CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People August 2013 Important August Dates~ Aug. 11-20- Cheryl & Steve's Vacation Important September Dates~ Sept. 2- Labor Day- Lessons as usual Sept. 21- CHA Region 10 Conference- Register Today! Important October Dates~ Oct. 14- Columbus Day- Lessons as usual Oct. 31- Halloween- … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times August 2013
CRK Training Times July 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People July 2013 Important July Dates~ July 4- Independence Day- No Lessons July 14- YLCR Final Show Important August Dates~ Aug. 11-19- Cheryl & Steve's Vacation Important September Dates~ Sept. 2- Labor Day- Lessons as usual Sept. 21- CHA Region 10 Conference No Lesson Days~ No lessons … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times July 2013
I Don’t Wanna and You Can’t Make Me!
"I don't wanna and you can't make me!" Has your horse ever said this to you? I know mine have! They stop, go sideways, back-up, even run away. It's called Avoidance Behavior... Avoidance behavior is anything a horse does instead of what they are supposed to be doing. Let's say you are taking your horse "Duke" to the wash rack for a quick hose down. Once you have … [Read more...] about I Don’t Wanna and You Can’t Make Me!
CRK Training Times June 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People June 2013 Important June Dates~ June 6- YLCR Show June 14- Flag Day- Lessons as usual June 16- Fathers Day- No Lessons June 21- Summer Solstice Important July Dates! July 4- Independence Day- No Lessons July 14- YLCR Final Show No Lesson Days~ No lessons will be held on the following days. Your account … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times June 2013
Ride the Horse and Ride the Exercise
There is an ancient story of a rich and powerful King who gathered all the wisest men in his kingdom and asked them to take on a quest. The King asked them to search the world for something that was true... always and forever TRUE. The King wanted to know that there was at least one thing he could always count on, so he would always feel secure. The … [Read more...] about Ride the Horse and Ride the Exercise
CRK Training Times May 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People May 2013 Important May Dates~ May 1- YLCR Meeting May 5- Cinco De Mayo- Lessons as usual May 12- Mother's Day- No Lessons May 18- Armed Forces Day May 19- YLCR Show May 27- Memorial Day- Lessons as usual Important June Dates~ June 6- YLCR Show June 14- Flag Day- Lessons as usual June 16- Fathers … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times May 2013
Curry On!
Curry? It's a spice. Or a tasty, exotic dish served with rice. While that might be true, but it's also a very important equine grooming tool. Often refered to as a Curry Comb although it is not a comb at all. Curries are often overlooked, misused or deleted altogether. Currying is a very important step in keeping your horses clean and … [Read more...] about Curry On!
CRK Training Times March 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People March 2013 Happy St. Patrick's Day ! Important March Dates~ March 10- Mira Loma Schooling Show, Daylight Savings Time Begins March 17- St. Patrick's Day- Wear your CRK Green T-shirt! March 29- Good Friday- Lessons as usual March 31- Easter Sunday- No Lessons Important April Dates~ April 1- April Fool's … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times March 2013
How To Clean An English Saddle
Every day we ride in our tack. We use and abuse our saddles, bridles, halters, pads, and bits. Unless you intend to replace these items every few years, you had better plan on taking care of them. Our saddles are our biggest investment next to the horses themselves. They are also the most used and often the least cared for. Our safety depends on the condition of our … [Read more...] about How To Clean An English Saddle
CRK Training Times February 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People February 2013 Happy Valentines Day ! Important January Dates~ January 31- Horse Expo Pomona Important February Dates~ February 1-2- Horse Expo Pomona February 3-Horse Care Class- Equine Nutrition- Feeds and Feeding February 10- Horse Care Class-Routine Health and Hoof Care February 14- Happy … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times February 2013