Just the other day I asked a student to do the "usual" warm up. Now I didn't think this to be a difficult task since I had instructed her through this same warm-up at the beginning of every lesson for nearly a year. However, since I had always told her what to do, she never understood that she was doing a warm up. This was my mistake. Therefore; a long conversation … [Read more...] about What’s Your Warm Up Routine?
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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…
CRK Training Times October 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People October 2013 Welcome Fall! Important October Dates~ Oct. 14- Columbus Day- Lessons as usual Oct. 27- Western Dressage Show- Norco Oct. 31- Happy Halloween!! Important November Dates~ Nov. 3- Daylight Savings time ends. Remember to set your clocks back! Nov. 8- YLCR Banquet- No Lessons after 4:30 PM. … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times October 2013
A Day of Equine Education!
CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION REGION 10 CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 "A Day of Equine Education" [pb_slideshow group="10"] 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 … [Read more...] about A Day of Equine Education!
I Don’t Wanna and You Can’t Make Me!
"I don't wanna and you can't make me!" Has your horse ever said this to you? I know mine have! They stop, go sideways, back-up, even run away. It's called Avoidance Behavior... Avoidance behavior is anything a horse does instead of what they are supposed to be doing. Let's say you are taking your horse "Duke" to the wash rack for a quick hose down. Once you have … [Read more...] about I Don’t Wanna and You Can’t Make Me!