There is always a story to tell. In the photo above, Helen Braider, Ann and Russell Hayes and I got caught in the storm from Hell at Red Mountain Open Space. As Russell so eloquently said, “I have water in places that it just should not be!” Helen is holding up her waterlogged lunch as we came off the rim after the storm broke.
Well enough of that, let’s get down to business!
First up in April is a Trailering 101 Clinic with Christy Jemail, next up in May is a BCHA Trail Ride and Potluck at the Beech Pavilion. I did this a couple of years ago and we all had such a good time I thought why not do it again.
Then in June and July we will be offering a Trail Obstacle Clinic and Cow Working Clinic at Two Spruce Farm—so stay tuned for that! You can sign-up for the following two offerings now in our Shop and reserve your spot (Note: the potluck trail ride is limited to 18 riders)
BCHA Trailering 101
Clinician: Christy Jemail
April 20, 2019 / 10 AM – 1 PM
Boulder Valley Ranch Outdoor Arena
Members: $5.00 / Non-members: $20.00
Weather permitting.
This is a demo format with trailers and horses provided. Please bring your own chair and snacks. BCHA will provided refreshments. Trailer demos: two-horse gooseneck slant load, two horse bumper pull, two horse gooseneck with ramp
Christy Jemail of Equinimity will present this clinic on trailer loading. Christy has studied under Buck Brannaman, Bryan Neubert and Judy Cross-Strehlke and is very skilled in the the matters of natural horsemanship, groundwork and interpreting a horse’s body language that are integral to successful trailer loading. The focus on the clinic will be evaluating a horse’s issues with trailer loading- whether it is fear, anxiety or learned avoidance, and dealing effectively with appropriate reinforcements (positive, pressure-release, etc.) and safely to be able to successfully load your horse. A tip sheet on trailer safety, driving and parking will also be provided.
Register for the event here.
For more information please email Linda P
BCHA Trail Ride & Potluck
May 11, 2019 / 10 AM – 4 PM
Beech Pavilion Neva Road
Members: FREE / Non-members: $25.00
Limit: 18 Riders / Weather permitting
Your host: Linda Parks
This is a potluck so please bring something to share. BCHA will provide refreshments.
Join us a for a fun day at the Beech Pavilion—all levels welcome. After a meet and greet we will saddle up, divide up into groups, and head out exploring the trails on the Beech and Boulder Valley Ranch Open Space. Riders will be divided into groups by speed and levels, no stallions or dogs please (part of this open space requires dogs must be on leash).
We are hoping to have a lead and drag rider for each group. If you would like to volunteer for that rider position please let us know. Only BCHA members may lead or drag.
Please register here.
All registered riders must sign the BCHA liability release form. Download here.
For more information please email Linda P
Save-the-Dates
We will be also be announcing two clinics at Two Spruce Farm for BCHA Members—stay tuned for details coming soon.
June 15: Trail Obstacle Clinic with Jody Marken
July 13: Cow Working Clinic with Nate Bowers
As always—the very best!
Linda P
