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Can you believe it's June already? Get the last of that winter hair brushed off your horse, de-tangle those manes and tails, dust off your saddle and let's ride!!!
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After some prodding (and it seemed like some pulling and pushing), I'm now on Facebook! I'm so excited to have another great way to share up-to-date training and riding information as well as special offers to you on this new venue. Click on the Facebook logo below the menu to visit my page and become a Fan. By becoming a fan, you'll be eligible for special deals and offers throughout the year.
EHV-1 OUTBREAK IN COLORADO AND OTHER WESTERN STATES:
The statistics for EHV-1 cases and suspected cases change on a daily basis. Check the Colorado Department of Agriculture's website for the latest information as well as symptoms to look for in your horses and other precautionary measures: www.colorado.gov.ag.
At this time, all of our lessons at Running D Ranch are suspended at Running D Ranch. We will return to normal horse activity June 6. Please contact me for more details for horses coming in and out of our facility.
We have re-scheduled our May Riding The Horse Of A Lifetime clinic for Front Range Equine Rescue to June 25-26 (see below for more details). We hope to be back on schedule in a couple more weeks. Please contact me for more information.
FRONT RANGE EQUINE RESCUE EQUINE EDUCATION DAY STILL ON FOR JUNE 4:
Front Range Equine Rescue's Equine Education Day will continue as planned June 4 at Latigo in Colorado Springs. Come check out some great presentations on training, equine nutrition, horse health and first aid as well as training and up-to-date information on America's wild mustangs. Due to the EHV-1 outbreak, we regret we will not have any horses on site, but this will still be a great event complete with a great variety of vendors, door prizes and a free hay giveaway.
This event starts at 8:45 and runs through 4:30 and is FREE - yes, that's free admission and free parking and free browsing free learning all in one place! Latigo is at 13710 Halleuliah Trail in Black Forest. Come get inspired for a great summer of riding!
RIDING THE HORSE OF A LIFETIME™ CLINIC - NEW DATES AND LOCATION!!!
We re-scheduled our May clinic to June 26-26 due to the EHVH-1 outbreak. Due to scheduling conflicts, the clinic will now be held at Front Range Equine Rescue's Spring Valley Location in Larkspur. We still have some rider spots left as well as auditor spots. We are extending our $20 discount so riders are $225 for the weekend. Auditors are $30 per day. All prices include lunch. Overnight indoor pens are available for horses. Please visit our Clinics page - Clinics - or Front Range Equine Rescue - info@frontrangeequinerescue.org or www.frontrangequinerescue.org - for more information.
CREATING THE ULTIMATE TRAIL HORSE CLINIC
We'll hold our most popular clinic July 9-10 here at Running D Ranch. Due to our schedule changes early in our season, we will also be adding in topics from our Essential Skills for Every Trail Horse clinic. We will still include our creative and safe obstacles that we adapt to meet a variety of skill levels. This clinic will get you the help you need to get your horse out on the trail! Go to the Clinics page for more information: Clinic Information.
ADVANCED TRAIL CLINIC AT M LAZY C RANCH
We still have some spots available for this clinic. Get your reservations in with us and M Lazy C to make sure you don't miss out on this spectacular opportunity! You'll receive 2 ½ FULL days on the trail with on-the-spot troubleshooting as I ride with each participant and help them improve their trail riding skills. Each night we'll have a campfire gathering for stories and snacks. Friday night features M Lazy C's great spread for dinner. Saturday night we'll wrap up our day on the trail with a great chuck wagon dinner complete with cowboy entertainer Ted Newman. Bring the whole family as there is a wide variety of activities for everyone at the M Lazy C! Click here for more information: Advanced Clinic Information.
CHECK OUT MY EMERGENCY EVACUATION ARTICLE IN TODAY'S HORSE TRADER:
Check out the June issue of Today's Horse Trader for my article on preparing for an emergency evacuation with your horse. Don't be caught with your guard down. I know we've had some much-needed moisture in parts of Colorado lately, but we all know how quickly we can be back into Red Flag Warning conditions. Pick up a free copy of Today's Horse Trader at your local tack and feed stores. If you're a member of the Colorado Horse Council, watch for it in your mail. Coming next month: Trailer Loading Without a Trailer.
TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COALITION:
I'm thrilled to announce that I've just been elected to the Trails and Open Space Coalition Board of Directors! This is a non-profit group in the Pikes Peak area whose mission is "working to preserve open space and rural land; and create a network of trails, bikeways and greenways in the Pikes Peak region." (Parks have also recently been added to this mission.) This is a great opportunity to have a hand in the planning and development of various areas and make sure we retain our current riding areas as well as add new ones as the trail network in the Pikes Peak area grows. As I learn more, I will keep you informed on how you also can make a difference and get involved.