The Circle K breeding program has been in operation for almost 30 years, offering a breeding program with Arabian, Appaloosa, and Quarter Horse stallions. All the riding horses were foaled, raised and trained here at Circle K for the sole purpose of being working horses. Our goals are to produce, through our breeding program and a comprehensive breeding program, suitable schooling horses.

Circle K Horse Pavilion is located about 5 miles East of Cookeville, Tennessee (just 2 1/2 miles off I-40 at Exit 290). Map Our trail rides extend over 340 acres of rolling hills and mountainous trails, bordered by a creek to the south and rugged mountains to the north. The experienced, as well as the inexperienced rider has the opportunity to ride the trails on well trained Circle K horses.

The horse pavilion provides all services for the horse and rider. Our breeding program features Appaloosa, Arabian, and Quarter Horse stallions standing at stud. We offer educational clinics on training the young horse, show grooming, Western pleasure, jumping, competitive trail and halter showing. We also provide a seasonal membership for the horse enthusiast.

Jerry R. Jones
Owner-Operator Circle K Horse Pavilion

Jerry Jones is the owner-operator of the Circle K Horse Pavilion in Cookeville, Tennessee. He has vast experience in breeding, training, riding and shoeing horses. For the past ten years, Jerry has presented clinics and seminars to introduce principle techniques and manuevers for a solid foundation of continuous equine education. He has a masters in counseling and an undergraduate degree in teaching. He has experience and has published articles on the behavior modification of horses and hoof maintenance. Jerry has also raised and trained approximately 500 horses. He has worked with outside horses as well, specializing in problem horses and stallions.

"For over the past 30 years, I've been the student or the instructor. Following all the latest techniques from shoeing to behavior. After hundreds of students, there's one phrase that sticks out in my mind -- 'experience is the best teacher of what I do.' I hold the title of 'Master Teacher,' but in my mind I'm the master of 'what not to do.' As an educator, I believe that I can make a difference in the quality of trainers needed in this vast equine industry that's still evolving. I believe that I can pass on to my students the experiences of my life, without reinventing the wheel. It will be a valuable experience that you will never forget based on all the right things that can be done."