Trail Ride! Many riders begin riding just for this activity. Trail riding provides a relaxing break from the day to day grind. It gets you out in nature, connects you with your horse and gives you time to spend with friends. However; problems can and do arise. Can you diminish the likelihood of issues and handle those that occur? With proper planning you can! Here … [Read more...] about Tips for Safer Trail Riding
CRK Training Times January 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People January 2013 Happy New Year! Important January Dates~ January 1, 2013- Happy New Year! No lessons January 16-21- Chris's Air Force Graduation in Texas Important February Dates~ February 14- Happy Valentine's Day! February 18- Presidents Day- Lessons as usual Important March Dates~ March 10- Daylight Savings … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times January 2013
CRK Training Times December 2012
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People December 2012 Happy Holidays! Important December Dates~ Dec. 25- Christmas- No Lessons Important January Dates~ January 1, 2013- Happy New Year! No lessons ____________________________________ No Lesson Days~ No lessons will be held on the following days. Your account will be credited. Please make a note of … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times December 2012
How to Give Medicine to Your Horse
Ok, it's finally happened. You went to the barn this morning and your horse, Sweet Pea, was sick. Or lame. Or hurt. You called your trusty veterinarian who came out and treated Sweet Pea and all will be well in time. He/She then handed you a bag filled with bottles of pills and instructions. After the vet drove off to their next appointment, you looked … [Read more...] about How to Give Medicine to Your Horse
Are you ready to canter?
As my students progress through our lesson program they always want to know when they can canter or lope. At the first interview, they usually ask when they get to run or gallop, which shows their lack of experience. As their instructor I have to give them an answer. When is a student ready to canter or lope? What skill set do they need to possess in order to safely … [Read more...] about Are you ready to canter?
CRK Training Times October 2012
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People October 2012 Happy Fall! Important October Dates~ Oct. 8- Columbus Day- Lessons as usual Oct. 11-17- CHA National Conference Oct. 21- Mira Loma Schooling Show Oct. 31- Halloween- Lessons as usual Important November Dates~ Nov. 4- Daylight Savings Time ends Nov. 11- Veterans Day- Nov. 11- Mira … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times October 2012
Anger
"Holding on to anger is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die." Buddha Anger. It seems to permeate our society. We see road rage, spousal abuse, child abuse, and anger management classes. Why has anger become such a problem? Or was it always there we are just more aware of it now? Do you ride angry? I know I get angry at my horses … [Read more...] about Anger
What’s A Riding Style?
Which Style of Riding Should You Choose? Riders new to my facility are given the choice between English and Western riding. After some discussion most choose to start Western. A smaller number will choose English. An even smaller number will choose one style only to switch to the other. Does it make a difference? What is the difference between the styles? How do … [Read more...] about What’s A Riding Style?
CRK Training Times September 2012
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People September 2012 Back To School! Important September Dates~ Sept. 3- Labor Day- Lessons as usual Sept. 23- YLCR Obstacle Challenge and Country Faire Important October Dates~ Oct. 8- Columbus Day- Lessons as usual Oct. 11-14- CHA National Conference Oct. 21- Mira Loma Schooling Show Oct. 31- Halloween- … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times September 2012
A Shot In The Dark
Every year horse owners are faced with many challenges to keeping their horses well and healthy. First in many owners mind is the cost. Therefore; some owners will not vaccinate their horses or will use vaccines purchased at the local feed store or online. I have done my own vaccinations in the past. However; I now have all my horses vaccinated by my veterinarian. I know he … [Read more...] about A Shot In The Dark