Important April Dates~
April 6- Good Friday
April 8- Easter Sunday
April 15- YLCR Show
April 16- Federal Tax Day
April 22- GSPA Show
April 28- Horses4Heroes Open House
April 29- Chino Hills Open Show
Important May Dates~
May 6- YLCR Horse Show
May 8-12- Cheryl & Steve’s Vacation- No lessons
May 13- Mother’s Day
May 16- YL Chamber of Commerce Mixer
May 20- Mira Loma Buckle Show
May 24- Clinic W/ Christy Landwehr
May 25-26- Home School Expo- No lessons
Spring Lesson Specials~
Pass the word along to a friend about our Spring Specials and you could receive a free gift card just for referring them! Here’s what we are offering during the months of March and April-
Sign up for 1 month of lessons and receive a free gift package including a CHA Riding Manual! Save up to $20.00! Sign up for just 2 months of lessons and receive the Manual, gift package AND 1 free riding lessons! That’s up to a $75.00 value absolutely free! Sign up for just 3 months of lessons and receive the Manual, gift package AND 2 free riding lessons! That’s up to a $135.00 value free!
Chamber Of Commerce Mixer~
CRK Training Stable will host a Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Thursday May 16 from 5:00-8:00 pm. This event is open to Chamber members, CRK Clients and the general public. During this event we will have great food, a short talk by Cheryl & Steve, some crafts and loads of fun! So come out and enjoy an evening at the ranch! And the best part is that the event is completely FREE!
No Lesson Days~
Cheryl & Steve will be on vacation during the week of May 8-12, 2012. Also, Cheryl will be working the Home Schooling Expo in Long Beach on May 25 & 26. All lessons will be cancelled during this time and your account will be adjusted to reflect this change. If you would like to reschedule your lesson, please call Cheryl ASAP, before all the lesson times are taken. Thank you for your understanding.
CRK Training Stable announces a riding clinic with Christy Landwehr, Certified Horsemanship Association’s CEO, Master Instructor, Clinic Director, AQHA Professional Horseman and all around great teacher! Bring your horse and learn with us! Thursday, May 24, 2012
Lessons will be: 10:30, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm 60 min. Private- $65.00 60 min. 2 or more riders – $55.00 per rider. School horses are available for current CRK Students. Call 714-693-4886 today to reserve your lesson. Update- 10:30 Lesson is now taken. Only 2 lessons left so be sure to book soon!
CRK STABLE OPEN HOUSE & BENEFIT Saturday April 28th 12:30 – 4:30 PM
Horses4Heroes, Inc. is the leading family horseback riding program that enriches lives and empowers our youth by offering affordable, able-bodied horseback riding programs that emphasize fun and safe activities with horses, mounted and un-mounted for all ages. Participants learn valuable leadership and teamwork skills, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of horses! Our organization serves all servicemen and women, First Responders and other heroes in communities across the country.
- · Great Free Food
- · Riding Demonstrations
- · Free Crafts for the Kids
- · Petting Zoo
- · Barn Tours
- · Meet the Horses
- · Lots of Fun Activities for the Whole Family
- Learn About Our Horsemanship Program
This event is free! However; it you are able we will ask for a tax deductible donation of $10.00 per person or $20.00 per family.
You Can Help! We are looking for anyone who is interested in helping our cause. You can donate an item for our Silent Auction, offer to help out before, during or after the event, help out during lessons or summer camp or offer your particular specialty. Let Cheryl know what you would like to do, and she will be happy to put you where you are most needed. High School students can earn community service hours while working at CRK Stable during Horses4Heroes events.
Shows 2012 ~
The first show was rained out but we are looking forward to the next one.
The next show is the 4/15 YLCR Show. This is always a fun circuit and so close to home it’s hard to pass up! Be sure to let Cheryl know if you want to compete at this show. And be sure to reserve your trailer space as well.
Rider Testing & Evaluations~
Evaluations- Anyone wishing to pass their level tests must request an evaluation. There is no charge but it must be scheduled. Your riding evaluation will be held during your normal lesson and your practical and written tests may be taken anytime. If you haven’t been working on the patch for the next riding level, now is the time! Books are available from Cheryl for $15.00 each. Book your free evaluation today and get your next level patch!
Summer Camp 2012-
July 9-13 & July 16-20 8:00am -12:00 noon
Every Day You Will~
Ride Gentle School Horses
Learn Horse Care
Create Cool Crafts
Learn About Ranch Animals
Enjoy Ranch Life
Yummy Snacks Included
Helmets Provided
Bring Your Friends!
Games, Fun and Horse Hugs included!
20 hours of camp only $225.00!
Early Registration Discount $50.00 Off!
Huge Discount to Horses4Heroes members!
Spaces are very limited- Sign Up Today!
April Trivia Challenge~
Shows & Showing- These are all classes in a horse show. Do you know how they are judged and the difference between them? Answers will be in next month’s edition of the Times.
1. What is a halter class?
2. What is a showmanship class?
3. What is a Pleasure class?
4. What is an Equitation class?
5. What is a Trail class?
6. What is a Hunter class?
7. What is a Hunter Hack class?
8. What is a Jumper class?
9. What is an Obedience class?
10. What is a Horsemanship class?
Answers to the March Trivia Question- Name 10 thing you should know about a horse before you buy it.
1. Age
2. Breed
3. Height
4. Weight
5. Past medical history
6. Past Farrier history
7. Show records, if any
8. Past Careers
9. How many owners
10. Price
How Can We Help You?
Please take a moment email Cheryl about lessons, programs, clinics or camps you would like to participate in at CRK. We all get in a rut sometimes and would greatly appreciate your input.
Be sure to like our Facebook page, CRK Training Stable, to get the most current blog posts, training tips and event news. Cheryl also has a page on LinkedIn.
That’s All For Now~
We hope you have enjoyed this newsletter. If you have contributions for the news letter, contact Cheryl by E-mail at: CRKStable@aol.com
That’s all folks!