PLEASE HELP !!!
THIS COULD HAPPEN TO ANY OF US!!!
18 High Performance Saddles Stolen in the night
Meadow Grove Training Stables
(Middle Ranch Boarding Facility)
Lake View Terrace, California
Sometime after 8 pm last night,
Friday, November 27,
thiefs broke into the Meadow Grove tack room and stole 18 saddles:
8 Antares
5 Amerigo
1 CWD
1 Devoucoux
All saddles had names plates on them so there will be holes where they were removed....
AND most of these saddles will have identifying numbers stamped on them.
Obviously they will try to sell them somewhere.....
NOW IS WHEN THE HUNTER JUMPER COMMUNITY UNITES TOGETHER
TO PROTECT EACH OTHER..
Please call Francie or Dick or Tara
(or respond to this email confidentially)
if you have ANY information of any kind.
ijumpsports@aol.com
If we can't stop them they will hit again and it could be ANYONE's tack room.
Pretty aggressive of them to go to the middle of the Middle Ranch training facility and break in.
SOMEONE READING THIS MUST KNOW SOMETHING......
PLEASE help or call iJump 714/797-1404
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Return to Freedom Fundraiser
Join us Saturday, December 4th at the Cornell Winery and Tasting Room.
Meet fine art photographer Bristol MacDonald and Return to Freedom founder Neda DeMayo at an exciting event of fine art, wine & cheese, a raffle and good company.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Return to Freedom.
Saturday, December 4th
4pm-6pm
4pm-6pm
Cormell Winery and Tasting Bar
29775 Mulholland Highway
Agoura, CA 91301
29775 Mulholland Highway
Agoura, CA 91301
818.735.3542
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
WHITEHORSE ANNUAL USED TACK SALE
WHITEHORSE ANNUAL USED TACK SALE ~ Nov 21, 2010
The sale will start around 9:00 am, after everything has been put out, and will end at 4:30 pm.
A SPECIAL TENT SALE will begin Monday, Nov 15, and extend through Saturday, Nov 20.
SAVE on store closeouts and sale items.
We will begin accepting equestrian related CONSIGNMENT ITEMS for Sunday's Used Tack Sale on Wednesday, Nov 17, and continue through Saturday, Nov 20. Be sure to leave yourself enough time to complete the paperwork when you bring your items to the store. OR, download the two page Annual Used Tack Sale Consignment Form by clicking here.
The sale will start around 9:00 am, after everything has been put out, and will end at 4:30 pm.
A SPECIAL TENT SALE will begin Monday, Nov 15, and extend through Saturday, Nov 20.
SAVE on store closeouts and sale items.
We will begin accepting equestrian related CONSIGNMENT ITEMS for Sunday's Used Tack Sale on Wednesday, Nov 17, and continue through Saturday, Nov 20. Be sure to leave yourself enough time to complete the paperwork when you bring your items to the store. OR, download the two page Annual Used Tack Sale Consignment Form by clicking here.
Mustangs, Movie and Malbec
Join us Saturday, November 20th
for a screening of "The Misfits" and a sneak preview of
"Wild Horses" a Carivintâs exclusive wine series.
The series features a 3 Pack of holiday wine, each with a fine art label of Return to Freedom's wild horses beautifully photographed by Kimerlee Curyl. Proceeds benefit Return to Freedom (RTF).
Attend the movie night and be the first to view these beautiful bottles and sign up for the first shipment, due mid-December and just in time for your holiday entertaining or gift giving.
There will be a raffle, light refreshments and Kimerlee Curyl's fine art wild horse photography on display and available for sale.
~ Movie Playing All Day ~
Reception with the Wine Makers, RTF Founder and Artist Kimerlee Curyl
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Carivintâs Tasting Room
476 1st St, Solvang, CA 93464
(805) 593-4331
www.returntofreedom.org www.carivintas.com www.kimerleecuryl.com
for a screening of "The Misfits" and a sneak preview of
"Wild Horses" a Carivintâs exclusive wine series.
The series features a 3 Pack of holiday wine, each with a fine art label of Return to Freedom's wild horses beautifully photographed by Kimerlee Curyl. Proceeds benefit Return to Freedom (RTF).
Attend the movie night and be the first to view these beautiful bottles and sign up for the first shipment, due mid-December and just in time for your holiday entertaining or gift giving.
There will be a raffle, light refreshments and Kimerlee Curyl's fine art wild horse photography on display and available for sale.
~ Movie Playing All Day ~
Reception with the Wine Makers, RTF Founder and Artist Kimerlee Curyl
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Carivintâs Tasting Room
476 1st St, Solvang, CA 93464
(805) 593-4331
www.returntofreedom.org www.carivintas.com www.kimerleecuryl.com
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Rescue Ride at the Ranch
Join the festivities! Support Millers Equestrian Center & Sanctuary.
"Ride or Hike For a Reason” on November 14th at Santa Margarita Ranch.
From 10am – 1pm we will saddle up for a poker ride on the Ranch, a Joker ride in the arena or our 3 mile hike.
At 12pm enjoy our Freestyle Dressage demonstration by Ellen Corob.
Then from 1pm – 5pm bring your friends and family to enjoy wine, dining, live and silent auction, local vendors, children’s activities, music and dancing.
Our live performer and musical entertainer will be Monte Mills.
Trailer your horse in or reserve one of ours, ride and dine.
Tickets available at West End Espresso & Tea (805) 543-4902 or Call (805) 235-3834
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Prancing Hearts Fundraiser
Do you like pizza? Discounts on pizza? Do you like to help kids? Horses?
Well, I have a great deal for you!
Prancing Hearts, with the help of Round Table Pizza, is having a fundraiser to "Build Breeze a Barn".
Prancing Hearts provides free horsemanship lessons to 'at risk' & autistic children.
Breeze is our oldest (34 y/o) & the county's greatest lesson horse. Last year we acquired another horse to help Breeze with the work load. But we didn't have enough barn space. Breeze gave up his stall for Lilly and has been stall-less since then. With winter coming, he will be out in the wind & rain
unless we can build him a shelter this fall.
Round Table is offering $5 off coupons for your $1 donation on a lg. specialty pizza!!
Round Table is offering $5 off coupons for your $1 donation on a lg. specialty pizza!!
All local Round Table Pizza Restaurants are participating.
Your donations are tax deductible as Prancing Hearts is a 501c3. Please contact Denise Hansen at 489-8534 or morganhorselady@gmail.com for more info or if you would like to make a donation
Your donations are tax deductible as Prancing Hearts is a 501c3. Please contact Denise Hansen at 489-8534 or morganhorselady@gmail.com for more info or if you would like to make a donation
without pizza for dinner.
Thank you all in advance for your help!
Ride Nipomo Meeting
Please join Ride Nipomo in a fun filled day at a beautiful facility in Nipomo.
The event is open to members and their guests.
When: October 10, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Marcly Farms; 1409 Banneker Pl, Nipomo
In addition to a general membership meeting, there will be educational information along with demonstrations.
Ride Nipomo will provide water and a Tri Tip Bbq. We ask that you bring a pot luck dish that serves four people.
A - K Salads
L - M Drinks
N - Z Desserts
We must know if you are coming to purchase enough Tri Tip! Please send your cofirmation by October 5th to Shelia Patterson at Jst4shel@aol.com
Don't forget to bring your lawn chair!
We look forward to seeing you on October 10th!
The event is open to members and their guests.
When: October 10, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Marcly Farms; 1409 Banneker Pl, Nipomo
In addition to a general membership meeting, there will be educational information along with demonstrations.
Ride Nipomo will provide water and a Tri Tip Bbq. We ask that you bring a pot luck dish that serves four people.
A - K Salads
L - M Drinks
N - Z Desserts
We must know if you are coming to purchase enough Tri Tip! Please send your cofirmation by October 5th to Shelia Patterson at Jst4shel@aol.com
Don't forget to bring your lawn chair!
We look forward to seeing you on October 10th!
Poker Ride
Coast Mounted Assistance (CMA) of Montana de Oro State Park will be hosting a fundraising Poker Ride on Saturday October 9th.
CMA provides volunteer horse patrol in the park, works on trail maintenance and helps maintain the horse camp.
Riders can sign up to just ride for the day or register to camp for the weekend.
Email Kathy Longacre kll50@sbcglobal.net for an entry in pdf. format.
CMA provides volunteer horse patrol in the park, works on trail maintenance and helps maintain the horse camp.
Riders can sign up to just ride for the day or register to camp for the weekend.
Email Kathy Longacre kll50@sbcglobal.net for an entry in pdf. format.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Los Flores Ranch Santa Maria
From: Susan Tuttle callsusan411@verizon.net
The council approved on this fee structure for Los Flores Ranch:
The Park will have a fee in place hopefully by September 1st, 2010. The fee will be for all non Santa Maria residents. Anyone who lives in Santa Maria is FREE. All Docents are FREE. Anyone who cannot prove they are Santa Maria resident will have the following fee prices.
Single adult over 16 - $3.
Child under 16- Free
Seniors 62 yrs + - $1.50
Annual Family Pass - $45
This is what the City Council came up with and how the fee structure will go. We are trying to recruit as many docents as possible. If you know anyone who is interested please have them call 925-0951 ext. 985 and leave a message. We will contact them ASAP about the next training. Also, with this new fee we are planning on changing the park hours so that the park is open longer. We are planning on changing the hours to 7:30am - 7:30pm during the longer daylight hours and from 9am to 5:00pm during the winter early darkness days. With this change is when we are planning on adding the new trails as well. So it will happen very soon.
For more information on the park http://ow.ly/2pP3e
The council approved on this fee structure for Los Flores Ranch:
The Park will have a fee in place hopefully by September 1st, 2010. The fee will be for all non Santa Maria residents. Anyone who lives in Santa Maria is FREE. All Docents are FREE. Anyone who cannot prove they are Santa Maria resident will have the following fee prices.
Single adult over 16 - $3.
Child under 16- Free
Seniors 62 yrs + - $1.50
Annual Family Pass - $45
This is what the City Council came up with and how the fee structure will go. We are trying to recruit as many docents as possible. If you know anyone who is interested please have them call 925-0951 ext. 985 and leave a message. We will contact them ASAP about the next training. Also, with this new fee we are planning on changing the park hours so that the park is open longer. We are planning on changing the hours to 7:30am - 7:30pm during the longer daylight hours and from 9am to 5:00pm during the winter early darkness days. With this change is when we are planning on adding the new trails as well. So it will happen very soon.
For more information on the park http://ow.ly/2pP3e
BLM News Release
BLM Announces 30-Day Extension of Comment Period for New Direction in National Wild Horse and Burro Program
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it is extending the public comment period on its Wild Horse and Burro Program Strategy Development Document to September 3, 2010. The extension will provide members of the public with an interest in the management of America’s wild horses and burros an additional 30 days to comment on the document, which outlines possible management actions under consideration by the BLM to implement Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s Wild Horse and Burro Initiative. The bureau will also accept comments submitted via e-mail.
The BLM’s Strategy Development Document was initially released to the public for a 60-day review and comment period on June 3. The extension announced today will increase the public's opportunity to provide input for the BLM as it prepares a long-term strategy for the management of America’s wild horses and burros. The BLM’s strategy will be presented in a detailed report to Congress. A PDF version of the Strategic Development Document is available by clicking on http://blm.gov/m14c.
"We made this decision because we are committed to providing the fullest possible opportunity for the public to join this dialogue regarding future management options for the nation’s wild horses,” said BLM Director Bob Abbey. “We are committed to working with all stakeholders in a transparent manner to ensure the future health of our wild horses.”
To ensure input from the broadest number of stakeholders, the BLM will also accept comments by email at wildhorse@blm.gov and by mail at BLM Washington Office,1849 C Street NW, Rm. 5665, Washington, DC 20240. If e-mailing comments, please put “WHB Public Comment” in the subject line. If sending by mail, comments need to be postmarked no later than September 3, 2010. The BLM is also soliciting feedback online using ePlanning (accessible online at http://blm.gov/m14c).
The BLM estimates that more than 38,000 wild horses and burros roam BLM-managed rangelands in 10 Western states. Another 35,000 wild horses and burros are fed and cared for at short-term corrals and long-term pastures. Costs for the program, particularly those for animals in holding facilities, have risen dramatically in the last several years. In Fiscal Year 2009, for example, approximately $29 million, or about 70 percent of the total wild horse and burro program budget of $40.6 million, was spent on animals held in corrals and pastures.
The original news release, the Udall Institute Report, and other documents are available at http://www.blm.gov/whbstrategy.
The BLM manages more land - more than 245 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it is extending the public comment period on its Wild Horse and Burro Program Strategy Development Document to September 3, 2010. The extension will provide members of the public with an interest in the management of America’s wild horses and burros an additional 30 days to comment on the document, which outlines possible management actions under consideration by the BLM to implement Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s Wild Horse and Burro Initiative. The bureau will also accept comments submitted via e-mail.
The BLM’s Strategy Development Document was initially released to the public for a 60-day review and comment period on June 3. The extension announced today will increase the public's opportunity to provide input for the BLM as it prepares a long-term strategy for the management of America’s wild horses and burros. The BLM’s strategy will be presented in a detailed report to Congress. A PDF version of the Strategic Development Document is available by clicking on http://blm.gov/m14c.
"We made this decision because we are committed to providing the fullest possible opportunity for the public to join this dialogue regarding future management options for the nation’s wild horses,” said BLM Director Bob Abbey. “We are committed to working with all stakeholders in a transparent manner to ensure the future health of our wild horses.”
To ensure input from the broadest number of stakeholders, the BLM will also accept comments by email at wildhorse@blm.gov and by mail at BLM Washington Office,1849 C Street NW, Rm. 5665, Washington, DC 20240. If e-mailing comments, please put “WHB Public Comment” in the subject line. If sending by mail, comments need to be postmarked no later than September 3, 2010. The BLM is also soliciting feedback online using ePlanning (accessible online at http://blm.gov/m14c).
The BLM estimates that more than 38,000 wild horses and burros roam BLM-managed rangelands in 10 Western states. Another 35,000 wild horses and burros are fed and cared for at short-term corrals and long-term pastures. Costs for the program, particularly those for animals in holding facilities, have risen dramatically in the last several years. In Fiscal Year 2009, for example, approximately $29 million, or about 70 percent of the total wild horse and burro program budget of $40.6 million, was spent on animals held in corrals and pastures.
The original news release, the Udall Institute Report, and other documents are available at http://www.blm.gov/whbstrategy.
The BLM manages more land - more than 245 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Marcly Farms Summer Show
From Marcus and Kelly Greene:
"Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 29, 2010, for Marcly Farms Equestrian Center's summer show. We are pleased to announce that Gary Yettner will be our visiting judge from Los Angeles. We are also adding 4 new flat classes and an exciting 4-bar competition with a prize pot of $150.00. Whether you are competing or spectating, don't miss out. Please email any questions you have to Kelly Greene. You can also visit our website at www.marclyfarm.com to download the prizelist and entry and stay up to date on all of our activities, including Nipomo's new Mesa Meadows Pony Club. See you in August, Kelly and Marcus."
"Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 29, 2010, for Marcly Farms Equestrian Center's summer show. We are pleased to announce that Gary Yettner will be our visiting judge from Los Angeles. We are also adding 4 new flat classes and an exciting 4-bar competition with a prize pot of $150.00. Whether you are competing or spectating, don't miss out. Please email any questions you have to Kelly Greene. You can also visit our website at www.marclyfarm.com to download the prizelist and entry and stay up to date on all of our activities, including Nipomo's new Mesa Meadows Pony Club. See you in August, Kelly and Marcus."
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
CCCAHA Clinic & BBQ
Mark Your Calendars
The 3rd Annual
Central Coast of California Arabian Horse Association/Buckley Stables
Desensitization Clinic, Barbecue, and Fun Day
Saturday, July 24
Clinic from 9 AM to 1 PM, Followed by Barbecue and Fun Day Activities
Registration Opens at 8 AM
An Opportunity for You and Your Horse to Learn How to Safely Navigate Obstacles
That You Might Encounter On the Trail or At An Event Like a Parade
or To Practice and Refine Skills You Already Have with Coaches to Help You Along the Way
Cost: CCCAHA Members $20 Non-Members $35 Barbecue Only $10
Helmets and Signed Liability Releases Required
Minors Must Be Accompanied By a Legal Guardian
New This Year
Bill and Sandy Obermeyer’s Popular High Pressure Obstacle Course
Will Be Expanded and Moved to the Ranch’s Large Center Arena
Space Is Limited- RSVP to Pam Krahl at pkrahl@wildblue.net or 805-541-4328
Don’t Miss This Wonderful Event-Reserve Your Space Today
DIRECTIONS TO BUCKLEY STABLES IN SAN LUIS OBISPO:
From the North Take the Los Osos Valley Road Exit On Hwy 101. Turn left at the light. Turn left on South Higuera and stay in the right lane. Make a quick right onto Vachell Lane and follow it to the curve, and turn right into Buckley Stable on the right.
From the South Take the Los Osos Valley Road Exit On Hwy 101. At the top of the exit ramp, turn right at the light and travel to the next light (South Higuera Street). Turn left on South Higuera and stay in the right lane. Make a quick right onto Vachell Lane and follow it to the curve, and turn right into Buckley Stable, on the right. Watch for the Buckley Stables sign.
See details at cccaha.org
Pacific Region Driven Dressage Festival
Once again, Brass Oak Driving Society will sponsor
the Pacific Region Driven Dressage Festival in Arroyo
Grande, California, on July 31 and August 1. Now in its
19th year, the Festival is always an exciting event,
offering a variety of dressage tests — from Training
to Advanced. This is a unique opportunity for drivers to enter
the level their equine is currently working at and also a level
higher to school for more advanced work. The Test of Choice
gives drivers a chance to drive the tests a 2nd time,
or another ADS/FEI test not listed.
the Pacific Region Driven Dressage Festival in Arroyo
Grande, California, on July 31 and August 1. Now in its
19th year, the Festival is always an exciting event,
offering a variety of dressage tests — from Training
to Advanced. This is a unique opportunity for drivers to enter
the level their equine is currently working at and also a level
higher to school for more advanced work. The Test of Choice
gives drivers a chance to drive the tests a 2nd time,
or another ADS/FEI test not listed.
Contact event organizer Ann McClure
(ann@nipomoproperties.com)for more information.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Hot August Night! Fundraiser for Heaven Can Wait
The excitement is building for our “Faux Diamond” Neil Diamond tribute concert on Saturday, August 21 starting at 7:30 PM. The concert, showcasing Dr Dave Ramsey’s amazing talent and featuring dancing, wine pouring by Vista Del Rey Vineyards, desserts catered by N2 Events, a dynamite opening act and more will be held at the Sanctuary, 6275 Cerros Pioneros Way, San Miguel 93451. Donation is only $25 for a night of unforgettable music and fun (close your eyes and you’d swear Neil was there singing to you). Contact Ramey 805/712-3109 for more information. Ticket reservations available now (checks payable to HEAVEN CAN WAIT, mailed to P.O. Box 2943, Paso Robles 93447). Donation will be $30 at the door, so order now. Remember to include your contact info!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tack, Togs and Treasures
4th Annual Tack, Togging and Treasures SALE
to benefit SLOPOST & new trails at Lopez Lake
122 Corralitos Rd., AG (corner orchard of Corralitos Rd. & Lopez Dr.,)
Saturday, July 3, 2010
(set up 8AM)
SALE from 9AM - 2PM
$20.00 per 10x10 ft. space
Clean out your tack room, trailers, barnyard and sheds
Make reservations for a space Today!
Pick up entry form at Farm Supply AG / SLO or call to request a form from:
Jeannie 481-1665 or Darcy 481-0008
Monday, June 14, 2010
Combined Driving Event Needs Volunteers
If you have next weekend free and would like to participate in a Combined Driving event, consider volunteering at the Clay Station, American Driving Society sanctioned 2 day CDE. Volunteer coordinator Pat Scholderer has asked for help and she has helped out many, many times at our local driving events. Please see the information below and contact Pat if you are interested. Some of our local drivers will be competing and it should be a great time.
Breakfast (rolls/coffee) and lunch will be provided to volunteers on the day they work. Volunteers who work for two days will receive dinner Saturday night too. (Clay Station is renowned for feeding their friends) Dry camping for volunteers is free /no showers or hookups.
Summer Festival 2 day CDE (ADS)
June 19 & 20, 2010
Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA
www.claystationhorsepark.com
Volunteers welcome and needed.
Contact: Pat Scholderer 925-778-2640
grannyncart@earthlink.net
Breakfast (rolls/coffee) and lunch will be provided to volunteers on the day they work. Volunteers who work for two days will receive dinner Saturday night too. (Clay Station is renowned for feeding their friends) Dry camping for volunteers is free /no showers or hookups.
Summer Festival 2 day CDE (ADS)
June 19 & 20, 2010
Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA
www.claystationhorsepark.com
Volunteers welcome and needed.
Contact: Pat Scholderer 925-778-2640
grannyncart@earthlink.net
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Brass Oak Driving Clinic
The clinic at Overlook Driving Center on June 26 will be about obstacles and how to drive them. We will be working on improving our smoothness and overall time in hazards and cones by learning how to place our horse and carriage at the optimum spot on each turn we must make in the obstacle. This will also make you a safer and more confident driver in recreational situations. We will also play with some of the less common obstacle classes such as Gambler's Choice, Reverse Psychology and maybe some more. Please bring your horse to this clinic if you want to drive or come without a horse if you want to observe and help, but not miss anything by having to take care of your horse. Limit is 10 horses on a first registration basis. Please register in advance and let us know if you want to bring a horse and whether you want a lunch. Fee is the normal $20. for the clinic and $5. for lunch. Call Linda Fairbanks at (805)237-8476 to register.
HEAVEN CAN WAIT EQUINE SANCTUARY OPEN HOUSE
Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue, Rehabilitation and Sanctuary, located at 6275 Cerros Pioneros Way, San Miguel CA 93451, is holding an Open House on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Everyone is welcome!
Take a tour of the Sanctuary, meet the horses and donkeys up close, enjoy kids’ fun with Freckles the Clown, listen to music, savor wine pouring by Graveyard Vineyards of San Miguel as well as non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks. Sample the scented flameless candles of Scentsy with Peggy Talkovic, participate in our great raffle, make a $20 donation to Heaven Can Wait and get on YouTube and Public Access Charter 25 with Leslie Carol’s videography. Learn about the horses and donkeys, their stories, their courage and adventures. Find out about Reading Aloud to Horses (The Word Herd), Autism Spectrum program and HoPE sessions for cancer patients, survivors and their friends and family at Heaven Can Wait.
Admission is free, plenty of parking. Handicap accessible, including restroom. Beautiful 360 degree views of San Miguel, Paso Robles and beyond!
Contact: Ramey Zamora, Executive Director, 805/712-3109, ramey12@wildblue.net or
Susan Schwartz, Founder, 805/368-5702, susan@heavencanwait.us
Website: www.heavencanwait.us
Take a tour of the Sanctuary, meet the horses and donkeys up close, enjoy kids’ fun with Freckles the Clown, listen to music, savor wine pouring by Graveyard Vineyards of San Miguel as well as non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks. Sample the scented flameless candles of Scentsy with Peggy Talkovic, participate in our great raffle, make a $20 donation to Heaven Can Wait and get on YouTube and Public Access Charter 25 with Leslie Carol’s videography. Learn about the horses and donkeys, their stories, their courage and adventures. Find out about Reading Aloud to Horses (The Word Herd), Autism Spectrum program and HoPE sessions for cancer patients, survivors and their friends and family at Heaven Can Wait.
Admission is free, plenty of parking. Handicap accessible, including restroom. Beautiful 360 degree views of San Miguel, Paso Robles and beyond!
Contact: Ramey Zamora, Executive Director, 805/712-3109, ramey12@wildblue.net or
Susan Schwartz, Founder, 805/368-5702, susan@heavencanwait.us
Website: www.heavencanwait.us
Work Day on National Trails Day
For National Trails Day, SLO County Parks is hosting a trail work day at Santa Margarita Lake on June 5. Meet at the White Oak area at the front side to Santa Margarita Lake from 9 to 12. Trail work will be done on Grey Pine Trail. Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers (3CMB) will be bringing out tools. Wear long sleeves and bring water for yourself. Jim Patterson, County Supervisor for North County, will be in participating, so it's important that members from local horse clubs attend to get good "face time." A bbq will be held after the trail work. Please RSVP to ECOSLO by May 30 at 544-1777 or info@ecoslo.org so that enough food can be purchased.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Young/Novice Drivers’ Clinic
American Driving Society Pacific Region
Young/Novice Drivers’ Clinic
For the first time in the Pacific Region a clinic specifically aimed at young and novice drivers is being offered on June 4,5, and 6, 2010. This will be a limited clinic and those wishing to be considered for the clinic must fill out the application and return it to:
Veronica Campbell 1100 Stevely Avenue Long Beach, CA 90815 No later than May 1, 2010
The clinic will be held at Nine Oaks Ranch, 16500 South Mountain Road, Santa Paula, California. The Clinic will consist of 3 full days of instruction and hands on driving. Frank Luetz, Patricia Demers and Jill Warren Pond will be the clinicians. There will also be other mentors who will assist the clinicians.
Our hope is to help the drivers understand better how to get the most out of their driving experience.
The cost for the entire three days, including three meals a day, will be $200.00 for ADS members and $255.00 for non ADS members. The non ADS fee will include an ADS membership.
Camping is available on site for a fee of $30.00 for the weekend.
For those of you who do not know the boundaries of the ADS Pacific Region they are Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada. Anyone residing in these states is eligible to apply for the camp.
If there are any questions please feel free to call Veronica Campbell at 562-431-7264 or Email: t.v.campbell@verizon.net
Young/Novice Drivers’ Clinic
For the first time in the Pacific Region a clinic specifically aimed at young and novice drivers is being offered on June 4,5, and 6, 2010. This will be a limited clinic and those wishing to be considered for the clinic must fill out the application and return it to:
Veronica Campbell 1100 Stevely Avenue Long Beach, CA 90815 No later than May 1, 2010
The clinic will be held at Nine Oaks Ranch, 16500 South Mountain Road, Santa Paula, California. The Clinic will consist of 3 full days of instruction and hands on driving. Frank Luetz, Patricia Demers and Jill Warren Pond will be the clinicians. There will also be other mentors who will assist the clinicians.
Our hope is to help the drivers understand better how to get the most out of their driving experience.
The cost for the entire three days, including three meals a day, will be $200.00 for ADS members and $255.00 for non ADS members. The non ADS fee will include an ADS membership.
Camping is available on site for a fee of $30.00 for the weekend.
For those of you who do not know the boundaries of the ADS Pacific Region they are Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada. Anyone residing in these states is eligible to apply for the camp.
If there are any questions please feel free to call Veronica Campbell at 562-431-7264 or Email: t.v.campbell@verizon.net
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Ride Aquistapace Ranch
Reserve your spot now, space is limited.
Fundraiser for Brush Poppers and Ride Nipomo on May 23rd 9am sharp at Aquistapace Ranch in Tepusquet Cyn., 10 am departure time.
$20.00 for members of Brush Poppers and Ride Nipomo/ $25.00 for non members.
Please no long living quarter trailers. Try and trailer in with friends to make space.
Guided Ride by Bobbie Aquistapace 1 ½ hrs out to the top. Tri-tip , beans, salad, beverage and desert. 1 ½ hours ride home. A day of beauty and fun. Bring those cameras! 50/50 drawing and participation drawing.
Maps will be mailed out upon received reservation fee. Please mail your check to Jeff and Kelly Bell: 1085 Camino Caballo: Nipomo Ca. 93444 (for more information call 929-1580).
Trail ride includes creek, wild animals, dust, and much more. No sissies!
Vegetarians need to email rcdodds@sbcglobal.net for their meal. Don’t be left home in the dust!
Endurance Ride Volunteers Needed
From: Kathy Longacre [mailto:kll50@sbcglobal.net]
The 2nd Annual Montana de Oro Endurance ride is scheduled for Saturday June 5th and we need volunteers. We had such good volunteer support last year SLOPOST made almost $4,000.00 that went back into trail maintenance and tools in MdO State Park.
Plus we did quite a bit of multi-use pre-ride (mt.bikers and equestrians) trail work that the trails were NOT impacted at all by the ride, and in fact were "photo documented" to be in better shape post-ride, this is known as the "PAY IT FORWARD" endurance ride.
And we were voted "best ride food" in AERC magazine because Coast Mounted Assistance and other volunteers brought desserts and side dishes to compliment the delicious bbq.
We need volunteers for:
- trail monitors at the tricky intersections and the road crossings, you can sign up for 3 hour shift
- a few more P&R people to help at the vet stops
- 2 people to help with parking and volunteer food on Friday
- 1-3 person to help Kathy Longacre with food shopping, making volunteer sandwiches, and organizing the potluck
- We also need people to bring pot luck side dishes and desserts for the Saturday night (June5) dinner
- Trail work on 2 more Friday afternoons before the ride- we start at 2-2:30 and finish about 5:30-6pm contact Debby Lyon if you are interested in helping.
Please let Debby Lyon know if you are available to help Saturday June 5 at debbyly@aol.com
Let Kathy Longacre know if you can help with the potluck, parking or assisting in shopping and preparing volunteer food at kll50@sbcglobal.netThank you
3 Hours of Fun For a Worthy Cause
Friday May 14th, 2010 from 6 pm to 9 pm
Join us for an evening of fine wines paired with delectable Hors D’Oeuvres.
Craig Shannon, winemaker of Per Bacco Cellars, will pair his incredible wines with fantastic appetizers by Big Sky Café and Mama’s Meat Ball restaurant.
This evening will include discussions about Per Bacco Wines and the food pairings.
There will be silent auctions and a raffle.
Fundraiser event will take place at:
Per Bacco Cellars 1850 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93406
For Tickets:
Contact: Erin 441-5029
Or Michele 235-3834 $35.00 per person.
Tickets may be purchased at the door(Please RSVP- so that we can get a better head count)
All proceeds will benefit the horses and children of Miller’s
Equestrian Center & Sanctuary in San Luis Obispo
Thank You,
Michele Miller -Founder
Miller's Equestrian Center and Sanctuary
PO Box 14254
SLO, CA 93406
www.millersecs.org
805-235-3834
All proceeds will benefit the horses and children of Miller’s
Equestrian Center & Sanctuary in San Luis Obispo
Thank You,
Michele Miller -Founder
Miller's Equestrian Center and Sanctuary
PO Box 14254
SLO, CA 93406
www.millersecs.org
805-235-3834
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Monty Roberts is Back in the USA
Roberts has revolutionized the way many horses are trained today worldwide. His Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang, California, is a highlight in the newly published book, Stables, by Kathryn Masson from Rizzoli Press for which a book signing will be held in Santa Barbara June 11. Flag Is Up Farms is world renowned for developing and maintaining the Join-Up International teaching of force-free horse training.
On May 24-26, Roberts will teach a three day clinic, RIDING WITH RESPECT: striving for performance from your horse through non-violent training. This is the first ridden clinic given by Roberts at Flag Is Up Farms in over 10 years. Riders from all levels will learn Monty’s perspective of understanding the horse’s generous nature. All disciplines and types of horses are attending.
Roberts has been a supporter of the nearby Light Hands Horsemanship clinic and will appear there for a demonstration on May 22 with his champion reining cow horse Nice Chrome. Roberts will besharing the expertise that enables him to win nine world’s championships in the show ring.
In August, Roberts will personally teach and demonstrate over five intensive days with a cross section of breeds exhibiting training challenges such as bucking, bolting and biting. The August 16-20 clinic will also be held on Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang, California. Roberts holds several degrees including two doctorates in behavioral sciences. This course is offered to people from all over the world who wish to learn from a master educator.
MONTY ROBERTS first gained widespread fame with the release of his New York Times Best Selling book, The Man Who Listens To Horses; a chronicle of his life and development of his non-violent horse training methods called Join-Up®. Monty grew up on a working horse farm as a firsthand witness to traditional, often violent methods of horse training and breaking the spirit with an abusive hand. Rejecting that, he went on to win nine world’s championships in the show ring. Today, Monty's goal is to share his message that "Violence is never the answer." Roberts has been encouraged by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and also by receiving the ASPCA "Founders" award and the MSPCA George T. Angell Humanitarian Award.
Join-Up® philosophies can be seen at work with both humans and horses across the world, from farms to major corporations. To learn more about Monty Roberts or the many applications of his Join-Up training methods, visitwww.MontyRoberts.com or contact debbie@montyroberts.com, 949-632-1856
Riding with Respect, May 24-26, 2010. HOURS: 9:45 am – 5 pm each day, lunch included. Cost for three days is $900 (plus $25/day boarding fee) to attend with your own horse; or rent a horse for additional fee of $60/day. Auditing (non ridden) is $150 per day. Participants receive a free copy of From My Hands to Yours, and a one-year subscription to Equus Online University. Email info@join-up.org or call 805-688 3483 www.MontyRoberts.com
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Cynthia Cantleberry Fundraiser
Cynthia Cantleberry "Green & White Night"
Silent Auction on May 6th
In January of this year, Cynthia (Cynnie) Cantleberry of Paso Robles was involved in a life threatening accident involving a horse. The results of the accident has required significant hospital stays and numerous surgeries. The great news is Cynnie is healing and anxious to return to the show pen, the bad news is the seriousness of her injuries and the state of the art medical treatment has resulted in significant medical costs. As a way of showing support for Cynnie, friends are presenting “The Cynthia Cantleberry Crisis Fund, Green and White Night” which will include a Silent Auction, food, fun and friendship on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the Paso Robles Event Center in conjunction with the San Luis Obispo County Quarter Horse Mother’s Day Circuit.
The event will be held in the MD Barn, next to the covered arena and will begin at 5:30pm.
For more information or to make donations call Lori Crow at 805-239-9997.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Important meeting for SLO County Equestrians
From Bob Perrault, Grover Beach City Manager
Hello-
My name is Bob Perrault, City Manager for the City of Grover Beach, and I am also an equestrian in my spare time.
As you may have heard, the City of Grover Beach is partnering with the State of California Parks Department and Pacifica Hotels from San Diego to construct a Lodge and Conference Center on property located adjacent to West Grand Avenue on State Park property. Specifically, the project would be located on property currently used by equestrians as a staging area for accessing the beach. The project is in the planning phase, and one of the contractual requirements of the project is that the equestrian staging area be relocated.
I would like to invite you to a meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers here at City Hall, 154 South 8thStreet, Grover Beach. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the concept of potentially moving the staging area to the south side of West Grand Avenue, in a safe location immediately adjacent to the Dunes Trail trailhead. Not only are we interested in discussing this potential spot, but we would also like to consider amenities that you think should be included. Representatives of the City, the State and Pacifica Hotels will be on hand to discuss your interests and concerns.
We would like to get the word out to as many other interested parties as possible, so we encourage you pass this information along to other local equestrians.
Please feel free to contact me in advance of the meeting if you desire further information or have questions. I can be reached at (805) 473-4567. Thank you and we hope to see you at the meeting on Wednesday, April 14th.
Sincerely,
Bob Perrault
City Manager
Trail Ride at Montaña de Oro
From Greg and Mary Bettencourt of Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers:
Please join a group of trail users from all over the state on a special ride/ride/hike at MdO on April 24.
As you may know the annual California Trails and Greenways Conference is being held in Cambria on April 21-23.
CCCMB, SLOPOST and State Parks are very involved with the conference. We are doing everything we can to promote the benefits of cooperation among various trail users - hikers, cyclists and equestrians as well as land managers. We believe that cooperation has served all of us well in SLO County and that folks from other areas can benefit from the lessons we have learned.
Because we have a reputation for working together, leaders of the cycling and equestrian communities from other parts of the state have asked us to help them organize a very unusual event for the Saturday after the conference.
That event is a joint fun ride/ride/hike at MdO. It is open to any cyclist, equestrian or hiker who wants to participate and we would love to have a bunch of local folks participating.
Please let me know if you plan on participating as we need a head-count for the bar-b-que afterwards.
Thanks
Greg Bettencourt
Giant Tack Sale
April 17th 10 am to 2 pm
If you have any horse related items, like books, toys, clothing, boots, helmets, etc, please submit your stuff to Erin to sell for you.
Mark each item with your initials and the price you would like to get for the item. Make sure that this is securely attached to the item.
Give the item to Erin on before April 17th.
If you don't have any items, but need riding apparel, etc. ... Make sure you stop by on the 17th!
If your item is sold you will be paid, by 4/24.
Miller's does this as a service, but any donations are welcome.
Contact Erin for more info 441-5029 or Erinmalin@aol.com
Police Horse Pros Clinic
May 15 and 16 at Rancho del Rio (9961 Santa Clara Road, Atascadero) the highly respected Police Horse Pros organization will put on a two-day clinic to benefit
Heaven Can Wait. More than just “bombproofing” instruction, this clinic is an in-depth, hands-on coaching opportunity from retired mounted police professionals who will address individual problems and challenges as well as engaging riders and mounts in team-oriented activities such as mounted drills, obstacle handling and game playing.
Spaces are still available. Both days, including lunch, for $330. $15 per day trailer in fee at Rancho del Rio pays for water and use of the huge covered arena and other facilities. (Overnighting available. Contact Cindy Nacey at 805/464-0139 to arrange.)
For more info and to make a deposit, call Ramey at 805/712-3109.
Auditors welcome at $25 per day.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Help Keep Nipomo Trails Open
Ride Nipomo's fight for trails needs everyone's attention now more than ever
From Mary Ann McPherson:
On December 1st the Board of Supervisor rejected dedication of two trails in Nipomo. The County has made it clear through the years that they will not take on the expense of maintaining trials, not even under the best of budget times. The trails around the Black Lake Golf course were LOST because a group was not formed to monitor the development. The loss of the Black Lake trails was a pivotal loss for this community to have a connecting trail system which are also known as linear parks.
When the Widmark and Inga trails came before the BOS on December 1st,. Ride Nipomo has eight years of successful trail maintenance offered to take on these two additional trails at no cost to the County. With the offer of trail maintenance by Ride Nipomo taken out of the equation, the important question that should be on everyone's mind is WHY were these two trails denied?
Luckily, we have one chance left! The BOS has allowed this important item to be revisited later this year..
If we lose the Widmark trail we will lose the eastern connector to the bluff trail that links the west side to the Woodlands Trails. If we lose Inga, we have a major safety issue with horses crossing on an unsafe corner and forced to ride along the busy high speed traffic on Pomeroy.
We need your help now more that ever. Please join Ride Nipomo in 2010! The number of associate members we have helps to show our strength to the BOS. We need pressure put on the BOS and that takes the act of many not just a few. Please write letters to the Board of Supervisors and to the local newspapers.
When this item comes up RN will notify you of the date and we need to fill the BOS chambers (wear your cowboy hats so they know we are horse people) and show how important trails are to Nipomo. A mass showing will also help the BOS know how important trials are to the County of SLO.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
EquinePro Newsletter
EquinePro Newsletter: Innovative Marketing Technology Targets Equine Industry
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professional horse trainer and creator Donna Cheek, announced today the launching of EquinePro™ a marketing system designed specifically for the equine industry. The fully automated online newsletter service allows horse industry professionals to take advantage of the proven strategy of relationship and viral marketing with a "hands off" approach.Ms. Cheek, an equine trainer with 39 years of experience in the horse business, developed EquinePro™ to provide an affordable and convenient way for trainers, barn owners and breeders to market their services to the public.
"The equine industry is commonly known to be very labor intensive, with no time to sit at a desk," Cheek explained. "We have no cutting edge options for marketing. I wanted to create something easy and effective that I would use for my own horse business. In this economic climate there is a critical need for all of us in the horse business to adopt some sort of marketing strategy."
EquinePro provides entertaining and educational content that is appropriate for all disciplines, then twice each month, distributes the newsletter on behalf of the equine professional to their clients and prospective clients. One of the many benefits of this newsletter is that it functions as an electronic business card, keeping products and services at the forefront of the minds of their targeted market. The newsletter will position an equine professional as the local expert while stimulating new referrals and business leads.
According to the American Horse Council, there are approximately 9.2 million horses in the U.S. used for racing, showing, breeding, recreation and sport.
Equine Trainers Newsletter is an online company with offices at 5000 Birch Street, West Tower, Suite 3000, Newport Beach, California 92660.
Visit: www.equinetrainersnewsletter.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Donna Cheek
Ph. 949-476-3696
Fax 949-476-3758
Email: admin@equinetrainersnewsletter.com
Heaven Can Wait Benefit
Chateau Bow-Wow Pet Boutique of Paso Robles invites you to a
St Patrick’s Day Event
To Benefit Heaven Can Wait Equine Sanctuary
Wednesday March 17, 2010
5:30 – 7:30 PM
At Chateau Bow-Wow
816 13th St, Paso Robles CA
The latest canine couture modeled by delightful doggy divas
With wine pouring by Ranchita Canyon Vineyard
Catering by “It’s A Wrap and More”
Donation: $10 at the Door
Have fun and help the rescue, rehabilitation, sanctuary and community outreach work of Heaven Can Wait, an accredited non-profit dedicated to giving horses and donkeys in need a chance to live out their lives in comfort and dignity.
Heaven Can Wait community programs include HoPE, partnership with the
Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center
And The Word Herd (reading to horses)
For more info: 805/712-3109 or 805/368-5702
Chateau Bow-Wow: 805/395-3030
CALNET Show May 15 & 16 at L.A. Equestrian Center
By Bryan McQueeney bryan@rideon.org
Each year a phenomenal team of individuals comes together to put on a
world-class competiton for over 100 riders with disabilities.
We're gearing up for another great show at the LA Equestrian Center. Our
dates this year are Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16. As usual we will
have a day of clinics on the Friday before. We also will have our
traditional free Pancake breakfast on Sunday morning hosted by the San
Fernando Rangers. We anticipate this will be another inspiring year of
great riding and fellowship.
For 23 years we've put on a show without peer in the country but that
doesn't mean we aren't looking for new ideas and new bodies to help put
it on. Traditionally on the Friday before the show we hold a day-long
series of clinics on both riding and administrative topics. What do you
want to hear about? Learn about? We have a limited number of openings so
if you would like to present, let me know. If you know some folks
willing to help with logistics or in the office, please give me a call
or drop a line. The CALNET Show is an all-volunteer effort. We need your
help to make it all work!
Classes are free (at least if you show up your $5 fee is refunded to
your program) and stalls are only $25 for the entire show...at a
world-class venue! Rooms are available at the Glendale Days Inn for only
$75 for up to 4 people. The show is a great way to energize your riders
and your instructors. Our riders truly look forward to this all year
long.
The show registration package should be online by mid-February at
www.calnetshow.
trail. The tests for Futures, Polebending and Showmanship will all be
included. If you know of individuals or centers who will be interested
in helping or participating, please pass the information along so we can
start talking.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Bryan McQueeney, CALNET Show Manager
Executive Director
Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship
Newbury Park Office: 805-375-9078
Chatsworth Office: 818-700-2971
Cell: 818-378-0963
Web: www.rideon.org
TTeam Training in Los Osos
TTEAM TRAINING- Linda Tellington Jones
March 20-24 2010
Sea Horse Ranch, Los Osos California
AND
A special one-day pre-training event March 19, 2010: Linda Tellington Jones working with Barbi Breen Gurley and her Grand Prix horse Octango
Coordinator: TTEAM Training Inc.
Kirsten Henry
1713 State Road 502 Santa Fe, NM 87506
Phone: 800-854-8326 Fax: 505-455-7233
E-mail: kirsten@TellingtonTraining.com
Website: www.TTouch.com
Event Liason in Los Osos: Christina Sugarman
805-570-5872
E-mail: cba01@aol.com
Arrive: Plan to arrive March 18, 2010. The pre-event on March 19 is a great introduction to the training
Departure: Plan your departure after 5:30 March 24, 2010
Schedule: The training begins at 9:30 AM on the first day, all other days it begins at 9:00 AM.
Additional day: Linda is working on a Barbi Breen’s Grand Prix dressage horse”Octango” on March 19 at Sea Horse Ranch.
Olympian Debbie McDonald in Paso Robles
OLYMPIAN DEBBIE MCDONALD
COMING TO THE CENTRAL COAST
March 19-21, 2010
Debbie Mcdonald will be the special
guest instructor at the 2010
California Dressage Society
Adult Amateur Clinic to be held at
Golden Hills Farm, Paso Robles
Accompishments with equine
partner Brentina include:
2009 USEF Developing Coach of the Year
2008 Olympic Dressage Team member
2004 Olympic Bronze Medal Athens
2003 First American to win World Cup Gold
2003 USOC Athlete of the Year
2002 & 2006 WEG silver & bronze, resp.
1999 Pan American team & gold medals
…and numerous other national awards
& honors
LEARN: watch lessons Fri.-Sun.
Golden Hills Farm, Paso Robles
MEET, LISTEN, & DISCUSS:
Reception, Friday 5-7
Hampton Inn, Paso Robles
Auditor fees: CDS Members-$15/day,$40/weekend, Non-CDS $20/day,$50/weekend
Friday evening Reception with discussion, hors d’oeuvres, and wine - $20
Contact Ellen Corob
805-440-2947 – emcorob@charter.net
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