Every day we ride in our tack. We use and abuse our saddles, bridles, halters, pads, and bits. Unless you intend to replace these items every few years, you had better plan on taking care of them. Our saddles are our biggest investment next to the horses themselves. They are also the most used and often the least cared for. Our safety depends on the condition of our … [Read more...] about How To Clean An English Saddle
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CRK Training Times February 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People February 2013 Happy Valentines Day ! Important January Dates~ January 31- Horse Expo Pomona Important February Dates~ February 1-2- Horse Expo Pomona February 3-Horse Care Class- Equine Nutrition- Feeds and Feeding February 10- Horse Care Class-Routine Health and Hoof Care February 14- Happy … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times February 2013
CRK Training Times January 2013
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People January 2013 Happy New Year! Important January Dates~ January 1, 2013- Happy New Year! No lessons January 16-21- Chris's Air Force Graduation in Texas Important February Dates~ February 14- Happy Valentine's Day! February 18- Presidents Day- Lessons as usual Important March Dates~ March 10- Daylight Savings … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times January 2013
CRK Training Times December 2012
CRK Training Times Bits of News For Horse People December 2012 Happy Holidays! Important December Dates~ Dec. 25- Christmas- No Lessons Important January Dates~ January 1, 2013- Happy New Year! No lessons ____________________________________ No Lesson Days~ No lessons will be held on the following days. Your account will be credited. Please make a note of … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times December 2012
Are you ready to canter?
As my students progress through our lesson program they always want to know when they can canter or lope. At the first interview, they usually ask when they get to run or gallop, which shows their lack of experience. As their instructor I have to give them an answer. When is a student ready to canter or lope? What skill set do they need to possess in order to safely … [Read more...] about Are you ready to canter?