Welcome to RDCEC!

Located in Rose Dhu Creek Plantation, one of the finest equestrian communities in the Lowcountry, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of all horse owners and event participants. Please take a moment and get to know us a bit better.  Call 843-815-7878 for information.

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

      12 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.

professional

MANAGEMENT:
RDCEC is professionally managed and maintained.  You will find that we keep the highest standards of cleanliness and safety at RDCEC.  Stalls are mucked throughout the day and power washed several times each year.  Arenas are groomed daily to provide the best conditions for footing and drainage. 

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 30 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 FOR THE FAMILY:

* April 1, 2008 - Launch of the Cooler Horsemanship Online Training Library.  A wealth of information at your fingertips including training videos and philosophies on horse training with the horse's psychology in mind. Be sure to watch the first of many Inspirational videos.

* April 25, 2008 - Cooler Horsemanship Spring Show, "Live, Laugh and Love", from 7 PM to 9 PM.  If you enjoyed the Christmas Special you won't want to miss this! Come and see James Cooler and Kate Finnerty perform with some of the Cooler Horsemanship Horses in training.  Special Guest, Janet Rahn and Doggie Doos will be performing in the Pre Show at 7PM.  Bluffton BBQ will be serving up Bluffton's finest barbeque, ribs, hot dogs and much more. 

(A portion of the proceeds benefits the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life) Call 843-815-7878 for more information. Tickets go on sale April 1st. To purchase tickets online click here.

* October 18, 2008 - Play Hard Sports, Inc. continues their 5K and 10K series at Rose Dhu Creek. Visit www.playhardinbtown.com for more information.  (A portion of the proceeds goes to support local charities)

* March 27-29, 2009 - The Beaufort Kennel Club is having their first Sanctioned AKC Agility Trial at RDCEC. Contact Abbie Hanson for more information.

in the press

ARTICLES:

* Rose Dhu Creek Plantation - Lowcountry Living Preserved

An article about Rose Dhu Creek Plantation in the November/December issue of Coastal 360 Magazine.