Presidents' Message:
Be in the photo next issue and
attend one of our rides! Find out more by attending our
monthly meeting!
Happy Trails - Bill Obermeyer
July Program Message:
Certified equine sports massage therapist Robin Hambey will be
back to speak to us in July! “You’re
Doing What on Horses?” is the title of her presentation. Robin
will give an over view of sports massage therapy and the issues
that can be caused by sore horses. Robin’s
last visit was a huge success, with many AHC members signing up
on a clinic interest sheet. Robin now has a clinic scheduled in
our area, specifically designed with us in mind, on Sunday,
August 9 at Dr. Steve McClenny’s
arena in San Miguel. Further information will be available at
the July 14 meeting. This should be another interesting and
useful program with Robin. For more information about Robin
Hambey and Equine Athletes, please go to
www.equineathletesesmt.com.
June
Program Follow up:
Our June speaker was Lori Harmon, founder of Equine Alliance, a
nonprofit foundation helping children and adults through therapy
with rescued equines. Lori shared several touching stories about
the trust and healing she has seen develop between children and
horses in Equine Alliance programs. Equine Alliance brings
together therapy horses, volunteers, case workers, and other
professionals to work with children and adults in need. Each
year Equine Alliance rescues and rehabilitates up to 160 horses,
mules, burros and minis, and serves hundreds of clients and
visitors at its ranch in Paso Robles. Immediately following
Lori’s
presentation, AHC members spontaneously passed Bill Obermeyer’s
hat for donations, and enthusiastically voted to approve Barbara
Dixon’s
suggestion to donate a portion of the fees collected at the
recent Paloma spook clinic to Equine Alliance. You can call 805
835-5104 or go to
www.equinealliance.org
to learn more about Equine Alliance programs and volunteer
opportunities.
Congratulations to past speaker Krista Koenig on winning sixth
place overall at the Extreme Mustang Makeover at the 2009
Western States Horse Expo! Local horse trainer, Krista Koenig,
and wild mustang, Rose, wowed the crowd during their free style
presentation, with Rose straddling poles and gently laying down
flat in the arena. Following the competition Rose was the 3rd
highest seller. Way to go, Krista! See photos on Krista’s
website at
www.fromstarttofoundation.com
Dawn McVey