The 25th annual Franklin County Horse Farm Tour is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. This event has something for everyone interested in the local horse industry, whether you are looking for ideas to construct your own facility or you want to see what other types of equine operations are in the area.
The tour is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes stops at three barns in the area as well as a catered lunch, according to information from organizer Martha Mobley, Franklin County agriculture extension agent. Mobley and the local horse advisory committee work hard each year to showcase all types of horse facilities, from large show barns to backyard horseowners.
This year’s stops include Hidden Pond Farm in Youngsville, Two Grey Farm in Franklinton and LT Stables near Zebulon.
In addition to touring the facilities, each stop will have a featured speaker who will discuss topics ranging from hoof care to county zoning, pasture maintenance to fire ant control.
The tour will begin with check-in at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Center, 103 S. Bickett Blvd. in Louisburg and will end with lunch at Old Mule Hay & Feed Facility in Zebulon. The tour is free, but registration is required.
To register online, visit https://franklin.ces.ncsu.edu/ or phone the extension office at 919.496.3344.
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