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Crime and Punishment

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“I praise loudly. I blame softly.” ~~ Catherine the Great             Just the other day I was asked an interesting question by a student. She had recently begun taking lessons with me after several years with another trainer. She said one of the reasons she changed trainers is that she felt the previous trainer was too harsh with her horses. What she then asked me was, “Would … [Read more...] about Crime and Punishment

Are You Worth It?

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            I just got my contract for my next CHA Riding Instructor Certification Clinic! Every time I get contracted to facilitate a new clinic I get pretty excited. I learn so much from all the participants and enjoy their energy. It revitalizes my teaching and gives me some great new ideas for my program.              Of course running the clinics is also hard work. The … [Read more...] about Are You Worth It?

Countdown To A Horse Show

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            Every year I have students that are heading into the show ring. Some are old hands while others are taking on the show pen for the first time. At our barn, we don't have grooms. All my students are expected to take care of their own horses. This is something I teach each student when they start taking lessons with me. I believe students who groom and otherwise care … [Read more...] about Countdown To A Horse Show

Horses4Heroes

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Here is an article about Horses4Heroes from our friends at About.Com/ Military Families. I recently became a program member of this organization and have found the other members to be extremely friendly and helpful. Please attend our open house on April 28th to find out how you can participate in this great program! CRK Training Stable does not provide all the programs listed. … [Read more...] about Horses4Heroes