I'm a stable owner, horse trainer and riding instructor. I am also sometimes a stall cleaner, tack cleaner and general barn help. I plan the lessons, pick the school horses, buy the tack, drive the tractor, run the business, answer the phones and do the accounting. I sometimes wear the hat of vet, farrier, counselor or therapist. The days get long and crazy but are always … [Read more...] about “A Day in the life of a Stable Owner”
Blankets & Blanketing
How To Clean A Horse Blanket
Spring has sprung. Summer is nearly upon us. The cool days and nights of winter are just a memory. The horses are shedding with a vengeance and your daily ritual of taking blankets on and off is over for the season. So what do you do with those smelly, stiff, dirty blankets? Now is the time to get them cleaned, repaired and ready for next year. The first step is to wash them. … [Read more...] about How To Clean A Horse Blanket
CRK Training Times October 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People October 2013 Welcome Fall! Important October Dates~ Oct. 14- Columbus Day- Lessons as usual Oct. 27- Western Dressage Show- Norco Oct. 31- Happy Halloween!! Important November Dates~ Nov. 3- Daylight Savings time ends. Remember to set your clocks back! Nov. 8- YLCR Banquet- No Lessons after 4:30 PM. … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times October 2013
Let’s Blanket Your Horse!
Let’s Blanket Your Horse! You are ready to blanket! You made the decision to blanket and purchased the correct ones. It’s time! My horses are usually kept blanketed due to their work schedule. My school horses often do lessons in the evening and are sweaty afterward. My students can put their blanket on and don’t need to spend hours walking them. I have one mare, Lace that … [Read more...] about Let’s Blanket Your Horse!