Welcome to Reality Farm
Lessons, Boarding, Showing and Camps

The Farm is conveniently located 1/2 mile off Hwy 64 in Decherd/Alto TN 4mi from I-24, 7mi from Sewanee & Nissan

931- 247-3071 / realityfarm@yahoo.com .

2010 Spring Break Mini Camp April 5 & 6, 9am - 2pm Everyone must pre-register

Summer Camp 2010, Every Week in June 9am - 2pm, Mon - Fri More info on our Services page

God shines His light on upon us. The above is a real photo taken one morning across our back pasture. (no photo shop used)

We are an owner operated boarding and training facility located in Southern Middle TN. By keeping things on a smaller scale we are able to give all the horses the individual attention they deserve.

Our new seven stall barn offers matted stalls, washrack, boarder tack room and several large Grass Pastures with  safe electric fencing. Horses go out in small groups of two to four horses

The farm includes a regulated small grass dressage ring, jump field with full jump course and x-country jumps, 60 ft all weather footing round pen, 60 acres of open field to keep horses fit

Our 100 X 50 ALL WEATHER FOOTING TRACK IS FINISHED!

We are here to help you enjoy your equine parter! Check back often, we try to keep our site updated.

Feel free to contact us with any questions 931-247-3071 or realityfarm@yahoo.com Visit us on FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/Decherd-TN/Reality-Farm/143241531139?v=wall&ref=ts

30 years ago I started to dream, In the Fall of 2007 my dream became my Reality! 
My husband and I run all operations of the farm. Together we make a strong team. I am a Veterinary Technician and have had horse in my life since I was 6 years old. My husband is a 4th generation Farmer/Rancher and has a degree in Animal Science. In adition to the horses we also have Angus, Herford and Comercial Cattle.
We pride ourselves in giving top notch care with special attention to detail to all the animals at our farm.
Here you will find, happy, healthy animals with a desire to work and please. The farm offers a laid back yet professional atmosphere for both horse and rider. We have Hunter Jumper and Event horses & ponies. Dressage is the foundation of all riding at Reality Farm.

Along my journey I have been privileged to work with some wonderful  riders/ trainers. Growing up on the East Coast Of Central Florida I had many opportunities. I started riding at the age of six. Bareback and barefoot racing through the Orange Groves and Cabbage Palm Trees. I began showing in the Pony Hunter and Equitation Divisions at the age of nine. I moved up through the levels and by the age of sixteen I was Eventing at Training Level. Over the years I have re-trained several Thoroughbreds for futures out side of racing.
I send out a very Special Thank You to Anna Buffkin for sharing her knowledge and strong determination to WIN! We made quite the team!
I  attended Oldfields School in Maryland where I had the opportunity to Event at Fair Hill under the guidance of Bill Rawle of Water Mark Farms. Their daughter Emily was a true inspiration to me.
I also spent a Summer as a Working Student at Hill Top Farm and a year as a Working Student for Mark Combs at Big Bear Farm. Thank you to Dr. Rachale and Dr Mike of Pine Mt Vet Clinic for letting me get my "foot inthe door".
 
   

S. Brinkman Event Photo's  http://www.shannonbrinkman.net/

A HUGE Thank You to my mother. With out her I would be nothing. She gave countless hours of dedication to my passion. You were and are the Perfect Horse Show Mom!  Thank you for sacrificing your time, your weekends, your afternoons, for giving up a nice car to drive a Suburban so that I could trailer to horse shows.

 

To my dad, Thank you for every time you asked me when I was going to stop playing with horses and get a real job. Little did you know that gave me more determination to succede. I Love you and I will never stop playing with horses

Thank you to all the horses, past, present and future.  You have all taught me so much, Especially Raven and Quiet Flight, "Kipper". You both gave me confidence I needed.

Thank you to all the riders and trainers who have helped me along the way;
    Anna Buffkin, Linda & Pat, I have so many fond memories of Briarwood. The Callahans, you were like family, Janet Andrews, Jill Hastler and Hill Top Farm, The Rawle Family of Water Mark Farm, Mark Combs, Heather Steinman, Kelly Jeffries,What a Ride it's been! and to all the others.

Last but by far not least;
    Thank you to my Husband, Brad. Thank You for ALL you do, your Love and Support is truly amazing!
 

Farm and Residential
Construction, Maintenance and Repair
- Pasture Planning - Fencing - Building - Plumbing - Welding - Electrical -
- Block and Brick Work-
"NO JOB TOO BIG or SMALL"
Competitive Rates 931-308-6726

**Farm Raised Pork and Grass Fed Beef For Sale**

All of our meat in hormone and antibiotic free.