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?
It’s Show Time!
It's finally here! The day of the show. What do you do? Will you place? What if your horse freaks out? What if you (gulp) fall off? What if your horse rolled during the night and is filthy? What if, what if, what if... You can "what if" all day long and it won't get you any closer to the show pen or a ribbon. Always focus on what you can do, not what … [Read more...] about It’s Show Time!
Countdown To A Horse Show
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
CRK Training Times April 2012
Important April Dates~ April 6- Good Friday April 8- Easter Sunday April 15- YLCR Show April 16- Federal Tax Day April 22- GSPA Show April 28- Horses4Heroes Open House April 29- Chino Hills Open Show Important May Dates~ May 6- YLCR Horse Show May 8-12- Cheryl & Steve's Vacation- No lessons May 13- Mother's Day May 16- YL Chamber of Commerce Mixer May 20- … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times April 2012
Horses4Heroes
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
To Groom Or Not To Groom…
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." – Winston Churchill A few years ago I was conducting a CHA Riding Instructor Certification Clinic. During these clinics, the 2 staff members watch and evaluate four lessons taught by each of the participants. Three lessons are mounted, but one lesson is an un-mounted … [Read more...] about To Groom Or Not To Groom…
Once Upon A Time…
What’s the most important thing to teach your horse? In my humble opinion it is to stop when asked. The all important Whoa. Or Ho. Or Stop. Or you can even say Snicklefritz if you want, as long as your horse knows that means they have to stop moving. As in stop moving their feet/legs/ neck/ body/ all of the above. It’s the first thing I teach all my riding students. I always … [Read more...] about Once Upon A Time…
Who should give my child riding lessons?
Do I need to hire an expensive, certified instructor for my child? My friend’s daughter, Megan, has been riding her whole life. She has a great horse named “Bleu” in her back yard that she has owned for years. Megan’s in college now and doesn’t have much time to ride, so she wants to use Bleu to teach some lessons when she is home on the weekends. Plus, she only … [Read more...] about Who should give my child riding lessons?
Dream a Lofty Dream
"Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall at last unveil." - John Ruskin Many years ago I had a client who was looking for a new horse for her daughter, Caren. Caren had been riding the family horse for a few years. She had gone from a complete beginner to an accomplished show rider. It was time for her … [Read more...] about Dream a Lofty Dream
Honesty’s The Best Policy?
“Honesty is the most single most important factor having a direct bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or product.” Ed McMahon A few years ago I had a client named Delores who owned a horse named Rebel. Rebel was a nice enough horse but he was a small, very flashy palomino tobiano paint. Delores had purchased him as a yearling and she … [Read more...] about Honesty’s The Best Policy?