Born to Ride

Walking into the living room of Sue McMurray’s traditional style farmhouse, the first thing that draws your eye is a large framed image of a group of horses hung over the fireplace mantle. “Do you see Jake in my picture?” Sue asks. As I look at the framed horses, I realize what Sue means. The middle horse bears an astonishing resemblance to Sue’s dun AQHA gelding, Jake. Sue and Jake have been together for three years now, and Jake fits into Sue’s life as pretty as a picture. The pair are the 2013 MM Versatility Buckle winners.

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For All The Horse Lovers on Your Shopping List!

Christmas Packages

***all packages can be applied to group lessons***

 

Jessi Club Member Packages

Ages: Children 3-10

5 Lesson Package

Includes:  5 lessons and a Jessi Coloring Book

Member Price:  $125     Non-member Price:  $200

10 Lesson Package

Includes:  10 Lessons, a Jessi Coloring Book and a Jessi Club Flag

Member Price:  $250     Non-member Price:  $400

NOT A JESSI CLUB MEMBER?

Membership:

Includes: one lesson, a Jessi Club T-shirt, and pamphlet describing program

Price:  $25

Barn Rat Leaders Packages

Ages:  11-18

5 Lesson Package

Includes:  5 lessons and a book*

Member Price:  $150          Non-member:  $200

10 Lesson Package

Includes:  10 Lessons, a book*, and cowgirl/guy hand treatment

Member Price:  $300          Non-member:  $400

*MM Training programs are all about personal growth on and off the horse.  We have a variety of books that we recommend that our Barn Rats read.

NOT A BARN RAT LEADER?

Membership:

Includes:  One free lesson, a Barn Rat T-shirt and a pamphlet describing program.

Price:  $30

Tough and Tender (TT) Men and Women Packages

Ages:  19 and up 

5 Lesson Package

Includes:  5 lessons and MM Training “Color Tool*” or “Horse Shopping Guide”

Member Price:  $150     Non-member Price:  $200

10 Lesson Package

Includes:  10 Lessons, MM Training Color Tool, and cowgirl/boy hand treatment

Price:  $300            Non-member:  $400

 *Color Tool comes from MM Training’s pamphlet “What Color is your Horse…Really?”  It is a simple but interesting personality profile for horses and humans.

Not a TT Member?

Membership:

Includes:  One lesson/consultation and the MM Training 3-D Manual

Price $40

***To stay an active member in all programs requires a minimum of 10 lessons per calendar year.

Christmas packages make the perfect gift for the horse lover on your list!  Contact Marcia Harrison to make that special someone extra happy at Christmas with the perfect package!

Cowboy Dressage Freestyle and La Garrocha

At the 2013 Cowboy Dressage World Finals we were excited to see the Freestyle competition. Cowboy Dressage Freestyle allows maximum creativity while maintaining the principles of Soft Feel. Freestyle allows multiple horses, multiple riders, ground work and you can incorporate all manner of props in your exhibition. Your creativity is pretty much allowed to soar.

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Introducing Cowboy Dressage

The California sun shines on our heads, warming the brisk morning air. A cowgirl’s paradise spreads in front of us at Murieta Equestrian Center (http://murietaequestriancenter.com/). Four indoor arenas and thirteen outdoor arenas spread across the landscape and we head to the largest barn to begin our day. Entering the main indoor facility, we see the Cowboy Dressage court set up in the center, gleaming white rails, poles and markers set in a 20m x 60m rectangle. Smaller than a standard dressage court to fit the movement and stride of a western horse, the Cowboy Dressage court is also distinguished by the use of brands along with traditional letters for markers.

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Jory and Shawnee: A Match Made in Heaven

Sometimes when there is a need in a person’s life, God sees fit to fulfill it. Such was the case with Jory Chittenden, whose horsemanship story is a clear reflection of the unique ways in which He provides.

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