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Horse training – first ride for Val!

Admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:38:03 +0000

First – Preacher would like to say “thanks!” to everybody who sent birthday wishes and especially those who came by to visit and brought all those goodies! Yum – that carrot cake was good!

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After 5 weeks of ground work, Val is ready for her first ride!

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We sent out spring camp notices yesterday to our current clients – which means the camp will probably fill up as they get those discount postcards in the mail! If you want to attend - make reservations now!

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Horse Camp Dallas Ga and Paulding County Saddle Club Show Results!

Admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:17:55 +0000

January 18th – 9:00 to 1:00 – $50.00 – 1 Day horse camp. Instructional riding, trail ride(weather permitting), games on horses, crafts and snacks! 5 and up.
April 5th to 9th – Spring Break Horse Camp – 7 and up – 9:00 to 1:00 – English, Western, Jumping, Halter, games on horseback, trail rides, crafts and team building. $275.00 for the week! Limited to 8 Riders.
Congratulations to all the Paulding County Saddle Club Members who worked hard for the club and their awards.
Holly and Rocky, Chloe and Cody, Kylie and Preacher, Emily and Digger and Marley and Callie! They came home from the End of Year Awards Banquet with all sorts of trophies and gifts, Championship Halters, Blanket Coolers, Captain’s Chairs, trophies and a horsey watch! Way to go girls, you rock!
Look out – here comes the High Country Stables Drill Team! We are gearing up January 15th for our first meeting and practice!
We would like to welcome Sugar and Val to the barn! Sugar is a 7 year old TWH owned by Grace and her family.
Val is also a TWH, 4 years old and owned by Sherle. They are both in training with Shelly and we will keep you updated on their progress.
Enjoy the snow and stay warm!
The High Country Stables Gang

How to train a horse part 1

Admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:21:09 +0000

We haven’t shown too much of Shelly’s training skills. Shelly is one of those natural horse people – she and horses seem to speak the same language. Shelly has been taught by some of the best including John Lyons and Clinton Anderson as well as several nationally ranking local trainers.

We thought you might like to see how it is done. Training a horse is much the same as ‘training’ a dog, or a child. It takes patience, repetition and consistency.

This is the first lesson with Sugar who has just joined the boarders here at the barn. We welcome Marcus, Martha and Grace to High Country Stables. Grace was surprised Christmas morning to see her horse Sugar in her new stall at the barn!

We welcome your comments! (Just click on ‘comments’ below and add yours!)

Successful Halter & Showmanship Clinic

Admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:59:49 +0000

Our horsemanship and halter clinic taught by AQHA trainer Bryan Carlise on Friday was very successful.

One of the participants wrote to us and said:

I just wanted to say how much Finn and myself enjoyed the clinic yesterday. We learned a lot and had good time doing it. Everyone at your facility was so welcoming! Please keep me in your email contacts and let me know of anymore clinics you all will have in the future.

~ Christa ~

We caught some of it on video!

If you participate please leave a comment on what you thought! Shoot – leave a comment whether you were there or not!