Circle M Ranch is a 130-acre equestrian facility located in Pelzer, SC. The ranch is the creation of the McCleer family and, consequently, is a family-owned and operated center. Relying on years of experience in the team-roping and rodeo business, the McCleer family set out to build facilities that fit the needs of everyone involved in riding, roping and showing horses. There are also permanent Priefert calf chutes and roping boxes set up in both indoor & outdoor arenas.

While Circle M Ranch is not exclusively oriented toward equestrian events, it is especially well-suited to serve the needs of those events.  In fact, the facilities offered by Circle M Ranch are some of the finest in the Southeast. What sets Circle M Ranch apart is that the center has been designed and built with concern for promoters, competitors and spectators. Not only does Circle M Ranch offer an indoor arena but also the arena is fully climate controlled, has seating for fifteen-hundred fans and an elevated box areas for judges, announcers and press representatives.

One of the main attractions at the Circle M Ranch is the climate-controlled indoor arena with customizable seating for up to 1500+ spectators.

312 permanent stalls, 60 RV hook-ups, covered walkway to arena and shower facilities for event participants. This list of ammenities grows on a regular basis so if you don't see something you need, let us know.
 

Ample parking and easy access from SC Highway 25. You can get directions online or make a custom map from your location.

The Circle M family realized that simply having an arena is not enough to attract and support the level of event they wanted to offer. That’s why they set out to create a center that would support all aspects of the various attractions that will call Circle M Ranch their home. Spectators, competitors and sponsors alike will find a full range of amenities designed to meet their needs and exceed their expectations. In addition to the climate controlled, fully enclosed arena, Circle M Ranch has the following facilities available:

  • covered, lighted outdoor arena – affording performers an area away from the crowds to warm up and practice. The covered, lighted outdoor arena is also equipped with an announcer’s stand and can be made available for outdoor events.
  • 312 permanent stalls – with equestrian events comes the need to board and care for horse and other livestock associated with the event. Circle M Ranch has full, permanent facilities prepared and ready.
  • On-site restaurant & banquet room– To meet the food service needs of events held at the Circle M Ranch, Dad's Restaurant has been integrated into the design of the primary arena building.
  • Ample parking space – designed to accommodate passenger cars, trucks and horse trailers, the parking area provides ample space for contestants and spectators. Circle M Ranch customarily invites civic organizations to provide parking direction as a fund raising opportunity for that organization.
  • RV/camper hook-ups - to support competitors, event staff and anyone needing the ability to set up their recreational vehicle on site. Sites have water & electricity and a dump site is available.

 

Lighted, covered outdoor arena with announcers stand – available as warm- up area for indoor events or as a stand alone facility for outdoor shows and competitions.