Crystal Creek Farm

Crystal Creek Farm, Hackney horses, Winterville, GA, is nestled in Northeast Georgia near Athens. Carl and Kathryn Nichols have bred Hackney horses for many years, following breed society standards and conducting regular health evaluations to support soundness. The Nichols family participates in national inspections and registers every foal with the appropriate registry to maintain clear lineage records.

Foals spend their early months on open pasture with daily handling and are introduced to light driving in a calm, caring environment. Adult horses train on a small wooded trail and in a sand arena, with a focus on ground manners and readiness for harness work. Several Crystal Creek stallions and mares have placed in regional driving classes, reflecting the farm’s steady temperament selection. The farm is known for balanced conformation, consistent disposition, and horses that adapt well to both show rings and family farms throughout the Southeast.