Very often we hear the parents of our beginning students lament, "Why does my child spend so much time on the ground stuff? Don't I pay you to teach them how to ride horses?" At CRK Training Stable all students must learn to catch, lead, tie, groom, and saddle their school horse. They must also un-tack, groom and put the horse away. In the beginning of their riding careers, … [Read more...] about Is Ground Work Really That Important?
Education
Equine Science Classes
Equine Science Level #1 Session One begins Jan. 16, 2016. Session Two Begins Feb. 27, 2016, 4:30-5:30 PM. $75.00/ 6 weeks or $135.00/12 weeks. (Session one is a pre-requisite for Session Two. Must register for 12 week class before taking session one to receive the discounted price.) Suitable for students 8 years and up. Adults welcome! (Students will not ride horses in … [Read more...] about Equine Science Classes
An Ounce Of Prevention…
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION: Why Wise People Wear Closed Shoes at the Barn By Suzi Carragher – suzicomm@gmail.com (Shared with permission) Look around most reputable riding stables and you’ll likely see a rule “No Open Shoes.” Many folks assume that because they aren’t the ones riding the horse, the rule doesn’t apply to them. To quote that sage Bart Simpson, “Au contraire, … [Read more...] about An Ounce Of Prevention…
Certified Horsemanship Association Region 10 Conference
CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION REGION 10 CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 “A Day of Equine Education” What is it?- An Educational Event with Speakers, Riding Demonstrations, Silent Auction, Vendors and Private Riding Lessons Where is it?- PepperGlen Farms 3563 Pedley Ave. Norco, CA 92860. Who can attend?- Anyone who loves horses! Who can ride in … [Read more...] about Certified Horsemanship Association Region 10 Conference
Apparently I’m Abundantly Average…
I was reading a survey that was done by the folks at Stable Management magazine. I remember being asked to participate in this online survey, so I was counted among the number of people who responded. They asked many, many interesting questions about those people who run, manage or work at equine businesses. Here is just a sample of the questions and responses- … [Read more...] about Apparently I’m Abundantly Average…