Welcome to RDCEC!

Located in Rose Dhu Creek Plantation, we are one of the finest equestrian communities in the Lowcountry.  Now a Maple Run Stable, managed and operated by Hall of Fame Jockey Eddie Maple and his wife Kate.  Please take a moment to get to know us better.  Be sure to check out the Horse Show information, the next show is February 28-29, 2010. The show will be put on by Horse Shows in the Park, an upscale show company from Florida.  Click on the image below to see the entire show booklet.

The Latest News:

Maple Run Stables at Rose Dhu Creek Plantation is proud to introduce Debbie Hoyt Banfield as the newest trainer at RDCEC. Debbie is a top notch instructor with over 40 years of teaching, riding and showing experience. Debbie has recently moved her tack to South Carolina from her home base of Massachusetts, where she has been training up and down the east coast for the last 25 years. Keep reading

the equestrian center

BARN: 

     16,000 square feet
     32 - (12' x 12') stalls with int./ext. doors.

     2 indoor wash bays with hot/cold water

     Climate controlled tack rooms

     Feed room

     Restroom with shower

     Top of the line fly spray system

     On-site/Live-in Staff

     24 hour Care

     Rider's Lounge complete with big screen TV

     and Satellite

      
ARENAS:

     100' x 200' Covered & Lighted Arena

     100' x 180' All-weather arena

     200' x 250' All-weather arena with jumps

     Round Pen

GROUNDS:
      17 acres in all; Irrigated, over-seeded

      13 rotating paddocks with run-in shelters and

      cooling misters.

      Storage areas for hay, stall bedding material,

      farm equipment, and horse trailers.

      Manure management: Manure is placed in a

      special storage bin away from the barn and

      then hauled off of the property.

riding & leisure

TRAILS:

Over 6.5 miles of established riding & leisure trails meander throughout the 320 stunning acres of Rose Dhu Creek Plantation. Trails extend along the banks of Rose Dhu Creek, its marshes, and preserved salt and freshwater conservation areas. Rider's have the option of enjoying over 20 natural jumps placed throughout the trail and on specific "jumper's only" trails.  It truly is one of the most beautiful Lowcountry riding experiences one can imagine. Wildlife is abundant in Rose Dhu Creek. While riding or strolling you may encounter egrets, wood storks, deer, fox squirrels, fox and even the elusive wild turkey.

activities

EVENTS/CLINICS:

* February 27-28, 2010 - Horse Show by Horse Shows in the Park

Hunter/Jumper show by a professional show management company.  Come on out and enjoy the fun!!  Entire Show Booklet     One Page Show Program     Entry Form

* November 10-11, 2009- Anne Gribbons Clinic

RDCEC has the pleasure of welcoming the U.S. Dressage team's Chef d'Equipe for a two-day clinic.  This is a huge opportunity for dressage students in our area and beyond to train with one of the most highly respected competitors, trainers and judges in the nation.  Read About Anne

* September 26-27, 2009 - Michael Page Clinic

We have the great privilege of hosting World Class Equestrian and Olympic Medalist, Michael Page, for two days of Hunter/Jumper instruction. Spaces fill quickly, reserve yours today!! Read About Eventing Hall of Famer, Michael Page

* June 23-24, 2009 - Jack Towell Clinic

June brought Jack Towell to RDCEC for a 2-day hunter and jumper clinic from his Finally Farm in Camden, SC.  His accomplishments as a trainer have secured his stature in the industry as one of the top hunter/jumper trainers in the US.

For more information about the clinics coming to RDCEC, please call Kate at 843-290-4470 or 843-815-7878 or Email