April Special

“No Foolin' April SPECIAL”

Share a lesson for the price of one. That's ½ price!

Friend must be a first time patron. Schedule as many classes as you want for the month of April . May bring the same or different friend each time.

Contact me through my home phone or leave a message to schedule available times. 

Dust off your boots, and let's ride!

 Practice!

 More practice!

 Regroup!

And ride!

Most of the photos that I post are for the benefit of my students.  It allows them a visual picture of what area and techniques that she or he needs to work on.  As we approach this season, I'm opening myself up for any comments or sugestions as to what would improve our lesson program, and or services for this year.  Please send in your comments or questions.  I'm all about learning more!

Look What I Found!

These are a few of  the photos from the Madison County Horse 4-H Show that I judged last Summer.  After a eventful Fall, I'm beginning to get things back in order.  In above photo, Tasia and horse (Kia) are working the gate very well.  She sits the horse well and isn't interfering with the horses movement.  These manuevers must be performed one-handed in the trail class.

              This contestant did well.  If possible, "RELAX!"  Keep your weight more centered.

 Her horse did, in fact walk through the water!  YEAH!

 This was also executed nicely.  If she would've dropped her hand slightly, her horses mouth wouldn't open.  Many riders depend too much on their hands and not their seat and legs.

 Time spent riding this horse paid off.  She did well and stayed calm.

 Tasia spent time with Kia and did well.  

 Love how Kia tunes into her rider.

 Pretty picture, better with a SMILE!

 Wherever your hands go so does the horse's head.

 Sit in your seat in order to work with horse and not throw her off balance. This photo shows frustration.

 Love the smile and she got points for that!

 This was one of the cutest ponies!

I was impressed with the riders capabilities with this spunky little guy!

Happy Trails to You!  Look forward to a great year of riding and life!

Life Goes On

I'm learning that death is all part of life.  After my last post on the death of one of my favorite horses,  I became consumed with planning the wedding reception for my youngest daughter.  A week later, I found myself helping to plan my dear mother's unexpected funeral.
This all took place during Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas.  It's now a New Year, and yes,

 "Life does go on."

Here's to you, my wonderful sweet Mother.   You continue to live in the hearts of your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and so forth.  I will pick myself up knowing that because of you I am the person that I am, blessed with talents that you helped to nurture.  Thank you, and I will go on loving you...