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?
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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
How Much Does It Cost To Own A Horse?
Nearly every day I'm asked, "How much does it cost to keep a horse?" Of course the variables are many, but here are some basics you can depend upon. Feed- All horses need some sort of roughage daily. This can take the form of hay, pasture grass, pelleted or cubed hay. Hay costs vary greatly depending on your area. And of course, grass pasture is basically free if you own the … [Read more...] about How Much Does It Cost To Own A Horse?
CRK Training Times September 2015
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People September 2015 Important September Dates~ Sometime during September we will be doing arena maintenance. This will shut down the arena for several days. Once we know the exact dates, you will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding. Sept. 7- Labor Day- Lessons as usual. Sept 18 or 20- Equine Science Classes … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times September 2015
CRK Training Times June 2015
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People June 2015 Summertime! Important June Dates~ June 7-12- CHA Instructors Clinic- No Lessons June 14- Free Open House June 15-20- Evaluation week June 21- Fathers Day- No lessons Summer Solstice June 22-26- Summer Camp June 29-July 3- Summer Camp Important July Dates~ July 4- Independence Day- No … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times June 2015