My last blog never moved to Horse hero.com!!! I'm at the Conrad Schumacher Clinic having a Great Time! Updates to come!!!
So Here it is again!!!
Blog
April 20, 2011
I am overwhelmed by the incredible support and compliments that my video clips on horse heroes have been receiving! A huge Thank You to; Sally for being a wonderful and generous student, her father for once again allowing me to teach at his amazing Kingfisher, to Cath Howes (Fabulous UK Equine Therapist) for the introductions and to Fiona and her staff for the opportunity to work with such a professional crew.
I am back in the States working hard to catch up on all here at home. My apprentice, Greer did a wonderful job in my absence. All of the clients are still happy and the horses are well schooled. I am just about ready to head up the state (7 hour drive) to Clovis for a riding clinic with Conrad Schumacher. I have been fortunate to ride in his clinics for almost 10 years now. Wow! He is incredible!!! I will be riding Fenian and Erin Blazick (apprentice graduate) will be taking Darby. Both are Prix St. George horses that I train here at home. I will be taking LOTS of notes so I can share what I learn!!! Watch out, lessons are always tougher when I return from my training sessions!! :)
Vagabond, aka; Hobo (my big pinto) is doing great! He tried to convince me that no one gave him cookies while I was away. I don’t believe him one bit. I give him extra anyway!! We started working Tempi changes this week. There was lots of flying and lots of changes, if you know what I mean. He really enjoyed the work and obviously was proud of his new skill set!!! LOL!!!
I’m trying to schedule my return to the UK for September 2011. I will keep everyone posted on how that is progressing.
Thank you for making me feel right at home at horsehero.com!!!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Where's Suzie
So many people have been asking where to find me while teaching and showing that I thought the blog spot might be helpful!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO KATHRYN MAYO AND GREER BARSNESS ON A GREAT SHOW LAST WEEKEND!!!!
This weekend Jeff and Jill Shirley's Fenian and I are going to show at Hanson Dam Equestrian Center
Sat.9:33AM PSG
March 27-26 I'm in PA at Silvercrest Farm
March 29-April 13,2011 I'm in The UK
April 2-3 Northamptonshire
April 4-5 Sommerset area and filming for Horse Heroes!!!!
End of April I get to ride with Conrad Schumacher in Clovis at Renee Johnson's!!!
Please Email me if you are interested in finding me!!!! dressagepeacock@gmail.com
April 8-10 Dumfries Scotland
CONGRATULATIONS TO KATHRYN MAYO AND GREER BARSNESS ON A GREAT SHOW LAST WEEKEND!!!!
This weekend Jeff and Jill Shirley's Fenian and I are going to show at Hanson Dam Equestrian Center
Sat.9:33AM PSG
March 27-26 I'm in PA at Silvercrest Farm
March 29-April 13,2011 I'm in The UK
April 2-3 Northamptonshire
April 4-5 Sommerset area and filming for Horse Heroes!!!!
End of April I get to ride with Conrad Schumacher in Clovis at Renee Johnson's!!!
Please Email me if you are interested in finding me!!!! dressagepeacock@gmail.com
April 8-10 Dumfries Scotland
Monday, December 13, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
LOCATED IN EASTVALE,CA at Eastvale Equestrian formerly Hidden River Ranch
I am still at my original location no matter what the search engines say!!!!
I am located in the new city of Eastvale, CA. (We used to be a section of Corona but we just became a city!!!!)To celebrate city-hood we are changing our name to Eastvale Equestrian from Hidden River Ranch.
Call me at the same old number; 909-227-6404-suzie
We are located in between 4 major freeways;
91 FWY (Corona) is South of us
15 FWY (Norco) is East of us
71 FWY (Chino) is on our West
60 FWY (Ontario) is just North of us
I have never been located at Hanson Dam!! Erin Blazick one of my wonderful Apprentice Graduates is located there though! If you are in her area look her up! She's great!!!
Erin Blazick 707-953-1227
Sorry for any confussion
I am located in the new city of Eastvale, CA. (We used to be a section of Corona but we just became a city!!!!)To celebrate city-hood we are changing our name to Eastvale Equestrian from Hidden River Ranch.
Call me at the same old number; 909-227-6404-suzie
We are located in between 4 major freeways;
91 FWY (Corona) is South of us
15 FWY (Norco) is East of us
71 FWY (Chino) is on our West
60 FWY (Ontario) is just North of us
I have never been located at Hanson Dam!! Erin Blazick one of my wonderful Apprentice Graduates is located there though! If you are in her area look her up! She's great!!!
Erin Blazick 707-953-1227
Sorry for any confussion
Sunday, November 21, 2010
2010
The year of 2010 has brought so many exciting opportunities that I feel like it just started and it is almost over.
Teaching has been amazing!!! I spent the whole year focusing on sharing my views about bio-mechanics. The result has been stupendous!!!!
First I would like to thank my students who have put up with my over enthusiastic style and helping me to make sense of my ideas. I have been teaching in The USA and The UK. I have found the same issues everywhere. The biggest request was to steal me and not let me go home...thanks for returning me(and letting me out of the tack room in Somerset!!)The next was for me to finish writing my book and or DVDs.
Second I want to acknowledge that there are far more people who wish to ride dressage because they genuinely love the horses and want to do the best for them than there are riders who place their emphasis on winning prizes. When the judges reward horsemanship and happy animals, we all win!
Lastly I want to say that the last few years have brought ambitious apprentices. Erin Vallarino Blazick is a graduate of my program and is USDF Certified Instructor/Trainer with her thriving business in the L.A. area. Erin Morris is about to relocate to Ann Arbor, MI. after graduating my program. She is looking to finish getting her show scores so that she can also participate in the USDF Certification Program. Greer Barsness has recently arrived at my farm and is quite an asset to my program. Her greatest asset is her ability to make everyone smile ( including the horses!)
The irons that I have in the fire are burning hot!!!!
I am going to schedule 2011 during the first week of December. It look like it is going to be a really busy year!!YEAH!!!Please e mail me to schedule dates in your area.
dressagepeacock@gmail.com
Well I'm going to keep working on the book and DVD stuff. They will be available on my web site.
The Bridles that I designed are available from S.W.Foy Harness. They turned out Beautiful!!!Conrad Schumacher gave them his approval!!!
Polo shirts and T-Shirts with unique dressage quotes will be available through my web site very soon.
The amazing clothing line that Kendal Pink and I have been working on will be done VERY soon. Pink Peacock Equestrian Workout Gear is on its way!!!!
Life is Good!!!!!
Thanks to my sponsors Eous-Grand Meadows-Superior Saddlery-Footings Unlimited-Triple Crown Feeds
Teaching has been amazing!!! I spent the whole year focusing on sharing my views about bio-mechanics. The result has been stupendous!!!!
First I would like to thank my students who have put up with my over enthusiastic style and helping me to make sense of my ideas. I have been teaching in The USA and The UK. I have found the same issues everywhere. The biggest request was to steal me and not let me go home...thanks for returning me(and letting me out of the tack room in Somerset!!)The next was for me to finish writing my book and or DVDs.
Second I want to acknowledge that there are far more people who wish to ride dressage because they genuinely love the horses and want to do the best for them than there are riders who place their emphasis on winning prizes. When the judges reward horsemanship and happy animals, we all win!
Lastly I want to say that the last few years have brought ambitious apprentices. Erin Vallarino Blazick is a graduate of my program and is USDF Certified Instructor/Trainer with her thriving business in the L.A. area. Erin Morris is about to relocate to Ann Arbor, MI. after graduating my program. She is looking to finish getting her show scores so that she can also participate in the USDF Certification Program. Greer Barsness has recently arrived at my farm and is quite an asset to my program. Her greatest asset is her ability to make everyone smile ( including the horses!)
The irons that I have in the fire are burning hot!!!!
I am going to schedule 2011 during the first week of December. It look like it is going to be a really busy year!!YEAH!!!Please e mail me to schedule dates in your area.
dressagepeacock@gmail.com
Well I'm going to keep working on the book and DVD stuff. They will be available on my web site.
The Bridles that I designed are available from S.W.Foy Harness. They turned out Beautiful!!!Conrad Schumacher gave them his approval!!!
Polo shirts and T-Shirts with unique dressage quotes will be available through my web site very soon.
The amazing clothing line that Kendal Pink and I have been working on will be done VERY soon. Pink Peacock Equestrian Workout Gear is on its way!!!!
Life is Good!!!!!
Thanks to my sponsors Eous-Grand Meadows-Superior Saddlery-Footings Unlimited-Triple Crown Feeds
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Goals
We all need to set goals in order to reach them!
I want to help more riders in 2010 and I need your help!!
Please e-mail me with ideas for Blogs, Seminars at Hidden River Ranch and Retreat/Camp dates!!!!
2009 ROCKED!!!!!!!
We can make 2010 even better together!!!
Suzie
dressagepeacock@gmail.com
I want to help more riders in 2010 and I need your help!!
Please e-mail me with ideas for Blogs, Seminars at Hidden River Ranch and Retreat/Camp dates!!!!
2009 ROCKED!!!!!!!
We can make 2010 even better together!!!
Suzie
dressagepeacock@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Helpful hints expanded
I know that there are a million short cuts and simple tricks to running a training barn and tese are a few more of my favorites....
#1 Putting a small amount of mouthwash in your bit wash water and dunking your bit in it EVERY time you take the bit out of your horse's mouth. This not only cuts down on the scrub time for regular cleaning, but it keeps plaque from building up on the bit!
#2 Brush your horse with a dryer sheet wrapped around your body brush to take static out of your horse's coat.
#3 Tooth paste shines german silver spurs and bits.
#4 Wash your horse's dressage boots inside out and velcroed together for a better clean.
#5 Clean your own boots with water only, never use soap if you want them to shine.
#6 Polish your boots with boot cream then buff with a soft towel or old sock inside of a knee high/nylon for a high gloss shine!!!
#7 Clean your crystal browband with Windex then condition the leather with a bit of balm.
#8 Cover your saddle rack in carpet to keep from scratching the pannels.
#9 Use magneted stall signs so they can easily move when your horse changes stalls.This works great if you have a metal barn. If your barn is made of wood, use 3 large headed nails or brads where you want to hang the sign.The magnets will hold to the nail heads. Always check with the barn owner/manager first!!!!
#10 Use electrical tape to secure the ends of your stable braids (Hairy horse breeds like Andys, Freisians etc. who want to prserve long manes)instead of rubber bands. I find that there is less damage to the hair and it stays in for days.
#11 To keep track of your whips use a piece of PVC pipe with an end cap on the bottom. Just mount it to the wall with a couple of screws or tie wrap it to a post near the groom rack or arena.
Email me your helpful hints and I will post them!!
dressagepeacock@gmail.com
#1 Putting a small amount of mouthwash in your bit wash water and dunking your bit in it EVERY time you take the bit out of your horse's mouth. This not only cuts down on the scrub time for regular cleaning, but it keeps plaque from building up on the bit!
#2 Brush your horse with a dryer sheet wrapped around your body brush to take static out of your horse's coat.
#3 Tooth paste shines german silver spurs and bits.
#4 Wash your horse's dressage boots inside out and velcroed together for a better clean.
#5 Clean your own boots with water only, never use soap if you want them to shine.
#6 Polish your boots with boot cream then buff with a soft towel or old sock inside of a knee high/nylon for a high gloss shine!!!
#7 Clean your crystal browband with Windex then condition the leather with a bit of balm.
#8 Cover your saddle rack in carpet to keep from scratching the pannels.
#9 Use magneted stall signs so they can easily move when your horse changes stalls.This works great if you have a metal barn. If your barn is made of wood, use 3 large headed nails or brads where you want to hang the sign.The magnets will hold to the nail heads. Always check with the barn owner/manager first!!!!
#10 Use electrical tape to secure the ends of your stable braids (Hairy horse breeds like Andys, Freisians etc. who want to prserve long manes)instead of rubber bands. I find that there is less damage to the hair and it stays in for days.
#11 To keep track of your whips use a piece of PVC pipe with an end cap on the bottom. Just mount it to the wall with a couple of screws or tie wrap it to a post near the groom rack or arena.
Email me your helpful hints and I will post them!!
dressagepeacock@gmail.com
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