Rushcreek is a twenty-acre spread located in the Wateree River
Valley of South Carolina and a great place to live for both
people and Labradors. Matt Rush purchased the first ten acres
of this property in 1978, officially as a financial investment, but in
his heart because he was drawn to the place. Surrounded by
horse farms, hobby farms and undeveloped land, there was
just a certain “something about it” that made him decide to buy
it. Over the years it became a place to play, train dogs, and
dream. Sixteen years later and after the purchase of an
additional ten acres, it became home.
In spite of friendly insinuations that maybe he was a little crazy,
work began immediately, and as Matt literally carved out a new
life for himself, years of tension and stress were worked out of
muscles, mind and soul. Gradually, a picture of home in Matt’s
mind became a physical reality. First, a snug cabin with heart
pine floors was moved onto the property and some minor renovations were completed. A
spacious front porch that smells of cedar and pine was added onto the front of the house,
overlooking the pond and clearing, and outfitted with a swing and rockers. Later on, a cedar
barn with a red tin roof was raised for Boo and Lady, Rushcreek’s resident mares. As more
and more labs came for training or were born, kennels, dog condos, fencing and gates were
added. Work is still in progress and each completed step encourages a new task.
Valley of South Carolina and a great place to live for both
people and Labradors. Matt Rush purchased the first ten acres
of this property in 1978, officially as a financial investment, but in
his heart because he was drawn to the place. Surrounded by
horse farms, hobby farms and undeveloped land, there was
just a certain “something about it” that made him decide to buy
it. Over the years it became a place to play, train dogs, and
dream. Sixteen years later and after the purchase of an
additional ten acres, it became home.
In spite of friendly insinuations that maybe he was a little crazy,
work began immediately, and as Matt literally carved out a new
life for himself, years of tension and stress were worked out of
muscles, mind and soul. Gradually, a picture of home in Matt’s
mind became a physical reality. First, a snug cabin with heart
pine floors was moved onto the property and some minor renovations were completed. A
spacious front porch that smells of cedar and pine was added onto the front of the house,
overlooking the pond and clearing, and outfitted with a swing and rockers. Later on, a cedar
barn with a red tin roof was raised for Boo and Lady, Rushcreek’s resident mares. As more
and more labs came for training or were born, kennels, dog condos, fencing and gates were
added. Work is still in progress and each completed step encourages a new task.
About Us
Today, Rushcreek is a place brimming with life
andgrowth. Labradors in all stages of life come here to
learn and improve their skills. From five months to over
five years, they work six days a week in the field, water
and upland to test and advance their skills. Some days
training takes place on the home front. Other days, labs
are loaded into the kennel trailer for a field trip to
surrounding properties for a change of scenery and new
challenges.
andgrowth. Labradors in all stages of life come here to
learn and improve their skills. From five months to over
five years, they work six days a week in the field, water
and upland to test and advance their skills. Some days
training takes place on the home front. Other days, labs
are loaded into the kennel trailer for a field trip to
surrounding properties for a change of scenery and new
challenges.
Visitors and clients at Rushcreek are encouraged to settle in on front porch and unwind. Hold
a puppy that falls asleep in your arms as you watch Matt work your dog in the field and look
forward to the next hunting season with your loyal lab. Children share a special affinity with
Rushcreek – they love to throw bumpers to Marker, whose love for children is beautifully
apparent. Matt has also been known to saddle up Boo or Lady for a
complimentary trot around the pasture, particularly when a young one
gazes longingly in the direction of the barn and whispers about horses.
Learn some new skills yourself – from the proper tone and pitch for the
command “Back” to perfect whistle blowing – or perhaps riding a horse.
No matter what you do here, when you leave, a part of you won’t want
to go.
If you stick around ‘til nightfall, peepers, crickets, and other creatures
will begin their concert, quietly at first and then in a perfect crescendo
rise to a reverberating pitch. Someone may join in on the harmonica,
and play a soothing lullaby. Gazing out at the silhouettes of horses under the moonlight, the
spirit of Rushcreek that called out to Matt so many years ago settle on the soul, and the
rewards of simple life are thoroughly enjoyed.
a puppy that falls asleep in your arms as you watch Matt work your dog in the field and look
forward to the next hunting season with your loyal lab. Children share a special affinity with
Rushcreek – they love to throw bumpers to Marker, whose love for children is beautifully
apparent. Matt has also been known to saddle up Boo or Lady for a
complimentary trot around the pasture, particularly when a young one
gazes longingly in the direction of the barn and whispers about horses.
Learn some new skills yourself – from the proper tone and pitch for the
command “Back” to perfect whistle blowing – or perhaps riding a horse.
No matter what you do here, when you leave, a part of you won’t want
to go.
If you stick around ‘til nightfall, peepers, crickets, and other creatures
will begin their concert, quietly at first and then in a perfect crescendo
rise to a reverberating pitch. Someone may join in on the harmonica,
and play a soothing lullaby. Gazing out at the silhouettes of horses under the moonlight, the
spirit of Rushcreek that called out to Matt so many years ago settle on the soul, and the
rewards of simple life are thoroughly enjoyed.
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