Lynn Brown Natural Horsemanship Clinic

Level 1 & 2 Accelerated Refresher

Tuesday May 24th - 9am-1pm

 at Transitions Farm

 

If you have ever felt like life with your horse is a struggle at times then you need to change his attitude!

 This is where it all begins...Your pathway to becoming the ALPHA in your herd of two! Respect & Ground Manners - Introduction on how to read your horse and gain control, respect and build confidence. Essential skills to building a solid foundation. Fine tune your level one skills on the ground with the games horses play with each other. Move from techniques and tools to becoming an effective leader with skilled timing. Both 12' and 22' lines will be used where appropriate. Fix issues like crowding, leading, standing while mounted, head shyness all due to lack of respect or fear and frustration.

 

$125.00 for participants    $25.00 for auditors

 

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: Sign up by May 18th and receive 10% off.  Call  to reserve your space.

 

Clinic hosted at Transitions see www.bettertransitions.com for directions to farm.

  

TRANSITIONS

828-447-6696

lynn@bettertransitions.com

Farrier Jam Session

What is a "farrier jam session"?  It is a gathering of caring horseshoers and veterinarians committed to the respectful exchange of knowledge and ideas concerning farriery, both basic and corrective.  Our goal is to evaluate two cases per month together and discuss proper trimming/shoeing with the aid of radiography and nerve blocks if necessary.  Horses and horse owners alike are bound to benefit from this effort. Farriers and veterinarians are welcome to attend these gatherings at 6 pm the first Monday of each month at the farm of Ron and Bibi Freer.  For more information, contact your farrier.  

 

Here's Your Chance to Help

 

April 27th, 2011 brought devastating tornadoes to Alabama and neighboring states. Families have lost their loved ones, their homes, and their basic way of life and are faced with the daunting task of starting over completely from scratch. They have lost many beloved pets, horses, and farm animals and have no way of caring for the ones that remain.  

 

The Birmingham Dressage & Combined Training Association is teaming up with Rhonda Johnson-Bowles from Land O' Lakes Purina Feeds, The Alabama Horse Council, Cahaba Pony Club, and US Pony Club South Region to help provide much needed relief for the equine and pet victims of these destructive tornados.

 

Monetary donations will be accepted and will be used to purchase needed supplies. 100% of all donations will be distributed to those in need.  More information can be found on our website, www.BDCTA.com or by contacting us at BirminghamDCTA@gmail.com. For a printable flyer click here (pdf). 

 Lunchtime Lecture Series 

benefitting Blue Ridge Equestrian School

 June 17,  Chateau du Cheval, Landrum, 

$30 including lunch

rsvp by June 10th  828-894-5545   828-817-0732  

Clay Nelson, Principal of Sustainable Stables LLC, will talk about the importance of sustainable horsekeeping, what it means, and what assistance programs are available for horse owners and managers in the Carolinas.  He will also discuss how recent state-level environmental regulations aimed at protecting water quality impact horse owners.     

 

Clay Nelson is the co-founder and principal of Sustainable Stables, LLC.  He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Dartmouth College and a masters in environmental management from Duke University.  Through his consulting work with Sustainable Stables, Clay has helped horse farm owners across the country advance their equine operations in a more sustainable direction.  His current projects include site planning and project management for the development of a 240-acre private equestrian facility in North Carolina that is testing the first international rating system for sustainable land development. Clay has also authored numerous articles published in a variety of equestrian magazines and spoken nationally on sustainable horsekeeping.  

 

Informational Meeting for 

Polk Co Sheriff's Mounted Patrol 

 

Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

Womack Building, 

across from the Polk County Courthouse

 

By: Lt Michael Capps, 

Polk Co. Sheriff's Department

The Polk County Sheriff's Department has announced the initial formation of a Sheriff'sMounted Patrol unit. Those interested in participating in the Mounted Patrol are invited to a meeting on June 2, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. The Mounted Patrol will consist of eligible citizen volunteers who wish to contribute their time and talents to assist and support theSheriff's Department in the delivery of law enforcement services to the community. The Mounted Patrol will be utilized in situations, which do not involve dangerous activities,but may be called upon for special details including: Search and Rescue, Crowd Control and Security, Parades, Crime Scene Security, Public Relations, and other activities as requested by the Sheriff. 

 

Mounted Patrol volunteer applicants must be at least 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen and a resident of Polk County or an adjoining county. Applicants must have access to a horse, horse trailer and vehicle to pull, approved by the Department  for use in Mounted Patrol functions and training. A criminal background check will be conducted on all applicants, and those applying must complete the Department approved equestrian training program before being accepted into the Mounted Patrol.

 

Need more info? Contact Sue Truitt 864-457-2711

 

All for a good cause, the very spicy Thoroughbred Racing Jockeys 2012, will feature leading jockeys in various steamy poses.  The calendar will raise funds for the Permanently  Injured Jockey's Fund.  

Jockeys participating in the project include Calvin Borel, Shaun Bridgmohan, Javier Castellano, Kent Desormeaux, Ramon Dominguez, Garrett Gomez, Channing Hill, Julien Leparoux, Edgar Prado, Mike E. Smith, Terry Thompson, and Ramon Velazquez.  Photographs of  the 12 jockeys are  by Eclipse Award-winning photographer Barbara Livingston.

Order the Calendar 

 

A Tack Swap Tack Sale 

Friday May 20th 4-7pm 

at Long Shadows Farm 

500 Blackwell Rd 

Campobello, SC 29349 

 

It's a free event for everyone who wants to buy, sell or trade horse related things, such as tack, blankets, trailers, and other misc horse stuff. If people would like to bring stuff to sell, all they need to do is bring a table or blanket (the back of a truck bed can also be used) to place their things on, and they are in charge of their own sales and trades.  People are more than welcome to haul in their horses if they would like try any saddles that are for sale. 

For more information:  

Dr. Natasha Jaskiewicz, D.C., C.A.C.

864.680.5931

www.theanimalchiro.com 

info@theanimalchiro.com 

The US Movie debuts on the air this month  (May) in the United States on the BYU Network. It has already debuted in China, Canada and other parts of Europe.

 

This is full feature documentary that was partially filmed at Found Feather Farm in Mill Spring. The film features the farm's herd galloping through pastures. It also has a reference to Found Feather Farm, Mill Spring, North Carolina and a cameo interview of owner Terry Kirkland-Cook as an artist/ Gypsy horses owner. The film opens with a narrative of Cook's voice and the Cooks' stallion, Django, galloping across an open meadow.

 

Says Terry, "It was wonderful to participate in this film and sponsor it's research into the interesting history of the Romany gypsy people."

 

  The documentary will be shown on several other US networks this year.  The Discovery Channel and PBS may be picking it up as well.

Summer Camp at 

Eden Farms

Each day will include a 1 hour English or Western horseback riding lesson, "hands on" educational horse activities, a Bible devotional, a snack, and arts and crafts. Ribbons and certificates will be awarded. Eden Farms has a covered arena as well as air conditioned facilities. We also offer a late stay option Mon - Thurs for only $10 per day.

Camp fills up fast-- it is limited to only 18 children per wk. Ages 5-14 yrs old are welcome.

2011 Summer Camp Dates

     June 13th - June 17th         

 June 20th - June 24th

        June 27th - July 1st               

July 11th - July 15th

         July 18th - July 22nd             

July 25th - July 29th

       August 1st - August 5th        

August 8th - August 12th

3 Day camp - Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-12  $150

5 Day camp - Mon thru Fri 9am-12   $170

Late Stay 12-4 pm $10 per day

4700 Dacusville Hwy

Marietta, SC 29661

(864) 898-0043

www.EdenFarms.net