Nothing overly exciting about today's meeting. Mostly it was getting to know each other and getting organized. We did discuss horse breeds and parts of a horse. During the school year, we are just going to meet once a month with a goal of learning more about horses and getting everyone's demonstration speeches out of the way. Once summer comes we'll meet more frequently and actually use our horses. That will be the fun part.
The first meeting of the year for Ghost Riders 4-H horse club was held today. We've doubled in size since last year, but since I had told the 4-H office last season that I was only willing to be a leader for Kid 3 and Kid 4 (due to time constraints), that wasn't too hard to accomplish. The new additions this year include a former student at West View Horsemanship and her friend.
Nothing overly exciting about today's meeting. Mostly it was getting to know each other and getting organized. We did discuss horse breeds and parts of a horse. During the school year, we are just going to meet once a month with a goal of learning more about horses and getting everyone's demonstration speeches out of the way. Once summer comes we'll meet more frequently and actually use our horses. That will be the fun part.
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BYUI has basically decimated their horse program, but one of the few remaining gems of equine learning include Willy Twitchell's Horse Production class. I've been waiting 5 years to for the opportunity to take this class. The course always seemed to be held at the time when I had to be home to meet Kid 4 arriving home from elementary school. I was really looking forward to the longer school day when he started at the middle school this year. It's ironic that the class is now offered in the morning. Anyway, I thought that I'd share some information from the class here throughout the semester, not just because I thought people would find it interesting, but also to help me remember the things I'm learning! History of the HorseThe Fossil Record
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--12-14 hands tall The 2015 riding waiver is now available under the Training & Riding tab. This is a form that needs to be completed annually, so even if you've filled it out in the past, it's that time again!
Lessons are continuing through the winter, so give me a call to schedule. Choose between riding at West View Acres or, if you prefer, I am again offering to haul horses to the Madison County Fairgrounds indoor arena for those of you who don't want to worry about being out in the elements. Lessons at the fairgrounds are subject to the fairgrounds reservation schedule, which means if someone else has reserved the arena, we need to work around that. Tuition for lessons at the arena is $30/person/hour for group lessons and $40/hour for a private lesson. |
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