AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION: Why Wise People Wear Closed Shoes at the Barn By Suzi Carragher – suzicomm@gmail.com (Shared with permission) Look around most reputable riding stables and you’ll likely see a rule “No Open Shoes.” Many folks assume that because they aren’t the ones riding the horse, the rule doesn’t apply to them. To quote that sage Bart Simpson, “Au contraire, … [Read more...] about An Ounce Of Prevention…
Certified Horsemanship Association Region 10 Conference
CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION REGION 10 CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 “A Day of Equine Education” What is it?- An Educational Event with Speakers, Riding Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Vendors and Private Riding Lessons Where is it?- PepperGlen Farms 3563 Pedley Ave. Norco, CA 92860. Who can attend?- Anyone who loves horses! Who can ride in … [Read more...] about Certified Horsemanship Association Region 10 Conference
CRK Training Times August 2014
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People Important July Dates~ July 26- Time To Ride Open House 3:00-5:00 PM Important August Dates~ Aug 3- Chino Hills Show Aug 9- Time To Ride Open House 3:00-5:00 PM Aug 10- Mira Loma Schooling Show Aug. 13-14- Ranch Closed for tree trimming. Aug 23- Time To Ride Open House 3:00-5:00 PM Aug. 24-30- Rider … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times August 2014
CRK Training Times July 2014
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People July 2014 Summer Is Here! Save the Date! Sept. 20 - Sept. 21, 2014 ~ Certified Horsemanship Association Region 10 Conference- The Region 10 conference is a one day event with speakers, demonstrations and riding lessons. This year's conference will be, Sept. 20 - Sept. 21, 2014 at Pepperglen Farms in Norco. This … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times July 2014
Mind Your Manners!
It’s a busy day here at the barn. Several horses and riders are using the arena. One is lunging at one end. Another is a complete beginner working on just getting her horse to go where she wants it to. Still another is working on barrel racing while another is setting up a jump. What’s a rider to do? How can all these riders co-exist in the same arena without someone … [Read more...] about Mind Your Manners!
CRK Training Times June 2014
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People June 2014 Summer Is Almost Upon Us! Important June Dates~ June 1- Pepperglen Hunter Show June 7- Time To Ride Open House 3:00-5:00 PM June 8- Highland Riders Show June 14- Time To Ride Open House 3:00-5:00 PM June 22- Mira Loma & El Rodeo Shows June 29- Yorba Linda Country Riders Show w/ Time To Ride … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times June 2014
CRK Training Stable to participate in Time to Ride Challenge.
The Time To Ride Challenge focuses on welcoming newcomers to the world of horses as part of nationwide effort. CRK Training Stable has entered to compete in the Time To Ride Challenge by introducing new people to horse activities, beginning May 30, 2015. The Time To Ride Challenge is a program that aims to welcome newcomers to horse activities across the … [Read more...] about CRK Training Stable to participate in Time to Ride Challenge.
It’s Just A Chair…
It’s just a chair. It’s made of white plastic, reclines for impromptu naps and folds up for easy storage. To all the world, a very unremarkable item. It was purchased at a discount store with the help of Dad. A humble, folding chair just like thousands of others. But this isn’t just an ordinary chair. This chair was changed. This chair was improved. This chair is … [Read more...] about It’s Just A Chair…
CRK Training Times May 2014
Summer Is Almost Upon Us! Important May Dates~ May 4- YLCR Playday (Postponed), Highland Riders Show May 11- Mother's Day May 17- Armed Forces Day May 18- El Rodeo Show, Mira Loma Show May 26- Memorial Day- Lessons as usual Important June Dates~ June 1- Pepperglen Hunter Show June 8- Highland Riders Show June 22- Mira Loma & El Rodeo Shows June … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times May 2014
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