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
Training Tips
Crime and Punishment
“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
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…
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!