Here are links and resources for trails, boarding, vets, and other horse service professionals.

Arkansas is a great place to enjoy your horses. With hundreds of miles to explore in the Ozark Mountains, along the Buffalo River, and in the Ouachitas there’s plenty of scenic riding to be had. Our southern grass pastures offer excellent forage, and the mild weather allows for outdoor riding throughout most of the year.

The horse care industry here presents a variety of options to meet your needs. Relocating can be challenging, especially when trying to find the right services, so feel free to reach out with any questions. If you have suggestions or feedback on any of these services, I’d love to hear from you!

Email: MCowperSmith@KW.com

Cell: 501-722-7763

Current Listings: cowpersmith.kw.com

Horse Services:

Rick Beaver (Brenda Beaver and Sedona Fritz)
Equine Dentistry
501-658-3652
1480 Letona Rd., Searcy AR 72143

Tiffany Ellen
Arkansas Massage Therapy
501-765-0019

Michelle Drusky-Visconti, Visconti Healing
Equine Massage and Yoga
Viscontihealing@gmail.com
https://www.viscontihealing.com/
601-258-0835

Lauren Alexander, Champion Chiropractic
965 Carson Cove, Suite A, Conway, AR 72034
501-472-7749
Championchiropracticclinic@gmail.com
https://www.championchiropracticclinic.com/about

Destiny Gillihan, Diamon D Equine
Equine dentistry, magnawave, boarding, lessons, and trails
Batesville (will travel)
870-283-2164

Vets

Dr. Angel Jordan, Arkansas Equine Services
Rosebud
870-208-3787
AJordandvm@yahoo.com
https://www.arkansasequineservices.com/

Dr. Zach Bruggen, Elite Equine
Cabot
591-747-6231
https://www.eliteequinevet.com/about

Dr. Jeanne Strackbein
Tri-County Vet
Clarksville
479-764-9090
https://www.tricountydvm.com/

Other vets:
Jesse Clement, Royal, 501-767-1885
Trent Stites, Sallisaw OK, 918-773-6460
Marty O’Fallon, Monticello, 870-367-5242
James Tilley, Bonnerdale, 501-844-7239

Boarding:

Lisa Brown, Brownstone Ranch, Vilonia
Lily Wofford, Wofford Ranch, Vilonia
Alexandra Doucet, Avi8tion Sport Horses, Little Rock
Pine Hill Ranch, Little Rock
Crestfield Farm, Little Rock
Pinnacle Valley Farm, Little Rock
Carol Smith, Eloraleah Cabot
Kathyrn Cromer, Dutch Acres Farm, Jacksonville
Ange Denson, Denson Training Cener. Alexander
Danielle David & Melinda Godsey, Midland Farm, Alexander
Chatfield Equestiran Center, Benton

Equestrian Apparel:

ZIKY Boutique, Little Rock

Horse Photography:

Shelby Layne, Renew Creative
Jenny Goodnight, JRG Photography

Horse Publications:

The Round-up,

Horse Trails:

Bear Creek-Jessieville

*Shelton’s Big Flat Getaway-Big Flat

* Boston Mountain Horse Camp—Witt Springs

Brock Creek, Cleveland

*Buffalo River at Steel Creek-Jasper

Buffalo River at Woolum-St. Joe

Buffalo River at Hwy 65 Bridge-Gilbert

Buffalo River at Log wagon gap— Flippin

Burns Park-NorthLittleRock

Camp Robinson Wildlife Management Area- Mayflower

* Caney Mountain Horse Camp-Big Flat

*Centerpoint Horse camp- Compton

Cherokee Wilderness Area-Hopewell

* Cowboy Up Horse Camp-Witts Spring

* Devils Den State Park- West Fork

Hot Springs, AR-Downton Hot Springs

*Idle Nook Horse Camp- Boles

*Lonesome D Horse Camp- New Blaine

* Moccasin Gap Horse Camp-Dover

*Pine Grove Trails-Leslie

Rafter D Ranch, Mike & Charlotte Davis— Mt. Pleasant

*Sheltons Big Flat Getaway- Shelton

*Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp- Dardanelle

Sylamore Horse Trail-Mountain View

Viles Branch Trail Ride- Langley

*Village Creek State Park-Wynn

Kings Ranch- Glenn & Teri King— Jonesboro

Pea Ridge Military Park— Pea Ridge

*Saddle valley horse camp— Norfork

* These locations have camping

With decades of equestrian experience and a fine art foundation, Shelby Layne Ridgway brings a full-scale creative vision to championship horse shows nationwide.

At the Arkansas State Championship Horse Show, I had the chance to watch Shelby Layne Ridgway at work with her business, Renew Creative by Shelby Layne. Her setup is impressive—lights carefully arranged, multiple computers managing the workflow, and a stand-mounted camera she operates with precision. Shelby’s team included photographers who captured candid and action shots across the grounds and arena, a backdrop team to set up win photos, and a sales team to assist exhibitors in purchasing their action photos ensuring every detail was captured and handled seamlessly. She is also supported by her mother, Andi Beaty Ridgway and grandmother, Jerry Beaty; both of whom have been in the equine industry as show staff and exhibitors since childhood. Together, they create a full-scale production that reflects the quality and scope of Shelby’s vision. See some video from my visit here.

Shelby brings nearly three decades of experience showing AQHA horses to her work. Based in Benton, Arkansas, she combines that deep equestrian knowledge with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and over ten years of professional creative experience. Shelby says her faith has been central in her journey, and she sees many of the opportunities in her life as doors God has opened.

She is best known for her stunning fine art equine portraits, where perfect timing captures every detail—the horse’s ears, legs, expression, and overall presence. She also photographs horse-and-rider portraits, and in both cases her work requires precise timing and positioning to ensure every subject looks their absolute best. Through Renew Creative, Shelby offers equine portraits, horse show coverage, stallion and sales marketing, and graphic design, including logos, advertisements, banners, video, and digital campaigns for the equine community and businesses nationwide.

Shelby travels across the country for Renew Creative and other photographers working championship horse shows and high-profile events. In 2025 alone, she has covered the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY, the Ocala Breeders’ Spring 2YO Sale in Ocala, FL, the Pinto World Championship Horse Show in Tulsa, OK, the Palomino World Championship Horse Show in Springfield, IL, the EMO Celebration in Las Vegas, APHA Zone One in Nampa, ID, and travels wherever her clients need her—from coast to coast and beyond.

Renew Creative is more than a business—it’s Shelby’s way of blending her love of horses with her creative vision. To see her portfolio or learn more about her services, visit renewcreativebysl.com.

Email: shelby@renewcreativebysl.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renewcreativebyshelbylayne/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbylaynephotos