Fall Lessons

The fall classes will be starting Sept. 1st and go through Nov. 19th for our complete 12 lessons. Makeup lessons are not guaranteed so please try not to miss any classes. I do try to fit in makeup lessons but it is quite time consuming and difficult. Tuition will be due the first day of class along with all $35 deposits for new students and disclosure documents. As of right now I do have 2 spots remaining on Tues at 6:00 if you know of anyone that might be interested. This horse/rider assignments are not by any means permanent so if we see a better personality fit after starting lessons we may switch horses then. We do still have Maximus but trying to transition to Buddy. So Buddy riders might have Maximus.. Who knows... So remind your riders to PLEASE in no way complain about the horse you are assigned to. They are all great horses and each one has something different to teach your rider. Also please have your riders read the barn rules again before we start fall lessons. They are posted on our blog if you don't have your barn rules paper anymore.

All level 1 (beginners) please be aware it usually takes a lesson or two of ground work before we allow you to ride. So be ready for that we want you comfortable around a horse before we put you in the saddle. Then there is a lot to learn at first so don't get frustrated just keep patient and you will get it.

All level 2 (passed level 1 in summer show) Our main focus with you is making sure you have the emergency brake down completely and loping somewhat comfortably before we take you to the big outdoor arena. So when we feel like your ready we will make that move. Please be patient and focus on your riding until then.

All level 3 (passed level 2 in summer show) We will be doing more outside riding. Remember the dangers of being outside so please be smart and safe! You will be learning the gate, quadrangles, show grooming, and higher jumping as we continue to get more confident in the saddle.

With all that in mind here is our most current schedule.

Starting Monday Sept 1st
2:00 Katie/Sweetie, Holly/Holly, McKenna/Sally,

3:00 Ashley C./Buddy, Taylor/Sally, Makenzie/Sweetie, Ella/Holly

4:00 Emele/Holly, Ben/Buddy, Mia/Sweetie, Cam/Sally (These horse assignments may change)

Tuesday Sept 2nd

4:00 Celia/Sweetie, Breann/Holly, Belle/Sally, Braxton/Buddy

5:00 Piper/Sweetie, Sydni/Sally, Emilie/Holly, Contessa/Buddy

6:00 Jadelyn/Sweetie, Margy/Sally, Lucy/Sweetie, Kenna/Holly

7:00 Olivia/Sally, Ivy/Holly, Liberty/Sweetie, Avery/Buddy

Wednesday Sept 3rd

4:00 Celia/Sweetie, Addison C./Buddy, Addison/Maximus, Jana/Sally, Jacie/Holly

5:00 Breanna/Sally, Kaitlyn/Buddy, Preston/Holly, Eden/Sweetie

6:00 Brianna/Buddy, Mckayla/Sally, Ashley B./Holly, Amanda/Sweetie

7:00 Elizabeth/Sweetie, Tiffany/Sally, Lucy/Holly, Carston/Buddy

Summer 2014 Horse Show

So we had our horse show and it was amazing! All our riders passed their current levels and are becoming better, stronger, more confident riders by the day!

Thank you everyone for you support at the show by coming and cheering on your rider, supporting the concession stand and just having fun!

By the way I hope you all enjoyed your picture from me! Love you all and hope to see you soon.

Points System for Show

Ok, I for those who really want to score good for the show these are the items we will be judging you on in each event. I hope this helps if you have any questions on any of the items just let me know.
Good luck to each of you!!! Remember this is all about the fun, safe riding! 20 points possible for each event... You must get 75% (15/20 or more) on each event to pass the level you are hoping to pass off. Remember to be at least 10-5 min early (the first shows of the day please come 15 min early to saddle) and wear jeans, cowboy boots, western shirt (button up, long sleeve, with collar), and helmet (you may wear cowboy hat for halter but have helmet in arena for western pleasure).

Halter

Line up properly

Controlled waiting

Walk after nod

Push horse not pull

Stop proper spacing

Set horse properly

Feet toward horse

Cross during judging x4

Back Horse properly

Turn Horse properly

Wait for judge to move

Trot horse away

Look back

Look back

Smile

Positive posture

Attitude

 

Western Pleasure

Put rope on fence right

Check cinch

Mount left side

Mount w reins in hand

Wait on horse by fence

Walk when asked

Eyes up not at ground

Reverse properly

Trot properly

Lope Controlled

No Chicken Wings

Toes up

Hands in front of saddle horn

Positive Posture

Use Corners x4

Line up Correct

Look back for backing

Backing up correct

Positive Attitude

Talk to horse

Reward horse

Smile

Trail Level 1

Trot correct distance

No chicken wings

Toes up

Hands forward w trot

Bridge - up

Bridge - down

Flag stop pick up

Carry flag over bridge

Flag stop put back

Look both shoulders backup

Back up in lines

Walk to left of L shape

Walk over logs

Stop in Pivot box

Complete turn in box

Trot over jump

Stand at jump

Hands forward at jump

Say up at jump

Reward Horse

Smiles

Trail Level 2

Walk through gate

Lope Wagon Wheel x4

Trot around gate to bridge

Bridge - stop

Bucket stop pick up

Carry flag over bridge

Bucket stop put back

Look both shoulders backup

Back up L shape in lines

Trot to left of L shape

Trot over logs

Stop in Pivot box

Complete turn in box

Lope over jump

Stand at jump

Hands forward at jump

Say up at jump

Trot around gate

Reward Horse

Smiles

Barrel

Line up Proper

Be ready when turn

Toes up

No chicken wings

Look to barrel 2

Kick with outside Leg

Barrel #1 up

Hands forward

Look to barrel 3

Kick outside Leg

Barrel #2 up

Hands forward

Look home

Barrel #3 up

Toes up

No chicken wings

Hands forward

Correct Pattern

Reward Horse

Smiles

Poles 

Line up Proper

Be ready when turn

Toes up

Hands forward

1 horse width away from poles

Turn at end

Kick outside leg

Pass at each pole

Turn at end

Kick outside leg

Pass at each pole

Turn at end

Kick outside leg

Chicken Wings

Consistant speed request

Over all control

Poles remaining up

Show Information!

Please remember next week is our rehearsal for the show so it is really important that we have all our riders here next week so they will be ready for the show on the 19th and 20th.

Here are a few reminders for the show:
*5:00 Tues and 4:00 Wed groups please come 15 minutes early to saddle horses so we can start on time.
*Everyone please be at least 5 minutes early. We will NOT have any extra time to wait for you. If you are late you will miss the first events and not be able to pass off your level.
*During halter you may wear Western hats if you want. All other events require helmets.
*Please remember your Western shirts (any button up, long sleeve, with collar), jeans, cowboy boots (slick bottoms with heel for riding safety) If you don't have cowboy boots buy some or borrow from me in the office.
*Remember we are judging you as riders not your horses. So if you are riding properly and asking the right way and your horse is not cooperating you will not be docked points. You will only be docked points if you are the one making mistakes.
*Have fun! This show is so that you can show your family what you have learned during this last year of riding. No stress just come and have some fun!
*Your welcome to invite your family and friends that you think will enjoy this event. There may be a few concessions set up by my kids Hot Dogs, Drinks, Chips, Candy so you may want to bring some cash.
*Your welcome to walk your family around the ranch and show them all the animals and the place you like to come and have fun.

My kids 4H competitions

What a great day spent with these cute kids in Spanish Fork at the 4-H county competition. We had our ups and downs but overall I was very proud of how the kids did!

Matia got her best time yet in Quadrangles, Barrels and Poles. Way to go Matia and Missy Lou are finally beginning to look like a real team!

 

Treg and Holly did AMAZING on the trail course!!! They really have these obstacles down. Great communication skills for both of them.

Even though Bowdee and Sally got a blue ribbon in Western Pleasure they will always love the racing events the most. They make a great speed team!





Large outdoor arena

We also completed our large outdoor arena. This will be nice for all my level 2 riders and horse owners. They will be doing their poles and barrels outside for the horse show! Remember the larger the arena the more control we must have. There are also more distractions and spooky possibilities for the horses. Oh and the fall is not as soft as the sand in the arena. These are some of the reasons we wait to ride outside.

Trail Course Completed!

Trail Course Completed! We are so excited to announce the trail course at Crazy Creek Ranch is completed and will be ready to use at our horse show on the 19th and 20th. I hope all our riders are getting ready and excited to show off what we have been working on!

Buddy formerly known as Sisco

On August 8th we bought this cute little mustang formerly known as Sisco. He is only 14.2 hands and 8 years old. We are hoping he will be a good lesson horse that the kids will be excited to ride. He needs a little adjusting to his new home but he sure has a sweet spirit.

Trail Riding

Finally got to go for a trail ride with my dad, Treg and Matia. It was the perfect afternoon, not too hot and not to hard. Thanks dad for coming along and Happy Birthday! Remember kids when you are taking lessons this is what we are training for nice beautiful safe trail rides!

Emmett and Evie

We have been very busy at the farm lately. Last week we bought this black angus heifer and her 5 day old calf. We have named her Evie and the bull calf is Emmett. They are cute but adjusting to their new belongings and mother is extremely protective so keep your distance when you visit them.