Myopia 2010 Lecture Series
 Doug Cross is participating in the Myopia Hunt Club's Lecture Series this summer. He is demonstrating natural horsemanship training techniques and problem solving on Saturday, May 22 at 12 noon at Myopia. The demo will be held in the sand ring that is down the Myopia Club's driveway on your left. (Not to be confused with the schooling field ring.) Myopia is charging $15 per person; $10 for kids under 12. You can register by calling 978-468-2553.
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Myopia Braiding Clinic
 If you want to learn how to braid your horse's mane, another topic in the Myopia Hunt Club's Lecture Series is a "Learn How to Braid" clinic. It will also be held on Saturday, May 22, but will be at 10 am. Phone Myopia at 978-468-2553 for more information.
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Who's the New Guy? "Wind"
Wind can already stand on the stump.  | Doug and Amy recently took in "Wind" as a foster horse from MSPCA's Nevins Farm. Doug is in the process of rehabilitating him to make him a more adoptable horse. He is a handsome 15 hand six-year-old Arabian. You can check out his progress at Doug's website over the next few months. Doug and Amy hope to take in more horses from Nevins for rehabilitation in the future.
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Trail Class Competitions
 Are you interested in putting what you've learned about natural horsemanship to the test at a show? There are a few shows coming up nearby that have trail classes. Silver Heels Riding Club has a series of Pleasure shows this summer in Fremont, NH, that include a Trail class. The dates are June 6, June 27, July 25, August 8 and September 12. I believe this is a fairly popular show series and is considered challenging among the horse community in southern NH. Another show is N-Bar-H Riding Club's show in Barrington, NH. This is a much smaller, more local type of show and it's anyone's guess what the trail class will be like.
Massachusetts has a show with a Trail class--the ECHO Fun Show in Topsfield. It is on Saturday, August 7, at the Topsfield Horse Park. Two years ago the course was held in a wooded grove and was good for first timers. This show is popular, but very low key. They even have leadline for the trail class.
Please Note: This information is good as of May 15. Please check with the individual groups or websites for the most up-to-date information.
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Upcoming Doug Cross Clinics at Candlewood Farm
 Doug is holding a "Mounted Flexion" clinic on Sunday, May 23. Cost is $90.
A Partnership Clinic with Obstacles & Patterns is being held on Saturday, June 12. Cost is $90.
These clinics will be held rain or shine. Candlewood Farm has an indoor in case of rain. Please phone Doug or Amy for more info. at 603-303-5411. www.dougcrosshorsemanship.com
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