Equine Gatherings is located in beautiful downtown Metamora.
Make us a destination! Come visit our store for your equine equipment, supplies, clothing, boots, tack, gifts and books.
Our name was chosen carefully. "Gatherings" refers not only to our collection of equine related products but also to our mission to give horse lovers a place to gather. One room in the store is devoted to just that. Come help yourself to a cup of coffee while you read the bulletin boards to see what's up. Relax on the sofa and read a magazine or watch a training video. Maybe you'll come just to see who else is hanging out!
Click on the slide show to meet Rachel. She started everything!
We will be open for business on Saturday, July 4 from 10-5 & Sun., July 5 from 12-4!
Other Metamora Attractions:
Equine Gatherings specializes in new merchandise, but you can go just down the street to shop for slightly used products at A Bit Used Tack Shop. (or bring your used equipment to sell!)
Visit Design Works Custom Jewelry - home of The Classic Horseto see their extensive collection of jewelry with an equine theme as well as their beautifully designed original pieces.
Top your visit to Metamora off with lunch or dinner at the well known and well respected Historic White Horse Inn. check out their new Sunday Brunch!
Or at the new Top of the Mornin' Cafe and Deli! They are on Oak Street on the south side of Dryden Road. Just up the street from Design Works.
Emily's Boutique (www.emilysnailsandboutique.com) is a great place to shop for accessories while you get your nails done! They have just moved into a building close to Equine Gatherings.
Best's Party Tyme is a party store where you can pick up a gallon of milk, bottle of wine. a lovely gift basket or hand dipped ice cream!
Tisha's Needlework Studio has a lovely assortment of yarns, patterns and projects for you. They are right next to Emily's.
If you find you LOVE the area, you can stop in at R.J. Holden Realtorsor Coventry Realty (www.coventryrealtyllc.com) to see what horse property is available out here!
We also have Dr. Gubert of All Creatures Animal Clinic right down town in an absolutely beautiful newly refurbished stone building. He can take care of your large or small animals.
Metamora's newest business is Chocolate Inked Sweet Shoppe (C.I.S.S.). Visit them to take care of your sweet tooth with some of their home made chocolates, bakery items or Cook's Ice Cream!
Another new business in Metamora! Interiors By Ruth (right next to Design Works Jewelry) will make you custom draperies (Yes, she does stall drapes), pillows, comforters etc. (I asked and she also repairs horse blankets!)
All of these businesses are within a few short blocks of one another.
Come and see all that our little Village of Metamora has to offer!
Invites you to participate in our “Introduction to Fox Hunting” Seminar on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 9am -Noon. The Seminar will be followed by a parade of the Metamora Hunt Staff & hounds!
Please join us for a morning of fun and interesting presentations.Whether you have an interest in getting started in Fox Hunting, or are already a seasoned hunter, you will find this a stimulating and informative morning.
Topics covered will include:
What is Fox Hunting: An explanation of the sport, history, traditions, and interaction with the community.
Hunt Staff: The roles of the Huntsman, Masters, Whips, and Field Masters.
Fox Hounds: A brief outlook on how we breed, train, and care for our pack of hounds, and how they work during a hunt.
Turnout of the Horse and Rider: Both formal and informal dress will be covered as well as tack and accoutrements.
Etiquette in the Hunt Field: Before, during and after the Hunt.
The Hunting Horn: Explanation and demonstration by our Huntsman of the various horn calls.
Safety in the Hunt Field: Guidelines for the horse and rider, including the training and conditioning the Hunt Horse.
Getting Started: Easy steps for you and your horse!
Cost: $25 ……… $20 if you register no later than July 3, 2009.
Young People age 15 and under are free when accompanied a paid Adult.
For registration, location and information, please contact
This year's Celebration of the Horse is scheduled for Saturday, September 26. (always look for us on the fourth weekend in September.)
We are moving to a one day, downtown event (yes, parade on Saturday!....1 p.m.)
but would like to facilitate your event on Sunday the 27th!
Do you want to host an open house? Maybe you would like to organize a trail ride? If you organize it, we will promote it! Email your info to carol@equinegatherings.com so we can include it in our advertising.
This year, the event will start at 10 a.m., last until 6 p.m. downtown and then...you'll be able to go down the Street to the Metamora Lions Club for an evening celebration! We've changed the event to one day but are making it a long one!
Please click on the following links to get copies of the following forms:
in the meantime.... ***************** Thursdays in July and August.
It is Too much to ask our pro's to compete with the music, so, come and enjoy the Village of Metamora with
Concerts in the Park and Classic Cars.
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy music and friends on a lovely summer evening in Harmer Park.....which is right in the center of the village. (You can stop here at the store first :) you can even park here!)
Visit the local businesses for dinner, ice cream, and beverages you can bring to the park. If you are close enough, you can even ride your horse in....yes, you can use the round pen or one of our portable stalls. Just let us know. See schedule below!
Lessons in Leadership from the Language of the Horse.
Many of you are all ready excited about the Lew Sterrett “Sermon on the Mount” presentation scheduled for July 17 and 18, 2009 in Metamora.Well, here is another WONDERFUL opportunity to absorb the wisdom of Lew Sterrett.
Leaders By the H.E.A.R.T. is a two day program which will be offered at Crescent Ridge Farm on Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18 from 9-3:30 each day.
Day One:Correcting the Heart deals with the angry and dysfunctional person.This content teaches how to address undesirable character issues.
Day Two:Cultivating the Heart teaches how to multiply our investments by strengthening corporate morale and effectively directing every newcomer.Engaging coworkers as assistant coaches is a must for creating a productive environment.
Dr. Lew Sterrett has been invited to use horses to illustrate basic relationship principles nationwide for 25 years.Who should attend?Anyone and everyone….parents, coaches, trainers, community leaders, business leaders, teachers, pastors……
Charge is $75/day.Lunch will be provided.Registration is limited to 40 people per day so register early at www.leadersbyheart.org .Call Virginia Janiszewski at 810-678-2597 or email Bonni Hazen at atliberty95@aol.com for more information.
Lew Sterrett of Miracle Mountain Ranch will be presenting his Sermon on the Mount in Metamora on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 hosted by Crescent Ridge Farm (5128 Barber Rd, Metamora, MI 48455)
Mr. Sterrett is an internationally recognized speaker. If you attend this evening program, you'll be able to watch Lew as he works with horses of various stages from untrained to seasoned winners. He will explain how the horse understands what the trainer is communicating and how the horse makes the decision whether to follow the trainer's guidance or do his own thing. Lew enables you to observe lessons of life from the language of the horse. You will see the horses go from fearful to trusting, from stiff and resistant to supple and willing. The changes in the horses thinking can parallel the changes we make in our own life decisions. You'll be encouraged and strengthened as you witness biblical relationship principles illustrated in a clear, simple, and powerful manner.
July 3-5, the general public is welcome to three action packed days of elegant carriage driving competition in the rolling hills at Windrush Farm in Metamora, Mi. Free parking and admission. Classes start at 8 a.m.
Watch high stepping horses put to beautiful carriages competing in ring and cross country events.
See men and women whips (drivers) dressed in traditional driving apparel; with ladies in their finest hats and men wearing formal top hats competing with their horses at the highest level. There is even a class where the competitors canine friends ride in the carriages.
This is an event you do not want to miss. Bring your family, friends and club members and enjoy the three days. Food and refreshments are available at the show.
Form information, Call Marilyn Zaetta 586-752-6960 or Linda Piette at 248-310-9966.
Directions: From M-24 travel East on Dryden for 3.6 miles to Barber Rd. Turn south and drive about .6 of a mile to Windrush Farm. Follow signs. From M-53 travel West on Dryden Road about 9 miles to Barber Road. Turn south on Barber and go .6 of a mile to Windrush Farm. Follow the signs.
