Even with the days getting longer, still there isn't enough time to get everything done. School horses, feed horses, dress horses, home, day job, home... you get my drift.
Major things that come about lately has been beautiful days filled with warm and sunshine and just make getting out of bed and out side so much easier. Lets be honest, if you had the choice -20 or +4 we all know which one you would be going for!
I have been putting some serious time into ground work and refining ques. My "arena" is currently still under about 60cm of snow (I wish it would hurry up and melt and go) so its time to focus on some other aspects of horse training. Now I have Sammy standing in the trailer, relaxed and chill. He has a lump of muscle damage on his left rump from when he had a panic attack in the trailer by himself. After this, he would have a bit of a panic if you loaded him first and he had to wait for someone to hold his hoof. To bring him down to Fernie, I traveled him with a dose of ACE (same amount used in a slightly nervous traveler for air transport) It did not take much of the edge off. Even with a buddy he still wasn't relaxed.
We've done a few trips to the indoor arena, Tim Hortons and Crappy tire. Just building a memory base that the pony limo isn't something to be worried about. The first drive was going to be the most interesting on. You can load and get a horse to standing a trailer that isn't moving but, soon as you put movement into the picture it can send them back to the old memory and actions. So far so good and if he keeps it up, he can have his tim bits and a double double.
I know some of you have been thinking "hmmm March 10th, what to do, what to do" Well I have an answer for you trying to get out of the trip to hardware store.
Hello to all horse owners, riders, lovers ( horse lovers -to clarify )
The Snow Valley Wranglers from Fernie B.C. are excited to be hosting a bits and bitting clinic with Dave Elliott from Elliott Bits and Spurs on Saturday, March 10. It will be held at the Best Western Hotel in Fernie. The clinic will start at 1 p.m. and last 5 to 6 hours (or until all questions are answered) . Cost is $40.00/person.
Dave is a master bit and spur maker who resides near Fort Macleod Alberta. He grew up with horses on a ranch in Saskatchewan, and has participated in a variety of equine events over the years. He has given many workshops across Canada, and we are thrilled to have him here.
The clinic will focus on anatomy, ( primarily of the mouth, skull, neck ), types of bits, how bits function, problems with bits etc. Questions are welcomed.
This clinic is suitable for all disciplines of riding. As seating is limited, please RSVP by March 5 to Colleen Powell ( collie.59@hotmail.com ), or by phone to Deb Kolb (250 423 3925) and leave a message. Coffee and tea will be provided.
Thanks everyone, see you soon,
Deb and Colleen ( for the SVW's)
This is a fantastic clinic, other good reasons to double a trip to Fernie for this clinic is:
A) We have the only Traditional Chocolate-tier in Nth America, in Town
B) A homemade Ice Cream store
C) Artisan BC Cheese store
D) Candy store with candy from yesteryear
Other news, Barb Barbour has handed the reins of East Kootenay BCHC Director to Arlene Ridge.
Arlene has started some awesome programs to get people into riding and expanding their horse knowledge. Welcome aboard Arlene and we all look forward to working with you.
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