FullCircle Horse Park

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FullCircle Horse Park

We are primarily a dressage and eventing training facility but welcome riders of all disciplines. This path took a turn when they were blessed with children.

We host schooling shows featuring dressage, show jumping, combined training and 3 phase classes. History & Owners
For FCHP owners Pat and Janice Ballard, the love of horses is an innate passion that is both consuming and rewarding. Both have undergraduate degrees in Animal Science from Texas A&M University and pursued careers in the equine industry in the years following their graduation. Their co

llective experience includes management of a large private boarding stable, management at the TAMU equestrian center, teaching hunt and jumper lessons, and hosting hunter/jumper shows in a regional circuit. They ultimately pursued legal careers—their “day job”. Janice began riding again in 2009 and now trains and competes as an eventer. When the opportunity to assume management of the barn at which they boarded came along in Spring 2015, Pat and Janice recognized that life had come “FULL CIRCLE” and that they had been given an opportunity to pursue their horse passion at a new level. In Fall 2016, Full Circle Horse Park took another step forward and purchased 80 acres of land conveniently located east of Birmingham, just minutes off I-20. In Spring 2017, with phase one completed, the operation moved to its new home. Philosophy
At Full Circle, we know that our horses demand dedication, hard work, and patience. We embrace the “sport of years” (as described by one wise trainer) and know that it can take a long time to develop a horse that is relaxed, supple, engaged, and capable of self-carriage. We know it can take equally long to develop the trust between horse and rider that will take them over the fields and fences, through mud and pond, and in rain and sun. That’s okay with us, because our horses are our passion! We encourage riders to become active partners in developing and maintaining their horse’s mental and physical fitness. We believe that both horse and rider can meet their full potential through practicing good horsemanship and developing a regular exercise program with guidance from knowledgeable trainers. We seek to ride every day and every stride with these principles in mind. Always working to improve and to develop new skills, yet understanding that sometimes set-backs happen, progress can be slow, and goals may feel always just out of reach. Yet by committing to the long journey, we can enjoy the process as well as a goal achieved, and celebrate achievements both big and small.

06/16/2025

Full Circle Horse Park had a blast hosting the equestrian event for the Alabama States Games this past weekend. Everyone had great rides and stayed cool in our brand new covered arena!

04/21/2025

We are so excited to have our first recognized Scenic Flight Dressage Show of the year at Full Circle Horse Park on May 10-11th. The closing date is April 26th. Get those entries in! We hope to see everyone in May! Link below for prize list:

https://www.flightlinedressageshows.com/copy-of-2024-show-calendar-1

03/28/2025

Ride times are posted for the schooling show on Saturday! Check them out at the link below. We look forward to seeing all horses and riders tomorrow!

https://www.fullcirclehorsepark.com/shows/

03/13/2025

Due to severe weather, we have postponed the March 15th schooling show to March 29th. We are so sorry for the inconvenience, but want to keep all riders and horses safe. Additional entries will be accepted until March 22nd.

We have some exciting updates for the show including new cross country jumps and show jumping standards. Hope to see everyone on March 29th!

03/04/2025

FCHP Boarder, Olivia, and her horse, Finn, enjoyed the last fox hunt of the season! Olivia and Finn have had a blast fox hunting and are already looking forward to the next hunt season. Olivia’s Husband, Matt, watched along all season and cheered them on from the sidelines!

03/01/2025

Congrats are in order to our very own Janice Ballard and Secret Gold Bewes (Lilly)! They finished 3rd in a competitive 1st Level - Adult Amateur division in the 2024 GDCTA year end awards. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the 2025 season brings for you!

02/25/2025

Please join us for our schooling show on March 15th! Check out the following link for the class list and entry form: https://www.fullcirclehorsepark.com/shows/

FCHP is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year! We are tallying points for end of the year awards and will have a few random drawings at shows. Categories will be announced soon—so stay tuned.

We want to express our gratitude for all of you who have supported the farm and made it a success! Looking forward to seeing you in 2025!

02/24/2025

Full Circle Horse Park had a blast hosting our first schooling show of the year! Thank you to all riders who participated and to our volunteers.

Congrats are in order for our champion and reserve champion! Lia and Stevie Nicks were high point champion with a score of 78%. Mackenzie and Castall were reserve high point champion with a USEA score of 27.6. Congrats to you both!

Congrats to our Full Circle Barn Members on their amazing rides today. Lia and Stevie had a great first show together in the intro division earning high point champion! Missy and Saint had two very educational rides at 1st level. Anne and Citrus had a great ride at 1st level with a score of 69%. Fun fact: Citrus will be 28 years young this year! Janice and Lilly had a great first ride at 2nd level - Test 3 with a score of 66%. Sarah and Carlo wrapped up the show with an amazing 1st level ride scoring two 10s! We are so proud of everyone!

Information will be coming soon about the next schooling show at Full Circle Horse Park on March 15th.

01/23/2025

Winter Dressage show February 22nd!!!
https://www.fullcirclehorsepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FCHP-SC-2025-2-22-Flyer-Entry-Release.pdf

11/16/2024

Ride Times are up!

09/27/2024

Congrats to Sarah Ballard and Carlo for a 7th place finish at the Region 3 GAIG Championships, Training Level.

05/03/2024

Ride times are up!! See you Saturday!!
www.fullcirclehorsepark.com/shows

Address

5555 Wolf Creek Road
Pell City, AL
35128

Telephone

+12055169052

Website

http://fullcirclehorsepark.com/

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