Bits of News for Horse People Important June Dates~ June 4-8- Palomar Clinic-No Lessons June 10- YLCR Show June 17- Father's Day June 20- Summer Solstice Important July Dates~ July 4- Independence Day- No lessons July 9-13- Summer Camp July 15- YLCR Horse Show July 16-20- Summer Camp _________________ No Lesson Days~ Cheryl will be working the … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times June 2012
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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
Are You Worth It?
I just got my contract for my next CHA Riding Instructor Certification Clinic! Every time I get contracted to facilitate a new clinic I get pretty excited. I learn so much from all the participants and enjoy their energy. It revitalizes my teaching and gives me some great new ideas for my program. Of course running the clinics is also hard work. The … [Read more...] about Are You Worth It?
It’s Show Time!
It's finally here! The day of the show. What do you do? Will you place? What if your horse freaks out? What if you (gulp) fall off? What if your horse rolled during the night and is filthy? What if, what if, what if... You can "what if" all day long and it won't get you any closer to the show pen or a ribbon. Always focus on what you can do, not what … [Read more...] about It’s Show Time!
Countdown To A Horse Show
Every year I have students that are heading into the show ring. Some are old hands while others are taking on the show pen for the first time. At our barn, we don't have grooms. All my students are expected to take care of their own horses. This is something I teach each student when they start taking lessons with me. I believe students who groom and otherwise care … [Read more...] about Countdown To A Horse Show