Horse enthusiasts, riders, and professionals shopped for new and used tack, equipment, clothing, and supplies on Sunday at the Carroll County Agricultural Center. The annual Tack sale/swap is a fundraiser for the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County, and the 22nd anniversary of the event.
22nd 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County Tack Sale/Swap, Sunday at Carroll County Agriculture Center. New and used tack, equipment, clothes, and supplies, available just in time for spring riding. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Stephanie Terry, of Birngham Alabama, and her sister, Michelle Terry of Mt. Airy, feed “Cedar” a miniature horse from the FNH Stables in Mt. Airy. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Head to Tail, LLC’s Sarah Welty of Kemar, shows Christina Montgomery of Gamber, a Western Saddle. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Carlos Vega, of PENN EQUINE SADDLE, sets up a Western Saddle for Ryan Schooley of Westminster, to try out. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Sumit Chaudhary, of PENN EQUINE SADDLE, points out some of the fine details of his Western Saddle for Ryan Schooley of Westminster. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Adrianna M. 14, Zoe G. 11, Reece E., 13, and Jolie G. 14, visit with “Cedar” a miniature horse from the FNH Stables in Mt. Airy. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Jessica Scott of Westminster, buys a used blanket from Ginger LaBarre-Martin of LaBarre Training Center in Hanover, Pennsylvania. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Jessica Scott of Westminster, buys a used blanket from Ginger LaBarre-Martin of Labarre Training Center in Hanover, Pennsylvania. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Jackie Rosenthal, center, of Greenspring Valley and JoAnn Warns, right, of Hereford, shop for new blankets from Belita Pfister of New Oxford, Pennsylvania. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Dawn and Eric Rill of Lineboro, PA., look at bridles for sale. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Sue Donaldson and Mark Schmidt of Westminster, check out reins for sale with Caroline Babylon, of 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Cheryl Bean and Tommy Ford of St. Mary’s County, shop blankets from Kathleen Freeburger of The Retreat at Beckleysville, recreational, competitive, and therapeutic riding in Hampstead. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Abigail Cooke, 12 of New Windsor, tries on a pair of riding show boots. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Abigail Cooke, 12 of New Windsor, tries on a pair of paddock boots. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Bob Tyson of New Windsor, shines riding show boots for sale. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)A collection of Breyer Horses for sale. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Bits and lead ropes for sale to benefit Standardbred Retirement Foundation in New Jersey, whose members foster horses throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)A collection of cowboy boots for sale. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Stephanie Pickett of Union Bridge checks out a pair of riding boots. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Heidi Straub of Taneytown, sits on the English Saddle that she purchased from Michele McGuinness, Trot ID #23, a Mounted Team member of the Trotsar Mounted Search and Rescue. The proceeds from their booth benefit the non-profit. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Thia Melson, Steve Dean and their granddaughter, Laikyn Harry, 11, all of Carroll County, check out a cantle bag for saddles. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)The back of Thia Melson’s sweatshirt of Carroll County. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Fred Mojica and daughter Kylee, 12 of Union Bridge, check out a halter and show halter she purchased. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Stephanie Snyder of New Market checks out a halter for sale. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Michael Dowlatow, Heather, and daughter Brooke, 7, made the trip from near King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, purchased a Western Saddle among other items. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)