CTS Lesson Students Bring Home More Ribbons

At the Black Jack Saddle Club show on September 22, Clearwater Training Stables students Mirah and Ashley once again had a great time and did well in their classes. Due to an unfortunate scooter accident, Ashley broke her arm and hasn't able to ride for several weeks, but showed super lesson horse Anchovy in the Halter and 10 and under Showmanship classes, where they received 6th and 4th places, respectively. Mirah took over Anchovy for the 10 and under Walk/Trot Western Pleasure, where they received 4th place, and then once again won the 10 and under Western Pleasure class. A great feature of the BJSC shows is that they have additional prizes for the youngsters, and both girls chose bags of apple treats to reward Anchovy for a job well done. Great job girls!

Let's Go To A Show!

Congratulations to lesson students Mirah and Ashley, who attended their first horse show Saturday, put on by the Black Jack Saddle Club of Manhattan/Wamego. Ashley placed 2nd in Walk/Trot Western Pleasure 10 and under, and Mirah took 1st place in Western Pleasure 10 and under. Seasoned show and lesson horse "Anchovy" took good care of them both. Way to go girls!

Hank the Steer

I've been keeping an eye out for a cheap bovine to introduce horses to cattle, and managed to find one a couple of weeks ago. Given that I only have one, and he's rather unusual looking, of course he had to have a name. So "Hank" is now living a life of luxury, munching on hay and stocker/grower pellets and occasionally emerging to help teach horses that cows won't eat them.

Featured Training Horse - Trooper

KS Bluestem Trooper Black is a coming 4 year old Morgan stallion. He belongs to Suzanne Avery, who raises foundation Morgans. With his eye-catching looks, talent, and good work ethic, Trooper was a lot of fun to have at the barn. We're going to miss him. If you are interested in foundation Morgans, be sure to check out Suzanne's website at http://www.kansasbluestemmorgans.com/.