3-Day Horsemanship Weekend
This horse camp was held from 25-27 June 2010 at Deseos Arabians & Miniatures LLC and Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue 501(c)3. 8 riders and 6 auditors participated in a variety of activities that included: horse handling & grooming, saddling, mounting & dismounting, lunging, riding, trailer loading, and some classroom topics with tests! Everyone seemed to enjoy their weekend and participants left Sunday evening looking tired but satisfied. Enjoy the following pictures of our weekend! Photos are grouped by day 1, 2, & 3.
DAY ONE
DAY TWO
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Lessons on the Trail I: Beginner Trail Clinic
This clinic was held on 19 June 2010 on the trails of the United States Air Force Academy. It was designed for people and/or horses who had never ridden outside of the arena before and who wanted to gain some experience out on the trail in a controlled setting. This was literally a day of riding lessons and horse training out on the trail. A total of 11 horse & rider teams participated. Lori with her horse Sueñoled the lessons and Jim with his horse Copper assisted. The lessons included natural steps, a bridge, several water crossings, logs, hills, and a stone wall. The pace was kept at a walk and all the riders did a great job staying together and keeping their horses calm. We took our time and made the experience a positive one for both horses and riders. Pictures posting soon!
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We have published our first newsletter!
Read the premiere edition by clicking HERE!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Extreme winds caused damage today to our horse barn, goat shelters, small arena, and goat pen. All of the animals are OK.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Lori's 19 1/2 year old Norwegian Elkhound, Chiquita, died today at home. Lori obtained Chiquita 17 years ago from the same ranch she bought Bey. Chiquita, Bey, and Lori spent many hours in the mountains and at the Air Force Academy exploring trails together in the 1990's.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
It was 17 years ago today that our now 29 year old Arabian, Bey Rahflection, joined our family! Lori and Bey are pictured below in 1996, the year they started Deseos Arabains in Falcon, Colorado.
May 19, 2010
-Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue is in need of monetary donations for Joe's veterinary bill. He was injured during the night at a foster home and is currently at the hospital. See our Rescue Round-up page for details.
May 9, 2010
-Sweet Juliet has arrived from Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue to stay with us for training through June 9, 2010. Read all about her and watch her training progress on Juliet's own page:
May 14 & 15, 2010
- Lori and Jim attend LAR (Large Animal Rescue) training in Pueblo, CO
April 2010
- Lori became part of the Board of Directors for Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue in Ramah, Colorado.
April 14, 2010
- Geraldine Rem was sentenced in horse abuse case from July 2009.
Read the details at:
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Healthy Teeth Make Happy Horses!
The wonderful Equine Dental Team from Exclusivley Equine spent the day at our ranch on March 31, 2010. Sandy and Brian completed dentals on 8 horses and an uscheduled but successful accupuncutre session on one horse.
Everyone is doing well and feeling better!
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We have finally chosen a logo for the ranch. Our equine model was Pfaser and the artist was Lori. Students Ted, Hannah, and Amy correctly guessed who our model was! T-Shirts available in black with pink logo, white with black logo, or gray with black logo. Several sizes in stock!
