This is an artist's rendering of our new facility in Lenoir City.

PHASE 1: Stable (Named for STAR's largest donor to date, the Lucille S. Thompson Family Foundation), outdoor arena (Made possible by Cowan Rodgers III in memory of Cowan Rodgers, Jr.), equipment building and hay shed (Made possible by O'Charley's, Inc.). Also fencing, water lines, run-ins and pasture care (mowing, dead tree removal, seeding, and fertilizing). Construction began in September 2003. Many thanks to each of the Eagle Scouts and Girl Scouts who have completed additional facility projects.
Daniel Carter-Brick beds in front of barn
Anthony Cline-Trash Enclosure
Nick Cline-Run-in shelter
Geoff Cusick-Shelves in Equipment Building
Grant Geist-Experiential Trail
Allison Huckins-Landscaping in front of the barn
John Methany-benches
Lee Romano-Experiential Trail
Justin Seyers-Automatic watering system in barns

PHASE 2: Education Center with classroom (Named for the STAR Board of Directors), Handicapped accessible bathrooms, therapy room (Made possible by Greg and Susan Sinatro), storage, apartment, Administrative Suite (Made possible by the Knights of Columbus Council #8781), Covered Entry way (Made possible by the Community Bank of Loudon County) and parking lot. Indoor arena with observation areas, storage and mounting ramp areas. We are currently taking bids on the these buildings and look forward to beginning construction in early 2006!

This aerial photo was taken June 2007.

The following photos are from July 2005 and October 2006. Click on the image to see a larger version of the photo. This will open a new window; close it to return to this page.

Click on the photos below to see the larger images of the new barn. These were taken in July 2005.
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If you would like to donate to the Stirrup Some Excitement, the Campaign to Build a Brighter STAR, you can do so by clicking the Paypal (Donate) icon on the left or sending a check to our address.

Giving Levels:

Diamond Stirrup Society--$50,000 and above
Qualifying Gift: Single, cumulative or bequest of $50,000 or more
Pledges may be paid over a five year period.

Platinum Stirrup Society--$20,000 ~ $49,999
Qualifying Gift: Single, cumulative or bequest of $20,000 to $49,999
Pledges may be paid over a five year period.

Golden Stirrup Society--$5,000 ~ $19,999
Qualifying Gift: Single, cumulative or bequest of $5,000 ~ $19,999
Pledges may be paid over a five year period.

Silver Stirrup Society--$1,000 ~ $4,999
Qualifying Gift: Single or cumulative contributions of $1,000 ~ $4,999.

Bronze Stirrup Society--$100 ~ $999
Qualifying Gift: Single or cumulative contributions of $100 ~ $999