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CRK Training Times August 2012

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    Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Day of Summer!  Important August Dates~ Aug. 5- Final YLCR Horse Show- NO LESSONS Aug. 19- Mira Loma Show Aug. 26- Region 10 Conference- NO LESSONS Important September Dates~ Sept. 3- Labor Day- Lessons as usual Sept. 23- Mira Loma Show Important October Dates~ Oct. 8- Columbus Day- Lessons as usual Oct. 10-15- CHA … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times August 2012

How To Buy A Horse

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            You want a horse! Or your kid wants a horse. Or your husband/wife/partner/friend/ acquaintance wants a horse. What should you do to make sure the right one is purchased the first time? Or does it really matter what horse you get? Horses can be trained to do anything, right?  Wrong! Here's some information to help you on your way to horse owner bliss. 1.         … [Read more...] about How To Buy A Horse

CRK Training Times July 2012

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Important July Dates~ July 4- Independence Day- No lessons July 9-13- Summer Camp July 15- YLCR Horse Show- No Lessons! July 16-20- Summer Camp Important August Dates~ Aug. 5- YLCR Final Show Aug. 19- Mira Loma Show Important September Dates~ Sept. 3- Labor Day- Lessons as usual Sept. 23- Mira Loma Show __________________________________________  No … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times July 2012

Happy Summer Solstice!

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            Summer solstice. The longest day of the year. June 20th. However you put it, this a very important day in the life of your horse. Or at least your horse's winter coat. Winter coat you say? Whatever are you talking about? It's just the beginning of summer! The days are getting hotter. Horse don't need a winter coat now. It's nice to have them all in a short, sleek … [Read more...] about Happy Summer Solstice!

CRK Training Times June 2012

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Bits of News for Horse People Important June Dates~ June 4-8- Palomar Clinic-No Lessons June 10- YLCR Show June 17- Father's Day June 20- Summer Solstice Important July Dates~ July 4- Independence Day- No lessons July 9-13- Summer Camp July 15- YLCR Horse Show July 16-20- Summer Camp _________________  No Lesson Days~ Cheryl will be working the … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times June 2012

How To Clean A Western Bridle

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            It's show season and that often becomes a time when people begin cleaning their tack. They want it to be nice and clean before they step into the show ring. The beginning of summer is also a great time to check your tack over for safety before you clean it. As we all start riding more, it's important to be sure your tack will perform when you need it to. … [Read more...] about How To Clean A Western Bridle

Summer Vacation Tips

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It's that time of year again. Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! By now I'm sure you have all your vacation plans in order but have you forgotten anything? Or anyone? How about your horse? I know, he doesn't get to go along, but who will be taking care of him?  A few years ago, I was going out of town for work and vacations. All together I was going to be gone for about 3 … [Read more...] about Summer Vacation Tips

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

CRK Training Times May 2012

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CRK STABLE OPEN HOUSE  & HORSES4HEROES BENEFIT Saturday April 28th 12:30 – 4:30 PM               Horses4Heroes, Inc. is the leading family horseback riding program that enriches lives and empowers our youth by offering affordable, able-bodied horseback riding programs that emphasize fun and safe activities with horses, mounted and un-mounted for all ages. Participants … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times May 2012