Saturday, May 4th - Derby Day – 5:30 PM. We had a grand time last year and had so
much fun. Lots of food, lots of families, and lots of horses! The Kentucky Derby is
always thrilling to watch, so come on out to the Center and join the festivities.
Remember to make an edible bouquet for your favorite horse. We want to see your
creative side! Bring your favorite food to cook on the grill and a side dish to share. Watch
‘em “Run for the Roses” at Woodland! Woodland horses will be challenging each other
in our own competition after the Derby! Timed races sign-up sheet is in the office. 2012
was thrilling…watch what happens in 2013!
Saturday, May 11 – Trail Class/Competitive Trail Riding Clinic with Karen (PART 2 of 3)
– 4 PM. This clinic is open to only those riders who participated in Part 1. In this clinic
we will be introducing more unusual objects to our horse. We will briefly work in hand
then spend much more time mounted. Expect to spend 2 hours working with your horse
to continue building that brave and trusting relationship. Cost is $60. Sign-up sheet is in
the office.
Saturday, May 11 - 4th Annual “Dancing with the Stars” of Woodland Horse Center – 6
PM. RESCHEDULED TO MAY 19, SAME TIME. We will hold a special event at
Woodland. We invite you to come on out and watch (cheer on your friends and
classmates) as they present their musical routine. It is tons of fun and we hope to see
you there!
Sunday, May 12 – Evening Trail Ride with Ashley – 5:30 PM. Come on out for a lovely
evening trail ride and have a blast! This ride is open to riders level C1+ or A1+ and up.
Strong trotting skills are required but this ride will be 100% at the walk. Cost is $45 per
rider and sign-up sheet is in the office.
Friday, May 17 – Junior Equestrian Club: Trail Ride – 5:30 PM. Trail Ride weather
permitting. If we can't go on a trail ride, a review session covering barn duties, tacking
and un-tacking correctly, as well as grooming from "poll" to "tail".
Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day Horse Show for Children and Adults – Adults start 9
AM, Children start 10 AM. Come join in all the fun! Show off all your talent to your family
and friends as we put on our annual Show. There are classes for EVERYONE! Adults
start at 9 AM with “on the flat” classes (no jumping) then move on to jumping and trail
classes. The young riders start at 10 AM with “on the flat “classes and then command,
jumping and trail classes. Sign up notebooks are in the office. Cost is $10 per class.
Hope to see you there!
FYI…Pony Pals Interest meeting for CIT volunteers. Look for the informational poster
coming very soon.
COMING SOON!! Our in-house dressage show will be held on Saturday, June 15; Evelyn
Pfoutz will judge. Entries are open the entire month of May. Entries will be on the bulletin
board in the office. After completing them, please put them in the envelope labeled
"completed entries." Entries close May 31 at 5:00 p.m. Ride times will be emailed the
first week of June. Any questions, see Sherry W.
much fun. Lots of food, lots of families, and lots of horses! The Kentucky Derby is
always thrilling to watch, so come on out to the Center and join the festivities.
Remember to make an edible bouquet for your favorite horse. We want to see your
creative side! Bring your favorite food to cook on the grill and a side dish to share. Watch
‘em “Run for the Roses” at Woodland! Woodland horses will be challenging each other
in our own competition after the Derby! Timed races sign-up sheet is in the office. 2012
was thrilling…watch what happens in 2013!
Saturday, May 11 – Trail Class/Competitive Trail Riding Clinic with Karen (PART 2 of 3)
– 4 PM. This clinic is open to only those riders who participated in Part 1. In this clinic
we will be introducing more unusual objects to our horse. We will briefly work in hand
then spend much more time mounted. Expect to spend 2 hours working with your horse
to continue building that brave and trusting relationship. Cost is $60. Sign-up sheet is in
the office.
Saturday, May 11 - 4th Annual “Dancing with the Stars” of Woodland Horse Center – 6
PM. RESCHEDULED TO MAY 19, SAME TIME. We will hold a special event at
Woodland. We invite you to come on out and watch (cheer on your friends and
classmates) as they present their musical routine. It is tons of fun and we hope to see
you there!
Sunday, May 12 – Evening Trail Ride with Ashley – 5:30 PM. Come on out for a lovely
evening trail ride and have a blast! This ride is open to riders level C1+ or A1+ and up.
Strong trotting skills are required but this ride will be 100% at the walk. Cost is $45 per
rider and sign-up sheet is in the office.
Friday, May 17 – Junior Equestrian Club: Trail Ride – 5:30 PM. Trail Ride weather
permitting. If we can't go on a trail ride, a review session covering barn duties, tacking
and un-tacking correctly, as well as grooming from "poll" to "tail".
Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day Horse Show for Children and Adults – Adults start 9
AM, Children start 10 AM. Come join in all the fun! Show off all your talent to your family
and friends as we put on our annual Show. There are classes for EVERYONE! Adults
start at 9 AM with “on the flat” classes (no jumping) then move on to jumping and trail
classes. The young riders start at 10 AM with “on the flat “classes and then command,
jumping and trail classes. Sign up notebooks are in the office. Cost is $10 per class.
Hope to see you there!
FYI…Pony Pals Interest meeting for CIT volunteers. Look for the informational poster
coming very soon.
COMING SOON!! Our in-house dressage show will be held on Saturday, June 15; Evelyn
Pfoutz will judge. Entries are open the entire month of May. Entries will be on the bulletin
board in the office. After completing them, please put them in the envelope labeled
"completed entries." Entries close May 31 at 5:00 p.m. Ride times will be emailed the
first week of June. Any questions, see Sherry W.
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