| RIDING LESSONS Private 2+ hour lesson = $100 Group Lesson w/ 2 people = $75 each 3 or more people = $50 each FREEDOM HORSE TRAINING $250 a week - includes board & training - horses that stay at least 1 month get 1 free lesson included! COMMISSIONS & SALES Horses coming into MSES sales program must have a mandatory 2 weeks training with Freedom Horse training then: - 10% commission on each sale - $20 for day stay during events or sale days! |
| Hotels in the 5 cities area Mission Inn of Pismo Beach 805-773-6020 www.missioninnofpismobeach.com Holiday Inn Express 805-481-4448 www.groverbeachholidayinn.com The Cliffs 805-773-5000 www.cliffsresort.com Kon Tiki Inn 805-773-4833 www.kontikiinn.com Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort 805-595-7302 The Casitas of Arroyo Grande "The Allen's favorite B&B" www.casitasag.com 805-4731123 Travelhero.com |
| Linda Tellington-Jones on Gloria Northcote's Wisdom's Whiz Kid |
| Maine V's Shadrach and Dreamer enjoying the California beaches |
| Gloria Northcote and Whiz entertain their fans at the Trailblazer Festival |
TRAILERING TIPS When travelling with your horses I have a few tips that will make for a safe successful arrival. Before you even grab the halter make sure the truck and trailer have been maintained properly. If you didn't hook up your own trailer go over each step again, check the lights, and drive the rig to check both trailer and truck brakes. Walk around, kick and check all tires. Make sure you have a full gas can in the truck. Make sure you have at least a 5 gallon container with water your horse is used to drinking. Also a bottle of molasses and an easy to handle small bucket to water the horse when you stop. Just add enough molasses to make the water a light tea color. After your horse gets a taste of this concoction he will be licking the bucket!! Always have a thermometer in the trailer, bute and banamine, brown gauze,vet wrap, cotton and ointment for bandaging wounds. If you will be travelling long distance feeding grass hay ensures more moisture intake to help keep your horse hydrated and regular. No need to feed grain or high energy feeds if your horse will be standing in the trailer for long periods of time. If your trailer is a stock trailer or open to air flow I recommend that you bed with straw as opposed to shavings. Shaving can blow up and into your horses' eyes and nose causing discomfort and irritation. If you use shavings the heavier pelleted kind is the best choice!! Now it's time to load your horse!! This should be a very calm and patient time. Start by just standing in the trailer and let your horse access the situation. When you feel like your horse is ready, ask for one step at a time, praising every forward movement. If they will not come into the pressure, step out of the trailer and stand along the left side of your horse. Place your body just behind their shoulder use your left hand to "lightly point" your horse in the trailer and your right hand more aggressively to drive your horse. Once you are in the trailer if you have a slant load place the rope through the ring but DO NOT TIE!!!! Though your horse may "never pull back," it only takes once. After closing the partition, walk around to the front of your horse and tie your horse short enough he can't get a leg through, but long enough that way he doesn't feel restricted. Start your journey out slowly as your horse adjust to the movement. Make sure you make your turns smooth and use all the space you have while making them. When trailering with a group walkie talkies are a must. Sometimes cell service is lost and if one of your crew runs into trouble or needs gas the 2-way radios will ensure that the whole caravan stays informed. Offer your horse water at every stop, the molasses added to the water will make him perk up every time he sees the bucket. When you arrive at your destination, whether you are home or laying over, leave your horse in the trailer until you get settled. This will give your horse a chance to take in the sounds and smells of the environment, and also get settled. Get the pen ready with food and water. Now get your horse out. Make sure you untie your horse before opening the trailer!!!!! Talking softly as you open the trailer make all your movements calm and slow. Touch your horse as you undo the partition and walk to their head. Ever so slightly ask your horse to back. Praise them as they proceed backwards but don't push on the lead other than to keep your horse's head straight. When your horse is out of the trailer run your hand over his body to check for bumps or cuts and walk a few circles. If you have followed all of my travel tips hopefully everyone is happy, healthy and hydrated. Until our next adventure....... Remember Luck is preparation and opportunity!! |