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Welcome to RDCEC!
Located in
Rose Dhu Creek
Plantation, the finest equestrian community in the Lowcountry, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of all. Please take a moment and get to know us a bit better. Call 843-815-7878 for information on upcoming events such as the launching of the Cooler Horsemanship Online Library and Inspirational Video, The Cooler Horsemanship Springtime Special April 25th and the AKC Sanctioned Agility "A" Match on May 3rd. If you are interested in RDCEC as a venue for your next event, please contact Lori Guscio for available dates and rates. 843-815-7878
the equestrian
center
BARN:
16,000 square feet
32 -
(12' x 12') stalls with int./ext. doors.
2 indoor wash
bays with hot/cold water
Climate
controlled tack rooms
Feed room
Restroom with
shower
Top of the
line fly spray system
On-site/Live-in Staff
24 hour Care
Rider's Lounge complete with big screen TV
and Satellite
ARENAS:
100' x 200' Covered & Lighted Arena
100' x 180'
All-weather arena
200' x 250'
All-weather arena with jumps
Round Pen
GROUNDS:
17 acres in
all; Irrigated, over-seeded
12
rotating paddocks with run-in shelters and
cooling
misters.
Storage
areas for hay, stall bedding material,
farm
equipment, and horse trailers.
Manure
management: Manure is placed in a
special
storage bin away from the barn and
then hauled off of the
property.
professional
MANAGEMENT:
RDCEC is professionally managed and
maintained. You will find that we keep the highest standards of cleanliness and safety at RDCEC. Stalls
are mucked throughout the day and power washed several times each year.
Arenas are groomed daily to provide the best conditions for footing and
drainage.
 
riding & leisure
TRAILS:
Over 6.5 miles of established riding & leisure trails meander throughout the 320 stunning acres of Rose Dhu Creek Plantation. Trails extend along the banks of Rose Dhu Creek, its marshes, and preserved salt and freshwater conservation areas. Rider's have the option of enjoying over 30 natural jumps placed throughout the trail and on specific "jumper's only" trails. It truly is one of the most beautiful Lowcountry riding experiences one can imagine. Wildlife is abundant in Rose Dhu Creek. While riding or strolling you may encounter egrets, wood storks, deer, fox squirrels, fox and even the elusive wild turkey.
instruction
TRAINING:
We are offer Natural Horsemanship training with James Cooler of Cooler Horsemanship. This method of training is highly beneficial across all equestrian disciplines and focuses on understanding the "psychology" of the horse.
activities
EVENTS
FOR THE FAMILY:
RDCEC has a
future full of activity. We look forward to hosting a number of equine
related activities. Be sure to check our site regularly for updates and
information.
* March 1, 2008 - Play Hard Sports, Inc. continues their Duathlon and 5K series at Rose Dhu Creek. Visit www.playhardinbtown.com for more information. (A portion of the proceeds goes to support local charities)
* March 29-30, 2008 - Join The Beaufort Kennel Club and Doggie Doos for a fun-filled Canine Sports Weekend. Free of charge. Activities include a Fun Agility Match on Saturday at 10AM, a Freestyle Dance Demo and workshop, Disc Dog Demo and workshop, CGC Testing, Obedience, Rally, Flyball, a Microchip Clinic and much, much more! Contact Doggie Doos at 843-717-2932 or Cathy Johnson, Beaufort Kennel Club at 843-893-2503 for more information. Email Doggiedoosinfo@earthlink.net or Pinelandpugs@yahoo.com
* April 1, 2008 - Launch of the Cooler Horsemanship Online Training Library. A wealth of information at your fingertips including training videos and philosophies on horse training with the horse's psychology in mind. Be sure to watch the first of many Inspirational videos.
* April 25, 2008 - Cooler Horsemanship Spring Show, "Live, Laugh and Love", from 7 PM to 9 PM. If you enjoyed the Christmas Special you won't want to miss this! Come and see James Cooler and Kate Finnerty perform with some of the Cooler Horsemanship Horses in training. Special Guest, Janet Rahn and Doggie Doos will be performing in the Pre Show at 7PM. Bluffton BBQ will be serving up Bluffton's finest barbeque, ribs, hot dogs and much more.
(A portion of the proceeds benefits the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life) Call 843-815-7878 for more information. Tickets go on sale April 1st. To purchase tickets online click here.
in the press
ARTICLES:
* Rose Dhu Creek Plantation - Lowcountry Living Preserved
An article about Rose Dhu Creek Plantation in the November/December issue of Coastal 360 Magazine.
*Pony Tales
The Bluffton Breeze Magazine's article written by James Cooler, shares horsemanship insights. Click on Bluffton Equestrians to view the article.
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