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CLASSIC CITY CLYDESDALES

Mark Shannon & Macon Martin

Classic City Clydesdales is a family owned and operated farm where the primary focus is breeding quality Clydesdale horses for work and show.  Our dream started in 2001 with the purchase "at sale" of a Clydesdale stud colt named Sampson.  We fell in love with this noble breed and it is our sincerest hope to improve the quality, longevity and hardiness of the Clydesdale horse,  through well planned breedings and careful stewardship.

Shannon & Macon Martin at the GDHA Spring Show 2013

It is a "family affair" at Classic City Clydesdales.  Shannon Martin oversees the day to day operations on the farm alongside Mark Martin, Michelle & Bruce Randolph and Felipe Tenorio.  Each team member plays their part and brings to the farm a unique set of skills and ideas.  Michelle is our resident photographer and this is so important as the foals grow.  It seems like each day their progress is documented by Michelle.  Her photography has become such an integral part of our operation.  

Felipe is indeed our "horse whisperer!"  Felipe has a natural love of our horses and works daily with our foals, yearlings and young stock.  When they leave our farm they are sociable, well handled and truly enjoy their human experiences.  He is quiet and solid and we are lucky to have him here on the farm.  

Felipe and Silas hanging out together....his puppy!

Freddy learning a little patience early.

Felipe and his son Johnathan helping at the show!

BREEDING....

At Classic City Clydesdales we have two breeding stallions, Bogton Barnaby and Toll-Gate Masterpiece.  Each stallion is a genetic powerhouse with strengths that enhance each of our mares.  Our boys pass on temperament, feet, hair and beautiful toplines as well as monster front ends.  Each of our mares have been carefully researched for breeding soundness as well as show potential in their own right and each mare is carefully matched to our stallions to enhance their fine qualities.

Here at Classic City it is our utmost wish to improve the breed by selecting impeccable mares and then improving them by way of the stallion.  Our mares are our foundation; without them, there would be no "US!"

Orma and her 2013 filly ODella

SHOWING.....

We try to attend a number of shows during the season.  2013 will be a quiet year for Classic City Clydesdales as we are under a large amount of construction with the new barn being erected.  Please pardon our dust as we prepare for the 2014 show year and the 2015 World Clydesdale Show in London Ontario.

Our horses show in hand, in harness and under saddle.  The Clydesdale horse is a very versatile breed that can excel in many different disciplines from Western to English and even Dressage.  Of course each horse is an individual and suited to each discipline as he/she is put together.  When showing we try to take each horses attributes into consideration and select events that will showcase their individual talents.  Captain is my Western guy, while Arthur is more suited to the English events and Trudy is a stellar hitch mare who would be best suited to Saddle Seat.  We start evaluating each horse from birth based on conformation, temperament and movement.  

Shannon & Maple Hill Lance's Captain 

Mark making sure everything is "just right!"

Getting Barney ready to go!

If you are interested in learning how to prepare and show your Draft horse we can help.  

Shannon is available for individual or group instruction on Decorating, Halter Showmanship, Harnessing (harnessing lessons are on an individual basis and can only be done at the farm.)  and Draft Show Etiquette.  Contact us at classiccityclydes@yahoo.com for rates and availability

SALES....

Classic City Clydesdales has 2012 & 2013 foals available for purchase to great homes.  Contact Shannon Martin for more information.

Classic City Farms is situation on 187 Acres of pristine North GA hill country just outside of Athens, GA.  It is a mix of pasture land and wooded trails with a fully stocked 3 Acre pond and 1/2 mile on the Apalachee River Shoals.  It is truly a horseman's dream and we are lucky to call it home.  We have begun construction of our show barn.  The barn with have 22 stalls, hot/cold wash facilities, tack room, office and restrooms.