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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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?
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
Mind Your Manners!
It’s a busy day here at the barn. Several horses and riders are using the arena. One is lunging at one end. Another is a complete beginner working on just getting her horse to go where she wants it to. Still another is working on barrel racing while another is setting up a jump. What’s a rider to do? How can all these riders co-exist in the same arena without someone … [Read more...] about Mind Your Manners!