Emerald Isles Eventing Center

04/06/2025

🦄🚨: Great leasing opportunity on a wonderful horse!

Master Higgins is a 2013, Grey, ISH, Gelding who is fresh off a win going Training at PineTop H.T. Starting in June, we are looking for a 6 month full lease as his owner is moving to Aiken for a internship. There is the potential to extend to a year lease if owner decides to not move him to Aiken. No lease fee but leasee will be responsible for all expenses and to be in a training program at EIEC. If you are looking for a horse that can take you out and compete this season, this is your guy! Very easy to ride on the flat and super fun to jump! Please reach out to Paige (774-249-1230) if you are interested. Serious inquiries only.

Update: We will not consider an off property lease, only on farm at EIEC.

12/09/2024

Paige is heading down to Aiken again this winter and has a last minute stall available. Can accommodate just board and/or full/partial training. Leaving Jan. 15 and coming back home March 15. Please text her at 774-249-1230 if interested!

12/06/2024

We are so excited to welcome two new members into the EIEC family! Huge congratulations to Mia Thombs & Dianne Bassler Thombs on their purchase of Boomer and Jill & Susan Pope Skelly on their lease of Keelie! We are so excited for what’s in store for you guys and so happy to have two new adorable faces in the barn! Thank you to Paige Ansaldi, Gahan, and Hensley for your help! It was fantastic to work with you all!

10/03/2024

🌟 Exciting and Rare Opportunity! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce we have open stalls!🐴 Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting your competitive journey, our top-notch facilities are designed to help you and your horse shine. We are looking for dedicated riders who want to be in a training program!

Join a vibrant community of equestrians and take your training to the next level. Limited availability, so don’t miss out!

📅 For more details, message us or visit our website.

09/26/2024

This stud muffin is 6 months old today. We love him so much, but do appreciate that he is over the phase of walking on his hind legs😂 It has been a true blessing to watch him grow!

09/04/2024

Last day to sign up for this weekends Tim Bourke Clinic is tomorrow! Times will be sent on Friday!

Sign up link here:

Tim is an accomplished Event rider and trainer. Born in Ireland, Tim worked for Jonathon Reape, Bruce Davidson, and Sharon White before going out on his own. Tim has completed multiple CCI5* events, finishing in the top 20 in 4 of them. Tim and Luckaun Quality were named as the reserve for the World...

09/01/2024

*Now Hiring*

Paige is looking to add a groom to the EIEC Team. We winter in Aiken, SC for two months annually and the rest of the year is spent at home in MA.

This will be a full-time position with compensation package including a salary, housing, a stall for one horse, and a healthcare reimbursement plan. We are specifically looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual who will become invested in all of our horses, but with a particular focus on Paige’s competition horses. Must have a driver’s license and be willing to drive a truck and trailer. When not traveling to shows, a typical day would consist of tacking, grooming, and management of Paige’s horses. Exercise rides would be welcomed and utilized for the correct person. Daily lessons and horse showing is a potential at certain events!

If you are a dedicated individual looking to join the EIEC family, please reach out to Paige at [email protected] or by text to (774)-249-1230. Looking for this individual to start as soon as possible.

08/18/2024

T-20 days until our last Tim Bourke Clinic of the year! Sign up online at https://forms.gle/tP7Xz7iwTR66CV9y7 . First come first serve basis. These clinics usually fill up fast, so get your entries in!

08/01/2024

We are excited for our final Tim Bourke Clinic of 2024 on 09/07 and 09/08. It will be the same format as the other two clinics. Show jumping on Saturday and cross-country on Sunday. For more information and to sign up please visit the link below: https://forms.gle/REt11QddLvtaGdNa9
We look forward to having everyone! It is always a fun and educational time!

07/18/2024

2nd Derby day tomorrow! We hope people come to enjoy the course!

Our first derby tomorrow (07/17) and then again on Friday, 07/19!

Few things to know:
~Starter/Beginner Novice: 9:30am to 12:00pm (times updated from the last post)
~Novice: 12:30pm to 3:00pm
~Combination of show jumps and cross-country fences
~Show up whenever you want during the time frame of the level
~No need to pre-register….just come!
~Parking: We will have people park on the grass between the indoor and the outdoor. If more parking is needed, we will open up the paddock on the right of the driveway as soon as you pull in.
~Warm-up will be in the indoor
~Courses: We have the course up, numbered, and set. You can come walk it before your level goes, but you can always just watch to figure out the course as well!
~Pricing: $35 per round and $10 for extra rounds at the same height. Discounted XC schooling at $35 per horse
~Payment: Pay when you arrive. We will have a table set up at the outdoor arena. Please come check-in when you arrive. We accept cash, check, zelle, or venmo.

We hope everyone has fun tomorrow. Contact Paige at 774-249-1230 if you have any questions!!

07/16/2024

Our first derby tomorrow (07/17) and then again on Friday, 07/19!

Few things to know:
~Starter/Beginner Novice: 9:30am to 12:00pm (times updated from the last post)
~Novice: 12:30pm to 3:00pm
~Combination of show jumps and cross-country fences
~Show up whenever you want during the time frame of the level
~No need to pre-register….just come!
~Parking: We will have people park on the grass between the indoor and the outdoor. If more parking is needed, we will open up the paddock on the right of the driveway as soon as you pull in.
~Warm-up will be in the indoor
~Courses: We have the course up, numbered, and set. You can come walk it before your level goes, but you can always just watch to figure out the course as well!
~Pricing: $35 per round and $10 for extra rounds at the same height. Discounted XC schooling at $35 per horse
~Payment: Pay when you arrive. We will have a table set up at the outdoor arena. Please come check-in when you arrive. We accept cash, check, zelle, or venmo.

We hope everyone has fun tomorrow. Contact Paige at 774-249-1230 if you have any questions!!

07/04/2024

We had a great June at EIEC and a fun start to July!

NJHT: Paige took her three horses (Sunny, Bos, and Diamandro). They all had great outings placing in their respective divisions!

Valinor: We had a busy day at Valinor with 4 students riding around the Novice. Maya White and her horse, Promoted, won her division wire to wire! They are ready for their move up to Training! Emilee Kenney and her horse, Conspiracy Theory WE, came in 2nd and are also ready for their move up to training! Marianne Reardon and Rockem Sockem and Jamie Bassett and Master Higgins both had great rides to end 9th and 7th!

July Tim Bourke Clinic: Two amazing days with spectacular weather! All the riders had a blast and came away with so much confidence. We can’t thank Tim enough for his amazing lessons. He will be coming back on September 7th & 8th, so mark your calendars!

07/04/2024

We had a great June at EIEC and a fun start to July!

NJHT: Paige Crotty Roy took her three horses (Sunny, Bos, and Diamandro). They all had great outings placing in their respective divisions!

Valinor Farm: We had a busy day at Valinor with 4 students riding around the Novice. Maya White and her horse, Promoted, won her division wire to wire! They are ready for their move up to Training! Emilee Kenney and her horse, Conspiracy Theory WE, came in 2nd and are also ready for their move up to training! Marianne Reardon and Rockem Sockem and Jamie Bassett Alwais and Master Higgins both had great rides to end 9th and 7th! Congratulations guys…hard work pays off!

July Tim Bourke Clinic: Two amazing days with spectacular weather! All the riders had a blast and came away with so much confidence. We can’t thank Tim/Bourke Eventing enough for his amazing lessons. He will be coming back on September 7th & 8th, so mark your calendars!

06/19/2024

Only 12 more days until our second Tim Bourke Clinic of the year. Sign up will stay open until Friday, June 28th. We are almost full so sign up before it is too late! Sign up link here: https://forms.gle/zYC8847fx9vbfwWRA

05/31/2024

We are just about a month away from our 2nd Tim Bourke Clinic of the year! Tim will be coming again on Monday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 2! We are opening it up for riders to sign up now! Please follow the link below! We cannot wait!

Tim is an accomplished Event rider and trainer. Born in Ireland, Tim worked for Jonathon Reape, Bruce Davidson, and Sharon White before going out on his own. Tim has completed multiple CCI5* events, finishing in the top 20 in 4 of them. Tim and Luckaun Quality were named as the reserve for the World...

05/20/2024

We have Ben Franklin Dressage coming for a 2 day clinic Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28. Still have some openings. Sign up here if you would like a lesson! Ben teaches an amazing lesson and can really help you and your horse on the flat.

Bio: Ben Franklin discovered his interest in dressage out of a broader background in driving and eventing. In 2010, he completed his Bachelor or Science in Equine Management with Honors from the University of Northampton, where he developed a particular interest in Sports Science including Rehabilit...