had the perfect barrel horse sitting at the barn waiting for her to find him and give him a chance.  Her barrel horse is Tsunami and he has a heart of a true champion and always gives her 100% all the time.  He is Michelle's partner for a long time until she retires him and gives her to her daughter Mikayla.  Until then lets run "little man."

During these years and experiences we've boarded our horses at a couple places and now we run our own barn.  We've learned a lot from our former horsey homes.  Some good things to emulate and a lot of things that are to be avoided.  We've learned that you can't put a price on peace and harmony.  We've learned that being positive and uplifting does more good in the short and long term than being negative.  More than anything though, we've learned how to enjoy our horses and how to share that joy with others.  That is the whole reason we have this website, the whole reason we give lessons, put on pony rides and do all the other things we do.  If you want to read a more official version of all that, check out our Mission Statement.