Bits of New for Horse People Important March Dates~ March 11- Daylight Savings Begins March 17- St. Patrick's Day- Wear CRK Green! March 18- Mira Loma Schooling Show March 20- Spring Begins! 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 … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times- March 2012
Shiny As A New Penny!
Shiny As A New Penny! Should I Body Shave my Horse? This question was posed to me just the other day by a student. She owns a very fuzzy pony that she wants to get ready for the shows. Shows that are going to be starting in just a few short months. I understand why she would ask this question. Her pony, Tony, is the typical Thelwell pony. Short, stocky, and really hairy. … [Read more...] about Shiny As A New Penny!
Happiness Is…
Happiness is… "Happiness is neither virtue nor pleasure nor this thing nor that but simply growth. We are happy when we are growing." – William Butler Yeats How will you grow? A few weeks ago I choose to do some growing by attending the Horse Expo in Pomona. There were going to be several speakers that sounded good. I also usually spend a day or so working … [Read more...] about Happiness Is…
CRK Training Times February 2012
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People February 2012 Important Jan. Dates~ Jan. 29- Free class: Feeds & Nutrition Important February Dates~ Feb. 2-4- Horse Expo LA Fairground. Feb. 5- Free class: Tack selection and care Feb. 12- Free class: Bits and their uses. Feb. 12- Mira Loma Schooling Show Feb. 14- Valentine's Day- … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times February 2012
Aliens Invade Yorba Linda!
"We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once." – Calvin Coolidge Aliens Invade Yorba Linda! I was going for a ride the other day. I had my paint mare, KT, all tacked up and ready to work. As is my custom, we walked into the arena and began doing a little ground work before I mounted up. As we … [Read more...] about Aliens Invade Yorba Linda!
My First Horse Show
My First Horse Show When I was a kid, my friends and I decided to go to the local playday. We had never been in a horse show before but how hard could it be? I had owned my horse for over a year and we had come a long way from our very dicey beginnings. I looked at the requirements printed on the Playday premium.- Attire- Long-sleeved shirt, tie, long pants and … [Read more...] about My First Horse Show
Liar, Liar. Pants On Fire!
Liar, Liar. Pants on Fire- I was watching TV the other night when this commercial came on. The people on the commercial lied about their car insurance and their pants burst into flames! Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire! Just like when we were kids. It got me to thinking about how we sometimes lie to our horses. We don't always say what we mean and we don't always mean … [Read more...] about Liar, Liar. Pants On Fire!
CRK Training Times- January 2012
CRK Training Times Bits of New for Horse People January 2012 Welcome 2012 ~ Welcome to 2012! I am very happy to welcome in the new year. I offer no resolutions, just my best effort to appreciate those things life has given me, love my family and keep my friends close to my heart. Hope you have a great year in 2012! Important Jan. … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times- January 2012
A Horse For Christmas
A Horse for Christmas (Or How Not to Give Your Kid A Horse) By: Cheryl Rohnke Kronsberg When I was a child, like so many young girls, I wanted a horse. I had read loads of books, rented a horse nearly every Saturday, and watched every horse movie I could find. I was ready for my first horse! Of course I lived in the city. We couldn’t keep a horse at home, but … [Read more...] about A Horse For Christmas
Happy Holidays!
Gift Certificates 10% Off! During the month of December you may purchase a $100.00 gift certificate for only $90.00! That's a 10% savings! Gift certificates may be used for lessons, training, trailering or many other horse care services. However; they may not be redeemed for cash or used to pay board. Give the gift of riding this year! Buy a CRK Gift Certificate Today! … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays!