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The
Lovingood Family has loved horses for over 40 years. Our father,
Dr. Frank Lovingood (left, 1956), bought our first horses in the
early fifties and, by the sixties, we were showing American Saddle
Horses in local and regional horse shows. See photo at right.
Growing up on the family farm of 400 acres instilled a great appreciation
for the rural way of life that continues to this day. Our goal
is to help maintain the farmlands of Blount County by encouraging
equine industry and recreation. The Lovingood Springs Farm equestrian
facility was born with this concept in mind.
Barn
construction began in early 1999 and was finished late in
the year. Miles of trails have been constructed and the log cabin
has been renovated for groups and special events. Of course we
will always be busy improving and expanding the facility.
Our first
Open House was held on June 3,
2000 and was a tremendous success! Local friends and horse lovers
enjoyed a day of horse demonstrations, barn tours, and bluegrass
music. Since that day we continue to invite you
to visit with us. Stay tuned for our next event!
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Photos
of Mary and family circa 1955-60.
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Becky
Lovingood Waller
on Highland Flurry, 1963 |
Garrison
Lovingood, 1960 |
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