Located in the pristine rolling hills of Canton, Georgia, just north of Atlanta, Iron Horse offers a diverse suite of services for riders, families and horses. Whether you are a recreational rider or a rider with a desire to show at the highest level, Iron Horse has the place for you. Our goal is to provide a safe and caring environment for people to experience the unique relationship between horse and rider.
The state-of-the-art facility provides an outdoor arena and indoor lighted arena, both featuring Rubber Footing by Footings Unlimited (www.footingsunlimited.com), covered bull pen, beautiful turn-out pastures, tack rooms, grooming areas, wash racks, large lounge areas and housing to accommodate the round-the-clock Barn Manager. Each horse's nutritional needs, provided by Purina Mills (www.purinamills.com) is formulated to maximize his performance and well being.
Head Trainer: Christine Johnston
Christine has been training for more than twenty years, and competing in multiple disciplines at the national level since 1985. Her performance has resulted in multiple national level wins year over year. Christine also brings her experience as a licensed “R” judge to Iron Horse. This experience offers riders the unique ability to understand their discipline from a Judge’s perspective. She trains and shows in multiple disciplines, and specializes in Amateur riders.
Assistant Trainer and Barn Manager: Kassie Webb
Kassie brings her years of experience with animals to Iron Horse as the Barn Manager and Assistant Trainer. During her career, Kassie managed a small Animal Hospital where she worked hands-on with the vets in animal care. She continues to expand her skill set by continuing her education and recently completed courses in equine reproduction at Colorado State University. This knowledge, in conjunction with her genuine love of horses make her the perfect fit for Iron Horse. Kassie is responsible for the day-to-day management and care of each horse’s nutrition and health.
Assistant Trainer: Anna Boylan
Originally from Andover, Massachusetts, Annie has been riding since the age of 4 and competing on the Arabian Horse Association Regional and National circuit since she was 5! Showing in multiple disciplines, Annie has earned many National and Regional wins in both Half-Arabian and Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Hunter Seat Equitation, English Pleasure, Show Hack and Native Costume divisions. Annie recently graduated from Holy Cross College with a Bachelor’s in Middle Eastern Studies and an impressive 4-year career in their Division 1 Women’s Lacrosse program. As the captain of her team, Annie encouraged her teammates to participate in community service opportunities – including a therapeutic riding program she helped to build. Annie looks forward to joining the training staff at Iron Horse Farms as well as volunteering her time as a certified-PATH therapeutic riding instructor with Iron Hearts.
