06/17/2025
Well 2025 came in with a bang! Just as we were getting started with lesson season, I came down with some health issues. I wasnβt even sure if I was going to be able to continue lessons all of my wonderful students stuck by me offered to help with the ponies and the farm! I even offered to help some of them look for new trainers the ones that have been showing several years because I wasnβt sure what the future held, they all stayed every last one! I have been on the mend and we have been enjoying getting back to lessons and getting things back to normal. While shows are out of the question for this season we are planning a less stressful event to keep the kids on their toes and continue their learning outside of lessons! We plan to do a student day/horse bowl for all students enrolled in the 2025 lesson season regardless of how many lessons they have had! The event will be Saturday August 2nd 9 AM we hope to finish up by 12 or before! We will have test packets to take home with tests that will encourage learning details about the horse that will be due July 26th for grading, awards to be given at the event on test packets! We will have a showmanship test, riding test, games and pictures with your awards from the day on the horse for the 2025 season! Attire is informal, if you have show attire you are welcome to bring for pictures! The Boots you wear for lessons pants and a polo shirt/t shirt are acceptable! The fee for each student/participant is $40.00 all ages are welcome and we will have concessions on the ground! The deadline to sign up is July 12th so we can plan the tests accordingly to each student. We will not be able to accept day of sign ups. The rain date will be each Saturday following until we are able to complete the event! If you are unable to make it we will issue a full refund. We know this is a little different but we think it can be a great fun learning experience and hope to see a few smiling faces! ππ We plan to get back to the show ring for the 2026 season but this will be fun, lots of fun prizes and awards for the kids! Feel free to contact me with any questions!