Open Barn May 1

Come enjoy our horses at our first open barn for this season. Introduction to natural horsemanship and an opportunity to groom a horse. Hours 1-3.

Trail Riding fun

What wonderful experiences - riding a horse partner in the beautiful woods here at the southern base of Mt. Ascutney. We have several lesson and trail riding opportunities scheduled for this summer . Come join the fun.

Spring riding

Hi folks,

I am really enjoying this spring weather by jumping on my mare Gem bareback and going out on the wood trails. It is so peaceful --- until Gem wants to gallop up a hill, then it is thrilling. Such refreshment for my soul.

I confess to being very novice at computer use. I am trying to learn and use e-mails and blogs more as a way to communicate, but I confess I have not figured out yet all the intricasies of this technique so please be patient with me.

Would appreciate feedback ( hope I can figure out how to assess it!! )

Enjoy your special horse friends, both human and equine.

Kate

Instructor Accreditation for Kate

Kate returned from the Certified Horsemanship Instructor Clinic in Oklahoma where she honed her horsemanship, riding, and instructor skills. She achieved an advance accreditation for English and Western Riding Level III including jumping. So get ready, trail riders, for higher logs and even ring jumping for those that want to enjoy that skill. She also achieved Level II for Riders with Disabilities. "I had fun being at "horse camp" for myself for the first time in my life. I met great people"

Winter Riding Fun

March 15, 2010
Winter riding fun for Jacob Tobey on Gem. Had fun riding even in snow.

Program Opportunities for May-August 2010

Saturday, May 1st – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open Barn: Learn horsemanship skills and how to groom a horse. Open to the public.

Saturday, May 8th – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Women’s Spirit in Nature: all day workshop.

Friday, May 28th at 6:00 p.m. to Monday, May 31st at 4:00 p.m.
Horse and Woods Pioneer Camp: Live in the woods pioneer style. Learn natural horsemanship skills.

Saturday, June 5th – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open Barn: Basics of horse care.

Monday, June 14th to Friday, June 18th – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Horse Work Camp: Help prepare for summer programs.

Sunday, June 20th at 3:00 p.m. to Saturday, June 26th at 11:00 a.m.
Trail Riders Overnight Camp: for girls ages 10-14. Theme: Celebrating God’s Creation.

Monday, June 28th to Friday, July 2nd – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Horse Show Camp: Opportunity to show at the Vermont Morgan Youth Show on Saturday, July 3rd.

Monday, July 12th to Friday, July 16th – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Day Horse Camp: for boy and girls ages 10-14.

Sunday, July 18th at 6:00 p.m. to Friday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
Adult Horse and Wood Camp: Overnight retreat. Theme: Celebrating God’s Creation.

Monday, July 26th to Friday, July 30th – time TBA
Horse Camp: TBA

Sunday, August 1st
Hartland Horse Show Participation.

Saturday, August 7th – 1:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open Barn: Natural horsemanship skills.

Monday, August 16th to Friday, August 20th – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Horse Show Camp: for experienced riders ages 10-17. Opportunity to show at the Lippitt Morgan Show on Saturday, August 21st.