Our Story
In the early 70s Sydney W. Ransom, a horseman and trainer, saw a young Tammie Anderson looking at his horses from a garden beside his paddock and offered to teach her to ride. Tammie’s family didn’t have the funds for riding lessons, but Mr. Ransom took her under his wing and began to teach her the sport we all love. Passing on Mr. Ransom’s teachings Tammie saw the importance of horses and ensured that her two children, Savannah & Buddy, received lessons and spent as much time as possible at the barn when they were little. When the family got horses, once again reflecting in Mr. Ransom’s actions, they shared them- giving pony rides and eventually teaching lessons. As the farm grew and gained more team members, they continued to follow the example Mr. Ransom set: giving back, helping others to learn, ensuring that everyone is included, using safety and good judgment to pass on the knowledge of this sport we all love.
Maria Price
Maria Price
Maria Price is a longtime rider with experience on the College of Charleston equestrian team. Price is a calm presence at the barn and ringside during competition. Her simple and easy going advice helps calm riders nerves and prepare them for dressage tests, jump courses and extended trail rides. In lessons Price focuses on foundational riding to help build competitive and well rounded riders who can overcome any obstacle.
Felicity Adams
Felicity Adams
Felicity Adams specializes in the dressage arena and teaching the foundations of what it takes to be a good horseperson. Lessons with Adams include horse care, grooming as well as balanced and confidence boosting riding. When she is not teaching at Crooked Creek, she trains and competes in Endurance Riding. She knows the care and dedication it takes to be in the top placing rides.
Savannah Anderson
Savannah Anderson
Savannah Anderson competes regularly in the hunter jumper arenas and dabbles in eventing. Anderson works full time in Rock Hill, but teaches riding lessons during the week and takes riders to horse shows on Saturdays.
Tammie Anderson
Tammie Anderson
Tammie Anderson grew up on riding and showing on the coast of South Carolina. Most days you can find Anderson working around the barn to make it the best it can be, but some days lucky riders have the privilege of her instruction during lessons.
Babe
Babe
Babe is a S.C.A.R.E. horse. She arrived on the premises in the summer of 2008, since that time she has helped riders to gain confidence and skill. Babe is reserved primarily for the more advanced riders, but she has been known to give the occasional pony ride.
Diamond
Diamond
Diamond is an all around good horse. He is a favorite for trail rides and arena games. In his earlier years he did barrel racing and other rodeo events. Diamond has taught many a rider in the arena, but he prefers the trail and field.
Fergie
Fergie
Fergie is a well schooled pony for small English riders. Fergie loves to walk, trot, canter, and jump in the arena. She also enjoys long walks through the trails and eating grass with her friend Iris.
Iris
Iris
Iris is the sweetest pony in the Crooked Creek Farm herd. She is a favorite pony for riders in the arena and on the trail. She enjoys long walks through the trails and eating hay with her friend Fergie.
Wall-E
Wall-E
Wall-E is a privately owned registered appendix horse who loves to jump and try new things! He has competed in a 25 mile endurance ride, hunter shows and horse trials. When Wall-E is not enjoying the arena or trail he likes to be groomed and eat grass.
Waldo II
Waldo II
Waldo is the barn cat. He enjoys making sure that the barn is mice free. When not patrolling the barn, he likes to watch lessons, follow the poop scoopers around and sunbathe. *Though friendly, always remember he does have claws and can scratch you.*