Holli Adams
Trainer
864-313-8796

Holli Adams is an AA circuit hunter/jumper trainer who has a love for the horses and the people who ride them, heralding from the heart of Southern horse country in Tryon, North Carolina. Her philosophy embraces the two basic principles of providing for the safety of the horse/rider team while instilling confidence in both. Holli has been a professional rider since the age of 14 and began training both horses and riders at 18 years of age.

Her successes can be seen in both her equine and human students. She has been consistently competitive in the $10,000 and $25,000 Grand Prixs as well as one $50,000 Grand Prix. Her students and ponies have successfully competed in many national shows as a result of her teaching expertise. Holli has the ability to ride horses for clients, as well as teach how to become more effective riders.

Her love for the sport is evidenced by her willingness to help all horse/rider combinations, regardless of experience
or talent.

Her uncompromising integrity and honesty are proven in the sales aspect of her business where she tries to pair the rider to the appropriate mount regardless, putting her own interests aside. In her lessons, she has learned how to prevent problems leaving both human and equine students feeling confident at the end of the lesson. She has become so well known for her effectiveness, she has acquired a clientele of eventers who she helps prepare for their stadium rounds. For anyone interested in furthering their education, please contact us to join us for one of Holli’s clinics.

Please contact us to schedule lessons or join one of Holli’s clinics.

Corinne Rainey
Barn Manager
864-884-7513

Corinne uses her 37 years of experience and love of horses in her daily management of Still Creek Farm. Her riding experience began in the Three Day Eventing world; however, the Hunter/Jumper world would be where she would end up. This included competitive experience in the “A” show ring from the Children’s Hunters, Junior Hunters, and the Amateur Owner Hunters. Corinne has been employed in the horse industry for the past 25 years. She has been a horse show groom for Danny Robertshaw of Beaver River Farm, Jack Towell of Finally Farm, and Pat Dodson of Clouds Harbor Farm. Corinne has also been an assistant and riding instructor for Lee Cone of Winbrook Farm and a barn manager for David Pelligrini at Houston Levee Stables.

Corinne spent several years as a professional while working out of Rhett and Cindy David’s farm, Never Say Never Farm in Easley, SC.

During this time, she completed her Master’s degree in Elementary Education and taught school for ten years. At the end of the ten years, Corinne realized she wanted to be involved with horses and horse owners, full time and that brought her to Still Creek Farm.

Dee Raffield
Aquatread Manager
864-809-0190

Dee’s love and care for horses began as a small child while spending summers on her father’s farm. She learned how to ride Quarter Horse race horses, which led to several opportunities as an exercise rider. This included a job with Florida’s leading trainer, Donald Manucy. During racing’s off season, Dee worked for Shamrock Farm in St. Augustine, FL. There she gained the experience of driving and swimming Standardbred horses at their rehab facility.

In the mid- eighties, Dee found herself in the Carolinas. With no real racing farms to be found, she took on the position of manager at Las Padres Paso Fino farm and gained yet more experience with a whole new breed of horse and type of riding.

In 1991, Dee bought her own farm and began her own business. This included breeding and foaling Thoroughbred mares, shipping broodmares to and from Kentucky and Florida, and training many different breeds of horses from the ground up. During this time, Dee would find her passion to be for Barrel racing. She has had much success in the Barrel racing world, winning several titles and championships in the Southeast. Dee still continues to train and compete in many Rodeos and shows.

In 2011 Dee came to Still Creek Farm where puts all of her extensive experience and passion for horses into practice.