What's Happening at Magic Mountain Farm
It's Winter!!!
or ...is it???
The weather has certainly been interesting and we never know what to expect but we have enjoyed the wonderful warm and sunny days. The Problem is those cold and blustery days that are in between the warm sunny ones. Our bodies have a hard time acclimating to the severe weather changes and it affects the horses the same way. They need more time to cool down after working because their wooly winter coats hold in a lot of heat. We can go from bundled up to shirt sleeves and back to bundled up but they have to wear the same coat all day long. They still love to see everyone and are very willing to go out for a ride. Perhaps it would be a good thing if we were more like our four legged friends and learned to live 'in the moment' so we can truly enjoy what nature has to offer.
Trail Rides and Lessons
Warm weather and sunshine have translated into ''hey, lets go horseback riding'' so we have had a lot of calls for trail rides and new students signing up for lessons. A lot of adults, as well as children, are joining our lesson program and it is great to see the stress melt away from them when they are working with the horses. They really like to work in the arena and learn better riding techniques but really enjoy ending the lesson with a trip around the trails. The horses really like it too and are picking out their favorite people.
Events
We haven't scheduled any clinics or workshops yet because we are still dealing with the 'up and down' weather and you never know what late February and March will bring...do you remember the times in March when we have gotten dumped on by about 3' of the white stuff.....we are discussing some activities that you might enjoy but all are in the planning stage at the moment. Normally this is a good time of the year to plan on the warm weather events but we have been busier than usual with folks riding so planning has been put on the back burner but is still simmering.
Have you lost confidence over the winter and feel like you want a little help getting back in the saddle for those spring trail rides??? Give us a call to schedule some lessons and a few rides on the trails to get back in shape. Bring your horse or use one of ours.
Training and/or Re-training
Do you have a horse that you love to death and couldn't bear to part with....but.....he/she just isn't as respectful and willing to please as he was in the beginning. Maybe you have been thinking you need a new horse or that you need to send him/her to a trainer. A new horse that is a good replacement for one you really love is often hard to find and sometimes just the thought of sending your favorite 4 legged critter away from home is just scary. The answer to that is to learn some basic training techniques that you can use yourself to teach your horse the respect you want. We may do a spring clinic on these techniques or we can always work with you and/or you and horse one on one. If we can't help you to transform your horse into what you are happy with then we have a wonderful selection where you can find your new 'best friend'.
Confidence Building
Have you lost confidence over the winter and feel like you want a little help getting back in the saddle for those spring trail rides??? Give us a call to schedule some lessons and a few rides on the trails to get back in shape. Bring your horse or use one of ours.